Dear members and supporters,

It’s time to step up again.

Home game.

Tough opponent.

Season on the line.

Are we up for it?

It’s a question for all of us.

Players, coaches, staff, supporters and members alike have been challenged many times already this season.

And not every test has been passed satisfactorily…

But many have.

Jackson’s heroic, against the odds, physical efforts in ruck have inspired.

Our undersized, under strength backline have been stoic and resilient. The emergence of Jasper’s leadership and Darcy as a player are the highlights of our year thus far.

Charlie has battled 2-3 opponents all year and promises much for the future.

Injuries have provided opportunities, and we’ve seen Dougal, Logan, and Tom step up with Darcy to give us a glimpse of the future.

Despite Jacko’s herculean efforts, the midfield has been locked down in hand-to-hand combat all year, without the advantage of clear ruck tap ascendancy.

And through all the challenges, we are watching our leaders grow. With each passing week they become more independent, more effective, more dangerous.

While adversity affects us all in different ways, people with character always find a way.      

This group has character.

Are we up for it? Don’t doubt it for a minute.

It’s Robbie’s 150th

Jarman’s 50th.

And a sense of unfinished business will see to that.

And as always, we will all be there to bring them home.

I swear we had half of the Etihad crowd last week…if noise is any indicator! The support we gave to the boys was outstanding.

Adelaide Oval needs to be at another level again. I know it will be.

So bring on the rain.

Bring on the cold.

Bring on the Giants.

The harder the better.

See you at the footy.

KT