I think weve got some hardnuts that dont take a backward step. Cripps, Acres, Newman, Hewett, Docherty McGov even Boyd are tough hombres that barely lose their one on ones We missed out on cohesion and availability this season and looked disjointed compared to other top eight sides due to the week to week changes and long injury lay offs to key players. But in terms of contested ball and winning one on ones - don't think there is a team better.
Off topic a bit - I’ve actually noticed this finals series that the umpires are now calling the game correctly, and in line with supporters and communities expectation. So it’s interesting that they actually do know how to call the game.
Good call - umpires have been fantastic back end of year
Thought Ollie was poor early and a liability, he did better later in the game down back but we need him doing better to hold his place moving forward. He gives effort for sure and is a likeable kid but the wings have become a important position like they were decades ago where teams play through and we need A grade players to match up on the opposition.
Ollie has a decent kick on him and has some toe - needs to play in back half like Max Holmes does.
We got smashed in the clearances fiorst half no surprise when TDK came on gave us some leverage. It is the players it is the mix of players It is the consistency to build cohesion between the players.
Moir will get pushed off the ball too easily as a forward he is a top talent in a boys body right now Some games in H&A is good but an important final just needs to get his body a little bit hardened . Ollie Dempsey has had three pre seasons and is 21 years old Moir need two more pre seasons but you do expect him to get few games next year and might be a key player for us but right now he is too young against brute experienced defenders.
