I agree with Molsey, Johno gives way this week.
He can win the ball but not enough for my liking.
Our biggest deficiency is "first touch" at the stoppages.
Thats where Kouta excels. It doesnt neccesarily appear in the "contested ball" column or clearances but its the most important stat to me.
A player who reads the ball off hands and has the vision to dish of to a running option is rare as hens teeth.
Carrazzo had more first touches in 15 minutes of centre square work than anyone. His ability to stay composed and use the ball to advantage was excellent.
He has more strings to his bow than Johno as well eg. small back pocket, tagger.
I agree Simmo did some good things last week but he needs to work on his defensive game. Cooney smashed him in the first 15 minutes last week. I thought he was fortunate not to get dragged.
My team, I give Johnson a rest and bring in Kouta but only if he's 100%
Just to set the cat amongst the pidgeons, I'd give Prender a run in the VFL as well. His inability to nail down a position is a luxury we cant afford.
His ruckwork is sub par which is fair enough but he's not getting the ball around the ground.
I'd give Bryan another run. Actually I'd give Carlos a run but I know thats not going to happen.
Its no good trying to shut West Coast down with full blown tags.
If we cant win our share of ball, we're in big trouble.
Stevo has been a free wheeler to date and most others have tagged.
I'd let Kouta or Carrazzo go head to head with Fletcher and make Stevo accountable for Kerr.