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Channel 7 saying May McDonald and Viney confirmed in 

Rohan back for the Cats 🤮

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    17 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

    Wonder if they'll pull a surprise selection? Dropping Hibberd for May instead of Joel Smith?

    Hibberd dropped

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    6 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

    No j agree. Just know the club rate Smith enormously and would be finding ways to fit him in.

    You were right. Hibbo out. Smith still in. 
    I’m confused. 

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    17 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

    Wonder if they'll pull a surprise selection? Dropping Hibberd for May instead of Joel Smith?

    Hibberd dropped

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    I don’t know how Sparrow is in ahead of JJ. Unless JJ is sore he is just a better player. 
     

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    The committee is clearly intent on getting game time into sparrow…

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    very strange team to say the least with Jordon and to a lesser extent melksham out.

    Playing Viney and Sparrow in the same team is a very strange move

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    I disagree with Smith holding his spot over Hibberd and Sparrow holding his spot over Jordon.

    But, neither is an egregiously bad decision.

    If Port wins, I truly hope Smith proves me wrong. 

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    Smith was excellent last week until cramps got him. He offers more flexibility and speed on the game than Hibbo but lacks the footy smarts. Can see why you would want him against Rohan. 

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    Thought Hibbo would be the natural choice to play on Rohan. He could have a field day if he gets hold of Smith 

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    2 minutes ago, Lord Nev said:

    So do we go:

    May - Hawkins
    Petty - Cameron
    Smith - Rohan

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    Smith might be worth a try on Cameron.

    His athleticism would give him a show of keeping up on the lead and in the air.

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    7 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

     

    Hibberd dropped

    Agree with all changes.

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    Surprised we didn't bring in Daw ahead of McDonald based on these changes

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    3 minutes ago, Lord Nev said:

    So do we go:

    May - Hawkins
    Petty - Cameron
    Smith - Rohan

    ?

    Looks better than Hibbo on Rohan. He’s get carved up for pace

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    2 minutes ago, Diamond_Jim said:

    very strange team to say the least with Jordon and to a lesser extent melksham out.

    Playing Viney and Sparrow in the same team is a very strange move

    Sparrow extremely lucky to hold spot would have kept jordan

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    3 minutes ago, Mickey said:

    Thought Hibbo would be the natural choice to play on Rohan. He could have a field day if he gets hold of Smith 

    Hibbo is almost cooked

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    3 minutes ago, faultydet said:

    Smith might be worth a try on Cameron.

    His athleticism would give him a show of keeping up on the lead and in the air.

    I reckon Jezza would get him for height and reach though, prefer Petty.

    I still think I would have preferred Hibberd over Smith, but I don't absolutely hate the matchup of Smith on Rohan (I may eat my words there though).

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    Yeah can't say I agree with the team selections to be honest. Hope we are not playing with fire.

    Really thought Jordon would be still in and Sparrow out. Though Sparrow did have 7 tackles.

    Problem is also the imbalanced of the midfield. Dropping Jordon takes away outside spread where as now we are just too one dimensional with Viney back in.

    Backing Goody with this one but [censored] I'm extra nervous now.

     

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    I thought Smith did well last week but didn't think he'd hold his spot. Big show of faith from the selection committee. Hibbo on the outer for finals i reckon

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    Fantastic to have 3 leaders back.

    the team looks excellent with a great mix of youth and experience and some good pace. 
     

    harmes, Smith, sparrow will be needing to put in good performances to stay in next week

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