My (not so helpful) 2 cents... Essendon's kicking games picked us apart. Brisbane's kicking game >>>>> Essendon's kicking game.

If we do not pressure the contest and allow the ball to easily get on the outside, we are going to get absolutely smashed.

There are too many possible changes to predict so the injuries are what ill stick to for now.

I'd put Tholstrup on Zorko or Wilmot, to negate defensive transistion as we will put up lots of turnovers.

If Melksham pulls up well, a defensive role on Andrews.

Midfield wise we are heavily outgunned - which has me worried. Ashcroft bro's, Neale and McCluggage that is an all-star midfield. Neale is their ball winner so obviously Steele goes to him to negate him as much as possible. I wonder if we bring in Culley or Spaz to also try a defensive setup around the contest.

If we can keep the loss to under 40 points i'd be happy to move on to Round 6.

17 minutes ago, GS_1905 said:

My (not so helpful) 2 cents... Essendon's kicking games picked us apart. Brisbane's kicking game >>>>> Essendon's kicking game.

If we do not pressure the contest and allow the ball to easily get on the outside, we are going to get absolutely smashed.

There are too many possible changes to predict so the injuries are what ill stick to for now.

I'd put Tholstrup on Zorko or Wilmot, to negate defensive transistion as we will put up lots of turnovers.

If Melksham pulls up well, a defensive role on Andrews.

Midfield wise we are heavily outgunned - which has me worried. Ashcroft bro's, Neale and McCluggage that is an all-star midfield. Neale is their ball winner so obviously Steele goes to him to negate him as much as possible. I wonder if we bring in Culley or Spaz to also try a defensive setup around the contest.

If we can keep the loss to under 40 points i'd be happy to move on to Round 6.

Zorko out with a calf.

Neale's 300th.

Edited 7 hours ago7 hr by YesitwasaWin4theAges

2 hours ago, NeveroddoreveN said:

If he is a selfless player that prefers team success over personal accolades.....he would/should be open to it.

It would be nice to have marking options on all parts of the ground.

Brodie G says hi !!

9 minutes ago, beelzebub said:

Brodie G says hi !!

There is no I in selfless I guess....

Melksham out.

Salem out.

Rivers set to miss a few weeks with knee issue.

Salem and melk out injured. Who comes in?

Salo amd milky confirmed outs

AMW for Salo

Probably Laurie back in for Melky - go smaller for better balance

Then....... TMac out - Petty back. Bring in either Moose or Luker for the extra tall/ruck cover

Edited 2 hours ago2 hr by Sideshow Bob
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You'd think AMW would be a straight swap for Salem. Really looking forward to seeing him back in the senior side should he be named.

We were probably too tall last week so Melk comes out for Laurie for mine.

I think Roo has used up the last of his credits from his six goals against St Kilda. If he turns in one more average performance, it could spell trouble, especially with all of AJ, Kentfield and Jeffo in form in the VFL.

Honestly if we even come close to the Lions on Sunday, it will just raise more questions about our effort against the bummers.

8 hours ago, beelzebub said:

Only one problem

King: Max... were playing you off half back giving Moose a chop out

Max: yeah NAHH !!!

Perhaps moose as the swing man?

5 hours ago, YesitwasaWin4theAges said:

Zorko out with a calf.

Neale's 300th.

& Dunkley’s 200th

Of course it's lachie neales 300th

5 minutes ago, dees189227 said:

Of course it's lachie neales 300th

Corey Enright 300th at the Cattery was the game when Gawn really announced himself as an A grade ruckman

Here’s my moves

Out. JVR (omitted) Melksham (managed) Tmcd (managed) Salem (injured)

Ins. Heath. Kentfield. Moniz-Wakefield. Henderson

ANW Petty Lever

Howes Turner Lindsay

Langdon Steele Windsor

Sharp Kentfield Chandler

Latrelle Mihocek Fritsch

Gawn Sparrow Kozzzzy

Int. Langford Kolt Heath Culley Henderson

Emerg. Johnson Jefferson X.Taylor