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Well Bernie definitely stays in now.

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    I think people are underestimating Hibbo's season.

    Not as outstanding as last year - but in m opinion still very good.

    Big games from Vince and Lewis needed. Might also see Salem play deeper?

    Wager is the like replacement but Smith if we want to cover defensively could be the option. 

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    3 minutes ago, Nasher said:

    Yes, probably best you don’t mention Gawn or Oliver ?

    Let the record show that Nash said this not me ?

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    We are getting to the point where players are asked to replace those they just can’t replace. 

    Our best mid and now our top 2 defenders...

    The passage way to September is getting narrower.

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    1 minute ago, rpfc said:

    We are getting to the point where players are asked to replace those they just can’t replace. 

    Our best mid and now our top 2 defenders...

    The passage way to September is getting narrower.

    Is Hibberd irreplaceable? He’s a good player, but I don’t see this one hurting anywhere near as much as losing Viney or Lever.

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    That's just about 1 injury too many FFS

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    I reckon we should start Fristch on HB.  we need some run and class back there now. he looked comfortable down there

    Waggers and Tyson in for Hibbo and Hannan

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    Wagner in for mine. We will survive.

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    1 minute ago, Demonland said:

    I think you underestimate the run and drive he creates out of defence. He is a big loss especially when compounded with the losses of Viney and Lever.

    It’s probably a controversial opinion but I reckon his ball use when at full tilt (ie creating run and drive) is often sub-par. I’ve seen him kick it directly to the opposition as often as not. I honestly think Smith or Wagner can cover that aspect of his play. 

    It’s his contested work and support for his teammates in the back half that I think we will miss.

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    Bummed about the injury! Oh well...

    I would play Bayley Fritsch in Hibbos spot... Fritsch is a Star! 

    VDB to come in and play half-forward.

    Wagner is the other obvious choice with Smith...

    I am definitely more comfortable with #31 down back though! His beautiful raking left boot out defence is a must...

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    1 minute ago, DubDee said:

    I reckon we should start Fristch on HB.  we need some run and class back there now. he looked comfortable down there

    Waggers and Tyson in for Hibbo and Hannan

    You beat me too Bayley HBF good kicking skills rotating with Salem, need to bring in a defensive backmen too play 3rd tall either Smith or Pedo.

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    14 minutes ago, DemonLad5 said:

    Season over me thinks

    Rubbish.  Hibbo is a decent loss, but we have players who can come in and play a role for us.  Time for a few to stand up.

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    7 minutes ago, Clintosaurus said:

     We will survive.

    At first I was afraid, I was petrified
    Kept thinking I could never live without Viney, Lever and Hibberd in our side
    But then I spent so many nights thinking how the dees have done me wrong
    And I grew strong
    And I learned how to get along

    And so when you're back
    You can thank Omac
    For making the finals and removing that sad look upon your face

    Because finishing 9th would have been such bad disgrace 



    Did you think the dees would lay down and die?
    Oh no, not I, we will survive

    Hey, hey
     

    Edited by binman

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    2 minutes ago, Win4theAges said:

    You beat me too Bayley HBF good kicking skills rotating with Salem, need to bring in a defensive backmen too play 3rd tall either Smith or Pedo.

    Thinking you might be right, time to get creative, everyway must lift.

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    The one aspect of his game that may be hard to replace is metres gained - he averages 402m gained a game, second only to Gus.  We will need a few players to step up together to cover for this run off half back.

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    The thing about the possible selection of Wagner, is that he is hardly setting the world on fire in the twos.

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    2 minutes ago, Wiseblood said:

    The one aspect of his game that may be hard to replace is metres gained - he averages 402m gained a game, second only to Gus.  We will need a few players to step up together to cover for this run off half back.

    Hmm. Maybe I am underestimating his drive.

    Oh well, we’ll see how we go.

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