Form and fitness are one thing - I think "the model" of how to win a flag is what the Blues have going for them. The Saints big draft picks around 2000-1 and success 4 years later. the Hawks picks 2004 and success 2008. The bookies had Carlton 3rd in betting before the Richmond game. Not s...

Carlton took a punt and played 4 kids. Garland was the size of Ross T. When Carlton win its "great experience for the youngsters in front of a huge crowd" if they lose it may have been an issue. The punt came off (read into Richmond what you need to) I still think Carlton brains trust woul...

We might have to be patient with Macca - a few things to remember that have been stated - developing ruckman take time and this won't get much of an airing but being a country kid, he's a little set back. Why ? He pretty much got through TAC on his ear but the Bushrangers don't even have a home grou...

Jack Steven did play, he did a few nice things and will get senior time this year. He looks like he will apply lots of forward pressure which we need. I think Armo will get tried in this role from time to time. He finds the goals (slotted a long set shot from 50) and is a good in and under tackler. ...

In last nights game it looked like we were efficient in the clearances and the chain of handballs is quick and fast - the problem seems to be that no one truly breaks the line with speed through the midfield. Grammy is adapting to the midfield role and is one such player. Farren Ray seems to take aw...

Gilbert & Gwilt started forward with Dal HFF. BJ started wing but had plenty of time in the midfield. Ditto Gram. BJ ended up kicking 4 and is dangerous as a marking forward in a contest. X played half back and was very good. Most impressive return, he looks in good knick, had some solid dashes ...

I think GT threw down the challenge in Fioras first year at Saints - he added weight, kicked a supergoal in his first NAB cup game and we believed we had a running, dangerous goal kicker. Next few years the weight gain stopped, the biceps got slimmer and the form was patchy. For mine, whatever chall...

Hey guys, my first post here. Eljay looks the goods although he's probably a project player being taken as an underage player in 2007 draft. Certainly can put some more beef on so maybe a year or two away physically. Hes potentailly got the X factor that Nick Heyne was recruited for. In intraclub ga...