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Would have pencilled this one in before last week but the Bulldogs were impressive over the pre season cup winners and they look like they've got all their big names in and firing. No gimme this one, this win will have to be earned. Good to see Crozier picked, he will give us some X factor.

Agreed - was a good win.

Anchorman - pretty sure the reason we stopped somewhat after goal umpire was injured was purely due to our game plan. The way I see it is that we will never (very rarely) belt teams by 10+ goals, as the game plan is based on defense. The same occured when Ross coached St Kilda.

Other teams like Essendon, etc, once they get to 6-7 goals up they just ram it home.

The good news for us, is that I believe our game plan is better equipped to win finals matches, and it is also better equipped to win 'close' matches.

The West says that Crowley goes to Watson.... I wouldnt bother tagging Watson, as I still think he will win his 20+ possessions anyway!

I would tag Stanton out of it, as he struggles with a tag.

We must find a match up for Crameri, as he is a key. More than likely McPharlin to Hurley and Dawson to Patty Ryder. I would give the gig to Lee Spurr, as he is a goer and gives it a crack. If not I would then do the following:

McPharlin to Crameri
Dawson to Hurley
M Johnson to Ryder

Going to be won through the midfield I say. Expect Hocking to tag Mundy or Barlow.