Changes next week vs The Bears

[Norm Smith's Curse 2,423]

I think he's still in the top 22, or bottom 6 - either way, there's not much excitement at Casey coming through.

Not true - casey smashed port and Michie and Riley had monster games. Done enough imo.

Dawes is behind Pedo - he's best is behind him

[old dee 23,492]

Not true - casey smashed port and Michie and Riley had monster games. Done enough imo.

Dawes is behind Pedo - he's best is behind him

Michie and Riley are good VFL players who struggle to make the jump to AFL level.

They were worth recruiting but IMO they will always be depth players at best.

[Neitz the Great 555]

why not Dawes out for Spencer in?

And Spencer and Gawn can swap as the second tall forward

[CBDees 3,165]

Personally I would like to see Fitzy brought back in and try Tommy Mac up forward for another week. It cannot do any harm especially as they are both of a similar age and have potential to play in our spine going forward.

[monoccular 17,320]

Dawes will play....no other choice.

Sadly I suspect that you will be proven correct.

However Spencer as a deep forward could hardly offer less. Can mark. Can and will ruck. Can kick goals (when his foot actually contacts the ball). Can and does tackle - CD#6 had zero tackles last week. Zero tackles from "an imposing big man" is far too few.

[Ethan Tremblay 29,988]

T Mac stays down back. He has to go back to playing in front and taking those intercept marks. It smells of Frawley putting him forwards. And Frawley smells of [censored] and [censored].

Edited July 14, 2015 by Ethan Tremblay

[What 18,810]

why not Dawes out for Spencer in?

And Spencer and Gawn can swap as the second tall forward

Would be happy with that

I like Spencer, he gave us plenty when he was in the team.

[jackaub 1,402]

Yep Dawes definitely Out

Garland or Howe out for Grimes. Not sure about ANB

That will do!

[Skuit 9,955]

Sadly I suspect that you will be proven correct.

However Spencer as a deep forward could hardly offer less. Can mark. Can and will ruck. Can kick goals (when his foot actually contacts the ball). Can and does tackle - CD#6 had zero tackles last week. Zero tackles from "an imposing big man" is far too few.

Can you define can kick goals? And can mark, is that can mark inside 50 as well?

[3Dee 1,153]

have performed some high level analysis and we are going to lose this week,

last 11 games

W L L L W L L L W L L (Bris)

good news is we will beat St. Kilda the following week.

[jumbo returns 6,703]

Not true - casey smashed port and Michie and Riley had monster games. Done enough imo.

Dawes is behind Pedo - he's best is behind him

Different type of players.

Pedo is still injured I think?

[Skuit 9,955]

Out for the season. While we have a great injury list it's frustrating because it feels those that those who are out could solve some constant selection issues.

[What 18,810]

The Lions midfield looks ominous on paper. They haven't clicked yet, lets just hope its not this week.

[Bombay Airconditioning 6,213]

The Lions midfield looks ominous on paper. They haven't clicked yet, lets just hope its not this week.

Going on Clokes and Danihers ability to kick straight against us....

[S.R.J 418]

Going on Clokes and Danihers ability to kick straight against us....

Guaranteed that they will have a blinder.....can't help but laugh at how many players we play into form.

[Devil is in the Detail 883]

Guaranteed that they will have a blinder.....can't help but laugh at how many players we play into form.

Port's midfield and Schultz

[praha 11,119]

have performed some high level analysis and we are going to lose this week,

last 11 games

W L L L W L L L W L L (Bris)

good news is we will beat St. Kilda the following week.

I don't know whether to laugh or cry.

[Emerald 1,744]

Different type of players.

Pedo is still injured I think?

I popped in to training this morning,Pedo was just doing some light jogging with a brace on his wrist.

[Ethan Tremblay 29,988]

I don't know whether to laugh or cry.

Laugh and then cry once reality sets in.

Edited July 15, 2015 by Ethan Tremblay

[Bitter but optimistic 22,065]

Laugh and then cry once reality sets in.

Of course! It seems funny at the time but the subs always cry after a jolly good flogging!

[Adam The God 29,367]

why not Dawes out for Spencer in?

And Spencer and Gawn can swap as the second tall forward

Risky against a quick side like Brisbane. Only have to look at our last handful of games against GWS. Last year on the 'G, Gawn played forward. We got killed off half back. Too slow. Having said all that, I'd take the risk though and try to stretch them like we did Geelong.

Of course! It seems funny at the time but the subs always cry after a jolly good flogging!

I swear I just jump between threads and find you saying exactly the same thing, BBO.

Edited July 15, 2015 by AdamFarr

[Bombay Airconditioning 6,213]

Risky against a quick side like Brisbane. Only have to look at our last handful of games against GWS. Last year on the 'G, Gawn played forward. We got killed off half back. Too slow. Having said all that, I'd take the risk though and try to stretch them like we did Geelong.

I swear I just jump between threads and find you saying exactly the same thing, BBO.

Is it any riskier than Dawes playing? Give Spenser a crack and I'd like to see Newton given a couple of games in a row. Outside run is great, so is moving the ball quickly by foot.

[rjay 24,597]

Risky against a quick side like Brisbane. Only have to look at our last handful of games against GWS. Last year on the 'G, Gawn played forward. We got killed off half back. Too slow. Having said all that, I'd take the risk though and try to stretch them like we did Geelong.

I swear I just jump between threads and find you saying exactly the same thing, BBO.

That was Tomlinson having a field day against Dawes.

[Adam The God 29,367]

That was Tomlinson having a field day against Dawes.

Gawn was shown up more, IMO.

[rjay 24,597]

Gawn was shown up more, IMO.

I just remember Tomlinson having the game of his life running off Dawes.

One things for sure 'Adam', Max is a ruckman and not a forward and if we go in too tall we get killed.

I would prefer us to go in with Tommy Mc or Frost when available forward and pinch hitting in the ruck. Petracca will step in as a forward/mid next year but maybe another mobile forward would help if (when) Howe goes.