I don't think (from a GC perspective) we can judge the Dogs off 1 game against Melbourne. I'm pretty pessimistic heading into this game. Away in Ballarat is tough and I think the Dogs will be stung by the criticism after just one round. We are a definite chance and would love the first 3-0 start...
Swallow was good, saved us on a couple of occasions and those messy conditions suit him, very rarely double grabs in those awkward conditions. Will be required in a windy Ballarat next week.
Andrew is a decent shout to come in, maybe someone like a Budarick is moved to a sub.
The weather and being a night game probably both play their part in keeping people. Still not a bad crowd, but not the bumper crowd we would have liked.
Tex usually gives Collins a bath, so happy for him to be missing. Their smalls are still the worry though, Rankine and Rachele will be very dangerous, need the likes of Budarick, Uwland and Powell on song.
All in all, hard to make any changes to a winning team. Ellis has a stinker so perhaps Atkins or Clohesy get a look in, Fiorini had a good game on the other wing.
On TV it sounded 50/50, which compared to previous years is a step forward.
Also saw on Twitter that the crowd was 98% full with the attendance compared to our capacity, so a very good effort all around.
Will be interested to see what the crowd is like next week. I'll be there, hopefully a...
Overall can't complain about a first up win. Real wobbles in the 3rd quarter, but were able to put the head down and hold it together until the end. Hope with time those fade outs which were a staple under Dew are ironed out by Hardwick as time rolls on.
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