Tigers - They're missing a lot, especially of key drivers of the ball and I really hope the gameplan was a symptom of that and brilliant Eagles defending because if that's their genuine gameplan then it's going to be one of the ugliest seasons the league has seen. A few guys missing but their game plan basically seemed to be chip it until we get it to our worst kicks and let them turn it over. Tough watching as a neutral. A lot of their outs can shift that thankfully, albeit some of their worst kicks weren't playing 
Missing - Vlastuin, Hopper, Prestia, Taranto, Short, Gibcus, Lynch, Balta, Nankervis, Brown, Broad (likely more, just gone with best 22 types).
Ross - Definitely didn't take the chance with the entire midfield missing to put his hand up. Just as incognito as he tends to always be except that one or two games a year he shows out and makes you question if he actually can play.
Mansell - Playing forward, few stints on ball, was solid.
Miller - Playing KPD, was solid.
Ralphsmith - Wing role, believe got injured, did not do anything to demand a spot.
Kosi - Playing as KPD, he was pretty good, imo. Too expensive to be relevant I think but not an awful punt in draft leagues as should see a lot of ball and can pluck a mark. Other teams also going to be very happy for him to soak up the short chips as the turnover is more a matter of when than if, if he's getting a bunch of chances.
Lalor - Read he was concussed which is a concern. Very solid lad, definitely get the Dusty comparisons, has that same chunky non-AFL type build that is quite unusual but also moves a bit like him, even had the absolutely pure or total shank thing on the kicking front. Did a couple of nice things, clean hands. Mostly forward, felt like 75% forward to me with some midfield stints. Probably a sustainable mix as would expect that basically all the midfield goes out from this game and is replaced for the AFL level guys. Definitely didn't scream a must have role though, think rookie JHF would be an optimistic target point for his fantasy scoring unless Taranto, Hopper and Prestia are out and even then it's a concern if the likes of Ross and Dow are getting preseason midfield minutes ahead of him. Probably don't get to see him again either now, I'd say I'm leaning towards no if there options are there elsewhere.
Alger - Played HF, didn't do much. Tough role in that gamestyle.
Ryan - #1 ruck role, he was alright but outplayed by Flynn, imo. For all the talk of how well he's going preseason, I didn't notice any stark improvement. Good prospect but not yet, imo and a solid 100k more than I'd want to pay for him.
McIntosh - Got genuine midfield minutes and some wing, still not good despite trying so hard.
Trezise - Played HB and was solid. Picking who will be their small defender group is an absolute cluster. Too expensive with that many options.
Fawcett/Sims/Gray - All young KPF, actually all moved well and had moments and liked their attack in the air but we're in the desperation stage if we're picking any of them for fantasy.
Sonsie - Another that I think was playing HB type role, was ok from what I saw.
Banks - And again, HB role, he was probably the best of the bunch for mine, super awkward price and MID only isn't ideal. Kicking skills are sound though. One for the draft leagues and to just watch. With Short, Vlastuin and Broad back in, there's probably only room for 2 of all these names and Brown (who is better, imo). So probably Banks in the lead. Their gamestyle suggests they could score massively though if they stick to it.
Bauer - KPF was ok, nothing special.
Campbell - Role was good, had a couple of nice moments, floated to a wing at one point. Like Ross though he wasted the chance to demand a spot in the side with the 1st midfield not playing. Really want to see him tackling it if it moves and getting a bunch of first touches if he's going to demand the role and he was just kind of there.
Blight - Very impressive, ball use was very ordinary but put himself in good positions both defensively and offensively to win the ball. At 145k he'd be a lock, at 245k he's on the watchlist if no rookies appear. Would think the 65-75 range is pretty much right for him so would be another perfect example of not bad if nothing else exists types. Definitely like that he goes for the ball but Broad and Vlastuin will be the main two in that role, imo, so wont get the chances he had today.
Hayes-Brown - Big lad, did a few nice things, kicked one of the most epic flowerbags you'll ever see on his set shot. Project ruck, wouldn't expect to see him this year.
Green - Think he was also down back, they've got about 5 guys who look and move the same so it was hard to tell. Like the rest, he was solid if it was him
Smith - Another small defender, I thought he was the 2nd best of the bunch, went off for a bit in Q2 with an injury of some sort but came back (I believe). Wasn't far off Banks for the best of their smalls so he's a chance. I think he'd be fieldable if he wins the gig but that's the harder part.
Short - Will mention him because he was probably the biggest "winner" in this game for mine despite not playing. I'm mostly looking for a reason that he can go from being a mid 90s guy to a mid 100s guy as he's not really worth picking in the former but would be a great pick in the latter. Their game plan, if you can call it that, would be that reason. Will be watching closely next game but if they're going to go insanely slow and look sideways and backwards as their first, second and third option before kicking forward, then he's the kind who is going to be constantly involved. He'd have 120 potential if this is their gamestyle all season, even if they just go with it for the first 8 weeks he'd have done the job. Definitely the thing to watch for, kind of hope they show the gamestyle but he plays crap next week just to make it more of a decision.
