Phew... Tough week to call, many injuries, poor form in both AFL and VFL... But for mine, I think it's time for some chances to be extended.

So in saying that, here's a stab at it on a week where anything could happen (guessing with injuries):

OUT:

McDonald (inj), Spencer, Dunn, Moloney.... Roughie OUT: Bail (Reckon he'll get another week to find form)

IN:

Jamar, Jones, Couch, Gysberts (sub)... Roughie IN: Cook (Would rather him come in when either Clark or at least Green are around as 1st option)

I have a sneaking suspicion that with a big win against GWS followed by an interstate game, Jamar and Jones may have been rested for the higher attention game this week and will be straight back in.

Actually wouldn't be surprised to see Davis come in for McDonald.

wasnt couch just demoted ?

Ins: Jones, Jamar, Cook, Petterd (needs a chance to prove himself)

Outs: Bate, Spencer, McDonald, Magner

FB: Joel Mac - Frawley - Nicho

HB: Tapscott - Sellar - Watts

C; Grimes - Moloney - Trengove

HF: Howe - Cook - Petterd

FF: Garland - Sylvia - Martin

R: Jamar - Jones - McKenzie

I: Bail, Blease, RIvers

S: Dunn

Match Ups:

Frawley - Riewoldt

McKenzie - Deledio

Sellar - Miller

Tapscott - Edwards

Nicho - Nahas

Need McKenzie to Cotchin who is more damaging inside. Maybe Nicho to run around with Deledio?

Need McKenzie to Cotchin who is more damaging inside. Maybe Nicho to run around with Deledio?

I disagree. Deledio sets up all of their run and attack. If McKenzie can shut him down (similar to goddard) then we are a bigger chance for mine.

Cotchin is a star, but we have to put someone like Bail or Grimes to run with and shut down.

wasnt couch just demoted ?

Rookies can now be played without the need to promote them.

In: Jones, Jamar, Couch, Fitzpatrick

Out: Spencer (dropped), Moloney (General Soreness (read: dropped)), McDonald (lung), Bate (dropped)

B: MacDonald Frawley Nicholson

HB: Watts Rivers Sellar

C: Grimes Trengove Blease

HF: Sylvia Martin Howe

FF: Garland Fitzpatrick Magner

R: Jamar Jones McKenzie

I: Couch Dunn Tapscott

Sub: Bail

I can't comment too much as I don't watch the VFL (and only rely on the reports on here and the MFC website), but if someone can honestly confirm to me that Gysberts and Petterd have done enough to earn a call up to the senior side, then I will go with it. They don't need to have had 100's of possessions each game, but providing they are doing the "team" things, (ie run, chase, defend, tackle, spread), then, and only then should they be considered for senior selection. That especially goes for Petterd.

In: Jamar, Jones, Cook

Out: Spencer, McDonald, Moloney*

* Moloney won't get dropped, wishful thinking there

So long as Bate and Dunn are dropped, I don't care what other changes we make.

Phew... Tough week to call, many injuries, poor form in both AFL and VFL... But for mine, I think it's time for some chances to be extended.

So in saying that, here's a stab at it on a week where anything could happen (guessing with injuries):

OUT:

McDonald (inj), Spencer, Dunn, Moloney.... Roughie OUT: Bail (Reckon he'll get another week to find form)

IN:

Jamar, Jones, Couch, Gysberts (sub)... Roughie IN: Cook (Would rather him come in when either Clark or at least Green are around as 1st option)

I have a sneaking suspicion that with a big win against GWS followed by an interstate game, Jamar and Jones may have been rested for the higher attention game this week and will be straight back in.

Actually wouldn't be surprised to see Davis come in for McDonald.

I'm not convinced that Davis will make it - McDonald always gives 100% and often wins the one-on-ones. He stays in for mine.

I'm not convinced that Davis will make it - McDonald always gives 100% and often wins the one-on-ones. He stays in for mine.

If you are not convinced that Davis will make it, fine. I have seen him play at Casey and think that he will. We both need to see him at AFL level to see which of us is correct. This is his chance.

One of rivers or garland needs to go back to the back line, frawley can't do it alone.

