(02-23-2017, 11:47 PM)Navy Maven link Wrote:Dees are about 2-3 years ahead of us in terms of list development. We've managed to tick 1 of 3 boxes in that our defence looks set to roll for a while, but we need to add to our midfield and forward line. Melbourne are set to emerge, they've got a good young backline with the McDonald brothers et al, Hogan and Weiderman give them some good young forward targets, their midfield is exciting and they have the best ruckman in the game.
On paper we have some promise, some young guys that we're hoping come good. Melbourne now have some proven performers and are about to explode.
I can't really see that NM, and I didn't see any evidence of it in round 28. I think they've had 2-3 more years to work on their list but they're yet to get to where they should be.
Even with Cripps out, our midfield is stronger and has greater depth than we had in round 28 and that should enable us to neutralise Gawn's influence.
I reckon we have a better defence but the question of who is going to kick our goals is still unanswered. Hopefully we'll have more idea on Saturday evening.
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