Three things you've learned Round 14 2022 v GWS

[kruder]

Loving the Westy comments, he has blown away my expectations I didn't think he was clean enough to make it at the level. It's only early but he also looked more natural forward than a player like Vandermeer, he chose the right options, added the right amount of aggression and more importantly finished off his work. He is my biggest learning from the weekend.

[Nuggety Back Pocket]

Nothing new learnt but:

1. As others have mentioned Schache and Marra provide Naughton with more freedom for one on one contests. Great to have them back if they continue this role.
2. On Schache whilst quiet on the first half he started to get more involved in the 3rd. Looks like he can continue to have a role with the team even when Bruce returns.
3. Macrae was the difference last night. Tackled his guts out and just kept on going (like he always does)

If we play to Schache’s strengths given his ability to play as a leading forward and excellent goal kicking talent he should become a regular fixture including as a back up ruck man to English.
Our defence is still a concern given the way Cameron and Toby Greene were given far too much latitude. If Bruce Schache and Marra were to give us a new look forward line together with Weightman it would then free up Naughton to stabilise a shaky defence with Bailey Dale the only regular stand out.
Duryea having played in 2 Premierships at Hawthorn is a big loss and hard to replace.
Whilst Macrae was outstanding again in our win against GWS, both English and Liberatore also were outstanding in giving us first use of the ball in the midfield.

[Mantis]

If we play to Schache’s strengths given his ability to play as a leading forward and excellent goal kicking talent he should become a regular fixture including as a back up ruck man to English.
Our defence is still a concern given the way Cameron and Toby Greene were given far too much latitude. If Bruce Schache and Marra were to give us a new look forward line together with Weightman it would then free up Naughton to stabilise a shaky defence with Bailey Dale the only regular stand out.
Duryea having played in 2 Premierships at Hawthorn is a big loss and hard to replace.
Whilst Macrae was outstanding again in our win against GWS, both English and Liberatore also were outstanding in giving us first use of the ball in the midfield.

Bailey is a strong offensive weapon from defence... but I question his ability to actually defend which is a key part of his role. He needs to improve as a 1:1 defender... like the rest of our back 6.

[Bulldog4life]

If we play to Schache’s strengths given his ability to play as a leading forward and excellent goal kicking talent he should become a regular fixture including as a back up ruck man to English.
Our defence is still a concern given the way Cameron and Toby Greene were given far too much latitude. If Bruce Schache and Marra were to give us a new look forward line together with Weightman it would then free up Naughton to stabilise a shaky defence with Bailey Dale the only regular stand out.
Duryea having played in 2 Premierships at Hawthorn is a big loss and hard to replace.
Whilst Macrae was outstanding again in our win against GWS, both English and Liberatore also were outstanding in giving us first use of the ball in the midfield.

No no no no NBP. He's close to winning the Coleman. What did Jack Dyer say. Champs to the forward line dills to the backline...or words to that effect.