Missing - Vlastuin, Hopper, Prestia, Taranto, Short, Gibcus, Lynch, Balta, Nankervis, Brown, Broad (likely more, just gone with best 22 types).
Ross - Definitely didn't take the chance with the entire midfield missing to put his hand up. Just as incognito as he tends to always be except that one or two games a year he shows out and makes you question if he actually can play.
Mansell - Playing forward, few stints on ball, was solid.
Miller - Playing KPD, was solid.
Ralphsmith - Wing role, believe got injured, did not do anything to demand a spot.
Kosi - Playing as KPD, he was pretty good, imo. Too expensive to be relevant I think but not an awful punt in draft leagues as should see a lot of ball and can pluck a mark. Other teams also going to be very happy for him to soak up the short chips as the turnover is more a matter of when than if, if he's getting a bunch of chances.
Lalor - Read he was concussed which is a concern. Very solid lad, definitely get the Dusty comparisons, has that same chunky non-AFL type build that is quite unusual but also moves a bit like him, even had the absolutely pure or total shank thing on the kicking front. Did a couple of nice things, clean hands. Mostly forward, felt like 75% forward to me with some midfield stints. Probably a sustainable mix as would expect that basically all the midfield goes out from this game and is replaced for the AFL level guys. Definitely didn't scream a must have role though, think rookie JHF would be an optimistic target point for his fantasy scoring unless Taranto, Hopper and Prestia are out and even then it's a concern if the likes of Ross and Dow are getting preseason midfield minutes ahead of him. Probably don't get to see him again either now, I'd say I'm leaning towards no if there options are there elsewhere.
Alger - Played HF, didn't do much. Tough role in that gamestyle.
Ryan - #1 ruck role, he was alright but outplayed by Flynn, imo. For all the talk of how well he's going preseason, I didn't notice any stark improvement. Good prospect but not yet, imo and a solid 100k more than I'd want to pay for him.
McIntosh - Got genuine midfield minutes and some wing, still not good despite trying so hard.
Trezise - Played HB and was solid. Picking who will be their small defender group is an absolute cluster. Too expensive with that many options.
Fawcett/Sims/Gray - All young KPF, actually all moved well and had moments and liked their attack in the air but we're in the desperation stage if we're picking any of them for fantasy.
Sonsie - Another that I think was playing HB type role, was ok from what I saw.
Banks - And again, HB role, he was probably the best of the bunch for mine, super awkward price and MID only isn't ideal. Kicking skills are sound though. One for the draft leagues and to just watch. With Short, Vlastuin and Broad back in, there's probably only room for 2 of all these names and Brown (who is better, imo). So probably Banks in the lead. Their gamestyle suggests they could score massively though if they stick to it.
Bauer - KPF was ok, nothing special.
Campbell - Role was good, had a couple of nice moments, floated to a wing at one point. Like Ross though he wasted the chance to demand a spot in the side with the 1st midfield not playing. Really want to see him tackling it if it moves and getting a bunch of first touches if he's going to demand the role and he was just kind of there.
Blight - Very impressive, ball use was very ordinary but put himself in good positions both defensively and offensively to win the ball. At 145k he'd be a lock, at 245k he's on the watchlist if no rookies appear. Would think the 65-75 range is pretty much right for him so would be another perfect example of not bad if nothing else exists types. Definitely like that he goes for the ball but Broad and Vlastuin will be the main two in that role, imo, so wont get the chances he had today.
Hayes-Brown - Big lad, did a few nice things, kicked one of the most epic flowerbags you'll ever see on his set shot. Project ruck, wouldn't expect to see him this year.
Green - Think he was also down back, they've got about 5 guys who look and move the same so it was hard to tell. Like the rest, he was solid if it was him
Smith - Another small defender, I thought he was the 2nd best of the bunch, went off for a bit in Q2 with an injury of some sort but came back (I believe). Wasn't far off Banks for the best of their smalls so he's a chance. I think he'd be fieldable if he wins the gig but that's the harder part.
Short - Will mention him because he was probably the biggest "winner" in this game for mine despite not playing. I'm mostly looking for a reason that he can go from being a mid 90s guy to a mid 100s guy as he's not really worth picking in the former but would be a great pick in the latter. Their game plan, if you can call it that, would be that reason. Will be watching closely next game but if they're going to go insanely slow and look sideways and backwards as their first, second and third option before kicking forward, then he's the kind who is going to be constantly involved. He'd have 120 potential if this is their gamestyle all season, even if they just go with it for the first 8 weeks he'd have done the job. Definitely the thing to watch for, kind of hope they show the gamestyle but he plays crap next week just to make it more of a decision.
