Melbourne observations for players priced from Billings and below;
Billings - Was quite good today. Needs to do more defensively though. Likely to play round zero. However, there were several not playing today who are either mids or mid/fwds who are walk up starts in Oliver, Brayshaw and Hunter. Spargo probably gets the nod ahead of Billings too due to his defensive side of things. Will need to play well to hold his spot. Pass for me but I get the appeal.
Windsor - Like what I saw in his first competitive hit-out. Not sure he’s worth the 180k price tag playing on a wing though. Will have some quiet games. Pass at this stage.
Laurie - Saw quite a bit of the footy but was quite poor overall. Saw nothing to suggest he will be a regular in 2024. Which is disappointing after such a promising pre-season on the track. Pass.
Schache - Think he’s only there until one of Petty or Fullarton are fit. Possibly even loses his spot when McAdam returns. Pass.
Howes - Showed glimpses but looks a fair way off getting a game.
K Brown - The surprise packet of the day. Did some really good things both offensively and defensively. He’s just so small though so I think he may start in the VFL until he builds his frame. See how he goes against Carlton next week though.