Well this was the sort of game we lost on the regular (by bad margins too) even with one of the most experienced teams we've ever had under Brad. So to be close with a young midfield still fine-tuning the grooves to go full steam ahead, I think is a great sign.
This is probably for the list management thread but we still need a genuine small forward inside 50. Preferably one that is mature enough with enough experience to avoid that inconsistency we can't afford to have. If we're really going to change things quickly in a few years, this is how it has to be done. Bring in more mature talent and try to get decent steak knives if possible. Or, if we're patient, we can have a look at the MSD or national draft but just not sure we should spend high currency on small forwards unless they can move up the ground and get more involved.
Then, there is the backline... oh boy. Something we thought we had covered for years alluva sudden didn't look so potent after the mass exodus. We really need to address this as quickly as possible. Has to be priority even with the recruitment of Dawson whom at the moment is just looking like the absolute worst case glass breaker at best. (Even though I rate him higher than the impressions we're getting from selection)
So another key back. Preferably with enough athleticism to kill the contest and intercept too.
Another small forward. Preferably with remarkable pace and goal sense especially when the ball gets out the back. It seemed like the only players that could do this in the last 20 years were Boomer, Wells and LT.
Depth in other areas to place constant pressure on players. No depth, no flag.
This is probably for the list management thread but we still need a genuine small forward inside 50. Preferably one that is mature enough with enough experience to avoid that inconsistency we can't afford to have. If we're really going to change things quickly in a few years, this is how it has to be done. Bring in more mature talent and try to get decent steak knives if possible. Or, if we're patient, we can have a look at the MSD or national draft but just not sure we should spend high currency on small forwards unless they can move up the ground and get more involved.
Then, there is the backline... oh boy. Something we thought we had covered for years alluva sudden didn't look so potent after the mass exodus. We really need to address this as quickly as possible. Has to be priority even with the recruitment of Dawson whom at the moment is just looking like the absolute worst case glass breaker at best. (Even though I rate him higher than the impressions we're getting from selection)
So another key back. Preferably with enough athleticism to kill the contest and intercept too.
Another small forward. Preferably with remarkable pace and goal sense especially when the ball gets out the back. It seemed like the only players that could do this in the last 20 years were Boomer, Wells and LT.
Depth in other areas to place constant pressure on players. No depth, no flag.
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