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The problem is that his greatest strength is not in the game plan. A lot of posters point out how we lack players who can break the line with pace and carry the ball. Its not what we do. We take possession and move the ball quickly by hand or foot. We bounced the ball an average of 4 times per game last year. Essendon were the clear leaders with 12, Richmond second with 8.5. Most of the time he runs his measure and needa to bang it onto his boot. It looks great when it comes off, but usually allows the defenders enough time to get in a good position.

Who is going to replace ANB? He is very much a meat and potatoes sort of player, but i cannot see anyone pushing him out of his spot this year.

Thought we looked slow. Good hit out. Would have liked it if a youngster stood up. Looking forwatprd to next week

I was going to say earlier that James Jordan is clearly out of his depth but he has worked his way into the game pretty well.

Indeed. It's a real shame that all the young rucks we have drafted have been busts.

Probably more based off the following. 1. Kent has been traded 2. Hannan is injured 3. Spargo hasn't looked great either.

Disagree.

I thought Hore looked alright myself.

I know it's only JLT but I would drag Frost I'd I was Goody.

Stands out when our defence is butchering the delivery

Frost looking very ordinary

You watching using AFL app? That's the way it is now. They don't give you the full screen

I usually dislike preseason interviews but that was great. Speaks very well. Isn't afraid to voice his opinion. Doesnt stick to the cliches.

It's [censored] isnt it? It has been the modus operandi within the AFL for a number of years now. Anyone remember when Gary Lyons affair became public knowledge? First thing done is say that he has mental health problems and to please respect his privacy. A player at our club has mental health issues and has to take some time away from the game. Said player gets traded to another team first opportunity. AFL report comes out explaining how good their policy is because they have identified x amount of players who are using drugs and either removed them from the game or had them move to another environment. Its just [censored] for the people who do suffer from mental health and have struggled under the stigma of it all for years. Now finally some awareness is going on and the AFL community is using it as a 'dont ask questions' approach.

For those of you like me...

The last quarter of the 2nd Geelong game could fit in there too. I rewatched it the other day and we looked terrible in that quarter. There is no way we should have lost that game from three quarter time. Tempted to throw the saints game in here too. We came back strong in the end and nearly pinched it but we were well outplayed by a team who had struggled all year. Thats 6 games out of 25 where we had patches of terrible form. It's a valid concern he raises. I think this is the year we put this crap behind us.

Gotta love this one. In my news feed yesterday were 2 articles in a row from Nick. 1. Drug use is out of control. 2. Drugs use not an issue when I was captain

I'm in again. Same name. Johnny_Utah Once again, thank you for the work you put into this DeeVoted.

Was just watching the Suns draft night trade on the AFL website. http://www.afl.com.au/video/2018-12-12/draft-night-drama-suns-play-highstakes-game-to-get-their-man At around the 3 min mark they start discussing trading up to get Jez Mclennan and when Stuart Dew asks who will be left if at their next picks (26 & 31) if they dont trade up. Craig Cameron mentions Sparrows name but I they clearly dont rate him as high as Mclennan. They also thought we would take Valente if we had the chance.

3 years.

Let's not sugar coat it. He was a steak knives part of the May trade for a reason. I wouldn't be judging his ability based on any games he played this year. The last two seasons have been pretty much written off by concussion concerns. His junoir years and first few years at the Sun's were good and he showed his elite disposal and decision making skills. He would have been very frustrating as a fan as he would show patches of great play and then could go completely missing for large periods of games. He often struggles to get the ball but when he does he can use it extremely well. We will be hoping that he can get his confidence back or he won't get anywhere. He has been in the system for 5 seasons now and will be reaching his prime physically. He had the skills we want and plays in a position we lack depth in. He cost us very little and in my opinion is a great pickup for us. It's similar to the Dean Kent trade for the saints. They knew that they could get him cheap as chips and if he gets a good run with injury, his form and ability will far exceed the price they paid. It will be a bargain. If not.. well they gave up bugger all for him so no big loss. Kade is the same for us. If he puts it all together in a good environment then we could have an excellent player for very little.

Wasn't that Hutchings who went missing? Did Lockhart go missing too?

I think a few people in here think that we will pick him up on the rookie list.

Who told you though? A friend who knows May well? Someone who you remotely know who remotely knows May? Someone who is involved in football at AFL level? A person who knows Judds Grandma? Stuies facebook page? Not asking you to name your source, just for a bit more clarity of where the info is coming from?

Glad to see im not the only one who thinks Harmes has gone past Petracca. A fully fit Viney would be 3rd behind Gawn/Oliver. No way Jones is in our top 6 players anymore. I will come back and provide a 22 when I have more time.