Changes Round 13 V PORT

[ugg]

I was very dissapointed with BJ's last senior game. He came on as the sub and within 5 minutes he was jogging to contests instead of putting in the hard yards.

I would bring in Membrey for Tippett.

True, but his last 2 NEAFL performances have been excellent.

[Conor_Dillon]

I try not to criticise match committee decisions too often because obviously the coaches know best. But I'm going to put it out there straight away that playing Pyke and Tom D in the same team is a mistake.
We don't need Pyke to play tall forward because with Buddy, Goodes and Reid we're fine in that department. We don't need 2 genuine ruckmen because Port only have 1 who in all due respect to Lobbe, isn't a superstar.
On top of that, Port are easily the fittest and best running team in the comp so an extra runner would have been ideal.
Oh and McGlynn, one of our best endurance players, is missing.
Any other reason to play a small? Yep...the potential inclemental weather.
I'd love to know if anyone can find a positive in this selection but until then I'm going to keep my fingers crossed for a late change.

[Mel_C]

In: Pyke, B. Jack
Out: Tippett, McGlynn (fractured thumb)

[longmile]

Poor McGlynn, always in the wars.
I think I prefer us with just the one ruckman, so it'll be interesting to see how we go

[DamY]

I feel like Pyke won't ruck much

[Conor_Dillon]

I feel like Pyke won't ruck much

Then he shouldn't be in the team, once the ball hits the deck he might as well be a statue. If they wanted a forward they should have picked Membrey

[ScottH]

I feel like Pyke won't ruck much

I reckon he and Derrickx will be on high rotation thru the F50/ruck.

[ScottH]

Match of the Round and totally bypassed by channel 7 Melbourne News.
Not even a mention of the ins and outs for either team.

[Doctor]

It might be that Pyke plays forward to help Franklin, Reid & Goodes get better matchups than they would have otherwise. In the wet it does seem like a gamble though. BJ will almost certainly wear the vest.

[Meg]

McGlynn a huge out. He has been so good this year. I am very disappointed, really wanted us to play at our best and then the winner to be whatever results.

[goods78]

I think Horse wants to maintain the same structure and style of play with Tippo out (i.e. Pkye for Tippo). I'm just not sure its the right move if it is wet. A ruck could be a very early sub if it is not working.

[DamY]

Yeh I'm a bit surprised BJ's in, I hope his form is back up again. I think we need pace but also need defensive pressure too. I hope we're not going in too tall with Pyke. To be fair I wouldn't be asking this if Tippo was in, I'd be more confident but Pyke's form this year has been ok. I really hope we have the right team balance, Port's probably the biggest challenge we've had year to date

[Ludwig]

McGlynn is a big out, but is mitigated by the probable inclusion of Lloyd in the 21. I don't think it will have that big an impact on the outcome.

Pyke coming in for Tippett keeps the same structure that's worked so well over past few weeks. At a minimum, it should keep Lobbe under pressure and tie down Carlisle or Trengove to defend against a powerful marking player. We don't need him to kick any goals to win.

On the other side of the aisle, Polec is big out for them as he's provided lots of run and accurate kicking. He's been as important for Port as Benny has been for us.

Also, wonder if Angus Monfries has received a show cause notice from ASADA.

Both sides are near full strength so should be a good contest between 2 quality teams.

[frankee]

Saturday 14 June

Summary
Min 13
Max 20
Rain clearing.

Sydney area

Partly cloudy. Rain, easing to isolated showers late in the morning, clearing in the late afternoon.

I hope BOM is right!

[Auntie.Gerald]

My gut feeling is that on the SCG and given the running math ups of Port.........we may see TomD sub and Pyke come off the field half way thru the 3rd qtr

we already have Goodes, Reid and Bud upfront as talls which is plenty against Port me thinks and Laidler to come off the bench into the backs and push Mal into mids