Changes Round 13 V PORT

[Conor_Dillon]

I'm pretty sure Pyke is out, but not sure whether it's young Jones or Rohan that will replace him.

Would be strange if it was Jones to debut, Sydney normally make a big deal about their debutants with an official announcement and a press conference. Must be Rohan.

[BobLog]

I would have thought Rohan as sub too. Usually a good source this one. Seems like Pyke is definitely out though. Half right so far

[Matt80]

I'm pretty sure Pyke is out, but not sure whether it's young Jones or Rohan that will replace him.

Is Pyke out due to weather conditions or is his hamstring injury lingering?

[ugg]

I should clarify my earlier statement. I think they're considering Pyke as a late out depending on the weather tomorrow, and having a look at the BOM forecast that seems very likely. Nothing is confirmed yet.

[CJK]

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[BobLog]

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[wolftone57]

Can't see them bringing Zac Jones in for Pykie. Zac is a back pocket/HB. We need more a forward to replace Pykie as he was replacing Tip. Membrey would be the obvious choice, he is a goal kicker, is in great form (best last three? weeks for Twos) & is a med/tall that can play small. Zac is hard in and under but if they bring him in it will be to do a job on one of the Power smalls. That would mean someone in the backs goes out. Gazza could come in as he plays both forward and back too.

[Flying South]

Surely if Pyke comes out, Membrey has too come in. He has to be the next forward in line. I can't see how Rohan can come in. He had a very ordinary start to the season and was sent back to the reserves and started his education as a half back/wing type player. He is still well and truly in that development phase and has hardly been smashing the NEAFL. I can't fathom why he could be considered a replacement for Tippett.

[liz]

I am a little bewildered that some were criticising the team selection for the most obvious like-for-like replacement for Tippett by opting for Pyke, arguing that we need less height and more run / mobility against a side like Port. But once it is hinted that Pyke may make way for someone else, we now need a direct replacement for Tippett?

Even without Tippett in the team, we still have Goodes, Franklin and Reid as more than competent tall targets, plus a host of midfielders who can take a mark and kick goals.

[Flying South]

I am a little bewildered that some were criticising the team selection for the most obvious like-for-like replacement for Tippett by opting for Pyke, arguing that we need less height and more run / mobility against a side like Port. But once it is hinted that Pyke may make way for someone else, we now need a direct replacement for Tippett?

Even without Tippett in the team, we still have Goodes, Franklin and Reid as more than competent tall targets, plus a host of midfielders who can take a mark and kick goals.

Not sure if you are referring to me Liz, so I will clarify. I like the balance of our team so I was definitely calling for like-for-like replacements. I liked Pyke coming in for Tippett, just a little disappointed with BJ for McGlynn. Felt Robinson should have been given a chance and brings a bit of mcglynn's hardness. Just saying if Pyke comes out then another forward should come in.

[Ludwig]

I am a little bewildered that some were criticising the team selection for the most obvious like-for-like replacement for Tippett by opting for Pyke, arguing that we need less height and more run / mobility against a side like Port. But once it is hinted that Pyke may make way for someone else, we now need a direct replacement for Tippett?

Even without Tippett in the team, we still have Goodes, Franklin and Reid as more than competent tall targets, plus a host of midfielders who can take a mark and kick goals.

Spot on. I never cared for this like for like business. We didn't hear like for like when Paul Chambers went out of the side? We could never find a like for like replacement for Paul (maybe Derickx comes the closest).

If someone goes out of the side you need to reassess the situation as a whole and see which selection makes the most sense. The like for like is too mechanical.

[liz]

Not sure if you are referring to me Liz, so I will clarify. I like the balance of our team so I was definitely calling for like-for-like replacements. I liked Pyke coming in for Tippett, just a little disappointed with BJ for McGlynn. Felt Robinson should have been given a chance and brings a bit of mcglynn's hardness. Just saying if Pyke comes out then another forward should come in.

Not really you specifically. I didn't even bother to see whether the same people complaining about the predictability of the changes were the same now complaining about the hypothetical of Jones for Pyke. It was just a general observation on the fickleness of the RWO collective.

[ugg]

Jones may be predominantly playing as a small defender in the ressies but there's no reason he couldn't play in the midfield either. I think he has the type of game that could have an instant impact coming on as a sub so I don't think it's as illogical as some are making out that he could be the one that replace Pyke.

[Ampersand]

Is R. O'Keefe completely off the table? He could play forward and rotate through the midfield. By all accounts his performance in the reserves has been very consistent.

Edit: Scratch that. I guess if he's not listed as an emergency then he won't be eligible for inclusion.