Bring one of cook, Fitzpatrick, or Williams in to play up forward with garland or rivers.

Old dees mate bennell to come in to play on nahas

Other than that, continue to shuffle the deck chairs and hope jamar and jones are fit

I'm not convinced that Davis will make it - McDonald always gives 100% and often wins the one-on-ones. He stays in for mine.

McDonald or MacDonald?

I suspect McDonald has to be a definite out. MacDonald had not a bad game, I thought, he would be stiff to get dropped.

Will Green be ready to go? Certain starter for me. Out of form this season yes, but to good of a player to be left out.

Looking at the fixture I think there's an opportunity to play Cook - from R17 it's Port, North, GC, Saints, GWS - that could be a good 5 week stretch for him to get the feel.

I think Davis in for McDonald.

Jamar and Jones in are no-brainers if they're fit.

Jamar and Martin to split time in the forward 50 - they're very poor man's Clark but they're the best option we have.

I'd stick with Rivers and Garland forward, we'd particularly want them there if Cook comes in.

Looking at the fixture I think there's an opportunity to play Cook - from R17 it's Port, North, GC, Saints, GWS - that could be a good 5 week stretch for him to get the feel.

I think Davis in for McDonald.

Jamar and Jones in are no-brainers if they're fit.

Jamar and Martin to split time in the forward 50 - they're very poor man's Clark but they're the best option we have.

I'd stick with Rivers and Garland forward, we'd particularly want them there if Cook comes in.

Old, your thoughts on starting Jamar at FF, Cook CHF, Martin Ruck this week against a lacking Richmond backline and Ivan?

If you're looking for a much needed chuckle, have a read of the Changes thread on the Richmond board at BF. Alot of anger and frustration over Miller's performances with unanimous calls for him to be dropped this week and many saying he should be delisted.

Ah memories.

Please let it be Cook over Fitzpatrick this week..

If you're looking for a much needed chuckle, have a read of the Changes thread on the Richmond board at BF. Alot of anger and frustration over Miller's performances with unanimous calls for him to be dropped this week and many saying he should be delisted.

Ah memories.

Please let it be Cook over Fitzpatrick this week..

Don't think your prayers will be answered P_man

Cook is not up to it yet

Groundswell of support for Couch to be named this week, anyone know what the full story is about him being re-elevated etc?

Starting to feel like it's gonna be the Couch and Cookie show this week.

Reading through Paul Satterly's Casey player reviews from the weekend (http://www.melbournefc.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/7415/newsid/140277/default.aspx), it doesn't look like we'll be seeing Gysberts, Morton or Petterd in the ones anytime soon. Gysberts 'report' is particularly disappointing.

On the plus side, Couch and Fitzpatrick stood up in a losing side.

McDonald or MacDonald?

I suspect McDonald has to be a definite out. MacDonald had not a bad game, I thought, he would be stiff to get dropped.

Yep, typo. Joel MacDonald is better than Davis in a defensive role.

Reading through Paul Satterly's Casey player reviews from the weekend (http://www.melbournefc.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/7415/newsid/140277/default.aspx), it doesn't look like we'll be seeing Gysberts, Morton or Petterd in the ones anytime soon. Gysberts 'report' is particularly disappointing.

On the plus side, Couch and Fitzpatrick stood up in a losing side.

Not necessarily stood up. But probably the best of the lot. See Scorps thread.

Edit :

My ins/outs:

IN: Jamar, Jones, Davis (new), Fitzpatrick

OUT: McDonald (inj), Spencer, Bail, Sellar (thigh)

Reading development coach Paul Satterley review. It appears a few players who are should be playing for their future, are not

Reading development coach Paul Satterley review. It appears a few players who are should be playing for their future, are not

It is refreshing though that this bloke doesn't sugarcoat everything like previous VFL reports on the club site

You are joking?

What is this...... sugar coated Code?

Cale Morton - 26 disposals

Although Cale had a high number of possessions, he was not as influential on the game as we would expect of him.

The tea leavers would say "Most possesions uncontested" and again.... in last quarter when all was lost!

Won't sugar coat?? Bah!