Nascent

Not sure what's happening with our bench rotations if not injury. Windsor and Laurie both spent well over half of that quarter on the bench. Not that worried about Jefferson yet. Liked his two marks and goal kicking will come with more confidence. Contested ok but probably needs to have more repeat efforts at ground level. Not helped by ball movement, he'll look better when we move the ball better by foot and finding him on the lead.

Good to look at Sam Marshall, Will McLachlin and Luke Beecken from the Lions as well.

Was wrong about moose not likely to get the nod but happy he has. Probably most deserving of the reserve players. It's an interesting tall mix, I'm curious how they manage game time amongst Mihocek, JvR, Jeffo and Heath.

Kalani to play his first game of the year, named at full forward.

Elijah Hollands without a single stat for the game.

Where did you see this? Mihocek, JvR, Jefferson and Kentfield seems too tall. Particularly if Fritsch is still in the team.

Most likely Laurie, Taylor and Jefferson for mine. Don't think Heath gets a shot until Max needs a rest or our key forward stocks get significantly depleted. Imagine its our youngest and least experienced team in a while.

I wonder how interested we would actually be in Prasad given our investment in L Pickett and Matthews last year. Regardless, with the obvious caveat that it's a long way out from the draft and the u18s season has just started, if we are interested it sounds like we'll probably have the opportunity to just pick him regardless given he isn't in top 10 discussions.

Alison must be a demonland poster. She, like many here, refuses to acknowledge the existence of Bailey Laurie despite him being an emergency for two games and playing one in between.

Did melk win with his mark last week?

Didn't know this. Can only help. Another one to consider is Cooper Hynes and see if he's interested in partnering back up with his former teammate in Langford. Out of contract next year, but if the doggies throw stupid money at Butters a few players may become expendable or search for greater opportunities and cash.

I like him a lot. We need more though with Salem slowing down, losing McVee and I don't rate CJ as a long term prospect. Question mark on if Rivers will move into the midfield but his kicking is questionable at times. Lindsay is doing an apprenticeship in the back half and will move into the midfield in time, doesnt appear to be a natural defender. We're really missing Bowey at the momet. Another lockdown player that can hurt the opposition by foot will be worth their weight in gold.

Midfield - both A-grader and depth Key defender Small/medium lockdown defender. Humphrey the obvious most desirable player along with Butters. Low chance of the first, probably no chance of the second. James Leake as depth perhaps sitting just on the outer at GWS. I reckon Jesse Dattoli will be star and is behind a lot at the Swans. Currently more half forward but reckon he has mid potential. Jordan Butts would be a decent cheap option for key depth. Like the look of Xavier Ladbrook in the draft as an athletic tall defender. We need a Darcy Wilmot type defender. Doubt we can prise him out of the Lions. One player I liked in his draft year that was a competative defender with an excellent kick was Harrison Oliver from GWS. Hasnt cracked a game yet but think he's had injuries. Will be 3rs into the system next year.

Haven't watched the game but Faull didn't have a touch to half time and had currently has a solitary hand pass with 5 minutes to go. Meanwhile Shanahan kicks 4 for West Coast earlier today. Probably unfair to single a young key forward out but a lot of clubs missed out letting Shanahan slide.

Turner wasn't cited and zorko escaped suspension for his crotch shot. Edit: escaped suspension but got fined

At this early stage. Out: Salem (inj), Melksham (inj), T-Mac In: Rivers, Jefferson, Laurie Hopefully Rivers is fit. Windsor to the wing, Langford on ball. JvR to chop out in the ruck.

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After half time - everyone went missing

Do we need to start a fund raiser to get Salem a new draw string for his shorts? He's lost his dacks the last 3 games.

Next step for Sharp is to smarten up his inside 50 kicks. Often chooses the wrong option

When we make Tsatas look like a competent footballer you know we're playing poorly

We have so many tall defenders that Petty is spending half his time forward. Is this the set-up we really want? Going forward, when ready, one of him or McDonald go out and Kentfield/Jefferson play forward.

Change makes sense but poor Blinky "bubblo-o" bill(y) the kid.