Rnd 9 - Pre Match List - vs Fremantle at SCG at 1:45 PM, Saturday 13 May 2023
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Sheather only has bone bruising. He could yet come up. Stephens would be more than ok if he didn't. The Jackson/Darcy match up is going to be problematic. If we don't get another tall back there we are at a huge disadvantage just like we were against Cats. I think Francis has to go back. I thought he was pretty good when he came on and played back. A few really strong spoils and he did not let his man go too often.Time for a much needed win!
Outs: Sheather (Inj), Cunningham/Clarke, Francis (Sub)
Ins: Hickey, Stephens, Cunningham/Clarke as sub
I think we should play two Rucks - Jackson just had his best game for Fremantle and they have Darcy as well. Stephens on Serong to prove we made the right pick!
Alternate out is McLean and we stick Francis into the backline.
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McLean was good last week hard to drop when in such good form. It wasn't his fault our mids ran out of petrol.
Hickey got 38 HO and 13 disposals in the reserves. I think 13 is pretty poor in the VFL for a top flight player. McAndrew got 33 & 19 and he's a rookie ruck. Not sure Hick is ready yet, although 38 HO is outstanding.
I am worried about the forward/mids disconnect. I am of the opinion Bud should be rested. He was very poor last week. Seemed rushed, did not make position well and was murdered by Moore. If Amartey were fit I would say Bud to Sub. In fact I am still of the opinion sub would be best this week. He can pinch hit. Come on and be a fresh player when the backs are tired.
Maybe Hall-Khan to come in.Comment
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I suspect The Pelican might get a game this week.Those who have the greatest power to hurt us are those we love.Comment
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Harley Reid would be a good pick up for us
So now it is possibly:
Outs: Ladhams (inj), McCartin (inj), Sheather (inj), Francis (sub)
Ins: Hickey, McAndrew, Francis, Stephens (sub)
Two rucks to compete against Darcy and Jackson, and Francis to play with McClean as tall defenders. Though I would like to Stephens play and perform on par with or better than Serong.Last edited by Maltopia; 11 May 2023, 06:17 PM.Comment
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McCartin Concussion has to be a real worry, funny how things turn so quicklyHarley Reid would be a good pick up for us
So now it is possibly:
Outs: Ladhams (inj), McCartin (inj), Sheather (inj), Francis (sub)
Ins: Hickey, McAndrew, Francis, Stephens (sub)
Two rucks to compete against Darcy and Jackson, and Francis to play with McClean as tall defenders. Though I would like to Stephens play and perform on par with or better than Serong.Comment
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AFL site says
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SYDNEY
In: T.Hickey, W.Gould
Out: T.McCartin (concussion), P.Ladhams (arm), M.Sheather (omitted)
Last week's sub: Aaron Francis
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We are short one in to replace Sheather who is omitted rather than injured. So could be Francis or Stephens with the other to be the sub I think.
Surprised they are going to throw a recovering Hickey and undersized McLean at Jackson and Darcy though.Comment
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Francis is in the starting lineup. The sub will come from the emergencies listed which are Sheldrick, Sheather, Stephens, and McAndrew. My stab in the dark is Sheldrick as sub.Comment

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