Changes for round 7 V Cats

[Plugger46]

We're in the middle of May - if Buddy isn't right, just leave him out. Bigger fish to fry.

Depth goes way beyond 24. Cunningham, Bird, Jack, Heeney and Jones have all displayed (to varying degrees) that they're capable at the level.

I would've gone Cunningham over Towers.

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[RogueSwan]

He is going to play reserves and I think they wanted to make sure that he was going to spend some time on the field rather than sitting it out as a precaution

Still doesn't explain what he has done wrong (or is wrong with him).

[aguy]

Mmm I dunno if we could afford to have another lumbering giant...I don't think Naismith and Pyke can play in the same team. With Naismith in the ruck the forward line will be Tip, Goodes, Pyke which is far too top heavy.

That's interesting. I think the setup with Naismith and Pyke rucking with tippo forward would be similar to Pyke and tippo rucking with franklin forward. Hence why I mentioned it.

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Plus Naismith has been consistently performing well in the reserves

[magic.merkin]

Still doesn't explain what he has done wrong (or is wrong with him).

some slightly down games, wayward disposals, Mitchell knocking the door down, Mitchell playing very well.

That's my guess.

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Mmm I dunno if we could afford to have another lumbering giant...I don't think Naismith and Pyke can play in the same team. With Naismith in the ruck the forward line will be Tip, Goodes, Pyke which is far too top heavy.

From what i've seen Naismith has been pretty agile below his knees and creative in front of goals. I think he'd be ok

[Conor_Dillon]

That's interesting. I think the setup with Naismith and Pyke rucking with tippo forward would be similar to Pyke and tippo rucking with franklin forward. Hence why I mentioned it.

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Plus Naismith has been consistently performing well in the reserves

Yeh that's fair enough but Buddy applies forward pressure as well as any small forward in the comp...I don't think Naismith could get anywhere near matching that. Although I am a big fan of his and hope to see him get a game at some stage this season, even if it only to rest the big Canadian.

[aguy]

You're right. Forward pressure would be the hardest part to emulate

[Nico]

So what is going on with Bird?
Not on the injury list.Attachment 1281
and not even listed as an emergency?
Bird has been one our most consistent over the last couple of years and I am very surprised by his omission.

Flabbergasted x 2. Towers couldn't hold a tackle in the bedroom.

[ernie koala]

Mmm I dunno if we could afford to have another lumbering giant...I don't think Naismith and Pyke can play in the same team. With Naismith in the ruck the forward line will be Tip, Goodes, Pyke which is far too top heavy.

Agree.... Naismith, Pyke and Goodes in the 21, would spell disaster to me.
Add to that.... The non existent pressure of Towers....
Geelong defenders would have a field day.
Please, say it aint so.

[Mel_C]

I can just hear horse before the game " he pulled up a bit tight at training on Thursday. We thought he'd be right to go but is still a little tight so we just didn't want to risk it "

Nah Longmire will say he is a little "sore" .

[Markus26]

Can't say that I'm wrapped at the decision for towers to come in for heeney.

I think towers has had plenty of chances. Cunningham is above him in my opinion but I would have chosen a debutant like Robinson or even rose as a sneaky outsider

Agreed. Would even like B. Jack to get a chance over Towers at the moment. Apparently BJ had a great preseason too - some reward for effort would be apt. I wonder if Jones, Robbo or Marsh are going to get a look in this year?

[Ludwig]

Sounds like we all expect Towers to have a breakout game.

Feeling confident knowing we've got that back in our forward line.

Love the key ring that came with the members pack this year.