I agree with a lot of the comments in this thread. About much better coaching and gameplan, as well as a stronger midfield, and natural improvement and the return of Charlie. It also feels like these changes and developments have brought wins. And the wins bring confidence, and so there's...
Let's hope that's true in regards to Sydney. It'd be nice to get a bit of a 'free hit' like those clubs who were scheduled to play West Coast early in the season.
I was pretty underwhelmed with what he showed when he returned last year. But I thought he looked impressive in the St Kilda practice match. I'm sure he's a slightly reduced athlete these days, but I'm backing him. Just needs a mini-bag and the confidence should return.
Part of Harry's...
Not speaking for JustaBattler. But I didn't notice him in any of the clips from the intraclub. Hasn't really been mentioned in any presason dispatches. I liked what we saw last year, but doesn't sound like he's obviously stepped up or stood out.
Yeah, I think we forget how promising he was looking prior to 2021. But the clock is certainly ticking. I know it didn't work, but I can see why the MC moved him back out to the wing (to allow Walsh to play more inside). Because he actually played some pretty decent footy in that role at the...
Regardless of what anyone thinks of Malthouse, I think he was kind of right when it came to the captaincy. Murphy wasn't really 'built' for the role. And Carrots would have been a superb captain if he hadn't just had triplets and his body hadn't begun to break down. But hard to see the wisdom in...