Changes Round 13 V PORT

[ernie koala]

If Tippett is out injured....

IN : Pyke

OUT : Tippett

If Buddy gets a week, maybe Membrey will get his chance.

Or Lloyd gets a full game and BJ comes back in as sub.

[MattW]

If it is Tippett and Franklin out, I really hope it's Membrey in, to increase the threat of Reid and Goodes. If only on of Tippett/Franklin out, then I agree it will be Pyke in. If neither Tippett or Franklin out, a tough one. Derickx out for Pyke, I guess.

[Ludwig]

Whatever the case on Tippett and Buddy, I don't think both Pyke and Derickx should play in the same side. Assuming Tippett is out with a knee injury, I would bring in either BJ or Rohan to play the sub. If Buddy is out as well, then give Membrey a go.

[ernie koala]

Whatever the case on Tippett and Buddy, I don't think both Pyke and Derickx should play in the same side. Assuming Tippett is out with a knee injury, I would bring in either BJ or Rohan to play the sub. If Buddy is out as well, then give Membrey a go.

Personally I agree with you. But I'll bet, if Tippett is out, Pyke will come in.

[Matt80]

Out Tippett (injured), Franklin (susp)

In B. Jack, Rohan

I think against Port that speed, running power, tackling and pressure are all important. B. Jack to start and apply enormous pressure. Rohan as sub.

If against another team I would suggest Membrey but not against Port. Tom D can ruck all day against Lobbe. Reid can help in the ruck when Westoff goes in.

Goodes and Reid will have to hold down the key forward posts. I think as we saw with Reid he can be very effective when he is the key forward, without worrying about Tippett and Franklins space.

[Ampersand]

I'm pretty hopeful that Franklin and Tippett will get through, although Franklin's knock looked near identical to the one he put on Mal last year.

Million dollar question is who matches up on Wingard. Smith seems the obvious choice.

[Dosser]

Million dollar question is who matches up on Wingard. Smith seems the obvious choice.

Maybe Rampe for his speed, although I agree with you. However, out of left field, I wonder if Rohan would be a good match up?

[Dosser]

Tippett was smiling and laughing after the game, so I hope that is a good sign that his injury can be managed. Of course, it could have been the morphine kicking in to ease the pain of his ligaments looking like the frayed ends of a piece of rope, but Im more of a glass half full kind of guy.

[Auntie.Gerald]

I think Rampe and Smith and Shaw may get minutes on Chad

Chadwick is a stand out and lucky we are on the SCG in my opinion

[sprite]

Bennie should also be considered doubtful, after being KO'd.

Should have a week out for concussion.

[aardvark]

No change.

[annew]

Franklin cleared

[Mel_C]

Franklin cleared

Phew ????.

[Ludwig]

I remember that it was Tippett's right knee that was injured last year and this time it was his left. So at least it's not the same injury. I was hoping we would get a report on Tippett, McGlynn and Mitchell (who I think re-injured his right ankle).

[Matt80]

Franklin cleared. I still think they should go for a small to replace Tippett if he is injured.

Out - Tippett

In - Brandon Jack to the Subs vest

Pyke still needs another week in the reserves to work up to the fitness required to carry the ruck solo.