zmans - on the 'similar stats' comment. We'll know tomorrow, but I think there'll be little difference in possessions - except for Fletcher. But the big difference is in one major stat. Marks inside both the attacking and defensive 50 metre arc. We were outmarked comprehensively in both those regions. As Micale said at the presentation - only Michael Swan stood up as a forward today - and that was at ground level.

For the future - Hamish Shepheard is a CHF in waiting - when he's filled out a bit. If thats what Micale has in mind for him (before The Dockers whisk him away), then priority number 2 will need to be an experienced ruckman to cover for the intermittent appearances of Clarke next year. There is obvious hope for young Derykx, but that may be some time down the track.

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