Has everyone forgotten about Schache, he was the preferred tall not that long ago!

26 minutes ago, Jaded No More said:

You are better off bringing Joel Smith to play that role. He has the height and athleticism to go with him. 

It’s an option for sure he has the defensive prowess and can work off him. 

Edited May 15, 20231 yr by Gawndy the Great

I can't believe how many people look to smith, he will get gobbled up at AFL level (again).

This could be a blessing in disguise, who ever comes in should get this 4 block period to nail that spot.  Hopefully they lock it in and petty can return to def, i really think we are missing him back there.

This one is a hard one to move past. 

What actually happened? Did someone step on his foot? 

@dees189227 had his toe jammed between the ground and another player, it caused a sprain in one of the foot ligaments.

Edited May 15, 20231 yr by Dee Zephyr

26 minutes ago, YearOfTheDees said:

Wasn't McDonald picked as an emergency last week, sort of points to him getting the nod this week.

Yep, T-Mac is next in line and he can play the role (lead up CHF) that Petty was playing

Brown is more a deep forward (JVR's role) and Schache is there in reserve for one of the ruckman

4 minutes ago, Dee Zephyr said:

@dees189227 had his toe jammed between the ground and another player, it caused a sprain in one of the foot ligaments.

I’m guessing that is a polite way of saying someone stepped on his toe?

1 minute ago, FlashInThePan said:

I’m guessing that is a polite way of saying someone stepped on his toe?

Perhaps lol, the lady doc on the video said it was an interesting injury.

8 minutes ago, Dee Zephyr said:

Perhaps lol, the lady doc on the video said it was an interesting injury.

The doc found it interesting and Jaded No more found it disastrous.

I am leaning towards Jaded's view on this one.

17 minutes ago, Dee Zephyr said:

@dees189227 had his toe jammed between the ground and another player, it caused a sprain in one of the foot ligaments.

My understanding is this had nothing to do with what happened in the game and that this toe jam stuff is merely a cover.

Apparently he got wind of the MRO crappa on Sparrow and hunted Christian down.

Pssst....this hasn't gotten out of the four walls yet so mum's the word!

Edited May 15, 20231 yr by Demon Dynasty

This is really bad news. I am with Jaded and Redleg. 

28 minutes ago, Older demon said:

Has everyone forgotten about Schache, he was the preferred tall not that long ago!

No way. The only person who's forgotten about him is Bevo. In fact, I'm tipping him to have a career breakout game at Casey next week.

Oh no the dreaded 426.

Where do we go from here. 

Well that sucks. 

No idea whether we turn to Brown, TMac, Schache, Smith or Melksham. 

Yep the dreaded 426.

Im glad the Moonboot was only precautionary !!!

Edited May 15, 20231 yr by Wadda We Sing

1 hour ago, Demonland said:

4-6

no numbers can be more aligned with MFCSS

11 minutes ago, layzie said:

Where do we go from here. 

 

 

12 minutes ago, layzie said:

Where do we go from here. 

15 minutes ago, layzie said:

Where do we go from here. 

Sounds like it is the end of the world...our third defensive tall and makeshift foward has gone down for 4 to 6. Thought Melbourne was supposed to be a top team. Currently within an injury list most teams would kill for.

I wonder if Schache offers more flexibility given he's got a lot more recent form down back, if we need cover down there.  Maybe even with TMac as the sub??

Disappointing for Petty who was finding form and starting to hit the score board too. 

Those that have called for Melk or Smith to play a defensive forward role on Alir are on the money IMO. 

 

Time for Big Ben Brown to step up. van Rooyen to play Petty's role.

B: Hibberd, May, McVee

HB: Brayshaw, Lever, Rivers

C: Hunter, Oliver, Langdon

HF: Pickett, van Rooyen, Neal-Bullen

F: Fritsch, Brown, Spargo

IC: Bowey, Jordon, Grundy, Chandler

SUB: Harmes

EMERG: Laurie