Rnd 14 vs Brisbane Lions at the GABBA, 5:50PM Friday 16 June

[wolftone57]

If it is Heeney, hopefully they give him sufficient time off to recuperate, not a token week. He hasn't been himself this year and I doubt whatever injury he has (assuming he has one) can be sorted in one week.

One of the problems he had last year, that was still bothering him early in the season, was a bruised foot. If you continue to train and play on bruising, especially if it is bone bruising, you risk exacerbating the problem.

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[wolftone57]

Happy with the changes- may as well throw young Buller in now rather than later. Heeney needs a good rest as does Bud. Dyl or Corey as sub, but it would be amazing if young Arnold were to get the job!

They have a very tall forward line with Forte coming in so Arnold might get an early call up.

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[MattW]

Heeney delayed concussion, Franklin sore knee: Round 14 Team Selection, presented by QBE - YouTube

[Thunder Shaker]

Heeney delayed concussion, Franklin sore knee: Round 14 Team Selection, presented by QBE - YouTube

Delayed concussion means Heeney will be out for 12 days. Realistically that's 2 weeks. I doubt he'll be rushed back into the side against the West Coast Witches Hats.

[stevoswan]

I don't know what they did in those skills sessions, maybe sat around and discussed the science of skills? But for all the good it has done they should have spent it getting fit. Our game plan relies on high fitness levels and we just don't have that. So players get run down or the next player in the chain is just not there because he ran out of gas. Solution please? Increased Fitness programs might help?

Not making finals and having a full pre-season will no doubt help.....and it will help with injuries as well. I think with the big Bud gone (bless him), next year we will be back on track in many ways. Plus we'll get a full season out of Reid, who we have missed a lot this year, if he keeps up with his career trend of one season on, one season off.

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[Blood Fever]

Not making finals and having a full pre-season will no doubt help.....and it will help with injuries as well. I think with the big Bud gone (bless him), next year we will be back on track in many ways.

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[stevoswan]

Also this year we have had the hardest draw of any team....next year we will have a much easier draw. I'm really looking forward to next season. I'm hoping it restores my love of the game and my faith in this league. Long shot on that last hope?

[liz]

Also this year we have had the hardest draw of any team....next year we will have a much easier draw. I'm really looking forward to next season. I'm hoping it restores my love of the game and my faith in this league. Long shot on that last hope?

We had the hardest draw based on last year's standings. This year's ladder is a fair bit different, so this may not have eventuated. Regardless, I don't think the draw has had much effect on where we are at the moment.

[Ruck'n'Roll]

Not making finals and having a full pre-season will no doubt help.....and it will help with injuries as well. I think with the big Bud gone (bless him), next year we will be back on track in many ways. Plus we'll get a full season out of Reid, who we have missed a lot this year, if he keeps up with his career trend of one season on, one season off.

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Great news indeed. He must be punching himself. Hope he goes well and kicks a bag for us.

God, I hope he's not punching himself - the way this season is going it'll see him sidelined for a fortnight with concussion.

[The Big Cat]

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God, I hope he's not punching himself - the way this season is going it'll see him sidelined for a fortnight with concussion.

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[Mark26]

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God, I hope he's not punching himself - the way this season is going it'll see him sidelined for a fortnight with concussion.

I noticed my typing error after I'd posted. I thought "punching" was a much interesting post than "pinching", so it stayed. Regardless of my choice of verb, I'm hoping the new kid has a solid game alongside the Amartey party.

[KSAS]

Lose tomorrow and we're definitely gone so need to make use of the rest of the season like it's a prelude to 2024. Soon be time to put players out for "off season" surgeries early, try the most promising of the young players like Arnold if he shows well at ressie level, try players in other positions, like Stephens at CB's

Probably also no point risking Tom McCartin for rest of this season, thinking longer term with his footy career and post footy.

Hope Will Gould also gets another crack, particularly with Rampe now back in the team whom he can learn from as his potential prodigue. Keeping in mind we have a number of older players in defence and the uncertainties surrounding the McCartins.

Campbell more midfield time. McLean's continual improvement as a strong marking KPF, alongside Armatey and McDonald.

Yes, I agree it's an ideal time to be creative. There is still alot to look foward to and get out of this season, even though it's increasingly unlikely will make finals.

[Hotpotato]

Won’t make finals. If you don’t know how to weave and shimmy with the ball in hand, you’re cooked. Who’s the shimmy coach ?

[lwjoyner]

arnold whould have ben selected as well,back line too short without t mac.

[Roadrunner]

arnold whould have ben selected as well,back line too short without t mac.

He may yer be the sub, though I doubt it as it should be either Dyl or Corey.
However, there’s always next week!????