Port has been in reasonable form, with a 5-2 record since their horrid 0-5 start.
They have one of the most potent ruck duos so we might need Hickey if fit, but I think Reid should stay after his great game vs Melbourne.
In: Franklin and if fit, Cunningham, otherwise Campbell
Out: Almartey and COR.
I think COR was very unlucky to get that knock so early against the Dees, so would deserve another game. Also, Harry may need a run in the ressies to get his rhythm back.Originally Posted by Maltopia
I'm a bit baffled by that comment. If Port have one of the most potent ruck duos, which clubs have the worst?
PRE-match thread?
Hope Butters wont play , he is a ripper and the only one who gives this mob any spark . Nasty black eye and swollen face was in the papers this morning
Lysett is injured. Hayes didn't play last game, but I don't know the reason or if he'll be back against us.
It's always tricky coming off the bye. We haven't been too good following an irregular training schedule. A 50-50 game at best.
We really need to beat them, but it will be hard as you say- coming off a bye is not our thing but the boys will have to bring proper intensity for 4 Quarters for sure.
Oops, it was a late night post and I had started posting that it was our St Kilda match before I realised it was vs Port, and I was still thinking of their rucks when I finished my post!
Ah, that makes more sense. Ryder and Marshall are an impressive combination.
It will be season on the line for Port. Hope we can bounce back from the bye better than in some years. And that it’s not a momentum killer.
If Buddy, Hickey and Harry are all fit there will be some challenges at selection.
Who they gonna play out of Buddy, Sam, Tom, Peter, Logan (I’m assuming Joel makes way) given Port aren’t playing even one recognised ruckman and it would be Ladhams up against his former side.
And someone (will?) needs to make AA accountable
If you mess up, fess up. Well played Maltopoia!
Well they have some serious problems and it starts in the coaching box.
For a start they bomb into attack 9 out of every 10 times. They also have a very disorganised backline. They all go to one side and then leave half forward line free. If they do that against us they will get punished. Their forwards and mids are lazy and expect the others to do it for them defensively.
If we do not beat them by at least 30 points I will be very shocked. I should be there next week. I am in The City of Churches and Rumour Central.
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