Elimination Final vs Carlton at MCG, Friday 8 September 2023, 7:50 PM

[waswan]

Jmac, Paps and Melican in

Stephens, Clarke, Fox out

[longmile]

Harsh on fox and stephens but I understand why.

Hope Jmac is fully fit. Horse has a habit of playing underdone players in big games…

Stephens to sub is the safe guess but he could do something wild and put Francis in there given our terrible sub choices this year

[The Big Cat]

I’d say Stephens has both feet out the door and the club is making a point of picking blokes with long term commitment to the club. For this reason Fox will be sub while Stephens is having a coffee with Clarko

[Blood Fever]

Agree. Fox very versatile including a big tank.

[waswan]

Fox getting the Jed Lamb treatment, unsigned unlucky

Fox harsh but can see why, has to be sub, can play anywhere

[Dow]

Only surprise was Fox - but he’s been well down on form this year and will make a great sub ????
Glad Stephen’s was dropped I just don’t think he’s cut out for a brutal wet weather clash !

[Roadrunner]

Fox getting the Jed Lamb treatment, unsigned unlucky

Fox harsh but can see why, has to be sub, can play anywhere

Fox a bit unlucky but his recent form has not been good, so he would make the logical sub with his versatility. As for Stephens: if it is true that he has been offered a contract but is hesitating to sign, then I wouldn’t want him in the team in the finals. Only want players who want to be here, even if they have ability. He can go wherever with our blessing!

[Captain]

I’m gutted about Fox.

Beating Cameron in the GF shows to me he is a big game player. Showed character when most of the team didn’t. Players like that don’t grow on trees.

Understand that he will make a great sub with his versatility. Couldn’t make Melican the sub and obviously they want him for McKay.

[Roadrunner]

I’m gutted about Fox.

Beating Cameron in the GF shows to me he is a big game player. Showed character when most of the team didn’t. Players like that don’t grow on trees.

Understand that he will make a great sub with his versatility. Couldn’t make Melican the sub and obviously they want him for McKay.

Agreed Captain- unfortunately past performances can get you only so far, and it seems that when Horse and Co looked at the matchups for Mackay and Curnow, Robbie wasn’t seen as an option. Time will tell, I guess!????

[stevoswan]

Sincerely hope Fox is sub tomorrow night.....it makes more sense than anyone else.

[KSAS]

I recall Fox being made sub previously.
Came on & made a significant impact, which reclaimed his spot in the 22.

[Markwebbos]

The cynic in me wonders if Melican’s absence was related to his contract situation (now resolved)

[MattW]

I recall Fox being made sub previously.
Came on & made a significant impact, which reclaimed his spot in the 22.

Exactly right. Understand the logic of bringing in the extra height of Melican in this game. Fox the ideal sub.

- - - Updated - - -

The cynic in me wonders if Melican’s absence was related to his contract situation (now resolved)

Too cynical I reckon Mark.

[Mel_C]

The cynic in me wonders if Melican’s absence was related to his contract situation (now resolved)

He was injured then played a couple of weeks in the VFL.

[waswan]

Fox a bit unlucky but his recent form has not been good, so he would make the logical sub with his versatility. As for Stephens: if it is true that he has been offered a contract but is hesitating to sign, then I wouldn’t want him in the team in the finals. Only want players who want to be here, even if they have ability. He can go wherever with our blessing!

Sorry, Stephens getting the Jed Lamb treatment

Fox unlucky

- - - Updated - - -

Fox or Melican irrelevant if our mids get smashed

Need big ones from Parker and Mills