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Agreed. Same line up.

Cuningham for, say, Graham, would be very hard on the latter who has more than held his own in his 2 games thus far....

SOJ and Fisher could no doubt do with more rest. When did a hammy 'strain' (?) come up in  2 weeks in any event?

Daisy, Kerridge and Smedts add such much needed maturity to the team - noting the latter two aren't at all old in footy life terms.

Still think Smedts will become a very good player for us.

I have taken a liking to Smedts but he was very ordinary vs the Pies and reckon his position could be more at risk than Grahams IMO...

Nick Graham stays 100%. Busted his ass in the 2's to earn a recall and playing more than serviceable role at the moment. The message is clear, play well and get a game and it shows by bringing form players into the 1's.

He is providing a great link man around teh contest (10 marks) which I prefer as he runs all day, but is a bit slow of mind in and around the contest. Pushing forward nicely as well and finding space.

Keep going Nick.

I'd consider giving Kreuzer and Thomas the week off too.

These guys have struggled at etihad with the foot injuries and we go West to Freo next week which is a much more winnable game IMHO and a much more winnable game for us.

x2. Agree.

Never going to be a 'A grader' but he provides the support for our first line mids which is an area we have been lacking in recent times.

As supporters IMO, too often we underestimate the importance of the second stringers like Graham as they are not star quality and therefore we discount their qualities as they never win a game or stand out but they are vital part of the team make up. They provide the pressure needed around the ball in blocking and tackling. In turn their work makes life so much easier for the A graders to hurt the opposition. (see the big No8 as another example of these qualities).

He's also been more careful this year with his ball use and as a result doesn't turn it over like previous years. Plus has a knack of going forward and finding space and can kick an unexpected goal. 

I will be shocked if he doesn't keep his spot.

I'd consider giving Kreuzer and Thomas the week off too.

These guys have struggled at etihad with the foot injuries and we go West to Freo next week which is a much more winnable game IMHO and a much more winnable game for us.

Agree we need a bit more pace against the Saints at ES this Sat.

Not sure we need as many tall defenders either - Rowe, A.Silvagni, White, Plowman and Marchbank seems a little too big for mine. Being working OK though. Just wondering, however, if we may bring in another runner for say someone like Simon White. BUT, what we have is some decent structure, strength and toughness down back now. And, I'm loving Alex Silvagni and also Sam Rowe with their fierceness. Loving Tom Williamson coupled with Sam Docherty. Simpson and Doch having more midfield minutes is smart also.

If, and its a massive if, but if we can grind out a win this week, plenty will sit up and take notice. The confidence will get and added boost, I reckon the Cocker would really love a win against this mob. There is no reason why we cant knock them off, if we plan and execute as well as we have the last few weeks, I see no reason why we can be a good chance.