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McKercher please. Looks exactly the classy midfield connector that we lack. I do wonder how much thought clubs will put into the potential Tassie team and is this is any more weight than if a player is from WA or SA being those teams actually already have teams that exist. If we could get our hands on the Suns first pick as well (using our second round and next years first) without losing our first this year, having a 3 picks inside the first round could really set us up for the future.

Based on todays VFL form where no one banged the door down and JVR was just going I would go in unchanged. My preference though would be we drop a small likely Spargo ( knot that he was bad) for JVR and play taller.

Those that have made reference to their 3 injuries and impact on their capacity to run out the game. Two of the injuries (King and Cordy) were to key talls that generally play high minutes with limited rotation and dont play running roles. So it was basically Seb Ross for Byrnes so negligible impact to their running game. You could argue they had more run on the ground at any one time due to having to play smaller. It’s a quality win against a good defensive pressure side breathing down our neck for a top 4 spot at a ground we rarely play at. Kudo’s to JJ for a quality game in the pivot, May in boss mode and Trac showing the nightmare match up he could be forward at the pointy end of the season.

My understanding is no chance based on the weekly club injury report. I suggest McVee will take Cameron.

I doubt any changes unless forced being Casey play today and we back up Friday night. Koz is still getting high pressure acts (top 3) but looks confused in his attack on the ball and has played high TOG last 2 weeks which would be affecting his burst speed. Also unlikely to ommit Melksham after his role last night. I would like to see JVR for a small on the MCG but cant see us making the change.

6 May 5. Trac 4. Jordon 3. Salem 2. Sparrow 1. Lever

Yep 31 possessions and 3 goals last round is clear evidence of this. Deserves a call up and to test his readiness at AFL level.

Got what we deserved. So predictable in play and outcome.

Cannot fault their effort. Can fault their brains and skills. This all feels very familiar.

Agree he rarely gets beaten but he seems to be getting to less contests and is not having much impact on the scoreboard or up the ground. This week I suggest is the week to not play him as Taylor as you have suggested will likely give him a bath and Smith cant be ommitted on last weeks game.

No disrespect to JVR because he will be a beauty but interested why no one seems to put him up for omission. 2 goals and 6 marks in this last 2 games and generally having limited impact. I know he is the future but he is not impacting enough at the minute and will likely tire in a long second season for him. I would bring in Tomlinson (who should never been dropped aside from him lacking a match up last round) and back to Petty forward. We also cant rely on Hibberd as he gives his all but his body cant sustain quarter by quarter, let alone week to week. Jordon and Spargo are honest toilers but we have players at Casey who we should start exposing at senior level in front of them. In Tomlinson, Bowey, Woewodin Out JVR, Hibberd, Jordon NBL: Laurie or Harmes as sub.

6. Salem 5. Viney 4. Rivers 3. May 2. McVee 1. Trac

6. Viney 5. Salem 4. Hunter 3. Tomlinson 2. May 1. Rivers

Pretty reasonable side. Only player inclusion I question is Neales inclusion. That as well as the traditional lack of respect that wing is a specialist role and not just the place you extend the centre square mids you want to include to avoid tough decisions.

Never beaten on Kings birthday. Cant see it starting next round. Relax we’ve got this.

Does it matter how many goals kicked on Tomlinson when you keep a team with 2 Coleman medallist’s to 44 points? Our defence has not looked that good in some time. Have you forgotten what Casboult did with his extra 15kgs to Turner? How do you think he would have gone with McKay? Hibbo for Bowser Oliver for Harmes One of Spargo/Chandler as sub. That is all.

6. May 5. Trac 4. Hunter 3. Salem 2. Fritsch 1. Lever

In: Tomlinson, Schache, Hunter Out: McVee, McDonald, Harmes Nb: Laurie or Woewodin my preference for sub.

Yep I understand you dont need to agree with me nor would I think many would. I dont think there is anything clear cut with this weeks changes. I do think its fair if you are going to dis someone’s view (thats a guaranteed loss) you at least give some basis or have one of your own to counter with. I see you have at least now have provided some of both which I appreciate.

Turner has played 5 minutes of an AFL game before getting injured and then asked to give up 17kgs to an opponent in the other. This week against Amiss is a perfect match up for him and he is in excellent VFL form. Laurie has not set the world on fire in his two games. However he is consistently too good for VFL and offers polish and poise we lack. What changes would you make? Do you think last weeks side matches well against Freo who are starting to gain form?

I dont think so. Turner and Laurie are ready to be promoted to the right roles and I can see them developing at AFL level having good quality AFL careers with us. Tomlinson, Harmes, Jordon you know what you are going to get week to week if needed. I cant see Brown getting back close to 2021 and J Smith is showing some signs forward. The others are too early to tell but I think some of them show promising signs but we should not need them this year it should be all about developing them for next onwards.

Thanks have updated. I would like to see Laurie as sub and Brayshaw to the wing.

Why? Did you watch Turner dominate in the VFL yesterday? Would you not prefer Lever play the intercept role rather than as a tall defender? Do you understand that Sparrow is important to our structure and that we risk lacking the leg speed against Freo?

In Turner, Laurie, Sparrow Out Bowey (Inj), Hunter (susp), Jordon (omitted) Brayshaw to the wing. Laurie as sub. Turner (to play on Amiss not someone 17kg heavier than him this time) and Laurie (forward-mid rotation) both show consistent VFL that should translate well to AFL promotion.

Turner is too good for VFL consistently. We should promote him this week but not play him on someone he is 17 kilos lighter than like the Suns game. Laurie is moving toward a similar position and should be given opportunity during the year. Schache deserves a game ahead of Brown. Joel Smith was good but in spurts. Jordon had a Jordon game. Howes, Jefferson, Adams and Sestan all shows signs but need another preseason or two to see where it takes them. Not convinced that Woewodin, D Smith or Moniz Wakefield can become good AFL players.