Changes for Rnd.13 V Melbourne.

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Wet, injuries, danger game

[Industrial Fan]

For Marsh and Robinson though they were seemingly near the precipice of not making the grade, had both put in some solid games then out. Never know what is around the next corner in footy - goes both ways a la Ted Richards - but just a shame they couldnt put more games together to show their worth.

[longmile]

Gonna be a real wet weekend, could elect to go with the one ruckman and bringing in a smaller player?
Dont know what big maxy gawn is like in the wet

[ugg]

In: Hewett, Nankervis, Towers
Out: Cunningham, Marsh, Tippett

[Xie Shan]

The game has become so even and competitive that you can't afford to play someone who isn't prepared to put his body on the line. He is a timid footballer. If Cunningham is a run with/stopping player then he still has to win footy of his own. If his opponent is taking him the game constantly, then he should get more of his own footy. No point being second to the ball and tackling if that is all you can do. He had 7 stats in the first half, none in the 3rd quarter and 4 in the last quarter, 3 of which were turnovers.

I think Cunningham is capable of doing what you have described (winning more of his own ball and putting his body on the line), but he seems to be down on confidence at the moment. I didn't think Horse would drop him but maybe sending him back to the NEAFL isn't a bad idea.

[MadCanuck]

I think Cunningham is capable of doing what you have described (winning more of his own ball and putting his body on the line), but he seems to be down on confidence at the moment. I didn't think Horse would drop him but maybe sending him back to the NEAFL isn't a bad idea.

Late mail -

OUT: Laidler
IN: Cunningham

[ugg]

Actually Cunningham into the 25. You would think Aliir is the logical replacement for Laidler who had been playing on tall forwards.

[Flying South]

With Laidler now out surely Aliir comes in. I'd also like to see Leonardis given a run off half back/ wing.

Outs: Tippett, Cunningham, Laidler, Marsh
Ins: Naismith, Hewett, Aliir, Leonardis

[Industrial Fan]

Laidler out is a big loss especially in the wet.

[Ludwig]

Actually Cunningham into the 25. You would think Aliir is the logical replacement for Laidler who had been playing on tall forwards.

With the number of talls out of the side we may be lucky with the weather conditions this week. I don't think Harry will play. His mother doesn't like him going outdoors when it's raining. After visiting all those sick kids in hospital this week, wouldn't it be ironic if Harry caught cold and ended up in hospital himself.

[liz]

With Laidler now out surely Aliir comes in. I'd also like to see Leonardis given a run off half back/ wing.

Outs: Tippett, Cunningham, Laidler, Marsh
Ins: Naismith, Hewett, Aliir, Leonardis

From what I've seen of Leonardis, he doesn't look ready for senior footy yet. He has some nice attributes that suggest he could become a senior player in time. But he drifts in and out of games, the defensive side of his game needs work, and I wonder if his fitness is at the necessary level. I realise he's been named as an emergency, but I would have thought there are other players better equipped at the moment.

[aardvark]

If he plays i'd expect a blinder from Harry. It might be just the scare he needs.

[Ludwig]

From what I've seen of Leonardis, he doesn't look ready for senior footy yet. He has some nice attributes that suggest he could become a senior player in time. But he drifts in and out of games, the defensive side of his game needs work, and I wonder if his fitness is at the necessary level. I realise he's been named as an emergency, but I would have thought there are other players better equipped at the moment.

Using the NEAFL squad as a guide would indicate that the inclusions will be 4 of Hewett, Aliir, Nanka, Towers and Leonardis for Tippett, Laidler, Cunningham and Marsh.

I agree that Leo doesn't look quite ready for senior footy, but is the kind of player that could cause problems in wet conditions (hopefully not for us). He's pesky and pesty as well. I can see him fitting into the Bulldogs game plan.

[Scottee]

With Laidler out things are getting scary down back. How is Aliir in wet conditions? Can he lock down a third tall? Would X have been the better choice?

Also, with Tippett now out for 8 weeks after surgery we have the right to put him on the LTIL. Would O'Riordon or Newman be options under that scenario?

[Sandrevan]

Tippet out - a ruckman in Nanka or Naismith
Marsh out - a defender in - Aliir
Cunningham dropped - a mid to come in - Hewett
The 4th interchange - Lloyd

Thus the bench becomes
Nankervis
Aliir
Hewett
Lloyd

So now Laidler is out - who comes in as a defender; chances are it's Leonardis