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PREGAME: Rd 23 vs Hawthorn

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1 minute ago, Graeme Yeats' Mullet said:

How do you think it plays out?

Thommo back / Smith swingman / Hibbo sub?

Hibbo isn't named emergency.

Smith will go forward, Tommo down back and Laurie as a midfield/forward.

Jordon will be sub

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    1 minute ago, Graeme Yeats' Mullet said:

    How do you think it plays out?

    Thommo back / Smith swingman / Hibbo sub?

    Hibbo can’t be sub he wasn’t in the extended side. 

    Smith will play permanent forward. Tommo goes back. 
    Smith will have to remain forward the entire time as JVR will be second ruck. 

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    Petracca 70% of time at ff.

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    Far too late in the season to be playing Laurie. Has shown nothing in his limited exposure before. Would much prefer known players like Spargo. I'd even take Taj before Laurie.

    I expect Laurie to bounce straight out next week for Fritsch, and that'll be our settled side for finals...

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    Didn't see Laurie's inclusion coming! How's hid form been in the 2s? He has a future I'm sure, but did not expect a game so late in the season when we have other established options (admittedly some a little down on form). Keen to see the thinking on this one, and hope to be pleasantly surprised. 

    Grundy out has got to send the message we won't play him again (this year)?? Surely...?

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    I'm a big Spargo fan given he does one thing really well that many of our players don't - kick

    But the guy can't find the pill consistently enough 

    I like giving Laurie a crack, in hope he pretty much becomes a version of Spargo that finds a bit more of the footy

    Not sure about the 4 smalls all in the same side though

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    Just now, dees189227 said:

    Laurie, seriously? Thought they'd give Grundy another week. 

    If Laurie plays well on Sunday who knows, he didn't get a game for nothing

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    Could Bill Laurie be this years Jake Bowey? A well timed run to finals!! 

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    4 minutes ago, Red But Mostly Blue said:

    How's hid form been in the 2s?

    Okay at best IMO ... probably had a better VFL season in 2022

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    Laurie has a couple of strengths compared to Spargo. Pace and ability to rack up high disposals albeit at Casey. Can't say I've been that unless from what I've seen this year but will back in the match committee

    13 minutes ago, seventyfour said:

    Far too late in the season to be playing Laurie. Has shown nothing in his limited exposure before. Would much prefer known players like Spargo. I'd even take Taj before Laurie.

    I expect Laurie to bounce straight out next week for Fritsch, and that'll be our settled side for finals...

    Laurie is in because of consistant good form in the VFL, it is exactly what we should be doing in selection. reward these players. 

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    I know it's incidental, but Hibberd is on 196 games, it's getting tight to reach his goal of 200.

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    Bill’s been named. By all means, go hell for leather if he stinks it up (not condoning it, but it’s DL so it’s gonna happen). But how about we encourage him and wish him the very best now that he’s been given this opportunity?! He’s a lovely kid and is so determined to make us proud, so let’s get behind him!!!

    Just now, WalkingCivilWar said:

    Bill’s been named. By all means, go hell for leather if he stinks it up (not condoning it, but it’s DL so it’s gonna happen). But how about we encourage him and wish him the very best now that he’s been given this opportunity?! He’s a lovely kid and is so determined to make us proud, so let’s get behind him!!!

    I know his Aunt's pretty rapt.... ironically she's a Hawker

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    I’m still full of fear and loathing this week. It wasn’t long ago that you could bet on us losing this week and then getting pipped by a point next week. 

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    9 minutes ago, Bates Mate said:

    Laurie has a couple of strengths compared to Spargo. Pace and ability to rack up high disposals albeit at Casey. Can't say I've been that unless from what I've seen this year but will back in the match committee

    ... don't forget Laurie can kick more than 30m

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    2 minutes ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

    He’s a lovely kid and is so determined to make us proud, so let’s get behind him!!!

    Well said WCW 

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    JJ being subbed last week indicated the FD weren't convinced by his performance. There aren't many compelling mid/forward alternatives though - Spargo, Woewodin, Laurie, Dunstan ...

    Just now, old55 said:

    JJ being subbed last week indicated the FD weren't convinced by his performance. There aren't many compelling mid/forward alternatives though - Spargo, Woewodin, Laurie, Dunstan ...

    Sorry, but Dunstan won't be in unless Viney, Clarrie and Sparrow all spontaneously combust.

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