Based on that squad would love to see this team for the first game

Backs Bennell Sellar Garland Half Backs Nicholson Frawley Grimes Centres Gysbert Moloney Jones Half Forw Sylvia Watts Howe Forw Davey Clark Martin Rucks Jamar Bail Magner I/C Bate Couch Subs Tynan McDonald

The big question for me is about the schedule. Wouldn't it make sense for the team with the road trip to play first and last games since they're already disadvantaged by the trip? I can't see us beating Brisbane in the second game no matter what we do with the squad.

Based on that squad would love to see this team for the first game

Backs Bennell Sellar Garland Half Backs Nicholson Frawley Grimes Centres Gysbert Moloney Jones Half Forw Sylvia Watts Howe Forw Davey Clark Martin Rucks Jamar Bail Magner I/C Bate Couch Subs Tynan McDonald

Wow you dont even have Jared Rivers or Clint Bartram in that side, you have three players who are still on our rookie list and three debutantes, thank goodness you're not a selector! Also ignoring Matthew Bate who was one of the best three in the intra-club last week and has been training the house down.

People will find any excuse to whinge instead of rejoicing that finally our boys are running out to play.

They would have liked 34 but ended up only taking 29 because they are obviously managing loads and niggles etc.

What would you prefer, they take 5 blokes who aren't 100% and break them before the season starts- give me a break (pardon the pun).

It is also a mickey mouse round the first week of NAB and very rarely will players play all 3 pre-season games anyway.

I would much prefer we have a stronger, better list available for games against real strong opposition in Collingwood and Hawthorn in the weeks to come anyway.

Be happy people...

The big question for me is about the schedule. Wouldn't it make sense for the team with the road trip to play first and last games since they're already disadvantaged by the trip? I can't see us beating Brisbane in the second game no matter what we do with the squad.

The argument against this though Ralph is that there is a school of thought that it is more preferable to have players play 4 continuous quarters like a normal match then play for two, have a long break where you cool down and lactic acid builds up and then get going again. I actually prefer them playing the back to back games.

Liam jurrah will be back in the third round of the nab cup. My mate is cousins with him and that's we jurrah told him.

couldn't care less who plays. Just give me no injuries.

Wow you dont even have Jared Rivers or Clint Bartram in that side, you have three players who are still on our rookie list and three debutantes, thank goodness you're not a selector! Also ignoring Matthew Bate who was one of the best three in the intra-club last week and has been training the house down.

Whilst they give their all I dont rate either of Rivers or Bartram. I have Bate on the bench in case you missed it. I think at least 2 of the 3 rookies will be on our senior list come round 1. Show me your side so I can provide some constructive feedback.

Just some suggested teams I made up.

FB: Bartram Frawley Bennell

HB: Garland Sellar Grimes ©

C: Nicholson Moloney Bail

HF: Sylvia Watts Howe

FF: Davey Clark Petterd

Foll: Jamar Bate Jones

INT:Gysberts Green Macdonald Martin

For second game

IN: Rivers Dunn McDonald Tynan Couch Fitzpatrick Magner

OUT: Sellar Sylvia Frawley Bartram Moloney Jamar Bate

For second game

IN: Rivers Dunn McDonald Tynan Couch Fitzpatrick Magner

OUT: Sellar Sylvia Frawley Bartram Moloney Jamar Bate

Would be surprised to see Jamar, Green and Davey play both games. Probably Sylvia as well given his limited preparation.

Interesting interview with Leigh Brown on the Dees site. He talks about it being an opportunity to see how the structures go, moreso than looking at individual players. He did single out Howe and Tommy Mc as being two to watch.

'Whilst they give their all I dont rate either of Rivers or Bartram.'

+1

looking forward to seeing clark play they showed some highlights on fox league teams of intra club match took some nice grabs

I love the squad.

I think you'll see a lot of switching around.

It's just a practice game and they will try out a few things to see if players click in different roles.

As long as the skills are good and everyone is switched on I'll be happy.

Whilst they give their all I dont rate either of Rivers or Bartram. I have Bate on the bench in case you missed it. I think at least 2 of the 3 rookies will be on our senior list come round 1. Show me your side so I can provide some constructive feedback.

Oh, youre doing the squad for game 1 this week, not round 1. Ahem, whoops on my part.

Anyhow, heres my side from that squad:

B: Bartram Frawley Garland

HB: Grimes Rivers Bail

C: Green Moloney Couch

HF: Howe Watts Bate

F: Davey Clark Petterd

Foll: Jamar, Sylvia, Jones

IC: Martin, Gysberts, Sub:McDonald Sub:Magner

Best possible, with a couple of kids. Set the standard for the season with wins rather than giving kids a game. Let them have a crack

in the Challenge games in a few weeks.

