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CHANGES : Rd 08 vs St. Kilda

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In: Neal-Bullen, Pickett, Petty, Jackson, Sparrow, Goodwin

Out: Melksham, Bedford, Smith, Weideman, Dunstan, Yze

Edit: that said, no doubt there’ll be more COVID during the week. Happy for any of the above “outs” to go around again depending on who’s out. I thought they all contributed really well.

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    Depends on who has recovered in time to do some training.

    I would drop TMc for selfishness. Pinched Harmes goal and burnt a bunch of players in good positions to chance a long range goal.  Missed.

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    2 minutes ago, Lucifers Hero said:

    Depends on who has recovered in time to do some training.

    I would drop TMc for selfishness. Pinched Harmes goal and burnt a bunch of players in good positions to chance a long range goal.  Missed.

    I’ll give him benefit of the doubt on the mark: I thought it was just him losing track of his own location and needing to make a split second decision with the ball about to land on him. It was definitely clumsy and didn’t look good but I don’t think it was an intentional goal steal.

    I agree the long range shot was poor though.

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    5 minutes ago, chook fowler said:

    Bedford would be very stiff to miss out but probably will

    I’d keep him in tbh. 2 clutch goals needs to be rewarded. Kozzy hasn’t had a great year so make him work harder to earn his spot back.

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    15 minutes ago, Nasher said:

    In: Neal-Bullen, Pickett, Petty, Jackson, Sparrow, Goodwin

    Out: Melksham, Bedford, Smith, Weideman, Dunstan, Yze

    Edit: that said, no doubt there’ll be more COVID during the week. Happy for any of the above “outs” to go around again depending on who’s out. I thought they all contributed really well.

    100% agree

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    I'd have Spargo out before Bedford based on today's game

    Not a  knock on Sprago, but Bedford looks good. Has speed and skill

    Bedford + Kozzi hunting in the forward line?   I like it!

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    The great unknown. Hopefully all 5 are ok and it was a mild case.

    Bedford will be unlucky to lose his spot but Kossie is more important. Milkshake Dunstan and Chandler will drop back down Smith looks injured and I guess one of Tmac or Weid. Of course we might have more cases during the week.

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    I'd keep Bedford to start. Petty is coming back for Smith obviously with his injury. Neal Bullen for Melksham & LJ back for someone. 

    The advantage is McDonald can go back when we need him to. Like in the final quarter where he did ok. 

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    Easy. 
     

    outs. Spargo Dunstan Smith Melksham Weideman 

    ins. The Covid 5.  Sparrow Anb Petty Jackson Pickett 

    Bedford stays in.  Offers more than Spargo based on todays game.  Bedford and Pickett would be a dangerous combo imv and should be given a few games together.  

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    24 minutes ago, Nasher said:

    In: Neal-Bullen, Pickett, Petty, Jackson, Sparrow, Goodwin

    Out: Melksham, Bedford, Smith, Weideman, Dunstan, Yze

    Edit: that said, no doubt there’ll be more COVID during the week. Happy for any of the above “outs” to go around again depending on who’s out. I thought they all contributed really well.

    feel sorry for Bedford though.

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    Well we will have one forced change at least with Smith. Let’s hope Petty is right to go. 
     

    In: Petty, ANB, Jackson, Sparrow 

    Out: Smith, Dunstan, Tmac, Melksham

    Really torn on Bedford. He played so well. Hard to drop him for Kosi but hard to leave Kosi out. 
     

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    Weid v T Mc remains a ???

    Hard to judge today because Sam rucked a fair bit and Tom went down back late.

    Still think if Tom can play just ok footy he’s the right choice because we’re just so top heavy with Weid and Brown.

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    2 minutes ago, DeeSpencer said:

    Weid v T Mc remains a ???

    Hard to judge today because Sam rucked a fair bit and Tom went down back late.

    Still think if Tom can play just ok footy he’s the right choice because we’re just so top heavy with Weid and Brown.

    my reasoning was that dribble goal Sw missed, Tmac would have nailed it,

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    9 minutes ago, leave it to deever said:

    my reasoning was that dribble goal Sw missed, Tmac would have nailed it,

    TMac kicked 2 and was critical to one each from Bedford and Brown

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    21 minutes ago, spirit of norm smith said:

    Easy. 
     

    outs. Spargo Dunstan Smith Melksham Weideman 

    ins. The Covid 5.  Sparrow Anb Petty Jackson Pickett 

    Bedford stays in.  Offers more than Spargo based on todays game.  Bedford and Pickett would be a dangerous combo imv and should be given a few games together.  

    Spargo and Weideman will stay

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    Who chooses Weid over McDonald tonight? Really. McDonald is more aggressive and smart and competes in the air.  Weid hasn’t taken his chances and hasn’t taken a contested mark in weeks.
    Jackson back in and Weid out.  Just my opinion. 

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    13 minutes ago, CYB said:

    Forgot the Saints playing in Cairns. That humidity will be quite taxing. 

    Our favourite venue

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    4 minutes ago, spirit of norm smith said:

    Who chooses Weid over McDonald tonight? Really. McDonald is more aggressive and smart and competes in the air.  Weid hasn’t taken his chances and hasn’t taken a contested mark in weeks.
    Jackson back in and Weid out.  Just my opinion. 

    Took some tonight.

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    As weird as this sounds the COVID protocols could be a blessing in disguise as it gives players rest which will come in handy come finals time.

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    29 minutes ago, Left Foot Snap said:

    Took some tonight.

    Tmac has more strings to his bow than Weed.

    Weed took a good mark tonight and kicked a goal but doesn't do to much else unfortunately.

     

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