I hope that the inclusion of Bedford allows Pickett to play closer to goal.

We need some movement in that forward line

Yes, I support Tomlinson as sub. Their three tall forwards (Daniher, McStay and Hipwood) could be a problem. And if one of our talls goes down, we’ll need Tomlinson for backup.

Disco a bit stiff with the injury. ‘Fractured Face’ sounds like something I’d call my mate.

sensible changes, haven't gone for anything two dramatic

 

Bailey is a massive out for them. Second leading goal kicker this year and kicked 4 against us in that Giants Stadium game last year.

Special shout to Sam McClure on 3AW tonight who went with the selection bombshell “Ben Brown dropped”

Only to discover he got the wrong Brown.

Now $1.58 and line is 9.5

Just win please.

Need to get back to absolute manic pressure no excuse after a week off

I like those ins.

May you owe us and the team.

Tomlinson has to be sub. The way our backline is cursed 

Hopefully Bedford & kozzie can cause some chaos

Fritsch one out in the goal square with Kosi and Bedford charging in for the drop of the ball should Fritsch not mark it.

I'm of the opinion that Gawn's omission might make our ruck set up less predictable. Previously opposition mids set up to read Max's tap. With Dogga's leap and subsequent ground follow up and Weid hopefully breaking 50/50, we might see a set up where our contested mids (Viney, Clarry, Tracc) create more pressure and turnovers.

Obviously I'd like Max in the team as 1st ruck, his tap work and efforts around the ground are truly outstanding. He's an out and out champion 

Who knows, we might find this shift gives us the chance to see what life after Max will eventually be like. If Dogga rises to the occasion, Max might return as the KPF we've been desperately been looking for!

Now leave Bedford in there for the next month ffs.

Weideman was a given, but have zero faith he'll do much on the night.

For all the [censored] that May has caused I'm so bloody happy to see him back in the team. 

Bailey is a huge out for them. He gives a point of difference and genuine X factor that some clubs don't have. 

 

Tommo for sub

Zac Bailey out a big plus

55 minutes ago, CHF said:

While there is a lot of talk with regard to the ruck structure and operation of the forward 50, I get the feeling that we are going into this match light on midfield rotations.

Jordon, Langdon and a rotation of either Brayshaw or Sparrow covers the wings with Langdon on the ground 99%+ of the time it is the onball brigade that looks light to me.

Petracca, Oliver and Viney are a given but cannot be there 100% of the time. Harmes, Sparrow and Brayshaw can rotate through there as can ANB but after that there is not a lot of midfield depth in this team.

Take into account that we have named an IC of two defenders and two small forwards. Bedford and Pickett can make an appearance in the middle or around the ball but they cannot spend a deal of time there during the match.

I see this as a tough one to win for the Dees.

 

 

I can't see your logic here. We've added a small for a tall. We'll be better off for midfield rotations.

1 hour ago, ding said:

 

The role of a witches hat ?

While understanding that Weid had to come in to help out in the ruck I can't see what benefit it will be if he plays mainly forward where he's failed to impress so many times. I would play Jackson more forward , just think he is more likely to get a goal or two and give us more in that area. Weid I would play more ruck, would force him to compete and get him into the game.

1 hour ago, WERRIDEE said:

Like the changes just thought Sparrow is a tad lucky don’t know what Dunstan has to do to get a game 

Improve his disposal. It has always been his problem. He gets plenty of it.

Weed to ruck in the forward line. Jacko to ruck in midfield and drop back behind the ball?

The important thing is we have someone this weekend that can take a contested mark around the ground. The talls of Collingwood, Freo and Swans have thrashed us in recent weeks.

1 hour ago, Rab D Nesbitt said:

Geez. You'd be tempted to name Tommo as the sub considering our defensive woes this year. 

That's a good call 👍

This game could come down to who in our team is max fit. If Petty, Lever, Trac, Salem are still carrying injuries/illness it will be very hard to win

1 hour ago, Clintosaurus said:

Bailey out is massive

😱😱😱😱

Oh. Not our Frittata but their Bailey. 
 

😌

Just hope that Tomlinson is the sub.  

Can fill in for a tall back (?or forward) or go to a wing releasing a smaller forward. 

Have to say, a 10 day break isn’t really a bye. We’ve really been screwed over by the AFL here. I hope the boys have freshened up.

16 minutes ago, dee-tox said:

Weed to ruck in the forward line. Jacko to ruck in midfield and drop back behind the ball?

The important thing is we have someone this weekend that can take a contested mark around the ground. The talls of Collingwood, Freo and Swans have thrashed us in recent weeks.

Who's that?