Team selection: R8 vs Melbourne at SCG, Sunday 3 May

[UUaswan]

If Max Gawn needs a chop out Full time ruckman surely everyone else in the world does too

[BRS328]

With Tom McCartin's knee injury & Heeney's availability there are 2 changes required. possibly 3 if Grundy needs chopout v Gawn & Heath.

McCartin will be sorely missed over the next few weeks as we'll certailnly most feel it on his current form. I would prefer Melican over Hamling, as it would enable Edwards to play a more reboundimg role with Melican as the lockdown tall.


Heeney to come in for Cootee (who at least got a taste of senior footy which he'd have learnt a bit from). I can't see either Lloyd or Cunningham making way instead at this stage, due to their roles/form, but expect increasing pressures on them as the season progresses as our VFL prospects increase their cases.

If.selectors think Grundy will require more ruck chopout this week (which i think is likely), then i'd think on balance & form it will be Maclean over Ladhams in place of McDonald. I think Ladhams will be selected when Grundy is required to be rested/managed and play as No. 1 ruck.

For mine:
IN: Heeney, Melican, Maclean
OUT: Cootee, McCartin. McDonald

In my opinion you cannot play both Curnow and McLean on the same forward line. The forward setup is working because of the spread that opens up space.
My changes would be Hamling and Heeney for Coote and McCartin

[rb4x]

In Ladhams, Mclean, Melican, Heeney - Out McCartin

Basically options left wide open

[UUaswan]

Cody Curtin debuts for Brisbane
18yrs old, last year's pick 43, never even played league at WAFL level

[Thunder Shaker]

AFL website mentions the two-ruck debate in Sydney's team selection. Team whispers: Swans' squeeze.

[The Big Cat]

In Heeney, Melican. Out Cunningham McCartin

[dejavoodoo44]

In Heeney, Melican. Out Cunningham McCartin

Slightly surprised by Cunningham, as he might have come in handy if Pickett gets out of control. But I suppose it's healthy if the omissions are a little bit unexpected.

[KSAS]

I don't mind Billy Cootee getting another crack and 1st game at the SCG. Bit surprised they dropped Cunningham, but maybe managed for team balance.