After just missing out on a win against the Saints last weekend, the whole club is ready and raring to go, as we take on the Demons at Spotless Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

It's going to be great to return to our home ground - and the scene of the Round 1 win against Sydney - and it would be brilliant to get the support of as many fans as possible there; the crowd was a big reason for our win against Sydney.

The game against the Saints was tough to lose, and we were really disappointed, especially considering we had our chances, but there were a lot of positives to take from it.

St Kilda beat us by more than ten goals last year, so in that sense our performance was a big improvement, but we still want to run out games better than that.

I think our focus has shifted a bit from last year in terms of what we want from every game.

While we went into every game wanting to win last year, the focus was more to play well quarter by quarter, whereas this year it's about the full four quarters; we know we can play well over a while game and give ourselves the best chance of winning.

I think it's safe to say I didn't have my best game last week.

I didn't make the most of my opportunities, and I'm looking forward to a better showing this week.

I know there were some big raps on me after the Swans games from former players, but I don't read into that sort of thing at all, as far as I'm concerned I've done nothing of note in the AFL yet compared to past greats.

While I don't read my own press, I do read up and study current players.

I want to become the best combination of a range of players in the competition; taking the best attributes of a handful and working them into my game.

For example I might look at Nick Riewoldt's running patterns, Lance Franklin's agility, the way Travis Cloke uses his body one-on-one, and also the way in which someone like a Josh Kennedy tackles and puts on so much pressure.

I think the defensive side of playing as a key forward is becoming more and more important, in fact I think it's the future of the position.

Talking of great defence, Phil Davis being released from hospital is fantastic for the club.

He has been really up and about around the place since he got out; not feeling sorry for himself, and just really happy to be around the GIANTS again.

We all wish him a speedy recovery, and I reckon his new nickname, 'Captain Courageous' will stick with him for the rest of his career, and rightly so.

The signings during the week of Josh Kelly, Cam McCarthy, Jake Barrett, and James Stewart were massive for the club.

The fact they committed after being at the GIANTS for such a short amount of time is testament to the fantastic culture which has been built at the club; people want to stay and be part of a club which is going places.

The influence of Craig Lambert on the young guys entering the club is immense.

Craig literally takes the guys under his wing; into his house, and looks after them brilliantly, along with his wife Mel.

I know for me personally Craig played a big part in helping me settle into the club.

It's tough living away from home and Craig was and still is a father figure to me.

I had my birthday a couple of days ago - turning 21 - and I went over to Craig's house where he and Mel put on a great cake with candles for me, which was a really nice touch.

Aside from that my birthday was really quiet.

I had a sleep in, got some clothes, Devon Smith got me a bunny rabbit, and I received a new fishing reel which I'm itching to test out, but by far the best present would be a win this weekend, and I'll do my very best to make that happen!

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