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Another wing-related question: One person perhaps not so thrilled about Lachie Hunter's recruitment would be Taj Woewodin. At the end of 2022 he looked almost certain to break into the seniors this year on the wing opposite Langdon. But he might get his chance this week if Hunter's suspension is upheld at the tribunal. Apparently he was an emergency in Adelaide last Friday so must be close to selection. Given Langdon and Hunter are unlikely to be dropped anytime soon, do you think Taj is now relegated to backup wingman (as he may do this week), or can he re-invent himself in another role and break into the seniors that way?

I've heard a lot of people comment that Ed Langdon isn't going well across this season to date. Overall his attacking stats are definitely down compared to 2021 and 2022 (as of a couple of weeks ago): Disposals 19.3 vs 21.4/21.8 Meters Gained 304 vs 376/417 Marks 3.6 vs 4.1/5.4 Inside 50's 2.4 vs 2.8/2.8 The only stat bucking this trend is goal assists, which have doubled from previous years (0.8 vs 0.4/0.3) BUT his defensive stats are up: Tackles 2.6 vs 1.3/1.9 1 %'ers 1.4 vs 0.9/0.8 except for turnovers (3.6 vs 3.8/4.2) I haven't been able to make it to games this year, so interested in your thoughts if: a) Ed is down on form b) He's carrying a niggle or simply less fit than previous years c) He's simply changed role to a more defensive one, and is no longer a key lynchpin in our preferrred ball movement in 2023 (more through the corridor compared to past seasons)

Another wing-related question: One person perhaps not so thrilled about Lachie Hunter's recruitment would be Taj Woewodin. At the end of 2022 he looked almost certain to break into the seniors this year on the wing opposite Ed Langdon. Given Langdon and Hunter are unlikely to be dropped anytime soon, do you think Taj is now relegated to backup wingman, or can he re-invent himself in another role and break into the seniors that way?

I've heard a lot of people comment that Ed Langdon was fairly anonymous last weekend, and to an extent across this season to date. Overall his attacking stats are definitely down compared to 2021 and 2022: Disposals 19.3 vs 21.4/21.8 Meters Gained 304 vs 376/417 Marks 3.6 vs 4.1/5.4 Inside 50's 2.4 vs 2.8/2.8 The only stat bucking this trend is goal assists, which have doubled from previous years (0.8 vs 0.4/0.3) BUT his defensive stats are up: Tackles 2.6 vs 1.3/1.9 1 %'ers 1.4 vs 0.9/0.8 except for turnovers (3.6 vs 3.8/4.2) I haven't been able to make it to games this year, so interested in your thoughts if: a) Ed is down on form b) He's carrying a niggle or simply less fit than previous years c) He's simply changed role to a more defensive one, and is no longer a key lynchpin in our preferrred ball movement in 2023 (more through the corridor compared to past seasons)