“I think that’s why the roster management committee added him earlier in the year when we had an opportunity to create depth at that position,” Hansen said.
“Just like we used to [we’ve] Calling up the next Soldier, who’s been in the last two years of his journey and in our system is certainly well equipped to play that tall defender role and provide some really good running and maturity in the game, that’s for us Very important. “
McGovern, who withdrew against Adelaide last week due to calf tightness, must make it through Friday’s training session to return to the 22-year-old.
“We’re optimistic that he’s going to be right, but we’re going to do a full workout now and then we’ll check with the race committee after practice this afternoon,” Hansen said.
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Saad (hamstring) and Docherty (knee) ran a few laps before training, while Marchbank (calf) returned to skills training this week.
Coach Michael Voss missed practice due to family issues, but Hansen said he will take over on Sunday.
Blues suffering after loss to Ravens In it, they were beaten at the middle pass and batted for the contested ball.
“We talk a lot about process and we want to be really transparent with those who are honest and consistent in this space,” Hansen said.
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“I think last week definitely reflected that if you’re a little off against a really good team at their home court you can jump up in the first quarter, [it] Certainly not what we want to represent. We look forward to an important reply.
“Our game is not at the same level as it was before and last year, so that’s a key pillar of any football team, including ours, of course, so we want to build on that and then bring other people into the game and help those two. stage.”
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