Deelectable

It's easy to be melodramatic during game time but this match is potentially over and along with it the season. Friendly reminder Eagles lost Collingwood to the tune of 66 points last week! So hope to have egg on my face at the final siren.

Really think it's time to go past Ben Brown. Hope he proves me wrong for the rest of the game but I think he is cooked.

Gee, Tomlinson would have been handy right now.

Unfortunately Casey in for an almighty thumping this week. 😕

Who plays wing? Hunter completely out of favour.

Does Fullarton play? No vision of him with the group being cheered for his first game. Personally I hope it's Tomlinson.

Yes but that was four years ago. He has developed as a good player. Also his time forward was a very small sample size. Verrell has shown a bit in the ruck but nothing up forward. Fullarton has shown something up forward but nothing in the ruck. I would be very loathe to risk Petty. Having said all that can't see Tomlinson being selected. His card is marked.

I'm all in on giving Tomlinson a try up forward. We know he can ruck. Neither Turner or JVR setting the world on fire atm. One of either Verrell or Fullarton might be selected but VFL form for both has been moderate and I believe doesn't warrant being chosen. For me nothing to lose by trying Tomlinson in the front half. He may well surprise. Unfortunately, for some reason, his card is marked and it is unlikely to happen.

If Salem is fit he should play off half back. Very good in the midfield against Hawthorn but may lack the fitness atm. Love to see Rivers unleashed in there. Reckon he has a huge upside and will allow Trac to float forward regularly. Bpwey will be better fir the run.

Back to forward.

I know it won't happen but is it worth trying Tomlinson up forward and as relieving ruck? Turner has gone from black to forward. If my memory serves correctly Tomlinson played some time forward for the Giants. Arguably Casey's best player this year. For mine nothing to lose and he might surprise. Waiting to be shot down!

Hearing from a moderately reliable source that JVR has entered concussion protocols and will miss the Eagles game. Apparently on 9 news?

Agree with all of that.

Do you know what I was thinking exactly the same thing but not brave enough to post! Superb tonight, consistent performer and very good user. Surprised to see he is only 28. We could do a lot worse.

I'll respectfully agree to disagree. Just got a really hard ball get at a crucial time. Won't be surprised at all if he's on the plane next week.

Really? Just about Casey's best for me.

Hunter very good. Does BBB come in for Turner? Should have kicked 6+!!

Jed Adams a long way off it.

Tholstrup worth another try against the Eagles. Home state, family in attendance, probable good conditions and potentially a weaker opponent. His debut was a baptism of fire against the Lions. Chandler needs a rest.

His gut running is immense!

Tholstrup staking a claim.

Superb goal by Tholstrup in greasy conditions.

Bailey Laurie 🙄

Tough loss to take but I honestly believe there are more positives to take away. Would like to think it could be a turning point in our season. Would have been easy to 'turn up the toes' and cop a hiding.Despite the despicable 5 day break we were full of running and endeavour. Obviously Petracca was outstanding but most others will improve even if it's marginally. I reckon we will win a minimum 5 of the next seven games and go from there. Our draw is reasonably favourable. Stay healthy and I'm confident. Finally, perhaps a bonus of being mid top 8 for awhile could be that we'll fly under the radar for a bit. Good spot to be.

Salem should ready after another 10 days to recover.