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CHANGES: Rd 06 vs Richmond

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Out: M Brown, N.Jones 

IN: B Brown Weid 

 

Weid to play CHF up the ground. TMac on the wing for the release mark. BB for the leading forward from the square 

 

Although i reckon were a chance against the Tiger save Jones 300 for the Roos. (that's how to sell it to him that he misses next week)

 

Also need to make room for Bedford he was great. Too good for VFL. Not sure who's spot he takes though

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Jonesy hasn’t made it easy for selectors unfortunately. However, there is no way he will be dropped imo.

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    3 minutes ago, Forest Demon said:

    Jonesy hasn’t made it easy for selectors unfortunately. However, there is no way he will be dropped imo.

    Unfair on Bedford and Chandler who have been great all preseason and dominated for Casey today.

     

    May fritsch brown and weid all available for selection according to 7 news, good luck match committee 



     

    1 minute ago, brendan said:

    May fritsch brown and weid all available for selection according to 7 news, good luck match committee 

    Wowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww

    This season gets better by the minute

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    In -          May,  Fritsch,  Weideman,  B Brown,  Bedford

    Out  -       Petty,    M Brown,  Jones,   ANB,  Melksham

     

    Melk only turned up in the last 10 mins.

    Otger tgan a goal in tge first was not sighted.

    Must make way for Weid.

    And maybe briwn for brown Im afraid.

    Not sure if Petty stays.

     

     

    Edited by leave it to deever

    OUT

    Petty - good 2nd half after an atrocious 1st

    M. Brown - Unlucky, tried but didn't influence the game til the last quarter

    Sparrow - Melksham drops to the sub

    IN

    May for Petty

    Fritsch for M. Brown

    Weid for Melksham

    B. Brown unlucky miss.


    Weid and Bedford played well. Thought BBB needs another VFL run

    go dees

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    No way Melksham gets dropped, even when he's at his best he's been like that - kind of invisible but then by the end of the match he's managed 2 or 3 goals and had a hand in a few others. A couple of those kicks across the body to find targets were sublime.

    If Fritsch and May are ready, they both have to come in. Jones would be the obvious out but not happening, at least for this week.

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    Surely Tom Brown is mistaken - just said Fristch & May available for next week?

     

    14 minutes ago, Pickett2Jackson said:

    Unfair on Bedford and Chandler who have been great all preseason and dominated for Casey today.

    I get it, and as I said, it’s a pity Jones didn’t make it an easy decision. He’s been serviceable so far this year, but today was absolutely sub standard. But I still don’t think they will drop him.

    Do we think jones would get dropped for his 300th that would be a ruthless call 

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    It was a 50 point win, so as few changes as possible.

    Weid for M Brown

    May for Petty

    Fritsch for Melksham.

    These 3 are only out of the side because of injury so should come straight back in. 

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    In: Weideman, Bedford.

     

    Out: M Brown Jordan

     

    If Fit: May for Petty and Fritch for Melksham.

     

    It's a good problem to have.

    7 minutes ago, brendan said:

    Do we think jones would get dropped for his 300th that would be a ruthless call 

    This is a real conundrum !

    Jones has been a wonderful servant of the club and deserves the honour of 300 games. I love the guy.

    However, he was ordinary today and exposed for pace in both leg speed and disposal. If we were playing Norf next week there is no question he would retain his spot ....................... but against the best performed team of the last several years ??????????????

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    Anyone thinking Melksham should be dropped is clearly not considering his 9 score involvements, not to mention 3 goals.

    Thats role playing perfectly 

     

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    28 minutes ago, brendan said:

    May fritsch brown and weid all available for selection according to 7 news, good luck match committee 

    Game on. Have to think we are a massive chance now

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    19 minutes ago, brendan said:

    Do we think jones would get dropped for his 300th that would be a ruthless call 

    Jones will not be dropped for next weeks game.

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    So much for 'a few more weeks'

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    8 minutes ago, adonski said:

    So much for 'a few more weeks'

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    Good so we can stop the nonsense now. Goodwin has said Jones will play next week so lets celebrate it. 

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    This week

    Weed in

    Brown out 

    Next week -sideshow Bob in for Melky and dependent on recovery - May for Petty. when Fritta ready probably Jones makes way. At some point JJ and sparrow may get rested -although this can get done by medical sub now.

    We have to play Jones as it is a landmark we havent had except for Neiter.

    But 2 of Spargs, Jordon and AnB need to be considered for a rest.That is if May and Fritsch are available. Hib showed his worth immediately but the Melk will be there for 3 more weeks unfortunately.   We have shown that we always give players a group of 3 or 4 games when back in the team, but BBB needs a red carpet for his 1st block of games, he is only going to get better. The Weid just hasnt strung a few games together so if we brought him back, we are committing to 4 games for him. Id like him to prove his spot by another bag in the VFL. Brereton said that if we were a really hungry team we should be ready to chop players more readily.

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