PaulRB

The comment about our drop off post Rd 15 is illuminating given it coincided with Viney's injury, Watts and Salems form slump (and being dropped). Will be an interesting trade period. The sting will keep the knife sharp.

You're probably right, but they may have their eye on a player available around 10...

Adelaide played it well vs Weagles to ensure they got a higher pick for Lever...

I think when you're sitting on top of the ladder, playing an out of form team sitting 8 spots below you, you figure you've got it covered even with a couple of stars being rested...

Beat Pies and hope Dons fall to Freo... Would be glorious!

I find the hyperbol around Jack is media hype at its poorest. Essentially Jack has contributed little to our campaign for the past month, and now has the opportunity to win back some of the respect/trust he lost during that period. Is he best 18 or 22? Well, this week he has the opportunity to add (or detract) from that claim. The bonus of bringing Jack in for this game is that if he continues to struggle, it probably won't cost us our season, and we'd have time to replace him for the Finals. Good luck Jack! May the force be with you.

I love yelling "Frosty!". so I hope he stays.

One year is too small a sample size to do anything with but speculate. Every team had the bye, Doggies played the best footy that month.

Now for the interesting part, him performing on Saturday... which Jack will show up?

Aren't the reigning premiers generally favourited the next year anyway?

Pedo high and Hunt low in the Giveaway count is fair. Love Jayden's run and carry but his disposal is often like an after thought. Given Hunt also is high for meters gained at least he moves the ball well upfield before giving it away...

Harmes just had a game breaking first Q vs Saints...

While I agree, "ball in hand", I disagree "ball in dispute". On Goodwin's contested ball mantra Jack's holding on by his fingertips. Will be interesting.

My brother (who's a Dons tragic) plays footy with a Don's bigwig, reckons it's been a lock for months...

JV's got three weeks before the elimination final (assuming we get there...) so fingers crossed.

Heard a strong rumour that Kelly is deal done to Dons. For what that's worth.

I guess we'll see. Big month for Mr Watts.

Herald had Kelly to Dons today.

Jack Watts: Jack had 20 possessions, including nine contested possessions, 11 marks, three clearances and kicked one goal. I thought he played a significant role on the weekend, particularly in the middle part of the game, where we needed to change some things up in the middle of the ground. He was able to play as a midfielder and give us some composure, plus some fierce ball movement, which opened up and gave us some scoring opportunities. That was a significant move in the day, which added real value in that part of the game. I was happy with his team-first attitude and engagement of VFL footy. He had a big influence on the game for us.