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way too early in the week prediction but here goes: Out - Clarry, Bedford, Spargo In - Weid, Laurie, Hunt/Riv Gus into middle, Hunt/Riv off half back,

at the end of the day, alot of this has to come down to the coaches team selection as well as the consistently poor delivery by our superstar midfield into the forward line. BB and Tmac had a good year last year because we delivered it to the forward line in an efficient way - not bomb it to packs (or just bomb it to the opposition). Also, we drop Weid after playing him as a FT Ruck? He is not a Ruck - He is a key Fwd who can support in Ruck if needed. Have to play him that way and give him a run at it. Goody chose to play small this week - which backfired. Play Weid and BB, deliver the ball properly to them and I am pretty confident we wont be writing off these two. Deliver it properly, and they still dont deliver? Well, Weid is at a new club next year and JVR becomes our man.

now that it looks like Miocheck is out and Elliott is in. Hibbo is a must.

In - May, Hibberd, Weid Out - Petty (sore), Hunt, M.Brown Give Petty a few weeks rest, Hunt was outplayed and cant handle it when the heat is on, and M.Brown is not our longer term solution, Weid and BB to play together and sort out their mojo together. TMac is not going to be around for a while so they just need to sort it out and that will only happen if they play together.

definately Viney for Dunstan. Dunstan got alot of ball but very few were effective If Langers is out id go like for like and give Baker another opportunity (or debut Rosman) Melk? Not sure. was rather invisible. if it wasnt 200 id say replace him with Laurie. keeping Bedford as sub

Weid not getting a run?

are we expecting Chandler to be upgraded given 2 year contract? if so I suspect we pick up 3 at draft tomorrow including Taj, upgrade Chandler and JJ and leave 1 rookie spot open for AMW. Did another post suggest AMW would be Cat B? which leave a further Rookie spot open

has anyone had any further news re Hore, Declase or even Hibbo confirmation? I havent seen anything.

if we keep Hibbo and Hore, the only way we can use all 3 picks is if 1 Rookie goes. Declase is the only one left.

min 3 to draft but that can include upgraded rookies. so presuming JJ and Chandler are upgraded then only need 1 pick. It appears Hore, Hibberd and Declase are the ony ones I have not seen a formal announcement regarding their contract.

he was rookied last year to help with list sizes under the one off rule that has now been revised

we can upgrade JJ and KC, keep Melk and still have 3 picks. that will give us 37 primary and retain our remaining 5 rookies (42 total). or if 1 of Melk, Hore, Baker or Bedford goes then we can have 4 picks on primary - assuming we dont trade someone in

question for Demonland posters... - With JJ extension for 2 years does that move him to primary list automatically? - did Hibbo sign? - unsigned is Bedford, Hibbo, Hore, baker, Daw, Smith(D), Chandler, Declase and Turner. Correct?

when did Hibbo resign? I havent seen that announcement

I think Chunk will play. Medi-sub though. JJ unlucky

as much as id hate to admit it, I wouldnt be surprised, given our draft pick situation that in order to get Cerra, we might give up Brayshaw who might be happy to go. Im sure someone will start the Brayshaw to Freo conversation again!!

read an article recently (cant recall where) which said Maynard had put talks with pies on hild until season end and clarity on coach althugh industry sources said he was highly likely to be going to Dees.

Jacko needs a rest - Weed in - TMAc to move to Jacko role Jordon needs a rest - Jones in Dont want to make any more changes which might unsettle noting following must lift - ANB, Harmes with Melk and VdB ready to go.

Harmes in for Vanders; Weed in for Jackson (needs a rest and recharge for finals) Over the next couple of weeks, would be good to find a way to rest Rivers, Jordon, and ANB and bring in combination Jones, Sparrow, Melksham, Vanders to cover to be prepared for September

A bit out there, but Is it a bridge too far to play both BB and Wied? TMac to move to wing where he was intended to play this season, drop Sparrow and either Brayshaw or Harmes?

I think we need a little perspective. 9-1 and if the OOB was paid we are probably 10-0 still. Delivery to Fwd line was ordinary and yes a couple look tired. no need to panic. Salem in for jetta (easy); Viney (assuming fit) in for Jordan (just needs a recharge i think); Sparrow for Melk (just no pressure from him when needed - fair weather footballer)

has to be in Weid, out LJ, TMac to take LJ role. Do we give Sparrow a run in lieu of Melk?

If majak gets called up before Weid start imagining him in Black and White!

just need to find a way to get Weid in. I'd rather invest and support Weid and find a spot elsewhere for TMac (wing or CHB). I know it wont happen but I think they have played the wrong card here. Weid in, TMac back, Harmes in for Jones. perfect opportunity to bring in the Weid.

Maybe not for this thread, but when was the last time the Dees went 5 zip?