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CHANGES: Rd 08 vs Brisbane

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Seems hard to talk about after such a good win but does TMac get back? 

 

For me no change, tell Jackson it's he's spot to lose now.

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    Brayshaw out, sparrow in 

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    No change likely.

    Why would you bring T Mac in , hes been out of form since 2018 and offers nothing if he isnt getting the footy.

    LJ on the other hand can impact all over he ground even if hes not getting the footy.

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    2 minutes ago, Josh said:

    Seems hard to talk about after such a good win but does TMac get back? 

     

    For me no change, tell Jackson it's he's spot to lose now.

    Agree - let T Mac fight for his spot ! 

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    Yep, not sure we can fit in Tmac.

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    Like others I’d really like to see Tom fight his way back in. LJ played well and looks like he could pull out a cracker of a game at some stage (couple of his marks still aren’t quite sticking), Tom wasn’t in good form prior to his eye injury so I’d like to see them make him play at least one strong game in a scratch match to force his way. 

    No change for me. 

     

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    2 minutes ago, Clint Bizkit said:

    Jones in for Lockhart, still not convinced about Melksham.

    Agreed, my original post questioned Lockhart, Melksham and Brayshaw but thought it was a bit controversial. 

    I think those blokes get dropped from a losing team but while we're winning let them go.

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    1 minute ago, Pates said:

    Like others I’d really like to see Tom fight his way back in. LJ played well and looks like he could pull out a cracker of a game at some stage (couple of his marks still aren’t quite sticking), Tom wasn’t in good form prior to his eye injury so I’d like to see them make him play at least one strong game in a scratch match to force his way. 

    No change for me. 

    How do you fight your way back in? Are they playing scrimmage matches? 

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    Jones in for Lockhart. Lockhart is ok, but when he makes a blunder it seems always to result in a opposition score. Brisbane are very good at keeping the ball locked in their forward half of the ground. Jones' steady head could be required in defence. 

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    Lockhart, Jackson, Brayshaw -> Rivers, TMac, Jones

    Jackson shows plenty of promise, but I still think that TMac currently offers more. Lockhart and Brayshaw have had two poor games in a row, and considering the fixture squeeze that's going to be coming up, I think it's important to keep players fresh. Vandenberg on notice, Tomlinson a possibility to replace.

    Lions defenders are in elite form, Harris Andrews does not get beaten much.. its next level next week. T-Mac might be a good option just on experience. 

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    With a lot of games to probably be played in a short period of time plus our extra game ...a lot of our  surplus players will definitely be played as we manage players & their loads. We have a healthy list but we will definitely be changing our 22 over the next few weeks. Pretty confident that if our main core  stays healthy we will still improve & develop ...


    Just now, Deestar9 said:

    With a lot of games to probably be played in a short period of time plus our extra game ...a lot of our  surplus players will definitely be played as we manage players & their loads. We have a healthy list but we will definitely be changing our 22 over the next few weeks. Pretty confident that if our main core  stays healthy we will still improve & develop ...

    Thats true.  Forgot about the games being so close together plus our game vs Essendon still to come.
     

    In that case there will likely be a couple of changes vs Brizzy,  gotta take the travel into account to. 

    Of course TMac will play if he is fit. I would suggest LJ whilst very promising today will make way. Personally I would play LJ and drop Melksham who unless I am missing the negating role he is in for is offering little except the occasional goal and assist. Lockhart’s lack of defensive drive and Brayshaw and Vanders shonky kicking are a concern but shouldn’t lose their spot as we win and try and get continuity.

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    Brisbane have a lot of talls at both ends.

    Id be tempted to play TMac, Weid and LJ, which is pretty consistent with most teams.

    Big fan of Lockhart, but he’s not quite right since the restart. I’d be tempted to bring back Rivers or Jones.

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    14 minutes ago, Clint Bizkit said:

    Jones in for Lockhart, still not convinced about Melksham.

     

    7 minutes ago, Maldonboy38 said:

    Jones in for Lockhart. Lockhart is ok, but when he makes a blunder it seems always to result in a opposition score. Brisbane are very good at keeping the ball locked in their forward half of the ground. Jones' steady head could be required in defence. 

    Even if Jones plays down back (which he won't because he is too slow) he would play a different role to Lockhart who is playing the lock down / nullify / tag role. 

    Lockharts absolute commitment to the contest around the ground, hard two way running and throwing himself in and on any thing he can was fantastic. 

    I think he'll get the first chance on Charlie Cameron next week, with Jetta being a bit more free.

     

    VDB was our "worst on" today but even he wasn't that bad. The options to replace him are Hunt, Spargo, Tomlinson so I think he gets another few weeks.

     

    TMac should be "best 22". But on form he isn't. Statistically and in impact,  Jackon had a better game today than TMac has had all year. Given Goodwins reluctance to play 2 KPFs, I can't see him now playing 3, unless he employs TMac as a fulltime wing (the Tomlinson role).

     

    For me, no change unless forced. 

     

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    Oliver has got to be dropped. His ball use is terrible.

    Just kidding, but those suggesting Oliver should've been dropped please ban yourselves from match committee selection discussion for a few weeks.

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    No change I don’t think. 
    Unless we know we are about to get slammed with matches and need to rest some players. 

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    24 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

    Yep, not sure we can fit in Tmac.

    If fit, one of the first picked.

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    29 minutes ago, Elegt said:

    Brayshaw out, sparrow in 

    I'm a big rap for Sparrow, but can't see this happening at the moment.

    IN: Rivers

    OUT: Lockhart

    But quite possibly no change.

    vB and Brayshaw both need to improve their disposal though, will hurt us more against good teams.

     
    18 minutes ago, Greendale said:

    Lockhart, Jackson, Brayshaw -> Rivers, TMac, Jones

    Jackson shows plenty of promise, but I still think that TMac currently offers more. Lockhart and Brayshaw have had two poor games in a row, and considering the fixture squeeze that's going to be coming up, I think it's important to keep players fresh. Vandenberg on notice, Tomlinson a possibility to replace.

    Are u seriously suggesting they will make three changes after that win?  Give us a break!

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