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It would appear with Jake Lever’s knee injury that we will be looking closely at our defenders in tomorrow’s Casey game v Williamstown.

There is no shortage of defenders of all shapes, sizes and age to cover the vacant position - Joel Smith (ironically hampered by injuries over the past 12 months), Sam Frost, Jayden Hunt and a couple of novices in Declan Keilty and Harry Petty.

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    The only reason I think Sam Frost may get the nod is the fact that we need someone on Mason Cox.  We may feel confident enough for that man to be Oscar, but I get the feeling that if he plays well tomorrow then Frost may get the nod.

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    I think Melksham will face a test, he was great but was clearly struggling with that ankle. Smith wasn't the same after that knock, and did seem a bit proppy late in the game (cramps?)

    Outs: Melksham (inj), Lever (inj), 

    In: Balic, Hunt

    Collingwood have a few jets, having Hunt in might not hurt. If Melksham can't get up, Balic might fit that role.

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    1 minute ago, Wiseblood said:

    The only reason I think Sam Frost may get the nod is the fact that we need someone on Mason Cox.  We may feel confident enough for that man to be Oscar, but I get the feeling that if he plays well tomorrow then Frost may get the nod.

    Agree with the Mason Cox comment unless they want to pull the trigger and use a runner down back and use Omac on Cox?

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    1 minute ago, Wiseblood said:

    The only reason I think Sam Frost may get the nod is the fact that we need someone on Mason Cox.  We may feel confident enough for that man to be Oscar, but I get the feeling that if he plays well tomorrow then Frost may get the nod.

    Personally I would rather it not be Frost.

    Omac is the obvious one for Cox.

    It will depend a lot on the game tomorrow but I would like to see Petty in before Frost.

    Maybe a year early but hey the kid is a much better prospect.

    I will understand though if the FD don't want to throw him straight into a QB clash and they go with the easier Frost option but he is seriously bad for my health when he's around the ball or has it.

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    A huge opportunity for our tall backs to make a statement at Casey tomorrow.

    Frost, Petty, Keilty, J Smith...     who wants it?

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    Tim Smith?

    Very quiet.

    If Weideman (or Pedersen?) play a blinder, could be under pressure as third tall/relieving ruck.

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    Out lever and in Hunt. The filth rely on smaller running players for their goals. Hunt would be good coz of speed. If smith goes ut see how the weed plays against williamstown.

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    Smith also copped a neck injury. Melksham I hope does all the right things to get his ankle right next week. He is becoming an important player in our forward line. 

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    9 days, will be interesting if Melksham can get up after that. I'd say it's wide open on who gets in. Tyson probably in pole, because Ped is in rotation with the talls. Frost and Hunt will battle it out for Lever's role.

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    IN: J.SMITH

    OUT: LEVER

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    Joel Smith to replace Lever 

    Whether Jeffry can replace Spargo or Pedo/Weid can replace Smith remains to be seen tomorrow. The good sides usually have the system to replace players. This injury will test us no doubt 

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    1 minute ago, DemonLad5 said:

    Joel Smith to replace Lever 

    Whether Jeffry can replace Spargo or Pedo/Weid can replace Smith remains to be seen tomorrow. The good sides usually have the system to replace players. This injury will test us no doubt 

    Here is the usual 'drop/rest' Spargo talk that we get each week.  Did you see the piece of play where he got the ball on half back, hand passed it off and then sprinted forward to make another option before hitting a target inside 50?  You don't get that from Garlett, but you get it from Charlie.  I hope he plays in the seniors for the rest of the season.

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    Why is everyone suggesting Joel Smith to replace Lever? Has he been excelling in a key defensive post at Casey? Can't recall seeing him named as an emergency for us yet this year. He's too short and small to play key defensive post at 191cms and 88kgs. Wouldn't he be competing for Hibberd or Vince's spot?

    I'd expect Frost to replace Lever, Keilty if he has another ripper game tomorrow and they think he's ready.

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    3 minutes ago, Lord Travis said:

    Why is everyone suggesting Joel Smith to replace Lever? Has he been excelling in a key defensive post at Casey? Can't recall seeing him named as an emergency for us yet this year. He's too short and small to play key defensive post at 191cms and 88kgs. Wouldn't he be competing for Hibberd or Vince's spot?

    I'd expect Frost to replace Lever, Keilty if he has another ripper game tomorrow and they think he's ready.

    Was named as an emergency today.

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    Depends on Collingwood's structure.

    Oscar is the logical match up for Mason Cox at FB. Jetta to DeGoey. Lewis, Salem on the flanks. 

    Frost seems unlikely. Could be an option for Stephenson if they are worried about his pace. Could play CHB but it isn't his strength.

    Joel Smith makes sense to play CHB on a tall if the Pies play another one. 

    Hunt if they want to play another runner and use Hibberd/Vince as the talls.

    Harry Petty is the smokey if they want height and want to give him a run at CHB.

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    19 minutes ago, Wiseblood said:

    Here is the usual 'drop/rest' Spargo talk that we get each week.  Did you see the piece of play where he got the ball on half back, hand passed it off and then sprinted forward to make another option before hitting a target inside 50?  You don't get that from Garlett, but you get it from Charlie.  I hope he plays in the seniors for the rest of the season.

    Completely agree.. Again on todays game spargo showed he's made this position his own. Lowers his eyes . Chases. Beautiful kick. Hard runner. Mature beyond his years in a tight spot. Doesn't panic. 

    Lets all move on. 

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    12 minutes ago, Lord Travis said:

    Why is everyone suggesting Joel Smith to replace Lever? Has he been excelling in a key defensive post at Casey? Can't recall seeing him named as an emergency for us yet this year. He's too short and small to play key defensive post at 191cms and 88kgs. Wouldn't he be competing for Hibberd or Vince's spot?

    I'd expect Frost to replace Lever, Keilty if he has another ripper game tomorrow and they think he's ready.

    Lever is what, 194 and 90 or so? He's not a strong big body, he's mobile and good overhead. And fit. 

    Joel Smith is far more like for like as a roaming CHB than Frost. Big Frost has size and speed but is more suited deep one on one. His endurance and positioning gets found out up the ground.

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    2 hours ago, rjay said:

    Personally I would rather it not be Frost.

    Omac is the obvious one for Cox.

    It will depend a lot on the game tomorrow but I would like to see Petty in before Frost.

    Maybe a year early but hey the kid is a much better prospect.

    I will understand though if the FD don't want to throw him straight into a QB clash and they go with the easier Frost option but he is seriously bad for my health when he's around the ball or has it.

    I suggest you see your doctor. Frost is a damned good player.would walk into many teams. Not many combine his height and speed.Yes, makes the odd mistake but he creates some great plays

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    8 minutes ago, Farmer said:

    I suggest you see your doctor. Frost is a damned good player.would walk into many teams. Not many combine his height and speed.Yes, makes the odd mistake but he creates some great plays

    Yes but he is not a natural footballer, he is a big strong athlete with acceleration for sure but I don’t think he is the answer. 

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