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No chance Tmac goes back when you have developed Petty for 5 years for this exactly reason. He didn’t go back when May was out, and he won’t now that Tommo is out. It was a stop gap today because Norf were playing tall down back. 

Out: Tommo ?, Melksham (wishful thinking), Baker 

In: Petty, Chandler, Sparrow or Harmes

Weideman comes in if Fritta is suspended. 

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    To be honest, I'm a little unsure of where to go with our lineup.

    I sense that a Brown/Weed combo might make us too sluggish for our game style, but I'm going to run with it anyway on the back of the Tomlinson injury.

    Out: Baker, Melksham, Tomlinson

    In: Weideman, Sparrow, Bedford

    TMac to stay back.

    I wouldn't have a clue whether this works or not. Gee, it's a tough job picking the team at the moment.

    Nibbler was very poor today but has some credits in the bank.

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    Just now, Jaded said:

    No chance Tmac goes back when you have developed Petty for 5 years for this exactly reason. He didn’t go back when May was out, and he won’t now that Tommo is out. It was a stop gap today because Norf were playing tall down back. 

    Out: Tommo ?, Melksham (wishful thinking), Baker 

    In: Petty, Chandler, Sparrow or Hunt 

    Weideman comes in if Fritta is suspended. 

    Sounds about right but Hunt played today

    Likely to be slightly wet next Saturday night

    Petty for Thommo. We need TMac forward where he's been very good for us this year.

    Both Melks (other than 1 kick to Brown) and Baker very ineffective. I think i'd give Baker another game to see if he can find form. It's just too hard to justify carrying Melks.

    Jones needs the rest so sparrow in for him.


    Just now, Diamond_Jim said:

    Sounds about right but Hunt played today

    Likely to be slightly wet next Saturday night

    Lol fixed it. 

    Commentators called Hunt Josh Hunt. At least I didn’t stuff that up ?

    Petty didn’t play at any level this week. He’s the mystery injury. My guess is he won’t be ready. Tom stays back which makes me nervous but we don’t have a lot of other options.

    Fritsch would get off if Chrisso has any idea. Let’s hope so.

    Harmes didn’t look fully right in the VFL. He’ll need another week at least.

    Melksham was Melksham but he still does some good with the bad. 

    Brown was ordinary. We can try other options. He has to be trained to keep his feet, contest and contribute at ground level rather than gifted games.

    In: Chandler, Sparrow, Weideman
    Out: Tomlinson, Baker, Brown

     

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    5 minutes ago, DeeSpencer said:

    Petty didn’t play at any level this week. He’s the mystery injury. My guess is he won’t be ready. Tom stays back which makes me nervous but we don’t have a lot of other options.

    Fritsch would get off if Chrisso has any idea. Let’s hope so.

    Harmes didn’t look fully right in the VFL. He’ll need another week at least.

    Melksham was Melksham but he still does some good with the bad. 

    Brown was ordinary. We can try other options. He has to be trained to keep his feet, contest and contribute at ground level rather than gifted games.

    In: Chandler, Sparrow, Weideman
    Out: Tomlinson, Baker, Brown

     

    Petty was emergency

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    OUT: B.Brown, Brayshaw, Melksham, Jones, Baker. (in order!)
    In: Weideman, Harmes, Bedford, Sparrow, Petty


    What's with all the "drop Baker"? I thought he was ok, ran really hard in the 2nd half, and won some individual contests.

    OUT: Tomlinson, Melksham

    IN:  Petty, one of Chandler/Bedford/Sparrow (whichever 0ne is the most natural forward)

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    35 minutes ago, Bring-Back-Powell said:

    I saw the Fritsch incident. A fend off elbow to the head.

    If the MRO charge him he’ll be missing at least 2 you’d think as the North player was hurt.

    So I expect him to miss unfortunately.

    Surely it's the Tomahawk defence. Just accidental, didn't even fracture the eye socket.

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    30 minutes ago, Cheesy D. Pun said:

    For the love of God, yes. I can't fathom how he continues to get a game.

    He won’t be dropped as Fritta will get a week, so need a midsize forward

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    2 minutes ago, Maldonboy38 said:

    What's with all the "drop Baker"? I though he was ok, ran really hard in the 2nd half, and one some individual contests.

    OUT: Tomlinson, Melksham

    IN:  Petty, Chandler/Bedford

    He was dreadful for the first 3/4’s. Just runs to all the wrong spots around the contest. Won’t put the body on the line. Even in the last he let Cunnington walk through him.

    Brayshaw was also awful on ball. We’ve all seen why he doesn’t get more centre square time. He should move back to the wing. Jones, Melk, JJ as the 3rd option. 

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    8 minutes ago, chook fowler said:

    I didn’t think Baker was too bad. Any news on Viney’s toe?

    It’s still in melbourne !

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    36 minutes ago, buck_nekkid said:

    Petty in for Tommo is a must

    Conditions will determine team structure.  If the weather is ok, Weids in for Melksham. Viney to return for baker.

    Petty got banged up last week in VFL?

    42 minutes ago, Bring-Back-Powell said:

    I saw the Fritsch incident. A fend off elbow to the head.

    If the MRO charge him he’ll be missing at least 2 you’d think as the North player was hurt.

    So I expect him to miss unfortunately.

    How does that differ to Tom Hawkins collecting Maysie?

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    17 minutes ago, Webber said:

    Petty was emergency

    And Viney was named in the team. Doesn’t mean either were fit.

    I saw Chandler as the travelling emergency, likely to be the sub if needed. I didn’t see anyone else in the rooms post game. 

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    3 minutes ago, david_neitz_is_my_dad said:

    Ben Brown isnt getting dropped. Its his first game back into it. Was played well by McKay and delivery was bad at times.

    he was bloody horrific!!! he was weak on the lead. he never got separation and he gave a costly free kick away in the last quarter which resulted in a north goal. He also dropped the easiest of marks that would've sealed the game. he is a must drop. 

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    15 minutes ago, SPC said:
    45 minutes ago, Cheesy D. Pun said:

    For the love of God, yes. I can't fathom how he continues to get a game.

    He won’t be dropped as Fritta will get a week, so need a midsize forward

    Is there a precedent for a fend off report?

     

    Jones to take ANB’s half forward role

    ANB medical sub

    TMac down back for Tomlinson

    Weid in at CHF

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    Harmes in for Viney (Baker out too)

    Weed in, t-Mac to play at the back

     


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