Short was one of the senior Tigers including Tim Taranto and Dion Prestia highlighted by Footy Classified’s Kane Cornes on Monday for missing tackles and costly turnovers.

The 28-year-old doesn’t shy away from the criticism, saying: “I’m always looking to get better and improve as a player.”

But he said the “tough” conversations inside Punt Rd meant more to him.

“Obviously, our contest work in the first two quarters was pretty down and we reviewed that the next day and had some pretty honest conversations around that,” he said.

“We can expect a lot better this week, the boys really want to get to work.

“They are embarrassed about how we started and it is something we want to rectify.

Agree with Cincotta or Cowan as the sub. Whichever of them has a better handle on the defensive structure.

Motlop in for Owies could be the change that sets Fantasia alight. Owies is a doer & Vossy loves him, but there’s an air of danger about a Motlop/Fantasia combination.

I think Kennedy stays in that ‘bit of everything’ role, but if Dusty & Nankervis come in it’ll change the mix a bit.

I think Yze’s insecurities are getting the better of him. We’re going to wipe the floor with this mob.

IN: Motlop Cowan
OUT: Owies Docherty

Blues by 70.

Can’t see anyone being dropped after that performance.
I thought Hollands was a bit fumbly and below his usual standard but his effort and attack were all right up there.


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No way we should be dropping Owies, he embodies our winning approach. A combination of Fantasia and Motlop is a front runner combination, we need a team that’s ready to do the hard work.

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Debut watch at Carlton with draftee Ashton Moir getting a big hug from one of the Blues assistants at today’s captains run.

Jesse Motlop (toe) did some brief indoor kicking but left before the main squad arrived.

Sure, its only words, but as expected, the Tigers were embarrassed by their display vs GWS last week, and will come out firing.



https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/afl-round-1-predicted-teams-how-every-club-is-likely-to-lineup/news-story/6af444bb978d369cbebf7c2c816f62bb

We on the other hand, have to quell their enthusiasm with another hard at the nut and man approach; withstand their initial onslaught, and continue to play our way with pressure and contest.

If we play our way, there's only so far enthusiasm and embarrassment will get them.

In the 2nd half last week we defended the corridor and attacked through it. This is an area we seem to have improved thus far this year. Tiges like the handball game through the corridor. If we can lock that up again, we will beat the Tiges.

Yesterday, after viewing last couple of games vs Tigers, I expected to win tomorrow by 5 goals plus. I even thought 46 points may be the margin. Still might, but am thinking 5 goal win with Harry and Charlie to dominate their backline. Balta and Lynch will be their 2 prong attack. Its our home game. We will have the 19th man on the field.