Changes for Round 23 v Richmond

[crackedactor]

The AFL Injury List say 6-8, which is a moot point since it means he is out for the season in any case. I don't know why we don't put him on the LTIL and decide who will get the 2nd upgrade once Robbo comes off the list. All of this probably won't matter.

As for the team selections in general, I'm not sure who we should replace for KJ. I was pleased with McGlynn's performance on the Saturday. He may add more to the team than Towers when the pressure is on.

There are many contenders for the final 2 spots in the side going into the finals:
McGlynn
Cunningham
Towers
Jones (should be fit for finals)
Laidler

If we get past these it will more be a matter of injury replacement than form, which is more or less settled at this stage. I can make a case for any of these 5 to have a spot in the side. Jones would be my first pick if he gets a clearance to play in the NEAFL the previous week and does well. I prefer Cunningham as a tagger for someone like Brad Hill or Charlie Cameron. Not a big fan for him as a defender. Towers will have less impact with the addition of Tippett and McGlynn, and I worry about him when the pressure is up. I like Laidler in the side is we play Adelaide because of their many talls they have.

Good post. Yea I question Towers's ability to handle the pressure moments. His tackling still remains a worry for me. But I do like the way he tries and breaks the lines by dashing through the pack. Laidler in only if we play Adelaide otherwise I CANNOT see a spot for him. I would like Jones back when fit and I would give Mcglynn another chance to prove his worth this Saturday. His tackling is still good, just hope he still has the runs in his legs for placing the forward pressure on the defenders.

[mattybloods]

Buddy might be out. Do we bring in Nankervis and leave Tippett in the forward line?

[longmile]

Buddy might be out. Do we bring in Nankervis and leave Tippett in the forward line?

Might be a good excuse to bring in Teddy for his last game?

[Swansongster]

Giving Buddy a couple of weeks off seems like a good idea to me.

He's looked a bit sore of late and spent a bit of time in the sheds in Hobart. With some big games around the corner, a freshen up seems appropriate and earned.

Despite our poor record against them in recent years, I think we have Richmond covered this week.

[caj23]

Might be a good excuse to bring in Teddy for his last game?

If he's out, that's the change I'd make (and that's on merit/team balance)

[Plugger46]

If Buddy misses, I suspect it will be just Jack in for him and McGlynn will survive.

[southsideswan]

Buddy's injury appears to be the sort that playing will not make it worse. Since we have the bye coming up I'm more in favour of having him play and then he has 2 weeks off. 3 weeks is a bit long.

This is the week we play the best available and play it out for the whole match. Its a home match so no traveling.

[bloodspirit]

If Buddy's not up for this weekend, Kizza for Buddy is simple - although agree there is also the option of bringing Nank in, which is more complicated. I can't see them dropping Towers at the moment.

I'm not optimistic about Jones making it back to the senior team this year without injuries but, if he can, then surely he'll replace Harry.

[ugg]

Jack and Marsh for Towers and Mills!!

[ugg]

Towers has been omitted Mills with a calf injury

Emg: Foote Nankervis Towers

So no chance of a farewell game for Teddy then

Richmond
Chol for Menadue
Emg: Broad Butler Menadue

[longmile]

To be honest I would rather Towers than McGlynn

[i'm-uninformed2]

Fair enough. Like for like on Mills/Marsh and like for like on Jack/Towers given Towers has been playing midfield lately, but has dropped away the last few weeks. Plus, McGlynn can shift to that link role in the forward half which he did well as the game went on last week and leave Papley to play as small forward.

[ugg]

Laidler firmly behind Marsh in the pecking order as I postulated a few weeks ago. It can't be purely form based as Laidler has been named in the best players list for the NEAFL the last three games and Marsh only once. Can't be experience as Laidler is certainly more experienced.

I can only think Marsh's speed is the point of difference.

[bloodsbigot]

Is Laidler still injured? What's with Marsh getting the nod ahead of Richards and Laidler?

As longmile said, I'm a bit peeved Towers is out rather than McGlynn. McGlynn is a liability. That 'Rudy-like' charm can only get you so far. Disappointed. McGlynn can't perform in big games and I think the result would have been different in 2012 if he had played.

[barry]

Tough call on towers

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