Andrew Wu published a solid report today with some background intel on Friday's game and the best 22 moving forward: https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/...23-p59yyb.html.

Reckons:
- Buddy likely to play on Friday after 'bagful' in the intraclub
- Paddy McCartin is competing with Melican and Reid for third tall after 'impress[ing] Swans officials with strong performances in the club’s match simulation over the summer'
- Hickey and Ladhams are both intended best 22.

That's all good news in my view. I thought tall defence was sub elite last year, and Paddy is the only available option to take it to the elite level.

Mills won't play, and his injury is my biggest worry going forward. It's hard to see that just going away if he's still got it after several months. If he doesn't play over the season, it's hard to see us being the best team.

And the premiership should be the objective this year.