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In our first match recap of season 2023, hosts Ash, Darren and Andrew were in a disheartened but chatty mood as they reflected on the opening round loss to the Bombers at the MCG.

How many players were given pass marks? How did our club debutants fare? Which senior players were found wanting? And which of the kids excited our Insiders on the big stage?

We answer these questions and many more of the ticklers that came through on social media after the game, in an hour plus of reflective discussion.

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