Team changes for Cats

[Captain]

I would have the following changes this week:

In: Barry, Buchanan, Eski
Out: Vezpremi, Brennan, Ablett

White to come in for Barry if he doesn't come through.

Vezpremi shows a bit, but still needs time in the reserves and build his fitness base. Ablett is terribly out of form and needs to get his confidence back. I still think Brennan is a weak link, can't kick and that the cats would carve him up.

[Legs Akimbo]

I would have the following changes this week:

In: Barry, Buchanan, Eski
Out: Vezpremi, Brennan, Ablett

White to come in for Barry if he doesn't come through.

Vezpremi shows a bit, but still needs time in the reserves and build his fitness base. Ablett is terribly out of form and needs to get his confidence back. I still think Brennan is a weak link, can't kick and that the cats would carve him up.

I agree with Brennan and Ablett, but disagree on Veszpremi. I think since he has come in, our forward line has appeared more dangerous. I think he and Moore acting in tandem sharking the packs is a great combo.

[hammo]

Buchanan doesn't deserve to come straight back in, especially not at the expense of Veszpremi. I agree that we look far more dangerous with him in the forward line.

Apart from Barry and Malceski, Fosdike is the other possible in and it could be useful to have him against a fit and strong Cats side where a lot of running and tackling will be required.

[Plugger46]

Agree entirely about Ablett but wouldn't be dropping Veszpremi.

Leo will come back in but I'm not convinced that he's capable of improving us all that much. The defensive side of his game has been pretty ordinary this year.

I don't know about Brennan. I like his intensity but he doesn't get enough of it. He will probably go.

[connolly]

Agree entirely about Ablett but wouldn't be dropping Veszpremi.

Leo will come back in but I'm not convinced that he's capable of improving us all that much. The defensive side of his game has been pretty ordinary this year.

I don't know about Brennan. I like his intensity but he doesn't get enough of it. He will probably go.

Leo gives us badly needed run out of defense even if he is having a Barry Crocker. No way should Buchanon replace Vespremi. He is a fast, smart dangerous forward. He plays an important role behind ROK and Bulldog. We are going to need zip on the ground around our two talls.
Brennan could be an interesting move to play as a strong defensive midfielder replacing the out of form Ablett or as a ruck rover taking on the Goodse type role. This would tie Ling up and give us a strong body in the midfield.

[Captain]

Buchanan is easily in our best 22.

I like Vezpremi, he is definitely our future, just thought he failed to have much of an impact on Saturday night, turned the ball over a bit and looked a little lost. This will obviously change over time and I can see him being a solid player down the track.

IMO Buchanan will offer far more against a hardened side like the Cats and even the Pies the following week.

[hammo]

Buchanan is easily in our best 22.

I think you're being kind. But let's see if premiership credits have any currency at the selection table this week.

[dimelb]

Leo gives us badly needed run out of defense even if he is having a Barry Crocker. No way should Buchanon replace Vespremi. He is a fast, smart dangerous forward. He plays an important role behind ROK and Bulldog. We are going to need zip on the ground around our two talls.
Brennan could be an interesting move to play as a strong defensive midfielder replacing the out of form Ablett or as a ruck rover taking on the Goodse type role. This would tie Ling up and give us a strong body in the midfield.

I agree with much of this. If Buchanan comes back in I'd like to see him playing more of an in-and-under role, where he has done well in the past, rather than go forward. Vesz is a more reliable kick and we need to give him as much matchtime as possible.

[Jeffers1984]

In: Bucky Leo
Out: Brennan, Ablett

Don't think Eski is ready yet. He didn't look good in the reserves (fitness wise).

[connolly]

In: Bucky Leo
Out: Brennan, Ablett

Don't think Eski is ready yet. He didn't look good in the reserves (fitness wise).

Is he limping or out of puff?

[Matt79]

No way should Vesper go!! He adds spark, pace, excitement, enthusiasm...the things we have been lacking. He lloks a danger up forwardm makes things happen.

[ernie koala]

I agree with Connolly. Brennen should stay and tag Ling. He has a good leap, he's hard at it and his long kicking has excellent penetration and is more accurate than his short kicking.
Ablett looks a bit out of sorts but did a few good things. Moore also had a bit of a dirty night. Vezpremi looks lively and should stay. Jack looks a bit sore and tired for mine, and could do with a rest. Grundy did ok, but his lack of pace and run are a worry. Spida is a worry.
My changes;
Everitt - out , White - in
Jack - out , Buchanan - in
Grundy out , Barry - in