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I, too, had Zuth gone. It was amazing how it seemed to change after one game against Norf (I think) about 2021 (?) where Zach took a heap of third man up marks. Then soon after started breaking lines. Seemed like the club knew he had the talent, he just needed the confidence to back himself...

Bargain. Credit to Costa, Cook, Scott and the whole club. Created such a good culture and environment for players they will take unders in terms of contract to stay with or join the club. (Proximity to surf beaches and good fishing spots is pretty handy as well!)

Great news. Had to lock in Max. Genuine A grade mid field talent with line breaking speed. They are rare. Would have been serious money offered by Collingwood and others. No matter how this season works out, we have a very talented list that needs to be retained. Be great to extend others to...

Congrats to COS ! A little earlier than I thought but apparently was very good covering Gunston in last VFL game. Think it is smart selection - we’ve looked a little undersized deep in defence this season (even with SDK), as shown by Grant last week. Larkey/Xerri resting could be another...

Congrats To Rhys. Has been the whipping boy from time to time - too injury prone, then too soft, then too hot/cold - Rhys has overcome each of those labels. Can still have average games but AFL ruck is a damned hard position to play, often against ‘monsters’ but even when bettered, Rhys puts in...

Be interested to see the career stats of first three (presume last no stats available) for both, please. For Atkins, would be best for last 3 years (ie like for like/when he became a mid, maybe take out Parfs first two seasons when he was mainly a HF).

I am really enjoying Parfitt’s season but man I’m stunned how quickly folks have forgotten how important Atkins has been over last three seasons, mostly in the midfield. Single handedly willed us over the line in a few close games. Over comparable attributes Atkins is clearly ahead of Parfitt...

Damn good win that, particularly because - aside from Cameron, was Ollie D, Miers, Bruhn did the gut running. So poised in traffic. Stengle also good involvement linking up and dangerous near goal. Confidence back since R1. Ollie H - great second avenue to goal. Spreading well and bringing...

Good half but signs in last 5 mins of the impact of a 5 day break. Going to have to dig deep late in Q4 if not earlier. Rotations and sub insertion at right time going to be important.

Late contribution - another confidence boosting game for young (and old!) cohort, particularly enjoyable for a win over Hawks. Seeing some of the ‘next gen’ starting to back themselves and their key attributes while the big bodies of the Hawks mids may have won more contests, the Cats mids...

Very encouraging with Humphries and Wiltshire - going to need a year or two of VFL but the attributes are worth the investment. Stevens was very impressive as a mid in VFL game last year against Collingwood although the rain that day may have suited him. If he ends up as a Kolo (circa 2022...

Fabulous summary. Some queries- -Humphries - how’s his acceleration and agility? -Wiltshire- what are his key attributes ? -Stevens - slowness a concern although the ankle/knee issue last week wouldn’t have helped. Got AFL size already, how was his physical impact at the contest as a mid?

Good disposal numbers for Hardie - how efficient by foot - AFL standard? Reasonable speed from the contest?

Agree with many above on Blitz - in fact, thought this ruck stints/clearance was fundamental in the win. Some things I liked - Stewart - in the 50 years I’ve been watching footy, he’s in the best three Half Backs along with Bruce Doull and Cory Enright. (Lots of others ver good of course, but...

I thought if a player tried to take on a tackler/fend off, and caught that clearly HTB. Wasn’t paid all. Fogarty (I think) in last 5 mins tried to bust through 3 tackles and was clearly caught on the last and nothing. Incredible. Almost like when umps refuse to pay frees in last 5 mins of close...

transition breaking down with kicks to intercepts Answer is more running in transition and switching if needed. Our talls need to ensure they at least bring the ball to ground. A few half hearted efforts to get to the contest to spoil. Stewart the exemplar, as usual.

Thanks !

Missed beginning of game - who were the late outs?

Frustrating watching for much of the game, notwithstanding huge physical commitment by mids - our goals relied greatly on acts of individual brilliance. Apt to commemorate the Joel stand with a slogging win. Agree with most of the posts above. Some thoughts- rather than criticising Ross Lyon...

Brilliant to be underway with a new season, in front of the new stand. So apt to be named after Joel - wonderful decision to commemorate his incredible leadership and values. Really excited with the team - i don’t care if it is necessity or otherwise it’s great to put faith in the younger...

Like the comparison - would be very nice outcome if George develops to Wines impact for us. Listening to George’s post draft presser I think there was a degree of ‘surprise’ that he slipped to a pick in the 50s. I suspect George will be additionally motivated in pre season.

From first impressions - think that Wells has absolutely nailed this draft. Aside from covering list needs, like the flexibility and the attributes of picks. Even the speculative picks - Whiltshire, Humphries, Jeka - have some fantastic attributes and if the Geelong system is effective with...

Glad that club has extended Mitch Hardie - not much more than steady performer at VFL but as a resilient mature aged mid, with experience of the club system another year is justified IMO. Also didn’t like the idea of letting another MSD go after 6 months.

All the best for Esva at the Power. A little unfairly maligned IMO with some Cat fans for lacking instincts, you are going to love the athleticism and commitment of Sav. Still pretty young- I still think he could be a monster forward if mentored. Good luck !

Great effort Giants - 6 day breaks and just a handful of wrong decisions in clutch moments was the difference. Couple of disgraceful non frees in last qtr didn’t help.

While ND/trade priorities should be mids, a ruck, a tall defender - we desperately need to recruit speed, out of defence and in transition. While Osca Riccardi was a long shot only to make it, he was probably the only player on our list with line breaking speed, aside from Holmes and oldies...

Comprehensive and well written review Vdubs. Ollie H certainly was the positive for our season. My only ‘criticism’ (more of feedback than criticism for such a young player) for Ollie was to find ways to influence/show presence in games he was otherwise quiet in. I remember our olde friend...

Agree. Like Ollie to develop his defensive pressure (think opposition exploited him with runners in a few games) but overall a very impressive first season with us.

Definitely a decline on last year for SDK but hardly awful. Pretty common for young players to have a lesser year after a breakout. They feel the weight of expectation more and opposition coaches and players plan more for them. Think Sav had the much better season (more than detractors will...

Very true. Gaz looked about 50/50 chance in his first year. Bartel was dropped after 8 (?) games and was in VFL for quite a while after. Varcoe’s stats were rarely above 6 or 7 for a couple of seasons. Hawk had a number of VFL games where he had a handful of touches and then was pretty hot/cold...