Changes for Rnd 21 V The Tigers

[Auntie.Gerald]

Tadhg has been every opportunity..........we need to move forward now

[wolftone57]

I'm on the 'give Meredith a full game' bandwagon. I like what he does, he just has to do more of it.

Parker or Kennelly as sub I s'pose (unenthusiastic about both of those for different reasons).

Still not certain if McVeigh is playing. If he's not I guess it's Bevo in. Can't imagine they'd go with TDL.

Have to be Tadhg after him being replaced on the HB line. I hope it's not Lukie as I like the kid & think he has the goods.

[wolftone57]

Getting 3 quarters, in a high intensity game, after a lengthy layoff preceded by reserves footy......very tough.
IMO should be given at least one more game.
Meanwhile Kennelly gets another game, after many weeks of crap footy.

Well what do you know, I agree with Bas! I think even with the poor chase he will only improve with game time. He has a very awkward running style that seems to rely on balance and co-ordination and not rhythm and that may affect his tackling. He needs some expert tackling tuition.

[ernie koala]

Yep, noticed that. TDL also named for the reserves. Suggests to me that if McVeigh plays, TDL won't be.

Getting 3 quarters, in a high intensity game, after a lengthy layoff preceded by reserves footy......very tough.
IMO should be given at least one more game.
Meanwhile Kennelly gets another game, after many weeks of crap footy.

[Bas]

I noticed D. Kowalski is running the boundary on Sunday. He's a killer umpire that bloke.

For those that don't know : Emergencies for Sunday are Bevan, Seaby and TDL.

Meredith is getting a run as interchange and McVeigh listed to play but as you all know may still be late withdrawal.

[ShockOfHair]

I'm on the 'give Meredith a full game' bandwagon. I like what he does, he just has to do more of it.

Parker or Kennelly as sub I s'pose (unenthusiastic about both of those for different reasons).

Still not certain if McVeigh is playing. If he's not I guess it's Bevo in. Can't imagine they'd go with TDL.

[Melbourne_Blood]

I dunno, i think Tiges have enough Meredith types in their side. Their Ruck and Defensive stocks are the areas they need to bolster.

[CJK]

Just a figure of speech. I wouldn't be surprised either though.

[BSA5]

Meredith in the shop window for a trade to the Tigers at the end of the year confirmed.

Could it be part of a package deal with Seaby? They are after a ruckman, after all, and Seaby is too good for Canberra, but not flexible enough to be a second ruckman with the sub rule.

[swansrob]

Meredith in the shop window for a trade to the Tigers at the end of the year confirmed.

Confirmed from where? Not that I'd be at all surprised.

[CJK]

Meredith in the shop window for a trade to the Tigers at the end of the year confirmed.

[BSA5]

Did anyone watch Longmire's press conference on the site?

He says "it will be interesting to see how Tre...Reid, Parker, Jetta, Hannebery will respond to the loss" referring to how the young players will respond to such a devastating loss last week. Was about to say Trent Dennis-Lane but then stopped, I'm sure of it. Suggests that he is out this week? I reckon TDL will be out so I wouldn't be surprised.

Pure speculation, but I thought it was interesting.

Yep, noticed that. TDL also named for the reserves. Suggests to me that if McVeigh plays, TDL won't be.

[S120]

Campbell Heath is the obvious one in the reserves, but will the coaches want to put in a 2nd year player who has been injury riddled during his time with us over one of our most experienced come finals time? I doubt it. If Tadhg plays as he did on Saturday night I think the coaches will stick with him. He might only get 10 touches a game but as long as he doesn't make any howling mistakes, they'll take that over putting a 19yo in come crunch times in the finals.

Next year, however, Tadhg could be really struggling to keep his spot given his gradual drop in form and consistency over the last 10 weeks conitnues.

[Mountain Man]

If Mal doesn't come up to speed this season, and if Kennelly is as formless as some are suggesting - who would be the best replacement for the balance of this season?

[S120]

Did anyone watch Longmire's press conference on the site?

He says "it will be interesting to see how Tre...Reid, Parker, Jetta, Hannebery will respond to the loss" referring to how the young players will respond to such a devastating loss last week. Was about to say Trent Dennis-Lane but then stopped, I'm sure of it. Suggests that he is out this week? I reckon TDL will be out so I wouldn't be surprised.

Pure speculation, but I thought it was interesting.