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Devastating for Gus. We’ve taken some hits over the last 6 months with all the issues, however this one will have a lasting effect on the team for 2024

Would like Howes in just to add a little more height for in play aerial contests across HBF-Wing

It takes a lot to go right to win a flag, so whilst there was some elements out of our control, who’s to say it doesn’t happen this year and next too. If we come out of this era with only one flag, I would barely consider it a success.

I think the best we can hope for is a fit and focussed Clarry in 2025. Think there’s been too much damage done this year and over the current preseason

I’m a year that ended with such frustration, I think both wingers will be under the microscope this preseason. We’ve got a few young guys pushing hard for game time and there will have to be changes to our method, meaning defensive running isn’t the sole focus for that position. Hunter and Langdon will be one of the more intriguing stories heading into the ‘24 season

For anyone interested in the TT numbers, the watches give an indication. My best guesses based on which way they set them up; Nibbler at 3:10/km through 500m Sparrow at 3:12/km through 1.02km Tommo at 3:07/km through 0.99km Good going when carrying the frames they do

Clarry’s ‘5kg overweight’ rig is nothing to be sneezed at

Hope your windscreen wipers are locked down 😂 @WalkingCivilWar

After the trade and draft period, I’d almost forgotten about the acquisition of McQualter. Will be interesting to see how it all unfolds over preseason and how much of a role he has. Has the potential be our most influential recruit in years

JVR looks absolutely primed

Now that he’s found some footskills, will Goody actually pick them? More seriously, what was the brief for this years draft period? Does he think the game has shifted from the bigger bulls and is speed the next hot thing?

I am fairly confident he will too. All of ANB, Chandler, Kozzie, Spargo, Sparrow, Billings and McAdam will want to have very, very good preseasons. Our forward half will be very dynamic if everyone is up and running

I think the Curtin stuff is all smoke and mirrors. Even if he ‘only’ turns into a 3rd intercepting defender it’s a more important role than people remember come draft time. We gave up plenty for Lever and he’s very stop start with ball, prone to bizarre brain fades and yet still highly regarded.

I must admit, I haven’t been that excited by him but when you factor in the highlights are from WAFL level, he seems pretty dynamic for a 17 year old at that level

We could do with some La Flama Blanca personality

Very clean and effective, two words I don’t remember using about a Melbourne Mid

I’m happy to burn picks if it lands Reid, not so convinced if it’s for Zane D. Reid can play and would impact from Round 1, Zane won’t. Would much prefer 6 & 11 if this scenario plays out

Gawn being shaded by Jacko will sting a little. 11-50 is definitely up for debate but you couldn’t really argue with the Top 10 - personally don’t think Viney is in that group but happy Dwayne thinks so

I think most Melbourne supporters acknowledge Spargo would be so much more useful if he could find the ball 15-20 times, rather than 10. He has the skills we need. If Billings can do that plus generate a few shots himself, it’s a huge win. Helps that he’s a 6’1”-6’2” height too

Pavlich was so good, shame he was in WA for his whole career. Probably missed out on a bit of deserved love

If Billings had a good preseason, I’m not convinced he’d be wing depth. Good rocket for Lingers and Hunter

I think Billings in, Harmes out has the potential to be a pretty good result for us.

I'm really interested to see how he is received by Hawthorn supporters. Seems to have been well loved by Pies fans purely because he was so hated by everyone else. Should be fascinating

Also, it has been mentioned multiple times but his partner is from Adelaide. Perhaps she wants to get home to family as well. If he's in a serious relationship that is considering the next stages, then being around/closer to both families makes it a lot harder to argue with.

At the very least, he offers something a little different