TEAMS: Rd 23 vs Geelong

[Demonland 74,430]

[Jaded No More 68,976]

Channel 7 saying May McDonald and Viney confirmed in 

Rohan back for the Cats 🤮

[dazzledavey36 56,334]

 

17 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

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

Hibberd dropped

[Lord Nev 13,512]

We spoke to soon....

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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. 

[dazzledavey36 56,334]

 

17 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

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

Hibberd dropped

[Jaded No More 68,976]

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

[Nicko 1,390]

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

[Lord Nev 13,512]

So do we go:

May - Hawkins
Petty - Cameron
Smith - Rohan

?

[Satan 2,921]

Selectors want an extra tall defender keeping smith , 

[Diamond_Jim 12,772]

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

[titan_uranus 25,255]

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. 

[Lil_red_fire_engine 11,383]

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. 

[Mickey 4,777]

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

[faultydet 7,623]

2 minutes ago, Lord Nev said:

So do we go:

May - Hawkins
Petty - Cameron
Smith - Rohan

?

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.

[adonski 13,267]

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

[Diamond_Jim 12,772]

No Weid in the emergencies or AVB

[DubDee 26,674]

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

[picket fence 18,184]

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

[Lord Nev 13,512]

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).

[dazzledavey36 56,334]

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.

 

Edited August 19, 2021 by dazzledavey36

[BDA 23,048]

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

[DubDee 26,674]

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