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For three years we were relatively smooth and composed in defence and even when going forward. We were a fantastic fourth quarter team. Now, it’s different and the operative word from the way we have finished off our games since the loss to Carlton has been PANIC!!!

6. Kozzie Pickett 5. Jack Viney 4. Clayton Oliver 3. Trent Rivers 2. Jacob van Rooyen 1. Max Gawn

On the question of whether and when Shane McAdam gets a game with Melbourne, I would suggest that it will be later rather than sooner. If the club has already decided that he plays with Casey this week, then it’s highly unlikely that he would saddle up four days later against Carlton. The next opportunity would be against the Eagles in Round 10 (May 19) which is 3 weeks away.

Er ... Adem

I don’t think we’ll play Tholstrop tomorrow night. If we were going to select him for his debut, then they would have made an announcement like they did with Billings, Howes and Windsor when they made their debuts for the club.

Casey have the week off due to the representative state game on Saturday between the SANFL and the VFL which is part of the Gather Round.

He wasn’t prolific but he showed class whenever he had ball in hand and he has a great set of wheels. I refer to Caleb Windsor and I think he’s definitely in contention for the NAB Rising Star nomination this week.

Seven or eight missing from that team next Thursday but I think we’re better now.

I have a feeling that Tholstrop is going to be one of those players who will relish playing in the AFL when he gets there. For that reason, I think it might be worthwhile for him to be earmarked for an early debut at the MFC … provided he keeps on performing at the same level as his debut for Casey. I reckon he’s definitely a goer who could play 200 games at Melbourne. Please don’t let him become mired playing on a half forward line in an underperforming team.

Definitely missing players like Dunstan and Munro to get the ball out of the middle.

I like the look of Caleb Lewis. He might be worth looking at in mid season.

The Gold Coast bubble well and truly bursting today.

When is the team selected?

Collingwood dead set robbed there - De Goey didn’t get the free. Then Higgins out of bounds when he kicked the goal. Love it.

More young guns to come - Young Doggie and the Kolt.