“Rylesy is putting a broom through the joint”. Next year might likely be another dud but god we are going to have some cash to spend moving forward.
I still think the key will be not to panic buy like the tigers generally do and just throw money around hope it sticks.
I think the Dogs have finally nailed there recruitment by picking players on character, effort & mentality then actual ability.
I hope Ryles has learnt enough under Bellamy by targeting players that will be dog-hungry for the contest week in week out.
One thing this playing group has lost is the thirst for the contest especially in the forwards. We have a strong nucleus but there is still 4 or 5 players on big money that need to be tapped as they have lost that physical & mental edge.
That edge is hard to get back once its gone.
I would be targeting 3 forwards in that 23-25 age bracket and back himself to get them humming.
We need more speed in the backs which is captain obvious but i reckon we need a big winger like a Montoya from the warriors as Brian To'o would be unattainable who can do a lot of yardage bringing it back like Fergo did when he arrived.