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CHANGES: Rd 03 vs Essendon

WERRIDEE
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Who comes in and who comes out for our match on Friday night against the Bombers?

I'll start ...

In : Lever

Out : Hunt

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    Out: Hunt, Bedford
    In: Lever, Hibberd

    Sub: Jordon

    Hibberd is a very good matchup for Stringer, who is Essendon's only good player.

    If no Hibberd, then a straight Lever/Hunt swap.

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    It doesn’t sound like Lever is coming back anytime soon. 
     

    If Hibbo is ok to go then he comes in for Hunt. 
    We all know Goodwin won’t make more than one unforced change so I won’t even bother with anymore than that, although Tmac is on thin ice. His form since mid way through last year has been very ordinary. 

    Edited by Jaded No More

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    Hunts disposal was dreadful tonite so him out and laver in.

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    Who replaces Hunt will depend on who is available.

    And not sure of any injury updates tonight - Rivers was said to be hobbling a bit again.

    I guess Tom McD gets to stay largely because of his adaptability, though were Weed to have a really good game tomorrow it could be tempting to give him a run.

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    Wouldn't be too harsh on TMac, wasn't really the night for him to dominate.

    Some mail around suggests Lever won't be fit for a while.

    If Hibberd's fit I'd bring him in for Hunt who IMO struggled. Smith played poorly IMO but doesn't go after one bad game.

    Without any injuries, I doubt we'll see more than one change tbh.

     

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    Just now, titan_uranus said:

    Wouldn't be too harsh on TMac, wasn't really the night for him to dominate.

    Some mail around suggests Lever won't be fit for a while.

    If Hibberd's fit I'd bring him in for Hunt who IMO struggled. Smith played poorly IMO but doesn't go after one bad game.

    Without any injuries, I doubt we'll see more than one change tbh.

     

    I thought Smith was really good. Defended really well. Was composed with ball in hand. Nothing wrong with him game. 

    Really wish the club was honest re: Lever. If it’s gonna be a month just tell us. 

    We really miss Petty!

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    5 minutes ago, Jaded No More said:

    It doesn’t sound like Lever is coming back anytime soon.

    What makes you say that?

     

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    1 minute ago, titan_uranus said:

    Wouldn't be too harsh on TMac, wasn't really the night for him to dominate.

    Some mail around suggests Lever won't be fit for a while.

    If Hibberd's fit I'd bring him in for Hunt who IMO struggled. Smith played poorly IMO but doesn't go after one bad game.

    Without any injuries, I doubt we'll see more than one change tbh.

     

    Thought Smith played pretty well at the ground. Disappointed in TMac, especially first half. Tried harder in in the second, but early seemed to be led to the ball and intensity seemed low. And I am a TMac fan.

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    16 minutes ago, Jaded No More said:

    I thought Smith was really good. Defended really well. Was composed with ball in hand. Nothing wrong with him game. 
     

    Sexton had three touches. Smith was great.

    Edited by dee-tox

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    2 minutes ago, Jaded No More said:

    I thought Smith was really good. Defended really well. Was composed with ball in hand. Nothing wrong with him game. 

    Really wish the club was honest re: Lever. If it’s gonna be a month just tell us. 

    We really miss Petty!

    Just now, Left Foot Snap said:

    Thought Smith played pretty well at the ground. Disappointed in TMac, especially first half. Tried harder in in the second, but early seemed to be led to the ball and intensity seemed low. And I am a TMac fan.

    I probably worded it a bit strongly: I thought Smith was OK defensively but poor with the ball, had four clangers I think and I recall two really loose kicks which led to turnovers. 

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    Was at the ground. Haven’t been a Smith fan but he played well with many excellent spoils, good rebound and repeat efforts. He holds his place without doubt!

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    2 minutes ago, Lord Nev said:

    What makes you say that?

     

    Rumors circulating its a more serious injury than the club was letting on. 
    March is a fools game. September is when the men come to play. We won’t risk one of our most important players in round 3. 

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    No changes unless some of our injured premiership defenders are fit to play

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    1 minute ago, Jaded No More said:

    Rumors circulating its a more serious injury than the club was letting on. 
    March is a fools game. September is when the men come to play. We won’t risk one of our most important players in round 3. 

    Ah bugger. I did worry about that when I heard Goody talking about the replacement defenders having to hold up for 4 or 5 weeks.

    Thanks mate.

    Edited by Lord Nev

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    Maybe just Bedford in the starting line up for Hunt. If Rivers still has a niggle, let's try and give Hibberd, Lever as much time as possible. 

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    Just now, Lord Nev said:

    Ah bugger. I did worry that when I heard Goody talking about the replacement defenders having to hold up for 4 or 5 weeks.

    Thanks mate.

    Yeah I would say we would be lucky to see Lever or Petty before round 7. 

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    Just now, Jaded No More said:

    Yeah I would say we would be lucky to see Lever or Petty before round 7. 

    Opportunities for others - any idea of Lever’s injury?

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    Dunstan in. Hunt out.

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    Hopeful that Lever will be back. But only if 100% fit. Same with Hibberd and Petty.

    Too early for me to make any other suggestions on who could come in until after the Casey Demons VFL match.

    Jayden Hunt was poor with his decision making and his disposal at times against the Gold Coast Suns. But I think he should be playing on the half forward line to utilise his speed rather than as a defender. But with our injuries we must make do with what cattle we have available.

    All I do know is that the Melbourne Demons players should get plenty of rest. They looked totally exhausted at 3/4 time.

    I would only have one main training session either Tuesday or Wednesday this coming week. Nevertheless, I will put my faith in Selwyn Griffith to know what is best to manage the players with a short turnaround to playing again next Friday night.

    Edited by Supreme_Demon

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    Going back to last year Tom's now up to about 8 ordinary games in a row. 

    I wish we had a decent medium sized forward to provide extra pressure and some marking, but given we don't should we just give Bedford a run in the starting line up and maybe use Tom as sub.

    Really disappointed in Hunt's disposal, he gets dropped if Hibbo is fit. Can't remember a worse game from Langdon - not sure why they didn't swap him over to the other side of the ground at quarter time, given the Suns mainly used the side he wasn't on and Jordon was not doing so well as wing on that side - particularly in the first half. 

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