We cannot fall out of the four and cannot control how the four finally shapes itself since there is a faint chance of movement above us, so even with the pre-finals bye coming up is there a case to rest anyone next week for an extra spell?

The clearest case for mine is Viney. His form has been terrific but he does have that shoulder issue. Who replaces him? The obvious prospect is Harmes although there may be a case for a debutant, not exactly a like for like (since there is none) but would Howes benefit from senior exposure? I'd like to hear other's thoughts.

Also Bowey's disposal has been off. Maybe he needs an extra spell. Hibberd is the obvious sub. No other defender should go out since Goody likes to keep the unit together.

Gawn is belted every week but seems to thrive on work. If he the fitness crew reckon he could use the extra week then Grundy would love the chance to show what he can do solo.

I hopeLaurie is given another chance. He showed plenty yesterday. Without consulting the replay I remember couple of score assists - handpass for Melkie's first score in the city end pocket and a clever kick under pressure to set up a  last quarter goal, a great tackle in midfield on a bigger opponent and covered plenty of territory, along with a couple of fumbles but he was not alone there.

 

 

Goodwin has already said he will not be resting anyone next week. They get the rest after

The bye makes a rest irrelevant. We actually look very very fit. Almost scary fit, like we’ve been planning for this finals series all year in fact. At this point I think Brisbane are the biggest threat to our flag, even at the G.

  On 20/08/2023 at 20:50, pitmaster said:

We cannot fall out of the four and cannot control how the four finally shapes itself since there is a faint chance of movement above us, so even with the pre-finals bye coming up is there a case to rest anyone next week for an extra spell?

The clearest case for mine is Viney. His form has been terrific but he does have that shoulder issue. Who replaces him? The obvious prospect is Harmes although there may be a case for a debutant, not exactly a like for like (since there is none) but would Howes benefit from senior exposure? I'd like to hear other's thoughts.

Also Bowey's disposal has been off. Maybe he needs an extra spell. Hibberd is the obvious sub. No other defender should go out since Goody likes to keep the unit together.

Gawn is belted every week but seems to thrive on work. If he the fitness crew reckon he could use the extra week then Grundy would love the chance to show what he can do solo.

I hopeLaurie is given another chance. He showed plenty yesterday. Without consulting the replay I remember couple of score assists - handpass for Melkie's first score in the city end pocket and a clever kick under pressure to set up a  last quarter goal, a great tackle in midfield on a bigger opponent and covered plenty of territory, along with a couple of fumbles but he was not alone there.

 

 

Salem has some injury 

Playing no where near his ability at the moment

Viney is our main extractor.

The closest we have at Casey would be Dunstan not Harmes.  Although i'd probably have the moose as even more Viney like if he was on the list.

Not saying it should happen & only Viney & the FD would know the answer.   It's certainly worthy of a discussion though if the shoulder is serious enough to warrant an extra week of recovery before finals.

An in-form Howes playing somewhere near his best at Casey might get a look in for Salem (even then unlikely as Salem probably has a few more credits up his sleeve) but hasn't returned to play  as yet.

Woe about the only other plausible option for Salem i'd think but not sure how he went yesterday.

Hibb was concussed & unfortunately won't be available for the Swans match.

I wonder if Goody and staff are not already doing this resting mid game . Goody refuted any chance of resting at his prsser.

For example, Gus played 69% yesterday. Surely was being managed game-time wise.

  On 20/08/2023 at 21:04, Kent said:

Salem has some injury 

Playing no where near his ability at the moment

Seems to have reverted back to his mark / short dinky kick, stop and prop game of 2022 in the last 3 to 4 weeks.

No run or dare at all and some of his kicks are now either turnovers to the oppo or loopy telegraphed ones that end up as hospital jobs where the receiver gets smashed.

Getting to the right places and contesting well but with ball in hand the signs aren't great.   Possibly Hibbo (post concussion) if he doesn't lift from here?

Edited August 20, 20231 yr by Demon Dynasty

We don’t need to rest anyone unless they are injured.  We need to beat Sydney and keep our form going.  If Bris/Port slip up then we want to end up as high as possible

Goodwin was pretty clear post game. Nobody is being rested with a week off between round 24 and finals. 
Of course if anyone is injured they’ll not play. 

No one will be rested next week.

Goodwin: We certainly won't be resting players "unless they're forced to rest."

Wriggle room 😉

  On 20/08/2023 at 20:50, pitmaster said:

would Howes benefit from senior exposure?

Injured and out for the rest of the year, alas.  He was on the verge of senior selection too, it was reported.

Me

Tom McCartin, Although he gets to take the month off 

Edited August 20, 20231 yr by John Demonic

  On 20/08/2023 at 21:56, Timothy Reddan-A'Blew said:

Goodwin: We certainly won't be resting players "unless they're forced to rest."

Wriggle room 😉

There's no such thing as injuries anymore, you're either healthy or forced to rest 😆

  On 20/08/2023 at 20:50, pitmaster said:

The clearest case for mine is Viney. His form has been terrific but he does have that shoulder issue. Who replaces him? The obvious prospect is Harmes although there may be a case for a debutant, not exactly a like for like (since there is none) but would Howes benefit from senior exposure? I'd like to hear other's thoughts.

 

  On 20/08/2023 at 21:56, Timothy Reddan-A'Blew said:

Goodwin: We certainly won't be resting players "unless they're forced to rest."

Wriggle room 😉

Jack Viney being forced to rest:

The Bulldogs?

Given there is a bye already after Round 24, I'd be reticent to rest anyone.  We can't give anyone 2 weeks off and lose momentum.  I'm thinking more along the lines of who do we drop for Fritta next week.

Can you imagine Viney being rested and sitting in the stands? Or even better, sitting in the coaches box with Goody?

I can see him one minute sitting there normally and then the next minute headbutting the glass repeatedly until it shatters. 

Edited August 20, 20231 yr by layzie

  On 20/08/2023 at 23:33, Katrina Dee Fan said:

Given there is a bye already after Round 24, I'd be reticent to rest anyone.  We can't give anyone 2 weeks off and lose momentum.  I'm thinking more along the lines of who do we drop for Fritta next week.

2 weeks off??? It will be 3 weeks between games if rested 

Happy to play the rest of them but:

1. Salem is running up and down on the spot right now. He needs the week off and some speed training.

2. We have to at least consider resting Gawn given his value to the side and age. We’ve got Grundy to use if we need him.

  On 21/08/2023 at 00:43, DeeSpencer said:

Happy to play the rest of them but:

1. Salem is running up and down on the spot right now. He needs the week off and some speed training.

2. We have to at least consider resting Gawn given his value to the side and age. We’ve got Grundy to use if we need him.

Salem may have a slight niggle so could be rested but some speed traing for a couple of days isn't going to do anything for him.

Highly doubt Gawn being rested.

 

  On 20/08/2023 at 23:16, John Demonic said:

 

Jack Viney being forced to rest:

Is that him on top?

  On 20/08/2023 at 22:55, Demonstone said:

Injured and out for the rest of the year, alas.  He was on the verge of senior selection too, it was reported.

He's had terrible timing with his injuries, poor guy. Not the first time he's been injured when on the cusp of selection.