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I'm really concerned about Windsor, he's gone from being in the starting 18 to barely getting a touch at Casey. He had 1 touch yesterday. That's like me at high school. Really not a fun place to be. I hope he gets his form back soon. For this week, I'd give TMac, May or Petty the job on Curnow. I'd be dropping Lever for Petty if he's fit. One of them is the future of the backline and I dont think its Rick. Carlton share our issue with kicking for goal and have some good small forwards, so I'd definitely be bringing Howes back in too. I'd love to be proven wrong, but I can't see Fritta having 2 vote getting games in a row so bringing in a Sharp as a bit of a burst player might be useful in the arsenal as sub. I wouldn't mind Culley getting a go for Sparrow. I also liked the idea of Rivers playing that role (can take a mark and kick long), so maybe Sestan into the backline if fit.

Another summer in the gym will help. Maybe some reformer pilates for core strength too.

Oh yeah - was definitely better than last week and got better as the game went on. I think he will definitely better for a good run at it and another summer in the gym

Rivers in Sparrows role is a great idea!

I went with a neutral mate who commented that Jeffo looks like one of those inflatable figures that you see out the front of used car sales lots

Slightly sideways on this, but I thought this incident was coming about 5 mins before when Xerri had a swing at Jeffo in our forward pocket. This was right after the grapple involving Kolt broke out. The players were getting aggro and the umpires did nothing to get the game (or tempers) under control. I'll admit that the tempers are the players responsibilities, but pausing the game to get it under control would have restored some order.

Some good points here, particularly on the injury. Another pre-season will definitely help but his basic skills don't seem to be there, the fumbles were pretty poor. I'm not sure what his best position will be at this point as nothing really stands out. Perhaps more time with Melksham will help him learn forward craft and positioning. Then we just need someone to teach him how to catch the ball.

Sounds like an ideal candidate for the saints

Larkey is the big worry for mine. Realistically, we could turn it into a bit of a shoot out, which is a risk, but would be wild to watch. Would love to see Langford spend more time in the middle.

Looks like Petty won't be playing this week, so I think there will either be minimal change to the forward line - though I would like Fritsch to go to sub or the VFL and Luker to come in for a shot at it. Probably more likely that Spargo comes in and we go small.

I have serious concerns about Guerra. No footy experience and most of his recent experience is on NFP boards and such - not really a cut throat or results-based environment. He may be able to help with club promotion, sponsorship and membership - but that's only part of the remit for a CEO. Steven Smith I have more confidence in, so that's something. I think Jake Niall had a nothing article about Goodwin recently where he waxed on about his chances of being at Melbourne next year before throwing in a line similar to "he's contracted, so not going anywhere" - which (apart from being lousy journalism) indicates that he has spoken to the club and had it confirmed. Several other media folk have said the same too. I don't know if it's Goodies remit, but I believe we need an overhaul of the coaches and support staff. Fitness is not nearly what it was. Kicking and skills have not improved. As much as I love the man and think a statue should be made of him at our new training venue (calling Guerra), I dont think Nathan Jones is proven as a midfield coach. Resilience coach yes, strategy no.

It's always good to come on here to get the different views of different people watching the game, it's always interesting to see what different people picked up on. Then, it's GREAT to get this data to have an objective view of things. The pressure ratings were really interesting for mine. Their 3rd quarter really took it away from us. Amazing we were going so well in the 1st with a rating that low. The final quarter was pretty even and there were definitely times we could have got back in front, but poor skill and execution let us down (again). Thanks again Wheelo!

There were several moments in the Adelaide game where we made poor decisions going forward (chin, JVR etc) - though Kolts transgression was to absolutely spill the ball or not get control of it. It seems like he was too nervous, or, just not good enough. You hope that he works hard to pay back the pick we invested in him.

Good point, I wasn't sure if Petty was fit too play. He's definitely in front of Luker. Given his age, you'd like to think that Jeffo has more upside and potential than Fritta. Fritta as sub seems to be his best role and he is a better player than Sharp.

I've been pretty disappointed with him this season, but the pre season injury does explain a lot. I seem to remember him doing contested ball training with Viney, but he doesn't seem to be spending any time on the ball (in the VFL or AFL) - is this part of his recovery, or is it his development plan? We had so many chances that we fumbled across half forward today, so I'm not going to pin it all on a kid, but he did seem to fumble a lot.