GS_1905

2 first rounders

Dees could place anywhere between 1-16. Even comp, question marks on unity of group and game plan. I think we’ll know more about the Dees after the first 6 rounds of not before then. If game plan is largely unchanged then It’s probably in the 7-16 range. If we do play more direct I lt can still go horribly wrong but I think opens the door to the top 4. Think 2018 ball movement with 2021 defence.

I’d be cry-laugung if we somehow fudge the post injury treatment up. Let’s see if we have applied the learnings from the initial incident.

Picture says a thousand words. He obviously cannot invite everybody but interesting to see who is not there. Somebody had to say it.

I think well do better than the 24 season, but we are far off it with our gameplan and personnel perspective. Our current mix of onballers are unlikely to take us to the promised land. I think (hope really) we will experiment more with a different mix of onballers. Trac has to stay in a HF or forward of stoppage / link player role. He is wasted somewhat in the middle. If Oliver can get back to his best and dominate clearances (big if) and have some defensive accountability, big win. Its the post stoppage area we lack in. Can Windsor, Harvey, Lindsay be the answer? Maybe, but i wouldn't expect much in '25. Maybe from 2026/27 though. Our HB rebound also needs lots of speed and skill. Windsor moving back there is good. Playing him ala Blakey would be a formidable weapon for us. Question marks on Sparrow, Viney remain for mine. For mine, we are still rebuilding. The real hope is that things do click at some stage next year and can we generate some real momentum.

I wouldnt underplay this. For those that scoff at the idea that the AFL and powerclubs are not in bed with each other, id kindly suggest you wake up. I wouldnt say there is out right corruption, but there would be very questionable and highly unethical decision being made in the 'interest of the game'.

Merry Christmas to all! Is the first training session after New Years confirmed yet? I recall seeing Jan 9th at Gosch's somewhere?