In general Cornes has a point but as usual lacks real insight.
We have recruited poorly since 2018, particularly when it comes to drafting.
Two rising star nominees in that time, none of whom played on Saturday. Most games from a draftee in that period is Ross and he was the sub on Saturday.
We can use our success and subsequent low draft picks as an excuse but we certainly haven’t help ourselves with selection like RCD, Dow etc. Plus we’ve compounded the problem with some baffling list management decisions particularly when it comes to retaining players that have no right being on an AFL list.
Standards have dropped all over the club, not just coaching and players.