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OUT: Harmes (forever), Petty (inj) IN: Oliver, Tomlinson/Hibberd Such bad news re: Petty. Not only does it stuff our forward structure but it also stuffs us in defence. I thought Smith was superb in defence against North before he was switched forward when Petty went down. Tommo/Hibberd to defence and Smith forward for the foreseeable future. Grundy just isn’t a forward and hasn’t had enough exposure at VFL level for us to select him at this stage.

I have a strong suspicion that Max will not be rested/managed this week.

Harmes goes out before Woey does. I’d even have Jordon out before Woey.

The talk of resting players against North doesn’t wash with me. We aren’t playing them at the ‘G, we’re playing them in Hobart at a ground where they have become accustomed to playing which will even things out somewhat. Still think we win convincingly but you just don’t flirt with good form. Only changes that I would like to see are Harmes and/or Jordon for Oliver and/or Sparrow depending on the fitness of the latter two. Happy for Hibberd to find his way in as well, perhaps for one of Jordon/Harmes if both Clarry and Sparrow aren’t quite ready.

OUT: Fritsch, Harmes IN: JVR, Spargo Desperately need players who can actually hit a target inside the forward 50. Spargo is one of our best at doing that. JVR for Fritsch makes sense.

Oliver looks like he misses again. https://twitter.com/RobWaters10/status/1676392086885773312?s=20

Has become a lock in our best 22 imo. Just works so hard for the entire four quarters constantly pushing up the ground. Has become a real asset for the team.

Reckon this is how we line up. B: D Turner, Petty, Rivers HB: Brayshaw, Lever, Bowey C: Langdon, Oliver, Hunter HF: Neal-Bullen, McDonald, Chandler F: Pickett, Brown, Spargo R: Gawn, Petracca, Harmes I: Grundy, Sparrow, Laurie, McVee Sub: Jordon

The sub will come from one of the four emergencies and will be named one hour prior to the match commencing.

We’ll likely get a better idea after the first practice match but here’s how I think we’re looking for round 1 based on the pre-season so far; B: Petty, May, Rivers HB: Brayshaw, Lever, Bowey C: Langdon, Oliver, Hunter HF: Neal-Bullen, McDonald, Fritsch F: Pickett, Brown, Spargo R: Gawn, Petracca, Viney I: Grundy, Sparrow, Chandler, McVee Sub: Harmes E: Jordon, Hibberd, JVR, D Turner Injured: Salem

Described as a powerful forward on the Dees Twitter account.

Really like the look of this kid. First in line for a key defensive spot behind May, Lever & Petty. If we decide to use Petty as a key forward then I would expect Turner slots straight in. He may even get a round 1 spot regardless if we end up with five on the interchange next season.

No.

https://twitter.com/Sammy__Edmund/status/1577113080978210817?s=20&t=nTlL8SI8knGo2404OBULIw

Tarryn Thomas ✅ His back half of 2021 was elite once he was moved into the midfield. As classy as they come. Really fell away in 2022 form-wise and was also dealing with some personal issues. Hope we’re having discussions with his management as I think with a fresh start he would be a great fit for the Dees.