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If second half Dees from Blues or Dockers show up where a good chance. If first quarter Dees show up it won't be pretty. We need all need to pull our weight in the midfield. No number 3 for Gold Coast, Humphrey and Rowell with no match fitness. We don't need to win the midfield battle just not give them easy clearance or unpressured chains out. Suns coming in off 3 byes (Tigers, Eagles, actual) means we amp the pressure at the home of footy and they will struggle. Who plays on King and will we leave Rioli and Noble unopposed to slingshot all day my biggest concerns. We will have gained a lot of confidence from last week let's see if we can bring it early today.

Its a pass for me unless as cheap delisted FA as a back up not the future. That role is important but you dont need as many as you did 3-5 years ago. We have Steele as a mature as well as Viney if he gets back to his best. Culley will play there more and Langford and Kolt (though smaller) will develop into that role you would think.

To a lot neither did Kolt, Howes or Sharp. Change of coach, game style and some continuity can make a big difference. Hoping he doesn't die wondering, works hard both ways and trusts his skills.

So Fritta's not even there for some light running and shots on goal for captains run but Luker is and they are already talking to him about a debut if he gets through a game. To me this smells more like he plays in place of Fritta tomorrow but is not allowed to say.

I thought Kolt was very good offensively and defensively when he moved to half back last week. I would be looking to settle him there and shift Lindsay upfield into the wing/half forward rotation or as part of smaller back 7 if we push Petty or Turner forward at any point. I would be backing in Steele, Sparrow, Pickett with Culley and Windsor through the midfield to play accountable two way footy with no tag.

I don't disagree but with two forced changes in Cross and CJ who is replacing them? Then what happens if Disco is right to roll? Whilst mature age, we just debuted Cross with no real exposed 2026 form and less than a month on the list. It wasnt even like for like in role being he replaced Rivers,. I suggest Rivers or possibly Disco will replace CJ but the Cross replacement is a more difficult solution to find for mine. If you want a small then I suggest its Laurie but Cross played more as a deep mid sized forward so they may back in Melksham if his body is fine. It might also depend on where we think we are playing Kolt this weekend. I would ignore the tag and just let him settle at half back. Its a real challenge to work out what to do or understand the decision they will make particularly with the lack of VFL games to this point.

Unless Disco is ready to go early Petty being dropped is not in the conversation. Otherwise it will be CJ out for Rivers or AMW pssibly/unlikely Heath in to chop out Max and shift the mix. Reinforcing a great team win and no Casey game last weekend for players to push their case will rightfully limit changes.

Just back from the game and usually prefer to watch the replay before I vote but. The first 3 were good all game with Steele not far behind. Pickett and Sparrows second half were off the charts and special mention to Fritsch chiming in and putting some polish on at the end. 6. Pickett 5. Lever 4. Gawn 3. Steele 2. Sparrow 1. Chandler

Let’s get back to running hard both ways and attacking the game with flare and fun filled play. I would like to see Culley more through the middle, Kolt to lock in on Walsh and better form from XL and Langford. Looking forward to celebrating TMax500, Cross’ debut and getting the dub over a mediocre team that has had the wood on us.

I wonder with Cross coming in I assume to fill a half forward spot if Culley shifts more into the mid rotation this week.

I suggest it’s the 1 tackle for the game. Sparrow 9, Steele 9, Lindsay 6, Kolt and Koz 5 a piece.

LOL I checked on alphabetical but didn't even think to check numerical 😀

I would just go the one change but I suggest it will be Laurie in for Pickett per the order the interchange is named.

I initially was disappointed that they were both going to be this weekend as TMac totally deserves the spotlight for such an achievement rather than being in the shadow of Gawn. However that has never been his way, he has just done the job that we needed and every time you thought it might be done he found a way to get more out of himself. Celebrating what both of them have experienced across 250 games each since debuting in 2011 is a time to pause and in a way celebrate all that us as fans have ridden with them and the team across that period. It's a shame it's not an official home game, granted it's a replacement one and more will be present this week I suggest than against Suns the week after. I look forward to attending and celebrating two champion players of our club (one an immortal of the game) who have done us proud in what they have brought on and off the field.

Adams first half last week was excellent. His second half was the opposite of excellent. I suggest TMac will be called on as ruck chopout or to play on McKay if Petty goes in. The role is more for Tmac than Adams.