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Thinking: Out: McDonald (managed), Sharp (omitted) In: Lever, Viney Sub: Fritsch

Having watched both games yesterday I’d go: In May and McVee Out Turner and Sharp Melky sub Emerg; Fritta, Adam’s, Laurie

I was there also; Roo I agree; thought Fritta was ok and had a go; we scored when he was involved. Fritta for Melky or leave as is - can’t play em both.

Gruzewski was easily the best tall forward on the ground. Derkson comfortably beat Van Roo. Aleer would be very useful.

Headed out to Casey for the first time today (much closer to our Easter location than the G) - pretty impressed with the oval quality and overall facilities around Casey Fieds. Ovals everywhere. On the field a really ordinary day, was expecting so much more. If we need a key forward Thursday vs Tigers I’d pick in order: Fritta Jeffo AJ Roo Fritta did a few nice things and showed some desperation- too good for VFL. Roo is along way off, really sad to see how poor his form is. Hopefully the lead and goal late gives some confidence. Was pleasantly surprised with Kentfied down back; he very hard in a contest, looks likely intercept marking, kicks it ok. Mid wise maybe Culley. Baldi pretty good. Love Bonner on our list.

McVee and Fritta did run throughs at 3Q with Tom Couch watching on. Sat out last quarter.

Hoyney had some interesting stats on SEN from Geelongs last 50 games. Simply if they less than average (41%) time with ball they lose, more they win. Saints controlled the ball for 3Q and beat them, Lions did in 2nd half. So…..having good skills to hit targets and control ball is key this week - not just bang it down the line OR switch inside and miss your target by 10m and turn it over! simples….

Well what a sobering experience. I thought we’d be top 8 and push for top 4 this year. Pre season seemed to be going well yet we hit round 1 with some key players missing. We need elite talent; not having Windsor and Kolt hurts - with XL and Harvey they are the future. I’d expected much more from Clarry and Trac - though after Rd 1 I was pretty upbeat - that was a quality game. Then these last 2 weeks happened. Simply slaughtered around the ball and centre bounce - from there we ain’t good enough to sling shot 50 times a game to score. Where to now? No idea - but I’ll be there supporting. About to buy tickets to the Cats game with my boys - Kozzie is back, go Demons!

Been chatting with someone close to this opportunity in the venues industry and many contacts in AFL. Not this budget, but the next one - this goes ahead was their belief. Looking forward to very likely but a few things to sort. AFL wants it to happen.

My boss son has been invited to the Magpies NGA as he was born in Singapore. His family is an Anglo white Aussie as you’d ever meet - born while dad worked in Singapore! It’s a farce

Had a lot to do with Ben 15 years ago - not sure since then but always a ripping guy and excellent mentor. Good outcome I think; if nothing else players will respect him with what he’s done and who with.

Could he play CHB in VFL and be a backup tall back? His height would help vs a Harry McKay, King bros. Darcy etc in time. Still young enough to play 60-100 games by age 31-32.

I like this; Petty going back, BBB retired, Shack Attack delisted…..a void of tall forwards to play 20 games at Casey next year and possibly 2-3 at AFL. Gives us some depth and maturity. A strong Casey is important to a strong MFC - yes he will mostly play VFL. Fullarton a bust it seems. Although he and Johnson our tall forwards at Casey with Kentfield and Jeffo playing some AFL.

Good outcome

First goal Blues