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I've had a feeling about this for a little while now. I rate Collingwood & Buckley, they've learned their lessons well. Could this game be the GF preview for 2018?

Has Jennings played at the highest level? I know it's not always a popular view and there are great examples in other sports but I don't think a coach will make it in AFL unless they have. It's such a different game and culture that players will naturally listen more to someone that has done it. Bolton maybe finding this out the hard way now...

What is it with the Crows and player development... They do pretty well with defenders (Davis, Talia, Lever, Doedee etc), Mids (Sloane, Danger, Crouch boys)... ...but boy are the key forwards flakey...Tex, Jane, the other Jane went to Sydney mmm Tippett.

Richo's job is looking very shaky at the moment...

Maybe Todd Viney steps into this role.

The game (Football not just this game) can do without the likes of Razor Ray... 2nd rate umpire with a big mouth.

'Fugazzi'...

PJ took Mahoney under his wing very early on when he was restructuring the club. He must have seen something he liked as he had no hesitation in moving others on. It's pretty clear from Goodwin's endorsement that Mahoney is the preferred candidate.

Very different players 'Wise'...it's not like for like. Smith had also been playing midfield time before he came in, he has more flexibility. Plus I don't think Pedders plays the structure (role) well. Weid by the way does... Anyway, we will see. His form has been good at Casey but I'm just saying don't be surprised if he's not in the final lineup. If it was Tommy Mac out then I would see the case for him being more clear cut.

I don't think Pedders is a walk up start for this game. He could disrupt the forward balance with Tommy Mac already in there. It's going to be interesting to see what the FD do.

...but I will. I would have Oliver in the guts, McCrae to a wing and Phillips on the bench. Not that it's a big deal, just bragging rights.

I'm surprised they haven't mentioned Brian Waldron...another of KB's mates.

We had it against Hawthorn...we don't need another one.

I think it's Freo's Ed Langdon we're after 'ProDee'...

I'm with you 'Bob', the only thing I will add is that it was Demetrio (personal involvement) that got PJ on board and I'm not sure Dill has the same acumen. I just hope he follows PJ's lead on this he (PJ) hasn't got much wrong so far.

Only 188cm, that surprises me... As I posted earlier Josh Gibson played the same role at Hawthorn at 189cm and they seemed to go ok. Howe does similar at Collingwood. I think Smith could be a good option. Has speed, good overhead, good leap...only thing is does he have the footy IQ for the role?

@Macca, this one features Drew Zingg on guitar...very underrated player. Probably the best of the Steely Dan live show players. Donald Fagan did this New York Rock & Soul Revue show that started as kind of a cover band, then added a few 'Dan' songs before it morphed back into a full on Steely Dan reunion after 12 years of separation.

Josh Gibson played a similar role at the Hawks for years and he's only 189cm. They ran good rebound defenders, Josh as the intercept/spoiler and 1 key defender. Smith could well be the man for the job...

The term one soldier down another steps up is a little bit misleading... When a General (a structural player) goes down it makes life a little more difficult.

I'm not sure that Keilty is the man 'steve' but I'm sure it isn't Frost. Not the worst idea 'Mach'...I don't think he's the right option forward now but might break good with the ball coming at him. For what it's worth I think it's out of Smith, Hunt or Wagner this week.

The AFL have really looked after EFC & Carlton 'titan'... I would be interested to know the break up of the Friday night TV audience by club. I've always thought it was more a footy fan night rather than just another club fan night. ...and as a footy fan you're looking for the best game which unfortunately we haven't been getting. For some reason the AFL & 7 must see it as a club fan night and schedule the big clubs more often. Maybe my thinking is wrong & they are on the money but one things for sure, somethings not working.

No, I would say I rate him pretty accurately. Not underrated at all.

Frost is not underrated. He's a good VFL level player...

Tom should have blocked and called him back into the ball 'rp'...

Personally I would rather it not be Frost. Omac is the obvious one for Cox. It will depend a lot on the game tomorrow but I would like to see Petty in before Frost. Maybe a year early but hey the kid is a much better prospect. I will understand though if the FD don't want to throw him straight into a QB clash and they go with the easier Frost option but he is seriously bad for my health when he's around the ball or has it.