Changes for R23 v Blues

[stevoswan]

If Hanners has had a crook hip for the past three weeks, why wasn't he replaced with a fit player from the twos ?

They obviously thought they could 'manage' it.....can't be right all the time I suppose. He's got two weeks off now anyway to get cherry ripe.

[Markwebbos]

They obviously thought they could 'manage' it.....can't be right all the time I suppose. He's got two weeks off now anyway to get cherry ripe.

Think they needed Hanners in the side until now and have taken the opportunity to rest him.

Really hope 2 weeks off freshens him and Paps up.

[Mug Punter]

I don't think it is anything more than meets the eye. Aliir has been selected as an emergency several times in the 2nd half of the year, but didn't make the final cut. I don't agree with our defensive structure, but it's not a big disagreement. We have had the best defence in the AFL, so one can understand if Longmire doesn't want to make any changes, the conservative person that he is. I've only suggested that Aliir was more suitable for some of the matchups we've been facing than is Mills. But Mills is a better player than Aliir. It's only because of the size and strength difference and can understand going with the better but smaller player. I think Mills will move to the midfield next year and Aliir will take his spot in back six.

I think as a sweeper style seventh defender with the licence to attack as require AA would be perfect. Athletically he is just perfect for that rebounding role and without the direct responsibility of an opponent he loses his downside. And if he can do a bit of ruckwork too then that adds to his value.

The more you look at it we have to shift McVeigh on. We've seen what happens before when players get blocked for chances and he will be the only first 22 team member not available next year so it will be hard enough for the likes of Florent and Dawson to get a chance as it is.

The state of our list also means I just cannot see us trying for any players from other clubs as we have enough trouble giving our own guys games. Look at the list of guys who couldn't get a game last Friday (even allowing that some were injured)

* Naismith
* Cunningham
* Dawson
* Aliir
* Florent
* Cameron
* Marsh
* Robinson
* Maibaum

The three in italics will be very very hard to hold off if they have a ripping pre-season and Naismith is of course a senior player.

I still think you need three senior ready ruckmen. IF we trade Tippett then I think we would have to get a journeyman type ruckman in (think Currie or Dawson),

[dejavoodoo44]

Foote definitely has an incriminating video.

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Or somebody on the match committee has a Foote fetish.

[dimelb]

Or somebody on the match committee has a Foote fetish.

[undy]

I hope this happens too.......I saw Allir 'live' at Simmons Stadium last season and was extremely impressed with his ability and composure. Too much talent to be left behind.....

I blame Malcolm Turnbull, he seems to have the reverse-Midas touch over the last few years.
[and please don't let this descend into a political @@@@ fight thread, its just that ever since AA was applauded by the PM, AA's form and health have been down]

[Jeynez]

I think as a sweeper style seventh defender with the licence to attack as require AA would be perfect. Athletically he is just perfect for that rebounding role and without the direct responsibility of an opponent he loses his downside. And if he can do a bit of ruckwork too then that adds to his value.

+1

I hope this is what is being planned for Aliir next year. Having Mills unleashed into the midfield, and having Reid play as a permanent forward adds even more incentive for this move.

[stevoswan]

I blame Malcolm Turnbull, he seems to have the reverse-Midas touch over the last few years.
[and please don't let this descend into a political @@@@ fight thread, its just that ever since AA was applauded by the PM, AA's form and health have been down]

Good point.....bloody Turnbull!

[RogueSwan]

the singlet theory works again:
Naismith Foote and Hanners all in yellow
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[dejavoodoo44]

the singlet theory works again:
Naismith Foote and Hanners all in yellow
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Yeah, but what does the fluoro green cap worn backwards mean?

[Billericay]

Is that Hanners in the background? Horse said he'd been unable to train this week, so strange if it is him!

[S.S. Bleeder]

Sam can play in the NEAFL finals next weekend......and so can Kurt, maybe, if the coaches want more game time in him.

Is Sammy eligible to play NEAFL finals? I thought there was a threshold of H&A games they need to play?

[AnnieH]

Is sweet caroline still in?
FML.

Love seeing Harry back... hope he brings ruthless with him.

[Mug Punter]

Horse seems to have set out his stall re the talls, Naismaith is a great guy to have on the wings if we need him. I just feel he doesn't quite do enough around the ground just yet and he may never get there on that front.

Fierce competition for spots so I absolutely no reason complacency should be an issue. After the way they bullied us in R6 I expect to see a bit a statement from us Saturday. Cannot wait!!

[aardvark]

I must be the only one apart from Mr and Mrs Sinkers who's happy to see him keep his spot over Big Sammy. I hope he has a blinder tomorrow.