Everitt confirmed as 'out' for round 1

[liz]

Though in news likely to make Stella sad, the prospect of White coming in as his replacement is sounding less likely, based on Roos' comments. Let's hope he has a blinder against Charman and co this weekend to convince Roos that making a debut in that role is no bigger ask for him than getting Richards and/or LRT to ruck.

Everitt to miss Sydney's opener against Saints - realfooty.com.au

[ugg]

Tough opposition in the ruck in the first 2 rounds.

King/Gardiner/Kozi
Lade/Brogan

I'd be happier with LRT as the 2nd ruckman, as he will be as far away from the defensive 50 as possible.

That would mean there would be at least 5 changes from the elimination final side.

Out: Malceski, Fosdike, Everitt, Dempster, Schneider
In: Mattner, Buchanan, Ablett, Kennelly? (Brennan/Bird/White/Jack/Moore)?

Schmidt wasn't named among the 'new inclusions', so he seems likely to miss round 1 as well.

[CJK]

I'm reading between the lines that Bird is gonna start rd1.

fingers crossed

[Robbo]

Definitely looks like Bird will play.

[thesting]

I agree, fingers crossed for Bird!! I would also like to see White given a crack. I know it is a tough challenge for him but we will select LRT anyway so those two can share the rucking duties. If there is a spot available, give him a crack, if not, so be it.

[Robbo]

Really?

Nahh.....

[Old Royboy]

Roos appears to be playing his mind games again. A week ago he was saying that Mocca was in line to play if Spida didn't come up. In todays article he said this is unlikely. I'm personally hoping that Mocca plays this Saturday and has a big one.

[stellation]

If we accept that Sydney is playing its kids in the worst competition of any of the AFL clubs then White is always going to be up against more experienced players when he debuts. May as well throw him in Round 1, I certainly don't want to bring in a midfielder for a ruckman.

[swansrule100]

if its only one week let jolly ruck most of the game, and have some pinch hitters in, saints rucks arent that good

[Claret]

Really?

After Torture's retirement and prior to Doyle gaining 'fotness'.

[DST]

One would suggest that Roos will wait to see if the Saints go with both King & Gardiner along with Kossi up forward.

If both play, which will be the case if fit then I would be certain that White will play with LRT having to go into defence on one of their three tall forwards (G train, Kosi & Roo).

DST

[AnnieH]

One would suggest that Roos will wait to see if the Saints go with both King & Gardiner along with Kossi up forward.

If both play, which will be the case if fit then I would be certain that White will play with LRT having to go into defence on one of their three tall forwards (G train, Kosi & Roo).

DST

I thought Magilla Gorilla was injured and wouldn't be playing Round 1?
He should have retired at the end of last year.

[goswannie14]

I thought Magilla Gorilla was injured and wouldn't be playing Round 1?
He should have retired at the end of last year.

He did.

[Chookbilly]

I thought Magilla Gorilla was injured and wouldn't be playing Round 1?
He should have retired at the end of last year.

That's all well and good,.... but what's Stuart McGill got to do with this thread?

[reigning premier]

Gardiner and King would kill Jolly and a pinch hitter.

The pinch hitter yes, Jolly no.

I think a lot of people tend to forget he's a very handy ruck man. OK he's not the best going around, but he'd make plenty of other teams as 1st pick ruck man.

King is a good player that can ruck, but not the best ruck man going around. Gardiner has had two years on the side lines, let's see what happens.