We had a big problem covering for McGrath and Shiel. We should have McGrath back next game but the length of Shiel’s absence is an unknown quantity. Maybe Darcy Parish might be ready to return, but he won’t be match fit !
Without Phillips we got smashed in the ruck; Draper had a less-than-stellar game and Wright wasn’t much chop as KPF because of having to relieve Draper in the ruck.
Stewart did okay as KPF - that’s three goals’ worth of okay - but adding him to the forward line makes it very tall. On the other hand, again Jones was not good enough : his continual running under the ball when he’s trying to mark overhead is a serious problem, AND he’s still cramping the FF, by leading into the same area. I’d be inclined to keep Stewart at CHF, give Jones a rest, and bring back Phillips for ruck and forward pocket.
Give Menzie a full game. Make Snelling medical sub.
Have you ever seen a list with more garbage 1 million dollar players? I don’t rate any of them other than Toby and i think he is on less than Kelly, coniglio and Whitfield.