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Out: Melksham, Dunstan, Wied, May(inj) IN: Salem(if ready), Langdon, TMac, Tomlinson Sub - Bedford I can't see Harmes being ready yet but if he is Rivers hasn't been outstanding this yr, with Salem coming back his spot in a fully fit side could be under scrutiny. At the end of the day it wasn't a good loss, but when you lose your Full Back, Centre Half Fwd and AA Wingman from your side it's not ideal.

None of them are going to happen. It's just who would make the side better.

Better wingman than Gus and JJ, would make our team better. Which is the thread

Gaff is one of the best wingmen in the game. And after this year coukd also be cheap as chips he woukd actually be a gettable target. I get De Goey but he is a gun. As for Toby, he just plays on the line, by all accounts he is a huge club man and everyone loves him. So I think he would fit out culture. And he is the biggest X factor in the AFL

King King Whitfield McCluggage Daniher Toby Greene Houston Mills Gaff De Goey A Key forward is obviously our weakest point - Kings, Daniher A second gun wing would help our side - Whitfield, McCluggage, Houston, Gaff Toby Greene is just a once in a lifetime type player, the clear best at what he is Mills could be a Viney upgrade And De Goey up forward and chopping out with Petracca would be scary for any back pocket that has to man them up.

Jackson is very important to our structure, look at our game against Hawks when he didn't play. there were long periods of time where we struggled to get it past our half back line. Jackson is usually there as a bail out kick. Weid is just not as effective. And the other reason we need to sign him is Max is 30, and Majak is 31, ruckmen take so long to develop and we have one that is good now and untapped still. Agree we can't break the bank, but we will have to pay much higher than most 3rd year ruckmen have ever got.

Good interview on the "Dyl and Friends" Podcast, Gus says he loves the club and the boys. and that its nothing, always a beat up over contract talks. he didn't commit to the Dees but says how much he loves it there. Gus is my favorite player but he is never going to get the role he like at the Dees. Trac and Oliver in the midfield over him and sadly when Salem comes back he loses the back line role he has been playing too. so it wouldn't be crazy to think he may want better opportunity especially if it comes with $$$ as he is on a good contract atm and i can't see the Dees being able to go above that or even able to match it again. Time will tell and hopefully he stays

Out: Harmes (Inj), Chandler (Susp) In: Bedford, Laurie (Sub) Give Bedford another crack at the level, and Laurie a chance to experience game day prep. Those that think Chandler won't be suspended are crazy, it wasn't a good tackle. They are all trained to tackle to the side and drop one knee if possible. Motion in the tackle is exactly what the AFL don't want as it leaves the tackled player in a much to vulnerable state. there was no malice in the tackle and he didn't mean to hurt him but you have to tackle smarter than that in today's game.

Think BBB getting reported is a small, very small blessing. being at the game on Thurs it was very obvious how hard it was for our Fwds to get leading lanes and take marks. Weid needs to do more but port flooded back and made it hard for our fwds all night, which is why is took Gawn and Jackson floating fwd to get some marks inside 50 from key targets. Hopefully Weid can feel a little more comfortable knowing his spot is safe for a week. T-Mac should not be dropped all year, he is a key link up player and the reason Gawn and Jackson get goals. he drags the key def up the ground and allows our rucks to switch and get miss matches in our fwd line. stuff you don't see on TV. he is a big Key to our set up. No change this week I'm not a fan of Hunt but he did nothing on the weekend to be dropped. Petty for Thommo but only if he is back to 100% fitness, if not let him build in the magoos whilst we are 0 losses

If May is out then Jordon in. I don't think we need another tall def for Port or Dogs. This allows Chunk to be Medi Sub. If May is fine, then no change. Id love Chunk to get in, but would not like to be the one telling Jordon that he is dropped and not because of form.

I was at the game and smith was horrible and alot of the time gets dragged into the ball and Cameron stuck into space. Was a 3min period that Smith was off and May was on Cameron and beat him 3 times twice in the air and once on the ground. Was a bad match up but in saying that GWS and Geel don't have a player like that. So I'm not sure, thinking Smith out for Hunt if he is ready.

Smith out JJ or Hibbo in Give rivers the role on Cameron. Need to make sure he doesn't get leading lanes. Group defence!

Finally being stuck in SA for the past 6 months for work has paid off. See you there Dees!!

Amazing win, I think Smith comes out, he looked to get in lever and May's way a bit. Maybe for Jordon or Hibbo

Geel will be going hard, and so they should! It's a joke they don't get home finals. Yeh GF will be in front of crowds, too much money in sponsorship and stuff

Apparently the "Home" sides will have a say in where they play. Melbourne have said they would prefer to play at an empty MCG than travel. But if they had too id say they would play in Perth so Port have to travel as well. Not sure if Tasmania or Brisbane are options.

Like the changes, Smith gets his chance. But could we be to tall with him? Think he is in the side to lock down and allow Bowie and Salem to run off. Bowie has taken Hibbards role and is a much better user by foot, but Hibbo must keep in touch in case he comes up against a stringer, Greene in the finals as he is the best match up for them. Good monitor to be in guys with the likes of Weidemen, Hibbard, Jones, Jordon, Melksham, Baker as our back ups. Let's do it!!

The fact when sides look up and have nothing to kick too is because of Brayshaw. He is often rolling onto Lever's opponent so he can drop off. Last week before finals coming of 3 wins, no time to change structures that work!

Out: Melksham, Sparrow, Smith In: Tmac, Viney, May

Your right it really affected the 98 point margin. Basic numbers don't always tell the story your right. But context is also needed. Last week at no point were we not in control. He could afford to take chances. But the numbers show, the base of his game and why we need him. And people calling for him to be dropped after last week was crazy

We won by 98 points, recon he coukd afford to take a few chances

Last week = 24 disposals, 8 tackles, 3 behinds, 5 score involvements, 4 turnovers @ 63% efficiency. This week = 25 disposals, 4 tackles, 1 goal 1 , 5 score involvements, 4 turnovers @ 68% efficiency Hmmmmm

No drop Harmes calls this week. Go figure!! Out: Vanders, Hunt In: T-Mac, Hibberd Jordon into 22 for Sparrow as Sub

You beat me too it. Funny thing is his stat line is very simmilar to last week. Inside mid we need!

Ha true, but surely we go in with that footage and say well whats the difference. I think both incidents should be a game, they will all stop doing it if it is.