Out: Gray, Ronke, Hayward
In: McCartin, Warner and either Brand (if available) or Gould or Stephens or Stoddart or Foot (if not available).

Does taking three small forwards out all at once mean we can no longer apply enough pressure in the front half? I'm thinking Warner can play forward and apply some of that pressure. Not as quick and good at goal scoring but a great tackler and can help us in the forward 50 contests and locking the ball in.

I'm coming round to the idea of just playing the kids that are our future. Would be nice to be able to put a bit more experience around them, but that doesn't currently seem to be a luxury that we have.

How long until Reid and Brand return? Buddy's still a way off. Naismith probably never coming back. Sinclair could be a while. No clue what's happening with Ling and Maibaum. Last I heard they were still on our list.

What's the minimum amount of time we have to give O'Connor to learn the game before setting him loose?

Right now I'm feeling pathetically grateful to have a journeyman like Cunningham, and even more so for a decent player like Hewett.