In Parker, out ??

[longmile]

I imagine they'll rest LRT and make Goodes the centre option up forward with Everitt to also fill in for LRT's role and then they'll bring Parker into the midfield. Malceski to sub.
Would as usual like TDL to come in for Everitt but that aint gonna happen.

[BillyRayCypress]

I think Bird would be doing well on B&F points for his games this year. Unlikely to be dropped.

Thank God that Judd may not be available to play. I would be worried about Bird.

[Go Swannies]

Thank God that Judd may not be available to play. I would be worried about Bird.

Winged - or well and truly plucked?

[BSA5]

I fear for Bird.. He played a terrific game against the Weagles.. Even so, I think Longmire might push him aside for Parker..

Nah. If he'd followed up his Brisbane game with another poor performance, then maybe, but he well and truly redeemed himself. A player who might be in trouble is McGlynn. Just hasn't really clicked into gear this season. I think Everitt will be kept because of his skills, I just love him with ball in hand, and I think Horse does as well. He's always dangerous from the 50 metre arc as well. That said, we are a better team on paper with Parker in, Everitt out, so it's a tough one. I just like what Everitt brings to the team, we've got plenty of Parker, not much Everitt.

Other than that, there really aren't any vacancies in the team, which is just indicative of how strong a team we are at the moment.

[Nich]

No chance. Horse has ruffled his feathers. I expect Birdy to be flying high for the rest of the year. Id rather have Parks in for someone like Everitt and just dominate the middle. Ryan can always push back as well as forward towards the end of games and he starts to ramp it up in the back end of the season.

Parks kicks goals as well as does the Birdman.

We need to win the middle. Bird in, Parker in when ready. Bring on the rest of the season!!

[Melbourne_Blood]

BSA5, I have to agree with your comment about Mcglynn. He really hasn't got it all together this year consistently. He's been good here and there, but not often enough IMO. Would possibly explain why he's been getting his short man syndrome flairing up on the field so often. Probably frustrated.

[rojo]

Like BSAS I wonder a bit about Benny McGlynn this year, especially when Parker comes back in. I don't look at the match stats. much but last time I did, may have been v Brisbane, I was surprised to see that his disposal efficiency was about the worst in the team 50 something % - not that stats. tell the whole story. To me he seems to bob up now and again in a game and do something important but he certainly doesn't spend much time crumbing in the forward line! I am open to the possibility that he, like Birdy, is doing something useful that doesn't show out.

[DeadlyAkkuret]

A spell for McGlynn wouldn't be the worst idea, it seems to have worked on Eski. I can't believe there is anyone who things Malceski might be behind Armstrong, I mean I love the guy and he's obviously a huge Sydney supporter but Malceski is quite a long way ahead at this stage. Maybe next year will be Armstrong's year.

I think the change for this week is simple, rest LRT after that knock and bring Parker in. If Luke is fit he's best 22, guaranteed.

[aardvark]

I think the change for this week is simple, rest LRT after that knock and bring Parker in. If Luke is fit he's best 22, guaranteed.

That would be my bet too.

[Jeffers1984]

Predicted showers on Sunday, if LRT isn't fit, Parker would be the perfect in.

[JudesaGun]

I think a few people need to go back and watch the Hawks game to realise how well Parker was playing earlier in the season and how crucial he is for our finals chances. He creates so many opportunities in contested situations and is often that player who provides a spark when the chips are down. He must come into the team at some point IMO and the sooner the better... particularly as it will mean an extra rotation and giving a bit more of a breather to the rest of the on ball brigade.

Everitt or LRT out makes the most sense. We rarely have both in for a full game in any case and Bird or Malceski could quite easily take the sub vest.

[Auntie.Gerald]

our backline looks much better with Lou vs Mal

but a semi final team needs Parker in the 22.........the kid was on an upward curve this season and lets be frank he is already one of our better midfield players

[Plugger46]

A spell for McGlynn wouldn't be the worst idea, it seems to have worked on Eski. I can't believe there is anyone who things Malceski might be behind Armstrong, I mean I love the guy and he's obviously a huge Sydney supporter but Malceski is quite a long way ahead at this stage. Maybe next year will be Armstrong's year.

I think the change for this week is simple, rest LRT after that knock and bring Parker in. If Luke is fit he's best 22, guaranteed.

I thought Armstrong made a significant contribution in big games against Essendon and Geelong. I don't know if Mal would have played as well against those teams. He's going well at the moment but I'll be interested to see how he goes against Collingwood and Hawthorn in a few weeks. Hopefully he can keep it up.

[Plugger46]

I think a few people need to go back and watch the Hawks game to realise how well Parker was playing earlier in the season and how crucial he is for our finals chances. He creates so many opportunities in contested situations and is often that player who provides a spark when the chips are down. He must come into the team at some point IMO and the sooner the better... particularly as it will mean an extra rotation and giving a bit more of a breather to the rest of the on ball brigade.

Everitt or LRT out makes the most sense. We rarely have both in for a full game in any case and Bird or Malceski could quite easily take the sub vest.

Totally agree. He might be similar to the other midfielders we have but he's just a gun and has to play.