Who is our new centre half forward?

[goswannie14]

12 games for an 18 year old in his first season is pretty hard going . He said as much himself in a recent interview!

Kids these days are so soft. Tim Watson had played 2 full seasons by the time he was 18.

[hammo]

Bird, due for a rest? We just had a bye.
Agree with you on Buchanan and Brennan. Maybe schmidt for mal, who is playing gingerly at best, or Bevan

12 games for an 18 year old in his first season is pretty hard going . He said as much himself in a recent interview!

[connolly]

Are we all forgetting Davis, or just ignoring that he's in the team altogether?

Some of us are embracing both options. For CHF - Reg its now or never son.

[bennyfrou]

Bird, due for a rest? We just had a bye.
Agree with you on Buchanan and Brennan. Maybe schmidt for mal, who is playing gingerly at best, or Bevan

TK and Malceski are both playing tenderly, watching them play it's like they're learning to ice skate. TK especially when he got caught by Thomas 'trying' to run out of defence.

Not saying drop them... but could they be due for a rest??

[ernie koala]

Buchanan must be right on the edge of the 22.

I'd like Schmidt in as well, maybe for Bird who could be due for a rest.

I like the idea of playing Brennan as a forward (and have him up the sleeve in case one of our backs is being towelled up..

So for me its:

INS: Goodes, Grundy / Brennan, Schmidt
OUT: Hall, Bird, Buchanan

Bird, due for a rest? We just had a bye.
Agree with you on Buchanan and Brennan. Maybe schmidt for mal, who is playing gingerly at best, or Bevan

[Donners]

Oh Ok .. I think I read a quote from Roos that Davis a was a fair way from a return...sorry not sure of his exact words.

He probably meant in regard to attitude and standing in the team rather than fitness.

[hammo]

To bring brennan in though means dropping someone - who?

I think it should be ablett

Buchanan must be right on the edge of the 22.

I'd like Schmidt in as well, maybe for Bird who could be due for a rest.

I like the idea of playing Brennan as a forward (and have him up the sleeve in case one of our backs is being towelled up... a big possibility). But I guess Brennan and Grundy are probably fighting over the same position.

So for me its:

INS: Goodes, Grundy / Brennan, Schmidt
OUT: Hall, Bird, Buchanan

[Swanner]

Agree goodes for hall most likely

I agree that just one change - goodes in for hall is the most likely - but quite frankly this worries me greatly as i think we need some spark - and i think brennan in and told to bust some packs and really play a high energy game and then rotate spida/jolly/goodes there for a bit of variety is our best option.

To bring brennan in though means dropping someone - who?

I think it should be ablett

[Wazza]

Davis was, but may be fit to return.

Oh Ok .. I think I read a quote from Roos that Davis a was a fair way from a return...sorry not sure of his exact words.

Cheers

Waz

[ScottH]

I think Davis is injured??

With Barry out I would like a player FWD like Brennan, he is hard and aggressive at the ball and he can break a line.

Cheers

Waz

Davis was, but may be fit to return.

SYDNEY
Nick Davis (back) - test
Nic Fosdike (hamstring) 1-2 weeks
Ed Barlow (hamstring) - 2 weeks
Matthew Laidlaw (hamstring) - indefinite
Brett Meredith (shoulder) - season
Daniel O'Keefe (groin) - season
Kristin Thornton (knee) - season

[liz]

Grundy. Remember that when he debuted, he was a terrific mark. Had super glue on the hands. Problem was, it didn't last.

Has the most potential as a tall forward methinks.

Grundy is a very good mark. He has consistently shown that in his reserves form and nothing seems to be different in that regard now to 2 or 3 years ago. Certainly the degree of difficulty goes up when you are playing against AFL quality opponents but it is his strongest attribute IMHO.

[Wazza]

Are we all forgetting Davis, or just ignoring that he's in the team altogether?

I think Davis is injured??

With Barry out I would like a player FWD like Brennan, he is hard and aggressive at the ball and he can break a line.

Cheers

Waz

[Danzar]

Let's look at Roos's options. IMO we need a player who can either break open the game with great marking ability or a player who can enure that even if they don't mark it remains in our forward line.

Grundy - hasn't shown the ability to worry defenders and kick three or four goals - not good enough mark and doesn't have the desperation.
Brennan - Can take a mark and quick on the lead ... but won't mark the ball when it has been dropped on his head and just can't kick straight, although will tackle hard and may be able to keep the ball locked in the forward line. - no
Currie in to ruck and rotate everitt and jolly through full forward - mick o up to chf - good but micky o a bit slow can't do long leads and gets tired - a maybe

Goodes to CHF bring in a midfield runner, needs to a tackle breaker 'cause thats what goodes bets attribute is - Barlow - best option but I am reading reports Barlow' game has dropped off.

What are the other options - how have other teams exposed Hawthorn's defence. talls or small forwards?

Grundy. Remember that when he debuted, he was a terrific mark. Had super glue on the hands. Problem was, it didn't last.

Has the most potential as a tall forward methinks.

[reigning premier]

Are we all forgetting Davis, or just ignoring that he's in the team altogether?

[ernie koala]

Unless there were injuries last week, I imagine it will be Goodes in for Hall as the only change, and Playfair will be at CHF. Which won't have the Hawkes too worried. Croad will match up on him well. I agree with others that Brennan, who's form has been good in the 2's, should be given a chance as a forward flanker, esspecially against his old club. He's fierce at the ball and a great mark. As soon as he takes possession others, who can kick, should be running past for the receive.