That's a bit harsh on McCartin, who was very good in the second quarter, but I think struggles to play 4 quarters. (Which is understandable given his age).
Like others, I can't see Hannebery being dropped although the end of the season can't come soon enough for him I think. I expect him to be ok next year, but he needs a break to get his body right and back in shape.
I also don't think they will make mass changes - there just aren't that many options that are clearly better. So the only "ins" will be Parker & Franklin. I expect Fox to go out and either Robinson or Newman. Both of those last two have been...ok, in the past two weeks, but Newman in particular was poor on Saturday, so maybe he will be the one to go.
I don't mind Aliir's disposal, but he is just so fumbly, particularly when the ball is on the ground. No wonder Rampe has baby giraffes on his brain - he plays next to one every week! If Mills were fit I'd swap them in a minute, but I guess we have to persist and hope he gets back to his best.
I wouldn't mind betting Rohan comes back in, the coaches seem to love him and his stats in the two's were, by his standards, excellent. 18 disposals, 9 tackles, 2 goals IIRC. I'd go Rohan for Hanners at the moment but as others have stated, Hanners most likely won't be dropped.
When Hanners gets the ball. I kind of feel like I used to (and sometimes still do) when Jones gets the ball.
Jones has a lot more upside than Hanners does.
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IMHO the team selection needs to take account of the opposition composition. I thought Robinson was the 'run with' on Whitfield and did a very good job. I don't think there is another option, so he stays.
If Wilson is back, then almost another 'stopper' would be useful, so maybe Newman gets that task and moves to that back half role.
That means Fox is replaced by Buddy, and Dawson by Parker.
If Hannebery is injured, then Dawson stays, and that wouldn't be a bad thing
Wilson now plays for Fremantle so doubt he will be back. Maybe you mean Williams.
Cunningham did a great job on Smith on Saturday and Ronke appeared to be playing a defensive role too.
I think AA has always tended to be a bit fumbly and dropped marks but it hasn’t impacted the game like it did v Hawks.
Teams are trying to exploit allirs weaknesses. Both giants (2nd half) and hawks in two games. Hence his confidence hit.
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