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Can't see anyone else troubling Port Melb this year. It seems Gary Ayres has really brought out the depth of talent in their list to the extent where the team is the genuine flag favourite.
Very impressed with the controlled and positive addresses delivered by Ayres to his players yesterday. At quarter time I expected a couple of sprays to be handed out or at least a terse word or two - but it seems the coaching game at some clubs has embraced a new positive culture!
They have beaten the Bullants both at home and away this year giving them their heaviest defeat this year by 51 points in Round 12.
Liked the game by their 20yr old key forward Rees Thomas that day. He was apparently voted the best player on the ground by both clubs.
Disappointed to see he wasn't selected for yesterdays game - seems his forms has slipped in recent weeks. However with Port's depth it appears they can readily cover individual form slumps and injuries.
