Jetta and Bennell will be outs 

Expecting to hear that Sparrow and Tmac are in. 

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

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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

 

Bennell confirmed out.

Brayshaw also confirmed to play.

Loving the Sparrow in if thats the case.

6 minutes ago, BigFez said:

Bennell confirmed out.

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.

 

13 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

Brayshaw also confirmed to play.

Loving the Sparrow in if thats the case.

Where did you hear that Dazzle? Would prefer it if it was Sparrow playing and Gus dropped personally. 

31 minutes ago, BigFez said:

Bennell confirmed out.

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.

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. 

1 hour ago, dazzledavey36 said:

Why Fritsch?

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

12 minutes ago, 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. 

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

57 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

Brayshaw also confirmed to play.

Loving the Sparrow in if thats the case.

Brayshaw very lucky if that is the case imo 

1 hour ago, BigFez said:

Bennell confirmed out.

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

1 hour ago, 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. 

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.

Edited July 29, 20205 yr by La Dee-vina Comedia
typo

1 hour ago, 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.

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

21 hours ago, Lord Nev said:

Not 'unsubstantiated' at all mate.

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.

36 minutes ago, 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

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

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

1 minute ago, Dannyz said:

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

Jones confirmed out??

Sparrow and T Mac

for Jones and Bennell

3 hours ago, 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.

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.

5 minutes ago, 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.

Try 30 years !!!

37 minutes ago, 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.

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

Edited July 29, 20205 yr by A F
Beat me to it, PF.

4 hours ago, 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.

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. 

1 hour ago, 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. 

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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