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Just listened to him interviewed on SEN. He was impressive. They spoke about how he played well when Freo were stronger a few years back, but had been moved around a lot recently and struggled to settle into a role. Thinks he's best suited to a wing. Without knowing any more about him sounds like he'd be worth a punt.

How many picks are we now taking to the draft given the space on our list?

Ridiculous he didn't play more for Gold Coast this year. Why get him and not play him when you're getting thumped like they were. But for us? Maybe Casey could sign him.

Given that they wouldn't have priority access to tickets - they'd be denying half their membership from going if it were against another Victorian club. Won't happen.

We have so much depth forward but none down back. Need to balance that up. But can't afford to have Vince and Lewis in the same back line. Play Bernie half forward/middle, I think we need Fritsch to play back in the intercept role, as good as he is forward. His kicking allows Salem to play midfield. B: Jetta, O Mac, Hibberd HB: Lewis, Frost/Keilty, Fritsch ? Salem, Jones, Brayshaw HF: Petracca, Hogan, Vince F: Garlett, T Mac, Melksham R: Gawn, Viney, Oliver I: Spargo (fwd) Harmes (mid), ANB (mid/fwd), J. Smith (back) In: Frost/Keilty, Spargo, Garlett, Vince Out: Weid, Petty, Tyson, Hannan

He's moved from the forward line to the midfield and done well... Could Fritsch play the role? Did he play back at all at Casey? A bit shorter but good overhead. Good disposal and reads the ball well. Would allow one of our mids or forwards in form to come into the team. Otherwise I'd give Pedo a go.

As the dogs and tigers showed you don't want to peak too early. We have about 8 to 10 weeks to find our best form. As long as we beat the rubbish sides over that time then we'll be alright.

And what a shocking game that was...

Got some reliable word on this. Won't post it for obvious reasons - but it's bad.

Danny Frawley on the radio changed his tune this morning. Said this would be a moment that galvanised the playing group and that we'd make finals.

Got him too

Got him

I think they will now and try to package up 35 with Watts to get back in the first round.

Whilst yesterday was horrible, I'd be disgusted if the bombers make it and we don't. Disgusted. C'mon Crows!

Are Williamstown ready for Tommy Bugg?

This. For a period there he was our best target up forward. But it's hard to squeeze him in as Harmes and Melksham played well, and Hannan kicked those vital goals in the last. He'll be close to a game. Suspect he'll be in the 25, but play at Casey.

Heard that interview. He said he kept giving frees away so he just gave up competing for the hit out.

Increase the forward pressure and even if the entry is bad, you lock it in and have a stoppage. No forward pressure and it bounces straight out.

I think Watts is out with the Weld to come in as the second tall in a small forward line. Reason why - forward pressure. Go in small in the forward line, and make sure the ball doesn't leave the forward 50 once we get it in there. We often played with that type of setup earlier in the year when Hogan and Gawn weren't playing. Remember Weid against the crows, didn't get much of it, but he laid some big tackles. Setup will be TMac/Pedo, Weid, Garlett, Trac, Hannan, ANB. Once the mids get it in there, it doesn't come out.

So Essendon have a clash jumper. Does that mean we get a home game against them now?

This article was written 4 months before Hawthorn won their flag in 08 http://www.theroar.com.au/2008/05/22/hawthorns-unsociable-play-can-become-dumb/ so I'm doing fine

How is a punch to the guts, forcing a player from the ground, resulting in him dry reaching 'low impact' ?

KB says only 3 Victorian teams can win the flag. The Dogs, the Saints, and us. No Richmond, no Geelong. https://www.sen.com.au/news/2017/05/18/kbs-take-or-the-vics-are-coming/

Liked him forward today. He's strong overhead, and a decent size. Could he play centre half forward more regularly?

He's there so they know who not to pick (unless it's a ruckman)