Can’t believe I am saying this, but Melk has added an “it” factor. He is experienced and has footy smarts, can take a grab and kick goals on both feet from anywhere and at distance. His biggest problem is staying in the game. Whether this is his last year, or he gets another, remains to be seen.
Petty can’t be expected to kick 6 each week, but with JVR we have a couple of strong marking key forwards, who can contribute.
Fritta we know and when we add Kozzie, Chandler and yes ANB, we have an ok forward line.
Wirh Clarry back, Tracc will see a bit more of the F50 and that again improves the forward line and adds unpredictability, making it harder for the opposition.
We have Jefferson to come, hopefully next year and imo, we still need to draft another key forward to develop, so we have 3 on the list. I am assuming BBB will retire and Tom might as well, or play out the last year of his contract, maybe more for Casey than in the AFL.
Petty as our pillar key forward, now that he has had a breakout game, looks likely for the short term future at least.