Changes for Rnd 11 v Crows.

[Ludwig]

Adelaide have done well covering tall forwards. In the Hawthorne game, Roughhead kicked 1 while Buddy and Hale went goalless. In the North Melbourne game only 3 of the 19 goals were kicked by KKPs, Lindsay Thomas kicking 5. They are more vulnerable to smaller players, while Rutten and Talia seem to do okay against bigger opponents. Their back 6 haven't played a lot of footy together, so if you can cause of bit of chaos near their goal, they seem lose the plot with the coverage.

They have a history of problems covering Goodes, who has kicked plenty of goals against them recently, so having him going forward is not a detriment. I would bring Lamb into the side and play him as a small forward, along with Benny and Morto, we'd have 3 small forwards with a good sense for goal. Maybe Jude as the sub, because I'd prefer seeing both Mitchell and Lamb get full games.

I know White seems the natural replacement for Walsh, but we did fine when Mitchell replaced Walsh, without any drop off in our scoring power.

[Red]

My half-serious suggestion:

In: Jesse White, Dean Towers (pick 22).
Out: Tommy Walsh (inj), Jude Bolton (rest)

Rationale: Jesse in for Tommy, Dean for experience and outside speed. But mainly to show the #$%^ing Crows what might have been had they not refused our generosity.

[wolftone57]

Outs. Walsh inj.
Ins. Shaw or Mattner or LRT or anyone but White!

Every one of those players mentioned is still injured. Rhyce has injured his groin again. Absolutely no hanky panky Rhyce. Marty has had a set back and LRt hasn't started running yet either. Bad luck you get Jesse.

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I wouldnt be surprised if Incy is pushed up forward if one of our backs who has been injured makes the game

I just cant see Tom Mitchell dropped even though we have the choice from 7 regulars of our 22 that will bit by bit come back

Mal and macca will stay just where they are as they have been sensational. Mal 29, Macca 34 off the half back.

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The injury/unavailability toll on our KPP's is getting ridiculous, AJ, DirtyKurt, Walsh, LRT, Sammy.

Although I suspect we won't do so, if we did decide to replace Walsh with a tall, our choices are currently Lockyer, Membrey (both of whom have showed talent in the 2's) and dare I say it . . . . Jessie!

Speaking of underwhelming players, and in view of my disdain for his earlier efforts, I think in all fairness I should acknowledge how well 'Dre is doing as a 3rd tall defender. Well done!

As for this week, I suspect we'll go small, and bring back Lamb.

Neither Membrey or Lockyer are ready yet. Membrey didn't cope too well against really strong opposition like the Lions. Lockyer has only now found his feet and is playing well. Neither is ready for seniors footy. Xav Richards is more ready than either and he is only a rookie.

[Chilcott]

The only change will be White in for Walsh.

I think it's important for our structure that we have a tall target a CHF to compliment, Goodes and he resting ruckman.

I don't expect much from Jesse, but if he can provide a contest, it enables our midfielders to get to more contests in the forward half and kick goals.

[Melbourne_Blood]

I'd rather Jesse share the ruck role more and free up Pyke, and to a lesser extent Mummy to spend more time forward. Both are a thousand ones more likely to clunk a mark than he is.

[ugg]

I'm hearing there may be an out-of-the-box name in the team tonight. Could just be the emergency though.

[Melbourne_Blood]

Out of the box? Membrey perhaps? Surely He'd wouldn't qualify as it ofthe box

[Melbourne_Blood]

Jed I mean not he'd

[ernie koala]

I'm hearing there may be an out-of-the-box name in the team tonight. Could just be the emergency though.

Tantalising Ugg....Who do you think?

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Maybe a running attacking defender..??......Mr Towers perhaps.

[Nico]

I'm hearing there may be an out-of-the-box name in the team tonight. Could just be the emergency though.

Jack in the box perhaps.

[aardvark]

Maybe we could look at Alex Brown or The "X" Man........

Hmmm i could be right after all! I like the idea of Teddy and the "X" man!

[On-Baller]

Brandon Jack to be sub,diesel too play full game,either Brandon or maybe Towers.

[stellation]

Jack in the box perhaps.

That'd be my guess.

[ugg]

Was that too obvious, perhaps I should have said I hear a younger brother may be getting a chance this week. Try working that one out!

Twitter @AFL_PKeane Patrick Keane
The Sydney Swans have placed Tommy Walsh on the Long Term Injury List and upgraded Brandon Jack from the rookie list as his replacement.

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I doubt he's made the final 22 otherwise there would have been the usual hoopla about him making his debut like Tom Mitchell last week, especially given his background and link to Kieren. So I'm guessing he's an emergency, and probably the one that won't fly to Adelaide but instead will go to the GC with the ressies.

/pure speculation

[Swansongster]

Imagine having two brothers who were both 300 gamers. You'd hope they would have lots of sons, too.