Nascent

Tall forwards need to at least contest the footy and bring it to ground, getting out marked far too easily. Smalls need to apply far more defensive pressure when it does hit the deck. Looks like they're walking it out at times. We're not out of this yet but given its wet it's going to be a struggle.

Apologies, not sure how to embed properly. Looks like the Suns logo and jumper might be getting revamped for 2025. My eyes will be greatful for this change, any change really.

From start time to start time it's exactly 5 days. From end of Geelong game to start of Carlton games it's 4 days and 21-ish hours. Depends how pedantic you want to be with it.

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@JJJ usually has good mail Wonder if Adelaide are still going to come to the party with their first rounder. Their improving but still unlikely for finals you would imagine. Pick between 6 and 12 perhaps on offer?

Suspect Hunter was preserved as a just-in-case emergency with Hore. Surprised if he comes in based off his first half.

Pretty meek effort to finish the game sadly. Liked that Jefferson got on the end of a few marks as the game opened up and had 5 scoring shots for 3 goals 2. He's got a lot of development to do but the tools are there. Looking forward to seeing George in action again, looks very clean and dangerous inside 50. AMW can look amazing and a class above, then makes some horrid decisions and turns the ball over in dangerous spots. Needs to improve this part of his game before he can be considered for senior action.

Just dumb decision making by Casey today

Good run from tholstrup

Unless there's anothet player in 23 McAdam is in playing gear and on the ground as per the online stream

They can pay tomlinson 800k a year and give us band 1 compo.

Cant really seen anyone coming in from Casey off a 4-day break unless they're removed from the game at half time. Wouldn't be surprised to see the emergencies in this boat as well in Hunter/Hore/Brown. A Billings/Hunter swap could be in the cards and I'd bring Bowey straight in. May, McVee, Bowey and Howes are some excellent distributors out of defence. I know Laurie didn't do much in his half a quarter game time but he played well the week before and will have fresh legs so wouldn't be surprised to see him retain his spot or come into the starting 22. We're never going to see if he can cut it if we don't give him some proper games.

6. Lever 5. Langdon 4. Petty 3. T-Mac 2. Gawn 1. Windsor Fair few unlucky to miss out. Viney, Oliver, Petracca (2nd half) Fristch, Pickett, May and McVee all could justifiably be in there.

Bowey allegedly ready to come back for Carlton. Does he come straight in for Woewodin? Thought it was his most comfortable looking game in defence tonight so would be unlucky.

AFL site has Rohan as sub.

What about the entire western bulldogs team?

Wasn't sure where to put this but another nice bit of content from the club.

This is a perfect example of a tautology.

Vic Metro squad has been released 2024 Vic Metro U18 Boys squad announced - https://www.afl.com.au/news/1119993 Yze not selected

KFW will play for St Bede's Mentone in VAFA B Section so he can get more game time in the ruck. Rivals watch Saint, free agency switch floated, Hawk's trigger

So we're 9th at finishing 9th. Do we win a prize?

Indeed, watching Howes get a chance has been great. Perhaps acquiring Cumming could also release Rivers into the midfield where I think he has massive potential.

Captain in waiting

Looking ahead to 2025, May will be 33 and entering his final contracted year. Still playing good footy and could possibly get another season or two beyond that. However, we would be remiss to not plan for life after May. Watched Gettable today and they discussed two free agents for 2025 in Weitering and Taylor (GWS) with the former being an UFA. In my opinion, obtaining one of these players will be absolutely crucial to us competing for a flag beyond 2025. Unlikely as it may be, we need to move heaven and earth to try and secure one of them.