Cook

Cook is listed for this weekend's game.

Cook is listed for this weekend's game.

He has not played yet

He has not played yet

But the post you were responding to stated: "So after this game who are the ones who havn't had any match time?" - unless you are assuming that Cook won't be given time on the paddock ;-)

But the post you were responding to stated: "So after this game who are the ones who havn't had any match time?" - unless you are assuming that Cook won't be given time on the paddock ;-)

That is correct hardtack I am assuming he will not make the cut.

I am also assuming the number of players allowed is less than we have nominated.

In case you have not guessed I don't think he is up to it at this point.

That is correct hardtack I am assuming he will not make the cut.

I am also assuming the number of players allowed is less than we have nominated.

In case you have not guessed I don't think he is up to it at this point.

It's an NAB cup match, it's not about being up to it or not. It's just about giving the players some experience, trying them out, working on structures etc. etc. Basically, a practice match.

It's an NAB cup match, it's not about being up to it or not. It's just about giving the players some experience, trying them out, working on structures etc. etc. Basically, a practice match.

Bing181 as I understand it we are allowed a total of 26 players for the game against the Pies this weekend.

We have listed 29 so that means 3 have to drop out.

I think Cook will be one of those 3.

That is my basis for saying he is not up to it at present.

Which 3 would you leave out?

Interchange: Teams will have two interchange players and two substitutes in rounds one and two, with the option to replace up to four players at half-time in the full-length second-round matches. The interchange reverts to the premiership season rules (three interchange, one sub) in round four.

Assuming the above is correct from the FOX Sports website we will need to go with 26 players next week (18+2+2+4). Of the players that missed last week I believe Trengove and Blease are certainties to return but unsure of the availability of the others. Assuming only Blease and Trengove to return we will need to cut 5 players from the weekend. Which 5 players would you cut from the tri-round squad? I expect that Couch, Magner and Nicho will be given every opportunity to fight for a rookie spot so would think the following would be the ones I would go with on the basis of team balance and performance.

Joel Mc (errors and balance)

Fitzpatrick (balance)

Bennell (poor game)

Gysberts (poor game)

T-Mac (balance)

Zipp out of five. You don't seem to understand what the pre-season is all about.

Zipp out of five. You don't seem to understand what the pre-season is all about.

I was unaware at the time that Grimes would hurt a shoulder and we would rest 4 further players with soreness. So pretty much we are saying that no one was actually dropped from the squad. If they had all pulled up well I still believe these guys would have been in the gun. I still have not seen your list of 5 outs. Easy to pick someone off when you dont respond to the query yourself.

But the post you were responding to stated: "So after this game who are the ones who havn't had any match time?" - unless you are assuming that Cook won't be given time on the paddock ;-)

He did not make it hardtack so he is one of a few who have not played.

After Injury etc I think he is destined for a season at Casey.

At present probably where he should be.