Roost it far

The Bont then Trac

It’s the perfect opponent for us to face prior to the season. They flogged us last year and we’ve made some adjustments and added quality to our list. We don’t have to win but we don’t want to get blown away a week out from the season. I want us to beat them in the middle and give our forwards half a chance.

Just goes to show how bad we were last year. Given we won 11 games with a tougher draw, a half strength Oliver, no Petracca after KB and May and Lever having injury impacted seasons. Thats why I’m so bullish this year. At the end of this season it’s not unrealistic to expect Gawn, Petracca, Oliver, May and potentially Fritsch to be in the top 50. Add the next gen and we’re good to go.

He’s a big lad

Henderson may get a run in the last quarter

Bugger, this was my chance to go and report.

If you’ve got a big interchange bench which I imagine they do then play him for a quarter. It’s a golden opportunity for him to meet his new teammates. 🤦‍♂️

Bowey did his shoulder that game

So now he's on our list is he purely an inside mid? What's his kicking like? Does he drift forward? Could he force his way past Sparrow as that seems the obvious spot for him? Do we see him being good enough to force his way into the side or is he purely waiting for a few injuries? Is he another talented footballer who's too good for VFL but not quite good enough for AFL? What's his biggest strength besides being built like a bull?

I just think George has the most upside. For mine it comes down to his attitude and his desire to make it. Will he work to get the very best out of himself. If the answer is yes then I'd pick him. You know what you're getting with Culley.

George for me, purely speculating on his ability and his desire to make it

What’s your vibe?

I think he is signed with Casey

Which just further proves my point

Seriously why would you want to play for the Saints?

Can anyone report on how George and Culley played?

If the AFL do the right thing who's getting the list spot? Culley, George or another smokey?

Fair summation

No offence to the kid but what’s his chance of ever playing an AFL game? It’s a brutal profession and sometimes I think we aren’t brutal enough but that’s a hunch without strong factual evidence.

Not that much luck! cruel news for the kid. This year will feel like an eternity.

He’s young, he’ll learn a lot on the sidelines about himself. I’ve no doubt he’ll end up a best 22 player in the years ahead. Hopefully Tracc takes him under his wing and helps guide him through the recovery.

I’d prefer Johnson made that step up

I maintain that there’s absolutely no need to have deadlines for replacing injured players, particularly before the season has even started. If we lose another player next week we’ll be 2 down before round 1. This is supposed to be the premier comp in the land. Time for change

They need a serious hit out before round 1. GWS will have played round zero and if we have too many players hitting round one cold we’ll get belted.

Any word on AMW?