If Bird is played then it won't be a tall as substitute. I'm guessing they'll go back to the Mummy/Pyke ruck combo and use Mummy's aggression and Pyke's speed when not rucking.
I love the uncertainty of new coach and newish players. Every Monday we can argue how much better we would have gone if Horse and the gang had listened to us. Sumner played well in the NAB but didn't seem ready for the main game. But the same could be said of Rohan. I think Melbourne are better than many think - and may be better than the Bombers. But I think it's Sydney isolation that the players always seem surprised in R1. On the other hand, they'll really be pumped for this one against the reigning NAB champs playing good defensive footy so I expect a lot more contest instead of a speed shootout.
Let's really really take it to the Bombers with their god-given right to success under the reign of the Golden Boy and let's give their percentage a setback as we soar. See you on Sunday!!
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