AFL Rd 1 2023 Post Game Prognostications Carlton vs Richmond

[Baggers]

Players from the 2s who dominate must displace players who performed poorly in the 1s. The only way to have true accountability is through consequences.

Absolutely.

It's a hangover from the 'bad old days.' Vossy (and even TT) said that players have to earn their places, regardless of reputation. There's a little too much nice, still, and not enough ruthless.

Last year, owing to so many injuries, non-hackers with something of a reputation, escaped being dropped.

No more. Fisher, Martin and Owies, in particular, have been given more than enough opportunities. A message has to be sent and accountability enforced, that's what the very best do. Not to mention that blokes in consistent vg form in the Magoos deserve a go.