Changes - Round 16 vs Hawthorn

[Triple B]

Wow, big changes...

[Bloodthirsty]

Laidler out. We're doomed.

[aardvark]

Great to see Birdy back and Nankervis is only going to get better with every game.

[Ampersand]

In: B. Jack, Bird, Nankervis, Richards
Out: Pyke, Laidler, Towers, Robinson

[Conor_Dillon]

Pretty flat that they've left Heeney in the 2s. Wouldn't have minded seeing Hewett instead of Bird either...they may have a tagging job in mind for Craig though.

[Ampersand]

Roughead is back for the Hawks in place of Duyrea.

[Untamed Snark]

Any idea why Laidler is out?

[Ampersand]

Any idea why Laidler is out?

Ankle injury.

[Conor_Dillon]

The Hawks have gone really tall, wouldn't be surprised to see a late change on Saturday evening

[Ampersand]

Pretty happy with those changes. Pyke was clearly not right and we can't afford to continue to carry him. Would have preferred Heeney instead of B. Jack but completely understand giving him another week given his age. Plus Brandon has had a good few weeks in the 2s. I suspect Bird will be given basically one task and that will be to shut down Mitchell as far as possible.

[mcs]

Surprised they picked BJ instead of Heeney - but I guess they'll probably want Heeney running into some consistent good form and be 100% happy with his fitness before picking him again in the seniors.

Bird may spend some time in a forward pocket as well - certainly did late on in the game against Eastlake in ressies a few weeks ago, to pretty good effect. Whatever happens, someone needs to be crumbing from Buddy, Tip and Nankervis.

[Mel_C]

I heard that Stevic and Pannell are the umpires. We are stuffed!!!!!!!

[mcs]

I heard that Stevic and Pannell are the umpires. We are stuffed!!!!!!!

Just needs Razor Ray as well and we could just forfeit, save the injuries and be done with it.

[Conor_Dillon]

Really looking forward to seeing how big Toby goes Saturday night, could really add another dimension to our side for the rest of the year if he performs strongly

[Doctor]

It's a reflection on how well Laidler has been going that we are so disappointed that he's injured. Brandon Jack has been BOG in the 2s for 3 games in a row (I think) so he deserves the recall. Bird's inclusion is a good move too.