Changes for Round 23 v Gold Coast Suns

[i'm-uninformed2]

So McLean is a far stronger target up forward, though he’s not a great ruck. But Reid hasn’t looked great the last couple of weeks, and wouldn’t be surprised if he’s injured again.

Melican staying makes clear they think the best sides in the finals have forward lines that demand some extra height.

As for Chad, we won’t know whether it’s because his match fitness has suffered from the COVID disruption, or they simply think right now the rest of the midfield mix has him covered for the moment.

[Aprilbr]

No Chad! That means he is unlikely to play in our finals team.

Fox unlucky to be dropped. Reid is looking in trouble.

[Ralph Dawg]

Mills, Lloyd and Franklin in. Plus O’Riordan in starting 22

Reid and Fox omitted, Blakey and Kennedy injured.

Certainly agree with McLean staying in. Showing alot more than Reid who has been disappointing since coming back. In particular his goal kicking and ruck work have been below par. There must now be a big question mark over whether we offer him a new contract, especially given his injury history.

[Captain]

Fox is unlucky. He is so much better than Melican it’s not funny.

Good that they stuck with McLean.

[TheBloods]

Wtf are we doing with Chad

Get him in

[MattW]

No Chad! That means he is unlikely to play in our finals team.

Fox unlucky to be dropped. Reid is looking in trouble.

Yeah, injury pending, Sam might have played his last game for us, whereas McLean might be playing himself into a new contract.

Looks like they do prefer Melican to Fox.

Three good ins.

Strongly suspect Warner will be sub and could hold the role for the following week.

[Blood Fever]

Yeah, injury pending, Sam might have played his last game for us, whereas McLean might be playing himself into a new contract.

Looks like they do prefer Melican to Fox.

Three good ins.

Strongly suspect Warner will be sub and could hold the role for the following week.

Only possible reason is Warner's fitness. Otherwise he is surely straight in.

[TheBloods]

Warner is ahead of half a dozen in this team thats been named , just stop mucking around and play him

[i'm-uninformed2]

Warner is ahead of half a dozen in this team thats been named , just stop mucking around and play him

Weren’t you denouncing the concept of you being a Chad cultist?

[NeonBible]

just stop mucking around and play him

I'm not even sure you mean to, TB, but sometimes you can be very funny! I rarely like your "I dont mince my words" attitude, but sometimes it is good for a chuckle!! You remind me of every teacher i was afraid of in school LOL!!

[TheBloods]

Weren’t you denouncing the concept of you being a Chad cultist?

Im not a cultist

We can not go into a final with Melican Wicks Campbell Rowbottom Florent O'Riordan and McLean while someone who is better than all of them sits as medi sub or an emergency

[i'm-uninformed2]

Sure. Let’s swap Chad for Melican and make him play key defence. Or McLean. Chad’s second ruck work is renowned.

Look, we all think Chad is great too, but you know, maybe, just maybe, the coaches think playing him as medi sub off a seriously extended break is the best way to integrate him back into the side.

[Bangalore Swans]

Mills, Lloyd and Franklin in. Plus O’Riordan in starting 22

Reid and Fox omitted, Blakey and Kennedy injured.

Congratulations to the selection committee for backing McLean. He deserves to be retained while Reid didn’t deserve to be retained.

I think McLean can have a good impact as ruckman who takes all the forward taps inside for 50. He doesn’t look effective at the centre bounce, but can use his bulk in the boundary line rucking. Hickey looks good playing a kick behind the play.

I was hoping Chad would return. Will have to look forward next year. Hopefully a strong pre-season and Chadism will unleashed on the competition in round 1 next year.

[Faunac8]

Warner is ahead of half a dozen in this team thats been named , just stop mucking around and play him

I am sure the match committee will now change our team as a result of your post .Just as an aside when you conducted his fitness test and confirmed with the Swans his ability to play did they not explain the reasoning behind his omission ?

[TheBloods]

I am sure the match committee will now change our team as a result of your post .Just as an aside when you conducted his fitness test and confirmed with the Swans his ability to play did they not explain the reasoning behind his omission ?

Well apparently there are certain players who are playing who arent fit anyway , might as well be Chad !