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Jetta needs to stay for the Gray match up. Jones deserves another week. Bennell needs a rest. TMac will put on the same amount of tackling pressure as Bennell would, so no huge pressure loss with his inclusion there.

Ins: McDonald

Outs: Bennell

Jetta (Gray) - May (Dixon) - Lever

Salem (Duursma) - OMac - Lockhart (Butters)

Langdon - Viney - Jones

Melksham - TMac - Hannan

Pickett - Weid - Fritsch

Gawn - Oliver - Trac

Brayshaw - Harmes - Jackson - Hibberd

 


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  On 29/07/2020 at 04:29, BigFez said:

Bennell confirmed out.

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Can't argue with this.  He is coming from a long way back and playing him in each of these games would heighten the risk of him injuring himself.  

While I'll miss his creativity forward of the ball, it's the right decision when thinking long term.

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  On 29/07/2020 at 04:29, BigFez said:

Bennell confirmed out.

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In hindsight they should've rested him against Brisbane and played him this week. Looked off his tucker all night, especially that sitter he missed.

Two games in a row might be the limit for him this season.

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Dees Fixtures

  • 30/7 vs Port (1st)
  • 5/8 vs Adelaide (18th)
  • 9/8 vs North Melbourne (17th)
  • 15/8 vs Collingwood (8th)

Think Bennell needs to be managed during this period.

But a bit curious he is rested against 1st place when we have 2 "easier" fixtures following. 

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  On 29/07/2020 at 04:04, dazzledavey36 said:

Why Fritsch?

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Logic being, Fritsch hasn't hit the scoreboard when he's had his chances and plays close to goal. I feel T Mac is more likely to impact the scoreboard with the added support of Weid and Jackson


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  On 29/07/2020 at 05:05, roy11 said:

Dees Fixtures

  • 30/7 vs Port (1st)
  • 5/8 vs Adelaide (18th)
  • 9/8 vs North Melbourne (17th)
  • 15/8 vs Collingwood (8th)

Think Bennell needs to be managed during this period.

But a bit curious he is rested against 1st place when we have 2 "easier" fixtures following. 

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Pretty easy answer, the bloke hasn't played for so long playing him off a 4 days break is a massive risk.  He might get a couple of games off and then back for North in a week

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  On 29/07/2020 at 05:40, Nelo said:

I know he’s coming from a long way back but certainly lost a lot of pace and zip that he once had. 

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I wonder if that's muscle strength, fitness, confidence, game style awareness or a mix of all the above. Anyway, hopefully all of them will improve with time.

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  On 29/07/2020 at 04:36, Wiseblood said:

Can't argue with this.  He is coming from a long way back and playing him in each of these games would heighten the risk of him injuring himself.  

While I'll miss his creativity forward of the ball, it's the right decision when thinking long term.

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While I love what he can bring to the side I think he had a pretty insignificant game on Sunday.


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  On 28/07/2020 at 08:43, Lord Nev said:

Not 'unsubstantiated' at all mate.

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Great to know. And seeing you spend your time in team meetings and in one-on-ones with Goody, you can let us know this week's team selection.

Thanks in advance.

Mate.

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  On 29/07/2020 at 05:20, drdrake said:

Pretty easy answer, the bloke hasn't played for so long playing him off a 4 days break is a massive risk.  He might get a couple of games off and then back for North in a week

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Yeh, perhaps he should have been rested against Brisbane as suggested above. Either way I trust Burgo and Co on this. It's nice having some faith in the medical team


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  On 29/07/2020 at 06:02, Dannyz said:

Tom Sparrow has been called up. Not good news for a popular long time Dee.

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Jones confirmed out??

Sparrow and T Mac

for Jones and Bennell

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  On 29/07/2020 at 02:56, A F said:

I wouldn't say Oliver's slow. I'd say Cameron is fast and Oliver's leg speed is decent enough, but he's quickest when he's entering a stoppage. 

I know this isn't you, Doctor, but bloody hell the Oliver bashing is getting tiresome.

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I'm just annoyed that those demonlanders who wanted Oliver dropped are being conveniently quiet now whilst giving Oliver no credit for being in our best few players for 3 weeks straight. So bloody fickle. 

Probably our best drafted mid for 20 years.

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  On 29/07/2020 at 06:08, Dr.D said:

I'm just annoyed that those demonlanders who wanted Oliver dropped are being conveniently quiet now whilst giving Oliver no credit for being in our best few players for 3 weeks straight. So bloody fickle. 

Probably our best drafted mid for 20 years.

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Try 30 years !!!

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  On 29/07/2020 at 06:08, Dr.D said:

I'm just annoyed that those demonlanders who wanted Oliver dropped are being conveniently quiet now whilst giving Oliver no credit for being in our best few players for 3 weeks straight. So bloody fickle. 

Probably our best drafted mid for 20 years.

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By a long way in my books. I'd say 30 years.

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Beat me to it, PF.
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  On 29/07/2020 at 02:28, drdrake said:

Jackson is a Baby Giraffe he is doing well in the role he has, you keep him doing this role until he is ready.

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Like this concept. Very sensible, but he should rotate fairly often to rest Max, and develop his craft/aptitudes in various parts of the ground. 

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  On 29/07/2020 at 05:40, Nelo said:

I know he’s coming from a long way back but certainly lost a lot of pace and zip that he once had. 

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Gus is quality but down at the moment. I'd reckon he could turn the corner surprisingly soon - maybe the Port match - but in the second half, he tends to get into very valuable positions ahead of the ball and his run and carry into space is something to behold. 

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