DeeSpencer

I just can’t see end of first round unless Sydney and us get very ‘creative’. Second round is fair, but the system is stupid so that makes the pick quite late. Third round isn’t unreasonable if he’s not getting a big wage, but again, system and that draft itself is a mess so let’s hope that isn’t the case so we don’t get pick 55+. Really the compensation should be the cap space and we should use it to sign a more suitable player. It should be JJ out, McAdam in as both (or neither) should be free agents.

I spoke to a former demon last night who wanted to remind Kossie and the current players kicking the ball is all about smooth strokes and not belting the cover off it. Kossie operates at speeds us mere mortals aren’t capable of but you’re right, there’s times he has just take that extra quarter second. And in fairness he’s kicked some blinding goals when he does kick it purely, but there’s chances to either dish off balance up.

Charlie’s not an opportunist goal kicker, although when given an even chance he can do that. He’s a link player that relies on other parts of the chain working together. If every player in our side had the attacking work rate, smarts and skills of Spargo we’d hum the ball from end to end. Not saying he’s a walk up start in the side either, but if we want to play faster, cleaner more expansive football that scores more we need him fighting for a spot. I expect he’ll bounce back next year the same way Nibbler did in 2021.

How many would he average if our half backs ran and kicked the ball to the fat side and then to Charlie streaming open at half forward? He’d go from 10 to 15 very quickly. I also don’t care how many goals he kicks if he lands the ball on a forwards chest inside 40 and within the corridor 2-3 times a game.

A ruckman is an absolute must. Would be straight up list management negligence to go in to next year with Max, Schache, Verrall and not a genuine back up ruck. Key forward should be a must, but I’m wondering if they address it with train on players rather than making a move. Give me the 3 best delisted/state leaguers/overlooked kids and let them battle it out over summer. The draft has always made sense for mids and runners apart from 1-2 cheap back ups if they fit just to fill the list turnover.

Made some errors but not many small forwards have 9 shots in 2 finals. Charlie Cameron was mostly stinky last week. Jamie Elliot’s kicked 1 goal in 2 finals. Bobby Hill hasn’t done much since his first quarter against us. I’m hoping for a more mature, calmer, more complete Pickett next year but overall I thought his ability to go to full forward and create chances was impressive and very close to turning around or winning both games.

Dogs apparently have a future first on the table too, no doubt for later picks in return. But it takes a lot of top picks to climb high in the order. You don’t get them for unders.

I thought I was optimistic saying 2 years! But I suspect it will only be Hore and Hanks in competition.

Banno on the wing. Heath getting significant midfield time. Rightfully saving any midfield time for Paxy for second halves. Maddy Gay forward to ease her through the year. 3 talls, Goldy, Lampard and Blaithin down back when it’s probably Heath and Gay on the flanks of our best backline. (And Blaith on the wing please). Plenty of rest for Loz Pearce on the pine or forward. Zanker to CHF with Tay out. Mick’s really mixed up the side tonight and through the year. They’re getting good training in roles and positions.

She’s unusual but I don’t hate her, Jess Webster on play by play is always against us. Kind of strange when we play the best football to call

Is one of the Cats players wearing a hair net? Looks like she’s stumbled out of a tuck shop

Birch find your way to the 2’s

Aimee Mackin wow

Banno can fumble twice really poorly under little pressure then hit the spin move and lace it to Zanks. Gosh I hope she becomes the complete package one day

Gutsy run from Paxy, Sherriff and Hore and a nice hit from Paxy to Sheriff’s lead up rather than trying to get it done in one go. Good footy

Yep less Hollywood from the forwards and more accountability from the backs needed

Chylowe is on special comments, not sure who the special play by play commentator is. Thank god for Harf

Commentators wouldn’t recognise a push in the back if they copped one themselves

Goldy and lack of forward pressure both frustrating me so far. Need to settle down and win some contests

Essendon apparently will offer him a one year deal but seem to be dragging their feet. Hawthorn just waltzed in and got Massimo D’Ambrosio who I think is a beauty. We got to try someone!

Jaiden Hunter from Essendon worth a 2 year deal? Kicked goals in the wafl, got drafted mid year, kicked 4 in his second game then out with a back injury. Essendon yet to offer him a deal.

I think he’d still be moving, because clubs generally force trades through with out of contract players. But it wouldn’t be for money or length of deal. It would be a very similar situation with Bedford last year where we matched the contract but couldn’t convince him that he’d get more chances. I don’t think our coaches made mistakes not playing JJ. Just a reality that you aren’t ready until you’re ready some times. The only other consideration would be could we have moved players out to demonstrate our eagerness to give someone a bigger role. Ie. Moved Spargo last year to help keep Bedford. But I don’t see a on baller to move to keep JJ, especially when he’s going to get a free agent chunk of cash above normal offers.

Stephens will be a trade. Don’t think swans have any free agents going out

McLeans is and will remain in the Swans best 22, he’s one of the best forward/rucks in the comp. Seen a lot of Sam Reid lately? Buller’s on my list of guys we should have a dip at but he’s contracted and the Swans would have to be incentivised to give him up. My guess is the Swans are very keen to give him a preseason and see if he’s more reliable and well rounded than Amartey.

I’d actually have Parker predominantly a forward these days and Heeney needs to step up and become a genuine on baller. Gulden too good not to be on ball for a large portion too. Chad as the third. Which leaves Rowbottom as the defensive mid. Sheldrick in the VFL as depth. McInerney and Campbell on the wings, although Campbell eventually returns to half back once Lloyd is done, too good a kick to limit to half the ground. Maybe he can win that competition with Rowbottom but Longmire seems to love him as much as Goody loves Brayshaw and Sparrow so I’m not convinced of that. Would love to have seen JJ for one more year trained up as an on baller and with a preseason dedicated to power and explosive work given he has elite fitness and a solid frame now. Then given a string of games to see how he goes. But that’s the realities of contracts and limited opportunities in a good side.