sorry, couldn't resist posting those team changes...
We are better now than we were then.
In: Setanta
Out: Fisher
Expect there'll be more changes.
Feel a bit sad for Fish. He tries hard, does some good things and I hope he makes it to 100 games, but... it has all been said.
Would expect Austin back in and maybe one of Scotland or Stevens. Anderson did not have a great game but I don't like seeing players dropped after just one game so won't call him as an 'out'. MC might though. Not sure re: Bentley. That was a pretty good chop off mark and very good goal that he kicked on Saturday. Still borderline and may not survive on the list, but has shown improvement for mine. I'd imagine team balance will determine the changes. Quite a bit of healthy competition for places starting to happen.
Garlett may not get the stats for another year or so yet but he adds defensive pressure and x-factor to the attack. That gather, run, weave, arch the back, bounce, weave some more and pass to Fev's advantage for his then pure @rse soccer goal was terrific football. I say don't drop him unless and until one of the other x-factor gifted young ones demands his spot. I say stuff the stats. That sort of play inspires a team and is worth a dozen dinky sideways possessions that mostly end up in a soft turnover somewhere.
Possibly relevant useless facts:
Fisher 5 games 4 wins (loss Essendon* R13) 5 goals 2
Garlett 8 games 6 wins (losses St.Kilda, Essendon* R3) 7 goals 8
These two are top 2 for games/win ratios this season other than Hartlett and Anderson who have both got a 100% ratio after one game.
Interestingly enough Chris Johnson is next after Fisher and Garlett at 71% with 5 wins from his 7 games. He is followed by Greg Bentley at 2 wins from 3 games. After that they dont look quite so impressive LOL
