Changes - Round 13 vs Richmond

[Dosser]

I reckon that Myke has been running a leg (knee?) injury as he just hasn't looked that mobile over the past few weeks. Surely they'd want to bring Tom D in to get him up to speed if Myke goes down later in the season? So that's my prediction - Pyke out, Derrickx in.

I think I saw somewhere that Derrickx isnt in the extended squad but Naismith is. Does anyone know if that is correct?

[dejavoodoo44]

Stevic, McInerney and Chamberlain. The unholy trinity with Nichols as sub.

Though I actually think that Nichols has improved with experience. I mean, his decisions generally don't have that element of mystifying surrealist performance art that they sometimes used to. But you're right with Stevic, he's certainly up there. He would have been my choice for the Norm Smith if Hawthorn had won the 2012 GF and I don't think that he's improved at all, as he still tends to only apply a strict interpretation of the rules to one of the sides in the contest.

[aardvark]

I think I saw somewhere that Derrickx isnt in the extended squad but Naismith is. Does anyone know if that is correct?

Just footy show guess work. We'll know tonight.

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Stevic, McInerney and Chamberlain. The unholy trinity with Nichols as sub.

Hmmm. I wonder what the odds on a Richmond win are?

[ugg]

Those aren't the umpires for the game. I think it's the "worst case" scenario in Ampersand's eyes

[jono2707]

Those aren't the umpires for the game. I think it's the "worst case" scenario in Ampersand's eyes

Razor Ray certainly is doing this game - as announced on AFL360, he'll then stay in Sydney for the weekend to join the SFL umpire who's doing his 500th game this weekend. Apparently he was something of a mentor to Razor (nothing to write home about! ????), but a great achievement to be officiating in his 500th game this weekend and good on him...

[aardvark]

Those aren't the umpires for the game. I think it's the "worst case" scenario in Ampersand's eyes

Phew! Just one of them would be bad enough.

[Scottee]

Swans site Ressies report says that Heeney pulled up sore from training and will have to wait another week before playing.

[Conor_Dillon]

Swans site Ressies report says that Heeney pulled up sore from training and will have to wait another week before playing.

[troyjones2525]

Wow didn't really see that coming.

In Derrickx, Jones.
Out Pyke, Robinson.

Would like to see Naismith or Nankervis but oh well.

[Conor_Dillon]

Wow well there you go!

[Go Swannies]

I reckon that Myke has been running a leg (knee?) injury as he just hasn't looked that mobile over the past few weeks. Surely they'd want to bring Tom D in to get him up to speed if Myke goes down later in the season? So that's my prediction - Pyke out, Derrickx in.

Ahem.

[Conor_Dillon]

^^^ well played!

These two will be our 28th and 29th players used in season 2015 for what it's worth.

Jones' inclusion also seemingly pushes Bird further down the pecking order, albeit being different players.

[stellation]

Tom Derrickx, fulfilling all your "I guess Pyke isn't that bad?" opinion needs.

[Markus26]

Wow didn't really see that coming.

In Derrickx, Jones.
Out Pyke, Robinson.

Would like to see Naismith or Nankervis but oh well.

I'm thrilled with both of those ins. Jones should be an excitement machine and hopefully Derrickx offers more than a restricted Pyke.

[Meg]

Changes - Round 13 vs Richmond

As we already pretty well knew, the club clearly keeps injuries close to their chests. No mention of Pyke's sore knee as recently as Tuesday in Tom Harley's report. Now we are told Pyke has had a sore knee (as we guessed) for several weeks. Fair enough, they don't want to advertise players' weaknesses when they are carrying injuries.

Ludwig will be beside himself. Got his wish with Pyke out - but replaced by Ludwig's other whipping boy Derickx!