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OK, I thought I'd get this topic going for last time this season. I can't see too many changes under Craigy's watch, but at least an extra three players will initially be named given it's a Sunday game. Obviously Rodan is out and Howey is doubtful, while Col Garland eems to be just trying to get his body through each week. If you go on the most recent VFL game form (somewhat dubious I know given almost every week Magner is listed as best and does not get a look in) then the players to be considered are big Maxy, Jetta and Magner again. Rohan Bail (23rd man last week) is also a monte to play. The other player to consider as an in is Jack Fitzpatrick, who should be over concussion by now. I know there'll be the usual requests for Taggert, Barry or Tynan to be given a chance, but I can't see that happening now and their form last week doesn't warrant it. Then there's the problems of being up against a small Dogs forward line, although more recently big Campbell has impressed for them and they also have Grant (laugh!). There's a chance that Jones will be recalled for this game as well after bagging six in magoos last week. But even assuming they have Campbell, Jones and Grant, they can be all covered by Tom Mc, Frawley and Garland, which means Pedo has no role required - hard to believe they played him last week against the smallest side in comp. The other player under the pump is Tappy, who again failed to impress as a small forward last week - just six touches. You could also make a case for Matt Jones and Howey to be dropped because they have looked more and more tired as the season has gone on, but given they've lasted until now, it would be pretty nasty to ditch them for final game. So my guess, and given that the selectors have been making a habit of doing weird things, it is a major guess is the following. Out: Rodan (inj), Tapscott. In: Bail, Fitzpatrick, Gawn, Jetta, Magner The three who will eventually become emergencies are: Pedersen (no defensive match-up for him unless Garland is a late withdrawal). One of Fitzy or Gawn or Spencer (I'm sure that Craigy's not dumb enough to play all three of them. Minson is in form and had 51 tapouts against Gawny last time, so I reckon Spencer is safe) Magner (Craigy's not about to start worrying about what us Demonlanders think now.)