Dee Zephyr

One big positive was Howes’ debut. I thought he got more comfortable and confident as the game went on. Thoughts on his debut?

On the bright side we at least keep our streak of being in the 8 going.

6. Viney 5. Fritsch 4. May 3. Salem 2. McVee 1. Howes

Howes was a big positive. The lack of run early in the last was costly. We couldn’t go with them for about 10-15 mins, the game was well and truly still alive at 3/4 time. Hope Bowey isn’t too bad, we had to use Salo back there after Bowey was injured.

Nice, just saw Jack Trengove handed the debutants their jumpers.

I’m pleasantly surprised Dof. I didn’t think he would get named after taking no part in the praccy matches.

Wow, Spargo in, go Charles. From all reports he was flying on the track prior to the achilles setback.

According to a lady from the membership department we are only a few away from 50,000 currently. She didn't have the exact figure. Not sure how that compares to this time last year.

Ralphy was liked around here for a brief period last year when he announced Kozzie was about to re-sign.

Way too early to be worried about it. I’ll take it as a compliment to the recruiting and development of our youngsters.

Main session today, anyone performing stealth mode at Casey?

Jeez Mason, did you forget what happened last September?

Webster is [censored] . Minimum a month holiday

McVee is my guess. Little Papa might run through the middle as well.

The above is the first bit of footage I’ve seen from that game since walking out of the G that night.

He went at 100% efficiency last night. Was always reliable with ball in hand and he won his fair share of one-on-ones. Hope he does well at Freo.

I reckon that will tumble in by the bounce.

Keen to hear about the progress of Spargo, McAdam and Petty if they’re out there.

Bomberblitz is good for at least one laugh when the Dons are playing. Not fussed it’s only a praccy match.

Mad Monday mishap

Montagna has stuck with us the whole summer. Has always said we will be there when the whips are cracking. Loved how he threw in the bit about us spending only 2 weeks out of the Top 4 the last three seasons. Just to remind everyone about our consistency.

2nd ruck was probably Fullarton’s until he hurt his hammy. Was having a very good preseason up to that point from all reports. Will one VFL game be enough to consider him for the Swans ahead of Schache?

If we can get games like that out of Sparrow this season we’re laughing. Lots to like tonight, we will miss Kozzie next week, but others need to step up in his absence.