Changes for Rnd 7 v Bulldogs (Nipper Gordon to debut!)

[Bas]

I support Old Royboy

[ScottH]

I support Old Royboy

Me 3.

Have we sent that post to Horse??

[nomae]

i dont like everitt as a sub, he either starts or he doesnt play. I find it odd he played that great game forward but hasnt been sent back there much, if at all since.

Exactly! Why keep Everitt anywhere but forward when he basically won the Eagles game for us playing there!

Out: White, Jetta
In: LJ, TDL (+Parker in for Jack if injured)

TDL to kick a quiet 4, as always.

[Nich]

Exactly! Why keep Everitt anywhere but forward when he basically won the Eagles game for us playing there!

One Swallow doth not a Summer make.

[aardvark]

Everitts effort against the eagles is way way overrated. He took 2 easy marks where he was lucky to be in the right place at the right time and kicked 2 relatively easy goals. The laughter in the coaches box said it all really.

[liz]

Seems almost certain there will be some changes but I wonder how many Horse will have the courage to make. Have to remember that the only player who could be brought into the side who has much AFL experience is Seaby - and it would be daft to swap him for Pyke after just one game in those conditions. So anyone he brings in has next to no AFL experience.

Can we really expect to see a team running around next week that includes Reid, Johnston, Sumner, Parker, TDL all with fewer than 10 AFL games each, plus Jetta, Hanners and Pyke barely less green? I suspect one of that first group of 5 won't be there, but if Jack can't take his spot it is feasible that 4 of the 5 could play.

[nomae]

One Swallow doth not a Summer make.

Yes yes... I just think we should give mini-Spida a decent crack in the forward line, from siren to siren... not just start him in defence, wait for him to screw up then chuck him forward when he's already lost his confidence for the day. If he's ineffective up there, then I'll be the first to suggest a run in the reserves to build some confidence/bring someone to the team who can be effective.

PS. LJ 24 possessions on the weekend, TDL five goals - a straight swap for White and Jetta surely! Oh and LRT due for a return too - for who I'm not sure.

[ugg]

Horse has ruled out LRT coming back for this match. Also sounds like he will promote some of the in-form players in the reserves, but will not go overboard.

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[ScottH]

I thought Tadhg had a damn fine game on Friday night. Got into the game well considering it was his first game back.
He'll be much better for that run.
Moore as well seemed to slot straight in, until he went AWOL in the middle of the game.

[Big Al]

PS. LJ 24 possessions on the weekend, TDL five goals - a straight swap for White and Jetta surely! Oh and LRT due for a return too - for who I'm not sure.

On a bigger ground and with hopefully dry weather Jetta should be retained. If TDL is to play then it should be in place of Bevan.

[Nich]

Yes yes... I just think we should give mini-Spida a decent crack in the forward line, from siren to siren... not just start him in defence, wait for him to screw up then chuck him forward when he's already lost his confidence for the day. If he's ineffective up there, then I'll be the first to suggest a run in the reserves to build some confidence/bring someone to the team who can be effective.

PS. LJ 24 possessions on the weekend, TDL five goals - a straight swap for White and Jetta surely! Oh and LRT due for a return too - for who I'm not sure.

Agreed. Full game up front and then we can form a better opinion. The thing is, going on previous players before him, they probably will never do that. Would be worth it though I agree.

[Chilcott]

I gather Paul Bevan must have been sick or injured on Friday night. If he wasn't, he has no excuse. He was a disgrace and must be dropped.

I like Craig Bird, but he is struggling with his pace and disposal at the moment.

Jesse White also needs to go.

I would being in Grundy, Parker and TDL (LJ would also be close).

[Scottee]

I'm a big fan of Bulldog as a sub. What you need in that position is someone who can impact the game because thay have football smarts. Given Bulldog's lack of engine and marginal lack of top speed I reckon he would relish the opportunity when the other players are tiring and the speed has gone out of their legs. This turns a disadavantage into an advantage. Keeping him fit between games is an issue but perhaps you do it in rotation with another player (say Rohan or Bird, both have shown the ability in the past to come on and have an impact).

Re Jesse White I think his main problem is that he has no idea how to play in the wet. He may be worth trying if Canberra is to be dry. If not I suggest that Grundy could be tried forward again. He has improved heaps since he was last tried there and might do the job well now.

Bevan's time has come. Meredith or McNeil or Lamb the replacement.

Jetta has not had a good game so far this year and needs to develop in the 2s. Uncle Byron to replace him.

Parker the replacement for Jack.

Johnston for Everitt is logical. Again, some confidence building in the reserves would help.

Thats four changes , about as many as should be made in any one week. If you wanted to make one less then I guess I would retain Everitt, but it seems that Johnston has earnt a spot.

[Margie]

I thought Tadhg had a damn fine game on Friday night. Got into the game well considering it was his first game back.
He'll be much better for that run.
Moore as well seemed to slot straight in, until he went AWOL in the middle of the game.

Tadhg's class showed that's for sure.

[robamiee]

How has Lamb been going in the 2's...Wouldn't he be an ideal sub.....TDL def needs to come in, something we clearly lacked was the small crumbing forward on Friday night..Sam Reid needs to go back into the Fwd's, his contested marking is outstanding..
Everitt run hiukm in the 2's up forward to get confidence....We need Jetta at Manuka his speed will be needed but needs to work on his close in defensive pressure.....
Seaby in for Pyke..Seaby has been a noted goal kicker, somethign we need esp against the doggies...Bird needs to mold himself on Jude and Kirk...LJ def to come in, White to have a crack at the 2's for confidence as well....esp to work on his marking in contests....Moore i just dont know about him and his role atm....