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Should be a good contest, Swans on a high after beating the Tiges, we are getting players back so should be on the improve.
Good chance that Marsh and Braut will suit up but both have had long layoffs so will be underdone, although Maxy was good first up v EP, he will be much better for the run. Marsh and Braut will help with the mids rotations, although Braut played mostly up forward last year, his strength and aggression will be important as the season progresses.

We really need to string 2 or 3 wins together to get the ledger at least even, then we can start thinking about getting into the 5 in the second half of the season but a real tough one tomorrow v Swannies.

Interesting to hear Wardman say most of the senior players have had Covid19 already. Makes you realise how widespread it is.
got me thinking about how long it would take to get back to full fitness from that. Maybe that’s hope for improvement as fitness picks up?

Anyone else making the trip to Kal?

The bride and I were looking to get the train up from Northam but other stuff has got in the way, will watch on the Telly

Frothy wrote:

Interesting to hear Wardman say most of the senior players have had Covid19 already. Makes you realise how widespread it is.
got me thinking about how long it would take to get back to full fitness from that. Maybe that’s hope for improvement as fitness picks up?

Anyone else making the trip to Kal?

Haha I've got a vid of my fifo mate doing star jumps, other calisthenics and hard shadow boxing in his work room whilst isolating, covid positive 

The team is looking a bit more settled and Marsh coming back in will strengthen the midfield. I'm glad they've dropped Putt and Clinch and promoted Eaton as I reckon he offers more. Putt has been ordinary last couple of weeks. Still no Braut, Atkinson or Bailey Matera.

Subi by 10 points.

FB 8 Angus DEWAR 21 Jordan LOCKYER 2 Kyle STAINSBY
HB 35 Drew ROHDE 36 Aaron HEAL 15 Wil HICKMOTT
C 26 Chad Harris 1 Leigh KITCHIN 6 Stefan GIRO
HF 9 Max WALTERS 41 Kody Eaton 13 Liam HICKMOTT
FF 14 Ryan BORCHET 18 Ben SOKOL 7 Harrison MARSH

FOLLOWERS
17 Lachlan DELAHUNTY
49 Lachlan VANIRSEN
32 Brandon MATERA

INTERCHANGE
23 Noah ASH
4 Aaron BREMAN
5 Jordan SNADDEN
24 Jake STERGIOU

Ins K. Eaton, H. Marsh, J. Stergiou
Outs L. Putt, J. Alone, I. Clinch

How has Snadden been going, BC?? For such a high profiled recruit, his numbers look poor- but wondering what role he is filling?

To be honest KC he hasn't set the world on fire. Our midfield has struggled a bit so far this year with really only Kitchin and Giro leading the way. We had Max Walters come back in last week and Harry Marsh this week which should reduce the pressure on Snadden a bit but for a guy of his size and obvious ability, I thought he would have had more of an impact. He's been playing an inside role which hasn't been easy as we've been up against some very good midfields in SF, Cl, WP and EP so hopefully he'll get up and about as we play some of the lower teams over the next few weeks.

Snadden knows how to get the footy but his disposal has at times been atrocious, in the EP game he missed so many targets it was bewildering. If he can tidy up his disposal he'll be a much better player, but given his background he's underperforming.

Team looking more balanced, with Marsh adding an extra to the mids rotation which will help Kitch who has had to carry a massive burden along with Giro who is performing very well. I agree re Eaton, I think he has a lot of potential once the rough edges are smoothed off, he has a huge leap but so far his timing has been off at the stoppages, if he can time his jumps better we can get a bigger share of the footy at stoppages.

Yep Eaton offers more, Alone is a bit stiff, he did some good things in the last quarter v ferals. I would have had him in before Snadden, if not out injured etc

Agree about Alone. Skills not perfect last game but good tough footy when it was needed.
I liked what I saw of Eaton the game I saw him play. Not a lot of stats but looked to have an impact.
Putt - jury is out for me. He looks like he could be anything at times. Hope he continues to develop