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Another game lost at the match committee stage. Although the Wagners were good, we needed more run. Nathan Jones on the wing against a fast side like Essendon; it beggars belief. ANB, currently bringing very little to the table. Reports of Stretch being BOG last week and he can’t get a game over these two. FMD.

Got me stuffed too.

Me too. Been watching other games through gritted teeth.

Enjoyable as those nights were, it’s too 1-dimensional. Yes, it’s been worked out. Still I’d rather we start with a core squad of hard inside contested ball winners and then add polish later. Sadly, it may take a couple of years to fix redress the balance of our squad; giving time for our recent recruits to develop and trading/drafting other quality ball users. We should become more competitive as the season progresses, but the media’s beat up as us being a flag contender looks way off the mark.

Two of the sides you mentioned have played against us in our current form; that’s not necessarily peaking.

I think he has the potential to be a very fine player. Normally his tackling and second efforts are pretty good. Hopefully last night was an aberration.

Out: Jones, O.Mac, ANB, Sparrow, May (inj) In: Stretch, Petty, Baker, Wagner, Spargo Petty a straight swap for O.Mac. With May injured go smaller and faster in the backline with Wagner. Jones too slow and hack disposal, bring in Stretch. Sparrow to Casey for development, give Baker a shot to counter Essendon’s leg speed. Drop ANB and increase the forward lines IQ by bringing in Spargo. Would like to try Preuss at some stage, but when classy crumbers like Garlett become available; need someone like that at his feet. The biggest change however needs to be the death of ‘Phonebox football’. Where there’s a pack of three or four of our guys surrounding one or two opponents, who then knock it out to space and we’re left flat footed whilst they run away with it.

Thanks for clarifying that; was going to go get my eyesight checked.

Oliver Brayshaw Viney Harmes

The inside 50 count tonight got shown up for how meaningless it can be. The uncontested possessions by the cats tonight, like Port last week, shows the importance of time and space to allow quality delivery.

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No chance he’s going to be sacked, but seriously there needs to be a plan B. At the moment we’re down on pace and skill. Team selection needs to be about team balance. Last year we had Tyson on the wing. Now it’s Jones. Chunk has a lot of heart but he has never ever been fleet of foot.

Are you suggesting East Coast is synonymous with First World?

Clash with a polo match perhaps?

WerriDee May provide a report after the match; a capital idea!

KC said he’s not at the ground, however is graciously keeping us updated via reports. Thanks KC.

Well said LH, as much as I loathe PC social engineering, big fan of good manners and basic respect.

There were ‘jungle drums’ about him last trade season. Any substance behind them?

The days of buying those in the off season are past; ask any Carlton supporter.

It’s behind a paywall that I’ve no interest in breaching, but I’d love to get Tim Taranto.

Why didn’t he take the bandage off and rub himself against Jonas, Lycett and Ryder???? cue BBO

Jack Viney holding himself back? Possible in a parallel universe.

That’s only half the story

Thanks for all the input from those at the game.