Changes for round 18 - Freo

[liz]

Dawson has just been handed a week’s suspension

[dimelb]

And now Dawson's out:

Relief for star Kanga but Swan, Sun cop one-game bans - AFL.com.au

[dejavoodoo44]

Dawson has just been handed a week’s suspension

For an offence that seemed about half as serious, as the late, flying elbow to the head, which he copped from McKernan last week, and for which McKernan received a fine.

[707]

For an offence that seemed about half as serious, as the late, flying elbow to the head, which he copped from McKernan last week, and for which McKernan received a fine.

Should appeal with vision of that incident shown!

[dejavoodoo44]

Looks like Stoddart now gets his well earned promotion. He will add a bit of extra run and he's also an excellent kick. His 70 metre goal on the weekend, was actually an accurate 60 metre pass to the top of the goal square, which a couple of our forwards managed to miss.

[dejavoodoo44]

Should appeal with vision of that incident shown!

Or at least have management seek clarification, as to why Dawson's somewhat innocuous bump, was considered to be more serious.

[Agent 86]

For an offence that seemed about half as serious, as the late, flying elbow to the head, which he copped from McKernan last week, and for which McKernan received a fine.

Maybe it’s the ‘Victorian-based teams with a chance of making finals’ exception rule?

[Ludwig]

Dawson definitely didn't deserve a week. It was nothing compared the one's Ablett got off for a couple of times this year. It looked as though Dow ran into Dawson, who just couldn't avoid contact, although he did try.

But in the greater scheme of things, it's not all that bad. He's had a few knocks the last few games and can use a week's rest. And we can now try another player for the week, so maybe we don't have to choose between Fox and Clarke or whatever the case may be. The way Horse spoke about Hayward, it sounded like he needs a week off as well.

We could have Dawson, Hayward, Ronke and Jack all out. Maybe replaced by Amartey (or Knoll), Fox, Clarke and Stoddart. I'd be happy with that.

[dejavoodoo44]

Maybe it’s the ‘Victorian-based teams with a chance of making finals’ exception rule?

Yes, it could be that. I thought that it was just to piss me off, but sometimes I'm quite egocentric.

[MattW]

Dawson definitely didn't deserve a week. It was nothing compared the one's Ablett got off for a couple of times this year. It looked as though Dow ran into Dawson, who just couldn't avoid contact, although he did try.

But in the greater scheme of things, it's not all that bad. He's had a few knocks the last few games and can use a week's rest. And we can now try another player for the week, so maybe we don't have to choose between Fox and Clarke or whatever the case may be. The way Horse spoke about Hayward, it sounded like he needs a week off as well.

We could have Dawson, Hayward, Ronke and Jack all out. Maybe replaced by Amartey (or Knoll), Fox, Clarke and Stoddart. I'd be happy with that.

The way John intonated his assessment that Amartey and Knoll 'went ok' and his description of them as 'very raw' did not fill me with much confidence they'll play. It seemed more in prospect after his post match presser; perhaps he's cooled on it after watching the reserves play.

[Ludwig]

The way John intonated his assessment that Amartey and Knoll 'went ok' and his description of them as 'very raw' did not fill me with much confidence they'll play. It seemed more in prospect after his post match presser; perhaps he's cooled on it after watching the reserves play.

I fully agree with Horse. They are very raw and would only get a chance to play under circumstances that we currently find ourselves. It's more about letting Aliir and Reid play their normal roles. It helps our forward and back lines learn to play with each as they might next year.

We know whoever of Amartey or Knoll we play will be well beaten in the ruck, but they'll be better for the experience and the coaches will learn more about these players. Both are out of contract at the end of this season. I'm pretty sure Amartey will get at least another year.

Aliir has been great filling in, but we have lost both games he's been our ruckman, so it's not like his presence in the ruck has been part of a winning formula.

[Cosmic Wizard]

I fully agree with Horse. They are very raw and would only get a chance to play under circumstances that we currently find ourselves. It's more about letting Aliir and Reid play their normal roles. It helps our forward and back lines learn to play with each as they might next year.

We know whoever of Amartey or Knoll we play will be well beaten in the ruck, but they'll be better for the experience and the coaches will learn more about these players. Both are out of contract at the end of this season. I'm pretty sure Amartey will get at least another year.

Aliir has been great filling in, but we have lost both games he's been our ruckman, so it's not like his presence in the ruck has been part of a winning formula.

Yes agree, but the season over so why not try a few thing??

Every rookie is raw, and Freo is a bad side where we should give them our rookies a go!

AA not in back line means that Melican is exposed.

But Horse will not play young players but useless hacks like Jack who will gone at season end.