Well yes and no. Is there still a Thornton v Bower contemplation for the MC?

Is Watson ever going to get a taste again any time soon? Would seem more plausible against a Port rather than a Geel, WC, Hawthorn or Coll...

Are we clear on Duigan's injury status?

Maybe a long shot, but Buckley as the sub? Bootsma was thrown to the wolves in a sense with an early debut, is it entirely unrealistic that the club might follow the same path re Dylan?

We have the opportunity to get one game closer or pass some the teams above us.
We still play Collingwood, Essendon*, WCE and whilst we don't get a chance at Crows again, Adelaide still have the abovementioned to face too.

Plus we can get further clear of the Hawks, Tigers, Cats, Saints and Sydney who want our spot!

It is a very close season, like nothing we've ever seen.
Plenty of time for us to get into the top 4.

Upsets will happen again for Pies, and Crows, us, and Bumbers should run out of steam and hopefully luck.
There will be upsets. Count on them. Even for the Wegirls.

We have had a lot of bad luck starting in the preseason.
Despite the high alt training at Qatar, injury does hinder plans..
That's not the way to start a season. But that's nother thread.

Our players must fight back to peak condition at the right time of the year.
We have the fitness base.
I believe we can regain our status as the best hard ball and clearance team in the comp.
When we do that again, and we show patience in the arm wrestle and game opens a little...,
... then we can use the outside after burners to get the quick goals..

We can do it. We have to be disciplined and patient. Step up on field leaders.

My man Dale has been upgraded to the senior list apparently?

will come in for Collins I would say

will come in for Collins I would say

Maybe, but I reckon he might come in for Buddy's cousin.....

3 goals the week before against the crows and 29 pressure acts against the dees
I dont think so

where did you get the pressure acts stat from?

I thought he was running around like a headless chook most of the game, trying to get as close to a contest as possible without actually impacting it.

he didn't want to go near it, compared to his best. mind you he's the sort of player who can turn a game with just a few touches.

hope he gets a rocket during the week and they stick with him. he'll turn it around.

If lucas is going to be the sub again i'd rather another kid get a taste.

Lucas should start, bring in dale or bucks for collo if he's injuired. Army the sub because i reckon he can come on and have some impact latter on.

Just noticed that this will now be 6 out of our last 7 games against the Power played in Adelaide.

The only other players left to select from are Russell and Watson with AFL experience.
Then there's Dale, Buckley, McCarthy, McInnes and Kerr.

They'd be replacing one of Curnow, Joseph, Bootsma, Ellard, Lucas, and maybe Garlett and Tuohy.
I can't see that being a benefit. But then why upgrade Dale? Lucas makes way?