"The three sides we've played have given us some food for thought. I'm not disappointed in the attitude or the effort, I think what we let ourselves down in is in five-to-seven minutes a quarter or half.
"That's what's happened, the pattern has been over three games. We've just allowed the opposition to take a firm hold of those vital minutes.
Eagles' resting of 'flagging' Reid a big-picture decision
While the star youngster may be keen to play, Adam Simpson says the long-term is more important
Suns avoiding burnout of young guns
Damien Hardwick says Gold Coast will carefully manage its rising stars through the season
Voss backs key Blues despite injury concerns
Key Carlton duo Jacob Weitering and Zac Williams have been named for Carlton's clash against Geelong despite injury concerns
Squads for Young Guns v Vic Country match announced
Many of Victoria’s top prospects eligible for selection in this year’s AFL Mid-Season Rookie Draft will again be in action this weekend in the second game of the 2024 Young Guns Series