Changes for Round 9 vs Collingwood.

[Markwebbos]

Although Blakey rucked a few times in his VFL game, I’d be surprised if he was used there against Cameron. I could be wrong but it just doesn’t feel likely to me.

Which leaves McLean, Buddy, Dawson?

[longmile]

Blakey needs more time in the ressies tbh. He's not up to scratch. Has been given a pass to play seniors without proving it. Much better to get game time into Stephens, McDonald or Campbell when fit

[dejavoodoo44]

Does anyone know what Gulden's injury is? UPDATE: Stress reaction in his foot, not expected back until after the bye in 5/6 weeks

I'm guessing they might give Blakey a crack in the ruck.

Which is a bummer. I think we all have a high opinion of Errol.

And I'm guessing that a stress reaction, is a new term for stress fracture? Does anyone here know?

[AB Swannie]

Which leaves McLean, Buddy, Dawson?

Not Buddy. Fox is a shout.

Hickey played 87% of game time against Adelaide so he may be asked to do something similar tomorrow (he played 80% last week).

[Markwebbos]

Interesting that Lloyd has been named in the midfield not defence.

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Not Buddy. Fox is a shout.

Hickey played 87% of game time against Adelaide so he may be asked to do something similar tomorrow (he played 80% last week).

Buddy did take some ruck contests earlier in the year. I would be very happy if they never played him in the ruck again.

[TheBloods]

THERE are defeinitely some protected species on our list who get the golden ticket thru selection week after week. Its crooked.

[cherub]

Stress reaction is a precursor to stress fracture-so they've picked it up early, before its actually reached the fracture stage.

[The Runner]

All changes make sense.
Some serious over reactions here about him coming back in. He was one of our best two weeks ago in the reserves. Campbell is injuried, so it's down to him and Stephens. And Dylan needs to work on a few things before coming back in.

[Ludwig]

Early thoughts on changes:

In: Heeney, Blakey
Out: Sinclair, Gulden

Lloyd seemed to spend a bit more time in the midfield on Saturday, and I liked what I saw. It will take some adjusting to get used to his absence from defence, it he does spend less time there, but I see a better mix taking place in defence.

Interesting that Lloyd has been named in the midfield not defence.

Changes closely matched my expectations. I've always been a big fan of Hewett, although I haven't been impressed with his work in defence so far, and would have liked us to continue with O'Riordan for at least another game. But someone has to be dropped to make room.

I've been pushing for the move of Lloyd to the midfield and we should see him getting increased playing time there, especially if Hewett can hold down a spot in defence. I wouldn't be surprised to see a bit of swapping of Hewett and Lloyd between midfield and defence.

Interesting that the club decided to pull the plug on both Campbell and Gulden in the same week due to stress reactions. They can keep each other company on the sidelines, which should keep their spirits up .

[Markwebbos]

We all know you are a member of the Match Committee Ludwig

[longmile]

All changes make sense.
Some serious over reactions here about him coming back in. He was one of our best two weeks ago in the reserves. Campbell is injuried, so it's down to him and Stephens. And Dylan needs to work on a few things before coming back in.

What does Stephens need to work on? I've heard this a few times but no one has said what. Just interested

[Mark26]

All changes make sense.
Some serious over reactions here about him coming back in. He was one of our best two weeks ago in the reserves. Campbell is injuried, so it's down to him and Stephens. And Dylan needs to work on a few things before coming back in.

I'm happy about the ins too. I think the quality of players strengthens our squad. Stephens should force his way in at some point. I hope we smash the Pies this week.

[dejavoodoo44]

Stress reaction is a precursor to stress fracture-so they've picked it up early, before its actually reached the fracture stage.

Ta.
So, is there an area of bone that's weakened in some way? Or is out of alignment and likely to somehow cause further damage?

[i'm-uninformed2]

You bet i would. Said several weeks ago that my opinions of him would be tame compared to what he would cop from JL. Needs to pull his finger out if hes ever gonna be anything more than just a decent mid and he wont get there by being coddled.

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wTF did Blakey do to earn a game can someone explain it to me ?

Sure you would. And I’m sure he’d listen to about 0.4 seconds of it before turning around to talk to someone he found interesting, or respected, or whose wife he hadn’t misbehaved with.

[AB Swannie]

What does Stephens need to work on? I've heard this a few times but no one has said what. Just interested

It’s been mentioned a few times in RWO that his pressure rating from his last game was low - only 7 pressure acts. The club hasn’t said this is the area but it makes sense.