Seaby Out for 3 Months with a Broken Ankle

[Xie Shan]

Devastating news for Seaby... I hope Currie gets a chance, but I'm with Satch, the Cats in Geelong is a tough game to make your debut. Blake as second ruckman may increase our chances of going in with just Mumford and White but I suspect Roos will bring in Pykey.

[ShockOfHair]

Brian Taylor just bagged Mike Pyke on 3AW. If he is the form player, Roosy should play him IMHO......

That settles it. Pyke's the one.

Terrible news for Seab.

Being injured in the first five seconds of the game. Is that a record?

[Industrial Fan]

Goodes did the same at Subiaco (in 2004?). Didnt break his games streak as he played the following week too.

[Primmy]

Finally got my ressies report done, which is usually by ORB, and mine is just not as cohesive. BUT. My notes in all quarters has MP as being consistently good at his job, without the ineptness of the under 14s umpire last week who seemed terrified of him so penalised him for breathing. I digress. He stood out as the big improver. He also stood out as a ruckman. He is not fazed by a big mob of unfriendlies. He was BOG. IMO Curry played fluffy in the first half and redeemed himself in the second. He is not ready yet. Sayeth me, coaching from the Noble Stand with no playing experience whatsoever.

[laughingnome]

Seems to me that there are two legitimate ruck options:

1 - Have White cover the ruck like he did on the weekend, and replace Seaby in the team with one of a number of running players.

2 - Replace Seaby with Pyke, dropping him into defence or bench when Mumford is rucking.

Frankly I'd be happy with either option, there are good arguements to be made each way. An extra runner provides more speed, something Carlton blew Geelong out of the water with, while Pyke adds tall timber that can block supply into the Cats 50. From what I've seen in the reserves he's quite adept at dropping into the hole. By all accounts Currie isn't ready, I'd be suprised if he was called up.

[aardvark]

BT is a fool, we all know that. Players like Pyke and Ves and Rohan could be the cream on the cake if only they are given a chance. Rest the sore players ,give the newbies a chance to show their wares and make sure most players are fit for winnable games vs the doggies and dockers. Its a long season and you never know a new star could be born.

[Reggi]

BT is a fool, we all know that. Players like Pyke and Ves and Rohan could be the cream on the cake if only they are given a chance. Rest the sore players ,give the newbies a chance to show their wares and make sure most players are fit for winnable games vs the doggies and dockers. Its a long season and you never know a new star could be born.

Couldn't agree more, last night On the Leather Sofa Clarkson said Roughhead was so battered from playing in the Ruck against Norff he should not have played this week, tempting to play White, but why get him beaten up, it's just the relieving ruck role so I am for giving it to Pyke, physically he should be OK. Let Currie play against less Physical teams later in the year, or lesser ruck divisions a la Hawthorn

McGlynn if Hanners doesn't come up. I think Rohan will come in at some stage, but probably against a slower side, or if Jetta looks quite tired. Apparently Richmond 'rested' Cotchin & Dustin Martin this week which makes sense when you have young players

[smasher]

Roosy says Hanners is only a slight chance to come up this weekend.Richards and Moore are right to go.It seems that Moore will carry his ankle problem through the season.I must admit I didn't like what I saw from Jude after his big hits on Saturday.Maybe it's time for the old concussion rule to come back in.

[royboy42]

Taylor bagged Pike last year on the night tv show he is on..'simply cannot play"! He's a dope in so many other ways..he may be proved a dope with this one as ell.

[Go Swannies]

Taylor bagged Pike last year on the night tv show he is on..'simply cannot play"! He's a dope in so many other ways..he may be proved a dope with this one as ell.

He must post here as that view is reflected by a lot of people here who seem to think that AFL is a genetic trait that can't be taught to a good footballer.

[Hartijon]

He must post here as that view is reflected by a lot of people here who seem to think that AFL is a genetic trait that can't be taught to a good footballer.

As mentioned before,one Canadian I work with went to the same school as Pyke in Canada. The guy was a total all round star,good at every sport. With his size speed,attitude,intelligence there is no reason he cannot make it.In fact his speed of improvement is remarkable. To get BOG in the Canberra League is not something to be denigrated.Remarkable achievement.

[Go Swannies]

As mentioned before,one Canadian I work with went to the same school as Pyke in Canada. The guy was a total all round star,good at every sport. With his size speed,attitude,intelligence there is no reason he cannot make it.In fact his speed of improvement is remarkable. To get BOG in the Canberra League is not something to be denigrated.Remarkable achievement.

Maybe it's because I come to footy from a rugby background but I say bring on the Moose (or Mounty). All Blacks/Cats - good chance he won't be daunted. And BOG in Canberra in a role we now need filled. Perfect. Maybe we can have GAblett in a giant Moose/Mummy sandwich like Jono B last Saturday night - I bet he still feels that?

[aardvark]

The old moose/mummy sandwich on Ablett!!! I'd like to see that !!