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I think part of the issue with Grundy, and what he has to get better at (same with Max) is not clogging up the space and changing the way the mids look to connect forward. Neither Max nor Brodie cause the defenders to separate, which makes it much easier to defend. How often have we seen Max or Brodie this year being kicked to as a stationary target with multiple tall defenders coming in to spoil, block or intercept mark? BBB may not be as mobile as he used to be and his goal tally might be modest the last few weeks, but I think it’s no accident that with him and Melksham in the team (and Trac forward) we’ve seen more pressure on opposition defenders as the forwards are moving. BBB is still our best tall forward (for now) by some way IMO. Brodie can still contribute forward this year - maybe even as third tall with JVR or TMac - but he needs to know enough to not disrupt the effectiveness of the forward line as a whole.

I agree with this. I also think that he sometimes slows the play down by not taking the first option which may not impact the effectiveness of his next kick but does make our forward entries more congested.

As good as Smith was when he came on, I think Tomlinson is a better matchup for Tex.

Wow. What a great effort to claw back all the momentum in those last 20 minutes. So proud of the team despite some criticism during the game 😬

Spargo had no physical presence at all

Actually pretty poor by May

Im not sure we’ve been dominant. Since halfway through the first quarter the game has been played in Brisbane’s forward half.

We just lack composure generally. Brisbane have look so composed most of the game.

I’m interstate… Can someone remind me what our forward half looks like?

Fair call

What is Smith going to do?

Pretty weak defending from Bowey there

I can understand that Kozzie will have low possession games and patches where goals are leaner… I t’s a hard position to play. But for the first time this week I thought his effort was really poor, he looked like he wasn’t trying at times. Some of his half chases probably still counted as pressure acts but he needs to lift his intensity. That’s the non-negotiable part of his game and the goals will come if he gets that right, he’s too talented. But we need more from him.

For the first time I genuinely think Kozzie needs a spell at Casey.

Have liked Jordon’s game. He’s added a bit.

Even just a genuine effort would be more than what he’s done so far. Doesn’t look like he’s trying tonight.

The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results. Same selection mistakes. Same disposal errors. Same bombing into the F50 with no structure. Are we the only team that doesn’t even try to create/find a leading target inside the forward line? We need 2 genuine tall forwards, not one plus an ineffective ruck/forward and an ineffective Joel Smith. He needs to go back to Casey so we can at least try a half conventional forward setup. And Max/Grundy needs a rethink.

Being made to look slow by a team of geriatrics

Smith getting outmarked way too easily

Umpiring aside, we’re not helping ourselves. Feels a lot like the Freo game

Kozzie deserved that. Should have been a holding free immediately prior

Turner is not close to ready yet

Bowey could be due a spell

Demons are spraying them everywhere. Should be 5 goals up.

And Bowey has been very poor