Some more thoughts from the 'Pros'

[Jean-Claude]

This for me is the game plan year, sure I want more wins like the next bloke but I think if I see our play develop and looks of having a complete game plan are there then I will be content.

The list build or the majority of it is pretty much done in my book, this is the year it has to start looking like its coming together becoming weather tight and moving on from building the structure.

[PaulP]

http://www.footyology.com.au/footyology-...be-bolder/

Just found this site, although some of you may already know it.

[crazyjoedevolamk11]

http://www.footyology.com.au/footyology-...be-bolder/

Just found this site, although some of you may already know it.

Thanks Paul, have seen this previously & like most in the Media, RoCo is not prepared to go out on a limb and predict the Blues will improve Ladder position, probably fair enough too:-)

[PaulP]

Thanks Paul, have seen this previously & like most in the Media, RoCo is not prepared to go out on a limb and predict the Blues will improve Ladder position, probably fair enough too:-)

No, they all err on the side of caution, like many on here I guess.

Even though he supports the (yawn) arch enemy, he's at least tolerable, and I don't mind his articles, as long as you're on the lookout for a few expected biases.

[Robblues]

They err on the side of caution and understandably so, with the amount of personnel changes a younger squad, it's u predictable at best. Yes some great signs but would you put your reputation on it? Still think we I'll be higher up than 16 , but one or two key injuries and we will be scrabbling

[flyboy77]

This will hit the Pies' fortunes....

https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/tyso...4z3x3.html

[ElwoodBlues1]

This will hit the Pies' fortunes....

https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/tyso...4z3x3.html

Yep..He is a good footballer, though at the end of his career.....Collingwood are bottom 6 material IMO...

[LP]

Bad luck for Goldsack, I do not wish serious injuries on anybody even a filth player, hope he has a smooth and speedy recovery!

[PaulP]

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2018-03-13/se...ew-carlton

[LP]

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2018-03-13/se...ew-carlton

Couple of things;

Based on JLT I cannot see McKay playing alongside Curnow and Casboult Rnd 1, it might depend on SpecialK's fitness.

I think it could be smart to try and play SoJ as a defensive forward on Rance, make Rance accountable. Plus SoJ seems to attract the focus of umpires in a good way, Rance won't get away with so much under that focus.

I think Lamb or Garlett(If fit) will be in ahead of Dow, maybe both depending on how we decide to structure up. However, I reserve the right for the MC to play Dow in front of a 90K crowd just to give him a taste!

SPS looked a little underdone in the JLT, he might be in need of some VFL time to confidence up and get back to 100%. Dow could well get a nod ahead of him.