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I like the idea of playing Disco on him. Gives up size but would be able to run off and set up rebound attacks beautifully. Worth the risk

He's fast

Did not age well

Agree, I think the forward line and pinch-hitting in the ruck would be great. It'd allow JVR to stay closer to goal at least. I just thought Richmond would be a good team for him to debut against - IF Lynch wasn't playing

Reckon this week would be a good opportunity to give Kentfield a go in the absence of Petty - though we probably want someone with TMacs size if Lynch is playing

Agree. I think he has the physical attributes to do what King wants from the HBF, but it doesn't seem his natural spot. King obviously likes players being able to play multiple roles, so no harm done with him learning a new spot and us winning. Would be different if it was costing us. I wouldn't mind him playing in front of the ball a bit with his kicking ability.

I nearly had a coronary watching this game. Bloody loved it though. Whatever King is putting in the water should be analyzed, he has done an incredible job of turning this team around - including losing Trac, Clarrie, May and having some pretty major injuries. Also (probably) worth of analysis is the period from 2022-2025. Apart from the points, there were so many positives from this. We are giving the kids a go, and winning. I was unsure on the drafting of L Pickett so highly, but I was very, very wrong. Sharps turnaround from super sub to super performer has been unbelievable. So many other positive contributions (big and small): Culley, Chin, Howes, Sparrow etc. I thought we'd only win 5-6 games this season, the performance to date really is incredible.

I just had a look at the injury list and am a little frightened by who is available to play: Howes Lever Petty Lindsey Turner McDonald Langford Steele Windsor Culley Picket (L) Kozi JVR Mihocek Fritsch Gawn Langdon Sparrow Tholstrup Chandler Sharp ??? A few of these guys are lucky to get a game (which is part of footy), and a few a still developing and need game time...but it is a bit of a worry

The initial efforts were appalling but the ability to respond and then get the win says a lot about the coach and the group.

Absolutely. I spend a lot of time on the road with work and the pod really makes the journey a lot more enjoyable - as well as distracting me from how much driving is now costing me! I love the different takes, insights and personalities. I remembered this week that Andy is related to a lot of Blues fans (maybe I need to pay less attention to the pod!) so hope we get up for him this weekend. Go Dees

I understand the criticism coming in here, but I think we need to remember it was the first game-for-points under a new coach, in the first round, without Clarry/Viney/Trac and May. Oh yeah, we won it too - against a team that is pushing for a mad finals burst before burning up in the atmosphere. Not everyone is going to tear it up every week, but demanding players be dropped after considering all of the above is a bit....Melbourne. Go Dees

Also looked a bit slow at the end, which is to be expected. Wish him all the best

In the words of Ishmael: When is the Pod back?

That Lachie Hunter trade was one of the worst things our club has done post flag. Ruined Clarry, introduced an attitude of laziness, changed the cohesion of the team.

I put greater stock in results.