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Yep a nothing article that says in 700 words that Bailey is under pressure. The difference betweens Caro's best and worst is huge. She lacks consistency

A friend once explained why Robbie Flower, great player that he was, wouldn't necessarily become a good coach. Robbie addressing a player prior to big match at the G "OK son, when you get your chance take a mark over the pack on half-back, play on, out run their quickest player, 3 bounces (2 on your left hand, 1 on your right). Get yourself into a bit of trouble in front of the members stand, sell the dummy, blind turn, straighten up on your non-preferred foot from the 50 and kick the goal. Understated punch of the air. Repeat" Always thought hardworking, nuggety back pockets made the best coaches. Matthews did put that theory to rest.

Midfielder Midfielder Midfielder Ruckman Midfielder Midfielder Midfielder Midfielder Midfielder Jurrah If we don't get consistent first use of the ball from the centre bounce we will struggle to win games If we don't pressure the opposition as they go into their forward 50 then a backline with King Kong and Voldemort won't stop them kicking goals and we will struggle to win games If we can't deliver with precision into our forward 50 we will struggle win games Jurrah in the list because he is Jurrah

Happy that Petterd and Wonna going well but equally pleased to see Gawn getting amonst the best. A co-ordinated 208cm mobile man mountain could be a very good thing in a couple of years

Perhaps Mike could have expanded his Nathan Buckley analogy by mentioning that if he had of stayed with Brisbane he could have played in 3 flag teams, perhaps 4

Hopefully Watts will complete his first full preseason after being injured last year and still at school the one before that. This year I thought he came on really well and did a lot of things that a 6' 5" kid has no right to be able to do. He will be very good As for Maric in those couple of games he played in his first year he showed signs of having that thing that all good footballers crave - time. He was rarely hurried when he had the ball and made decent decisions even if his disposal didn't live up to the hype Here's hoping he can pull it together

Part of our problem of the past decade has been the lack of true leadership. Yze, White, Robbo and Bruce all gave many highlights but when the pressure was truly on they often went missing. Neitz also was a great player but when the goal just had to be kicked you just knew he was going to struggle. With Bruce closing his locker door at the Dees for the last time, this presents an exciting opportunity for us to unearth a generation of new leaders who will stand up when tested, who will inspire others with their deeds and who will lead us to the 13th.