We need a hardnut. Why not put Tapscott in the centre square, and promote Blease to HBF. it will be for the future, but I suspect Tapscott is best suited to the confrontation which is the centre square. Fortunately we are playing GCS, but it will be a real test without Brent Moloney.

My understanding of him is this is very much out of character. Let's hope he gets all the support he needs to get back on track

It sounds like Blease is a long way off, so there's one fly in your ointment.

There are probably others who are in line to get a run in the middle (or increased time in there) before Tapscott, but I won't be surprised to see him in there at times.

It sounds like Blease is a long way off, so there's one fly in your ointment.

There are probably others who are in line to get a run in the middle (or increased time in there) before Tapscott, but I won't be surprised to see him in there at times.

You'd almost have to give Maric a chance wouldn't you? 1 1/4 games in the seniors on the back of great preseason form, then gets dropped and produces a BOG in the reserves first up. Regardless of what people think of him, he has surely done what you'd expect from a bloke that had something to prove?

I understand that he won't get an "enforced" rest but that it will be a self-imposed one. He's a member of the leadership group and should take responsibility for his actions.

In the end the club and the player will be better for the experience.

Have stated in another thread that I would bring in Joel Mac and move Grimes into the midfield for the whole game. Would be equally happy if Strauss was promoted despite his reported shocker for Casey.

Would like to see if Aussie can get into the midfield. His fitness is not up to it yet, but I would like to see him have a few runs in there to build his game. This week could be an opportunity.