Recent content by bellpark

Watching O'Sullivan get up and down the ground, and the running ability of Neale, I think post-Blitz we are in reasonable shape. There wont necessarily be a new Blitz that can ruck well, but in O'Connor and Neale we have very tall, aerobic runners who can moive from back to front, and midfield...

It seems to me this year we are running with A graders in Attack and Defense, and going for a 'midfield by committee' approach. Thats fine as long as the mix suits the opposition and they alll turn up to play. Will be a good challenge in the mods this week, given the bigger bodies of the Hawks...

I like the changes this year 1. Stable back setup ( not injury hit), 2. The ability to stabilise when momentum is against us has gone to a whole new level, and 3. The acknowledgement our A graders are in the forward and backline, so focus has been on building midfield depth and lifting all...

Loved unsung efforts from Parfitt and Clarke, hope we persist with Managh. Mullins timid needs to go back to seconds for a decent stretch

That last quarter was when Tom Atkins became the leader we needed

You are absolutely right - it was 2022. The points you make are fair and insightful - let's see how he goes.

Saw Neale live in Adelaide v Port. Think Stanley went out at half time. he was very competitive in the forward line in the first half and then in the second half played all over the place and was pretty impressive with his effort. The all at sea line did not apply to that game. He looked like a...

There is a growing concern for me on the number of our key youngsters showing bad luck/ durability issues. At the moment Conway and Clarke have apparently serious foot issues. Henry as well. Hopefully it's part of the normal list issues, but injury seems to be holding Conway back and hopefully...

George - you couldn’t have done any more, including coming back from the ACL. Congratulations and welcome to the Cats family. I couldnt be happier. Just get out old videos of Joel Corey and see how he went OK - just like you will go - there is no substitute to workrate and getting the ball - you...

Good luck to him. Bad luck with injuries, but has the tools. Reckon a change of scenery, and get under the wings of a few of our senior leaders and see what happens. If he is desperate to make it, he should with his attributes, so thats a different path, but not impossilbe. Crack in Emerson.

Welcome to the Cats Lawson. What a journey for you so far to follow your footy dream, and now you get your chance. I'm really happy the Cats believed enough to give you a go, and I hope you give it a red hot crack. We will all be cheering you on.

Love this pick - great potential in his own right but also essential given Conways durability issues - it’s tough on your body in the ruck so this is welcome depth as well as offering a forward/ruck option. Couldn’t ask for a better base as a ruckman. Head down, work hard Mitch and can’t wait to...

Love the ruthless nature of our draft - best defender, addressed the Conway durability worry, 2 mids that can play next year, and 2 Wells's specials

32 Archie Roberts (speed) 36 George Stevens (clearance) 63 Bodie Ryan (tough, backline run) 68 Wellsy special fwd of some sort With O'Sullivan (love that pick), gives us quality backline boost, and grunt and speed in the midfield we lacked this year. Roll the dice at a crazy...

Love the O'Connor pick especially when we could get Hastie with pick 31 ( likely 35ish). O'Connor and Hastie is a great boost to replacing Kolo and others heading out over next few years or struggling with durability ( Jack Henray).