How we put too much emphasis on senior coaches and not enough on assistants, the influence of centre clearances on results over the opening round, how players and teams can "play the game before they get out there," the way Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge showed leadership and strength after he made a mistake on Wednesday night, how the debutants so far this season have shown us the game is in good shape, why we should reframe the narrative around St Kilda midfielder Brad Hill, and more.