PREGAME: Rd 05 vs Brisbane

[Garbo 1,448]

Always exciting when a new high pick gets there first game 

[seventyfour 928]

1 hour ago, Bring-Back-Powell said:

Lachie Neale's 250th.

He's 4/4 in milestone games.

We're good at ruining them though

[BDA 21,987]

Very excited to see the Kolt run around

good luck young man

[layzie 32,386]

DIRK IS IN!

Can't wait to see a few sausages 

[Dee*ceiving 1,537]

1 hour ago, Bring-Back-Powell said:

Lachie Neale's 250th.

He's 4/4 in milestone games.

Time to spoil that trend! 

Unleash the KOLT! 

[Demonland 69,741]

[Bring-Back-Powell 14,205]

Given the common sentiment that debutants shouldn't debut as sub and Woewodin badly needs minutes, I can see these changes:

In - Tholstrup, Laurie (sub)

Out - Pickett, Woewodin.

However I'd prefer either Woewodin or Tholstrup to start as sub and Laurie to remain at Casey. For such a big game this week, Laurie simply hasn't shown enough evidence that he's up to the task yet.

If there was no bye next week, I reckon BBB would have been rested.

 

[whatwhat say what 21,799]

and presumably that'll be the only change, kolt 4 koz?

woey 2.0 remains the sub

if woewodin comes in on the last again he can get a full game at casey on the weekend proper

Edited April 10 by whatwhat say what

[dees4lyf 19]

Kolt 4 Koz. Only change IMO.

Perfect time for an injection of youth and attitude i reckon, 5 games in. Excited by this.

[jnrmac 19,862]

6 minutes ago, whatwhat say what said:

and presumably that'll be the only change, kolt 4 koz?

woey 2.0 remains the sub

if woewodin comes in on the last again he can get a full game at casey on the weekend proper

I thought Woey came back to play at a Casey scratch match last week? So he has had playing minutes I believe

Edited April 10 by jnrmac

[adonski 10,525]

Windsor, Tholstrup, Howes all playing in the same side by round 5! Could have gotten good odds on that in the preseason 

[jnrmac 19,862]

7 minutes ago, adonski said:

Windsor, Tholstrup, Howes all playing in the same side by round 5! Could have gotten good odds on that in the preseason 

Your Swans avatar is disquieting...

[adonski 10,525]

Just now, jnrmac said:

Your Swans avatar is disquieting...

Come back Jimmy....

[Fat Tony 5,027]

This will be a close game. Our form is not quite as strong as it looks and our last four wins have been big overs on Expected Score and we have lost the inside 50s in the last two weeks. We won't want to lose the territory battle again this week because Daniher and Hipwood have a height advantage and Cameron is a nightmare matchup.

I would start with Oliver on Neale at stoppages, especially in the centre. Oliver is struggling with his hand and Neale is key for the Lions' midfield. We really need a better performance from Clarrie in the clearances to beat Brisbane IMO.

Kossie is a big out, especially given the poor forward pressure we are are getting from Brown. Petty has been average in this regard too this season off the back of limited preseason and Fritsch doesn't ever like getting his hands too dirty. These weaknesses have been covered by our superior efficiency over the last month.

If we win the midfield battle, I doubt the Lions can play well enough to transition the ball through our defensive system enough times. That said, we have not been as strong defensively all over the ground this year and have relied on our back six to defend too much this year.

[Demonland 69,741]

36 minutes ago, jnrmac said:

Your Swans avatar is disquieting...

Almost a bannable offence but he's premiership player so I'll let it slide.

[Left Foot Snap 2,281]

59 minutes ago, adonski said:

Windsor, Tholstrup, Howes all playing in the same side by round 5! Could have gotten good odds on that in the preseason 

While sitting on a 4/1 start you certainly would have.

[DeeSpencer 24,412]

Assuming it’s Kolt for Kossie and that’s it I wonder what role he’ll be in.

Do they give him any of Pickett’s CBA’s? Or just leave them to Viney, Oliver, Petracca and Sparrow?

Does he play up the ground like Nibbler, Billings, Chandler have been or stay closer to goal like Fritsch and the talls?

I really hope he gets at least one stint in the guts.

[Fanatique Demon 2,601]

I was planning on going to the game with my daughter tomorrow night, but she’s not well. If anyone else is going alone or looking for a Demon-supporting companion, please pm me.  

[Demonland 69,741]

[Demonland 69,741]

THURSDAY, APRIL 11

Melbourne v Brisbane at the MCG, 7.30pm AEST

MELBOURNE

In: K.Tholstrup
Out: K.Pickett (suspension)

R4 sub: Taj Woewodin

BRISBANE

In: Nil
Out: Nil

R4 sub: James Tunstill

The Lions will go into the MCG clash with the same squad that defeated North Melbourne in Gather Round. Milestone man Lachie Neale, who will play his 250th game, and forward Zac Bailey will both play after they overcame sore spots in the wake of the win over the Roos.

Dees midfielder Clayton Oliver has been named despite managing a finger injury in recent weeks.

[FTB 176]

Always name our sub from the bench.

Full game for Kolt 👍🏼

[Demonland 69,741]

[Demonland 69,741]

 

[layzie 32,386]

Got $5 on Tholstrup to kick 3.

Bag a hatful Dirk! 

[SPC 3,473]

Super nervous about Joe Daniher and an ill timed knee into Mays ribs flying for a mark..