Changes Round 23 V Hawks

[annew]

Interesting that Ross Lyon came out and said that is exactly what Freo did against GWS, lots of rotations to rest up his players.

[DK_]

Screw reserves. Everyone who's uninjured and hasn't played for months should roll up for this week's scratch match against the Hawks.

Absolutely. The injured players should get the opportunity to demonstrate what they can offer in the finals and whether they are in our best 22 right now. A real assessment can't be done without playing them and Hawthorn's a handy opponent to run them through their paces.

[DK_]

I thought there was a rule that you couldn't play ressies in the NEAFL finals unless you played a certain number of H&A games, had a name starting with Y and danced in a circle of toadstools under the full moon?

Surely Jetta, LRT and Goodes don't qualify? If they play, won't it have to be in the seniors?

[The Big Cat]

Gerard Healy said on OTC tonight that Barry Round could get a game this week since the Swans should take the opportunity to rest as many players as possible.

[Swansongster]

Will Jetts come straight in. Probably worth a shot in a dead rubber.

Jetta on track for finals but Reid in doubt for rest of season

[swans]

I think you may find one of the draft pick may come in this week to see how they go in the big time. give a newbe a run.

[Kirkari]

I think you may find one of the draft pick may come in this week to see how they go in the big time. give a newbe a run.

Like who? Unlikely.

Mitch Morton, perhaps.

[Matt79]

I'm hoping we rest as many as possible! Added to Hanners I would include... ROK, Jack, Tippett (cannot afford to lose him before finals), Malceski and possibly Richards (cannot afford to lose a tall defender).
IN: Bolton, Cunningham, Armstrong, Membry, Towers, LRT, Jetta

Basically, anyone overly sore...rest!

[Melbourne_Blood]

I understand it's basically a dead rubber, but do we really think resting half our side, going out and probably getting smashed by the very same team we will have to face a week later ( and possibly deeper into finals if we make it that far) is a good idea? I take the example of Collingwood in 2011. Got smoked in a dead rubber against the cats in the last round, didn't do their campaign any favors IMO. Do we flirt with what very little form we have ? It's a tough one because our injury woes mean we can't afford to lose any more players at all, but I just don't think we're in a position to be wasting an opportunity to find some sort of rhythm before the finals start.

[Auntie.Gerald]

risk reward.........i have no idea as I havent seen where Jetts is truly at nor LRT

i would rather test them out and find out for sure in this next round

i dont think we can beat the Hawks nor Geelong without a fully fit Goodes, Jetta, LRT, Shaw but lets roll the dice if need be because there is 3 more games no matter what.

Bolton, Jetta back would be lovely - but bring in BJ if need be and roll the dice again !

Shaw out injured and Andrejs probably out too?

[liz]

Shaw out injured and Andrejs probably out too?

Why would Everitt be out?

[Bloodthirsty]

I understand it's basically a dead rubber, but do we really think resting half our side, going out and probably getting smashed by the very same team we will have to face a week later ( and possibly deeper into finals if we make it that far) is a good idea? I take the example of Collingwood in 2011. Got smoked in a dead rubber against the cats in the last round, didn't do their campaign any favors IMO. Do we flirt with what very little form we have ? It's a tough one because our injury woes mean we can't afford to lose any more players at all, but I just don't think we're in a position to be wasting an opportunity to find some sort of rhythm before the finals start.

The thing is, rhythm is pointless in a side that doesn't have the personnel to win the big ones. Get the personnel to the best level possible first

I actually think our team will be pretty good if we can get Jetta and LRT back, with Rohan playing OK and resting as many stars as possible this week. Under the radar yet again. It didn't take long! I see not one single AFL reporter tipped Sydney to win the flag - nor Fremantle. All Hawks and Cats. I actually thing the Hawks and Cats are severely overrated, but we need the star-power in our side to mount a challenge. "Get it done."

[jono2707]

Jetts will be sub this week if Jude's interview with the Big Sports Breakfast on the radio this morning is any guide - he sort of let slip that Jetta would be back playing 'some minutes' this week.

With Jude coming back in, that's Hanners and Shaw covered. Not sure if there'd be any other changes but I doubt they'll rest anyone at this stage unless they really really need the week off.

[ugg]

Let's throw caution to the wind and exploit the Hawks' lack of pace by chucking all our speedsters in! Cunningham, BJ, Jetta all in to complement Rohan, Everitt and K.Jack. Let's see how old man Mitchell and pensioner Sewell handle the pace

[Captain]

Totally agree Ugg.

My changes would be:

In: Jetta, Jack, Bolton
Out: Hanners, Shaw, ROK (rested)