I agree with almost everything you say here but I have a bone to pick with it...
Walsh in goal over Nardi??? Explain that one!
From what I have seen they are pretty equal in goal-stopping ability. I know Nardi is under instruction to play it out from the back but I have seen a dozen occasions where a quick released ball could have been an effective way to go, but he holds back and does not take the responsibility to make a decision and then re-starts the game once again slowly from the back line.
On the couple of times I have seen Walsh I feel his ability is equal to Nardi but once he gathers he is on the front foot looking to release if possible, so my gut is telling me that at least he will take it upon himself to try something different and get the ball moving quicker. At least that's what I hope.