The club obviously think a lot more of Clint Bartram than most fans, as has been said countless times before by others on here.

I am most looking forward to seeing the continued improvement in Tom McDonald.

Oh, youre doing the squad for game 1 this week, not round 1. Ahem, whoops on my part.

Anyhow, heres my side from that squad:

B: Bartram Frawley Garland

HB: Grimes Rivers Bail

C: Green Moloney Couch

HF: Howe Watts Bate

F: Davey Clark Petterd

Foll: Jamar, Sylvia, Jones

IC: Martin, Gysberts, Sub:McDonald Sub:Magner

Best possible, with a couple of kids. Set the standard for the season with wins rather than giving kids a game. Let them have a crack

in the Challenge games in a few weeks.

The club obviously think a lot more of Clint Bartram than most fans, as has been said countless times before by others on here.

I am most looking forward to seeing the continued improvement in Tom McDonald.

Thanks Dave. Not much I disagree with in your side. Aside from the inclusion of Bartram and Rivers the only other one I cant see getting games much this year is Petterd. He would be close to my next picked forward, mid and probably back but I find he has deficiencies which put others ahead of him in all spots. He will play games this year and will star in a few but I find those couple of games are not consistent enough for mine.

As Neeld has stated that he sees these games as part of preseason training, I'm expecting a few surprises.

I think I'm most looking forward to watching the human wrecking ball that is James Magner.

Here is my team for the first game (I have made it with the goal of fielding a team that has a good chance to win while also giving young guys a good run)

B: Bartram Frawley Garland

HB: Grimes Sellar Bail

C: Gysberts Moloney Nicholson

HF: Sylvia Watts Howe

F: Green Clark Petterd

Foll: Jamar Jones Magner

Interchange: Martin Bate Subs: Tynan Couch

not going to see the game...will be at a mates wedding. I plan on smashing my phone battery getting the scores and updates from demonland

I'm actually looking forward to seeing how Matty Warnock goes tomorrow night; have always had a bit of a soft spot for him and would like to see him do well.

I'm actually looking forward to seeing how Matty Warnock goes tomorrow night; have always had a bit of a soft spot for him and would like to see him do well.

I'm with you there. Met him a few times and he's an all-round good bloke. You can't blame him for seeking better opportunities, and GCS seem to be a perfect fit for him. That being said, I'll be even happier if he plays well in every game except for those against us when Mitch Clark gives him a towelling

I know some people who played with him at Sandy and were extremely surprised he ever got drafted! That being said, he did have some good games and showed some attributes for a good defender.

I will however have complete confidence in Clark smashing him if they play on each other. Warnock can defend OK, but will get outmuscled sooner or later and if he wins the ball, well, I think he might hit his melbourne teammates more in this game than he ever has!!!

I am looking forward to seeing a forward line with players staying in it. The development of JB to someone who gets the ball 20 times a game and see how well J. Howe has come on.

Here is my team for the first game (I have made it with the goal of fielding a team that has a good chance to win while also giving young guys a good run)

B: Bartram Frawley Garland

HB: Grimes Sellar Bail

C: Gysberts Moloney Nicholson

HF: Sylvia Watts Howe

F: Green Clark Petterd

Foll: Jamar Jones Magner

Interchange: Martin Bate Subs: Tynan Couch

I think you may have nailed it GTG.

That looks a pretty well balanced line up.

With 29 going that means 15 play both games and 7 swap in and out

My 15 for both games would be:

2 Nathan Jones

3 Clint Bartram

4 Jack Watts

7 Jamie Bennell

8 James Frawley

11 Mitch Clark

12 Colin Sylvia

16 Jack Grimes

18 Brad Green

20 Colin Garland

22 Brent Moloney

27 Jared Rivers

36 Aaron Davey

38 Jeremy Howe

40 Mark Jamar

My 7x7 swaps would be:

5 Jordan Gysberts - 6 Matthew Bate

14 Lynden Dunn - 15 Ricky Petterd

25 Tom McDonald - 30 James Sellar

26 Daniel Nicholson - 44 Rohan Bail

46 Josh Tynan - 28 Joel MacDonald

47 Tom Couch - 49 James Magner

34 Stefan Martin - 48 Jack Fitzpatrick

Here is my team for the first game (I have made it with the goal of fielding a team that has a good chance to win while also giving young guys a good run)

B: Bartram Frawley Garland

HB: Grimes Sellar Bail

C: Gysberts Moloney Nicholson

HF: Sylvia Watts Howe

F: Green Clark Petterd

Foll: Jamar Jones Magner

Interchange: Martin Bate Subs: Tynan Couch

Never really been a fan of starting freshies on the bench.

I'd have Davey in this team just to get a gauge on his attitude.