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There was some discussion about this on On the Couch (I think it was), pointing out that it was a lack of system, predictability and skill in the mids that was having a negative impact on the forwards. Chain of possession coming through the midfield, forward makes lead, but then last players in the upfield chain fluff the disposal/connection or hesitate ... forward is left out of position and/or manned up when the ball finally comes in.

Preuss at *VFL* level: 5 goals in 5 games. One goal in last three games. 6 goals in 17 VFL games last season at North. He's a goal-kicking machine.

On the evidence of this thread, not much.

Phew, at least someone gets it. (i.e., someone apart from the coaching staff).

Whatever happens, a decision on the captaincy won't be made by anyone posting on this thread. Thankfully.

But of course. He's also currently doing what other the other forwards don't: more contested possessions than Hunt, Garlett and Hannan combined. The fact that people can't see why Spargo is in the team says a lot about them, not much about Spargo.

22 shots on goal should be enough to get the job done, but almost none of them are renowned for their kicking prowess.

Spargo has more possessions than the other two put together, plus a goal, but heh ... Spargo is the worst. The workings of the human mind are a wonder to behold.

It's the coaches' fault for dropping chest marks or not being able to hit someone with a handpass 2 metres away?

His one decent game for the year at Casey.

Petracca has been good, even very good. If others were able to take advantage of his work, would look even better. On the negatives, not sure how Hunt keeps being given a pass. People banging on about Spargo, but Hunt has done next to nothing today, as most days (apart from the odd cameo). Same with Hannan. OK, Hannan, benefit of the doubt for the long layoff, but if you look at what's happening with both of the H's, and you look at what's happening up the other end of the ground ... night and day.

Skills. Confidence is shot.

Collingwood playing like last year's grand finalists.

Exhibit A.

Yes, his 8 disposals against the Giants were a real game-changer.

Next you'll be telling us that you're a stable genius.

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What, like last time he played at Casey: "Defender Oscar McDonald did his chances of a recall to the senior side no harm with a strong showing for the Demons in their one-point loss to Richmond at Casey Fields. McDonald picked up a team-high 22 disposals ..."

Spargo is fine. Has earned his place, certainly in relation to the other small forwards down there. Not to mention, not sure who he's keeping out ... Bedford? Team looks solid, just missing Melksham and Jetta for mine, Vandenberg would be handy as well.

Absolutely. Though not alone unfortunately. There are parallels with what happened to Goodes and what has happened in European football to black players like Raheem Sterling and Moise Keane.

“It was a massive weight on my shoulders,” he said. “It was a lot of pressure which I didn’t really enjoy too much. It affected me quite hard mentally and affected my footy as well."

Stating as a fact what is nothing but speculation.

Oscar was always going to keep his place while May wasn't available and Petty isn't ready. Interesting to see that Oscar wasn't named for Casey either. Perhaps just admin, though perhaps he's been carrying something (he had that injury at the end of the GWS game for example).

Agree with that. Out of those pairings, think they'll go for Garlett and Stretch. In spite of his weaknesses, Garlett is at least hitting the scoreboard, and Stretch hasn't been that bad, though what position would be play? Main interest for me is where Fritsch plays, hopefully he can now be moved further up the field (wing/forward).

Lever, May, Hore, Salem all named. JKH and Oscar out. Preuss, ANB on extended I/C, final team announced Saturday.