Roger Mellie

I think he will either go to Freo as they've shown interest (He's from WA) or stay at Toigs.

Yes, our draft position

We could bid 42 x slightly used MFC blazers. Nah, that's too much

Wagner, IMO, like many other players on the list, is a good kick (sometimes even a very good kick). Unfortunately when the heat is on it's rubbish. We have some players who are good kicks but are unable to execute under pressure. Eg. Hore, He's got a good tank and runs both ways. I'd like to see him get a few more games there to see if a little extra time and space can enable him to execute his kicks and make better decisions. It's not like we are blessed with wing options at the moment. He did a couple of very ordinary lollipops yesterday and I still see him as competing for a depth spot.

The HTB decision today, IMO, was wrong. He was clearly hit in the head and enough to stop him in his tracks. Looked dazed and confused. So he was either out of it or it was a desperate act for a free. I'm inclined to think the former. Just to show balance to this argument, I thought the rest of his game was poor. Whether it's through injury or form, I'd still put him ahead of many others in our depth department, which is a way too thin at the moment.

Fixed Can you ask Steven where he thinks Billy's best position is? Cheers

It appears to me that Jeff talks up Melbourne when he's here and Freo when there. I can understand that. I don't like it, but I understand he might do that.

OMac's form at Casey in no way warrants a call-up

He also excels at handpassing to the opposition

He's tied to Freo

Spargo - FMW? Listed as an out for Casey but I don't think he's the carry over player (JKH is?)

In: Gawn, Lever, JKH Out: TMac, Hore, ANB I noticed in the Carlton game and (IIRC) the Freo game, ANB was on the bench at the end of both games. That tell's me that when both games were going down to the wire, with players fading fast; the player with the most run, who covers all the kms was on the bench (only one spot on the bench for the Carlton game). Speaks volumes to me.

I did mine last year. 6 weeks on crutches with a cyborg style brace (7-8 weeks). It depends on the type of tear.

He's playing like he reads Demonland. If that wouldn't give you second year blues nothing would. He's a smart operator who is badly out of form and low on confidence. I agree his size goes against him and he's not that quick, but some of the rabbits he pulled out of the hat last year that resulted in goals was quite gobsmacking for a kid.

C Wagner is my guess

Speaking of Captains, was Jones there? It was mentioned yesterday or Thursday (?) that he left the track and was in doubt.

Agree, it's got late withdrawal written all over it. Still don't know why all the talls. Maybe a few more late withdrawals or they'll play May and Frost as smalls. I'll stop now before this it turns into a poem.

The member survey just arrived via email. There's quite a chunk on club communication. I suggest you (all) have your say on the matter.

I think they'll bring in OMac and Spargo - just out of habit Ugh

If the club was responsible in any way for Joel Smith missing the year, then he should get another year. He was looking quite promising as a forward over the preseason, so, while his injury proneness is a worry, I'd be happy for him to have another year. If we cant get a ready to go small forward for next year, then I'm happy for Garlett to be on the rookie list for 2020. Also happy for him to go if we trade in a decent FAST small forward. Chandler and Bedford aren't ready. Re-sign Frost and Baker. Upgrade Lockhart and keep going with Bradtke and maybe Chandler. I don't mind Stretch as depth, maybe one or two others. Not fussed about the rest. Lewis retire.

Love your work DIO ? Any of the Casey listed players look like they could step up to AFLW? Do you know why Paxman isn't listed as playing anywhere in the VFLW? I recall Sloane's injury but not Paxman's (if any)

I agree but would add, we desperately need consistency on the wings. Stop dumping players(typically slow inside mids) out there and play genuine wingmen out there who know how to play the wing, can run to position all day and deliver the footy into the forward line. The genuine wingmen on our list: Fritsch Mind the gap... Stretch Baker learning the ropes Not sure about KK yet. It suits his skillset but has had better results elsewhere.

Brayshaw - critical turnovers

Gave him both barrels! ❤️?