R20, AFL 2010 Dockers V Swans: Pre-Game Discussion

**Matt79** · 9th August 2010, 06:38 PM

Originally Posted by msb

No of course they wont, just a thought. So what if he's played since 2002, if it increases the risk of us winning such a vital game and having pace in the midfield at that huge ground, then why not rest him??? As I said put him straight back in the following week back at the SCG, no harm as far as im concerned, but im expecting no one to agree.

Problem is MSb, you simply need to look beyond the 'physical' aspects that Kirk brings such as pace etc. I suspect that on the ground he would simply never stop talking, encouraging, leading which is what we need for our youngsters as much as the pace. We will probably only realise what a champion we have in Kirk when we see what we as a side are missing when he retires.

**sWAns63** · 9th August 2010, 06:47 PM

Originally Posted by msb

No of course they wont, just a thought. So what if he's played since 2002, if it increases the risk of us winning such a vital game and having pace in the midfield at that huge ground, then why not rest him??? As I said put him straight back in the following week back at the SCG, no harm as far as im concerned, but im expecting no one to agree.

Will he be at the cocktail party for Roos & Kirky the night before maybe he'll be to tired to play anyway?
I would of thought probably Moore or maybe Shaw out for Smith though the latter's pace might be useful.

**msb** · 9th August 2010, 06:53 PM

Originally Posted by Matt79

Problem is MSb, you simply need to look beyond the 'physical' aspects that Kirk brings such as pace etc. I suspect that on the ground he would simply never stop talking, encouraging, leading which is what we need for our youngsters as much as the pace. We will probably only realise what a champion we have in Kirk when we see what we as a side are missing when he retires.

No doubt with what your saying, the bloke is a legend with the way he goes about it on the field....but this week surely he could provide encouragement, leadership from the sidelines, during breaks etc?

**The Big Cat** · 9th August 2010, 06:54 PM

Originally Posted by sWAns63

I would of thought probably Moore or maybe Shaw out for Smith though the latter's pace might be useful.

Roos was raving about the job Shaw did on Young. He's safe.

**aardvark** · 9th August 2010, 07:01 PM

As much as I dislike the idea probably TDL out for Smithy. I would rather it was Bevo.

**Nich** · 9th August 2010, 07:05 PM

Originally Posted by aardvark

As much as I dislike the idea probably TDL out for Smithy. I would rather it was Bevo.

The only thing that might save TDL is that Roos stated TDL was coming back in because he wants goals. It should be a like for like positional swap and TDL should stay in.

**top40** · 9th August 2010, 07:10 PM

Two questions here.

1. Does anyone know if Bradshaw will play in the twos this week, warning up for the Dogs game?

2. Will Sandliland be playing for the Dockers against us this week?

**DST** · 9th August 2010, 07:12 PM

They won't be dropping Teddy, as he is one of only two tall defenders.

Neither Shaw or Mattner will be dropped as they will be required to be rotated through the midfield/wings to compensate for our lack of pace on the large Subi ground.

There is absolutely no way TDL will be dropped coming into this one, when his pace and style (finds lots of space going backwards to goal) which suits this ground to a tee.

If Smith does play it will probably be for Bevan as Fremantle have lost a couple of their dangerous small forwards.

Only other likely change would be Rohan for someone like Moore, but this is unliekly considering that Rohan is coming back from injury and was battered after the ressies game last week.

Smith in for Bevan only for me.

DST

**Number 43** · 9th August 2010, 07:14 PM

They would be mad not to play TDL in front of his home crowd. Jetta too. I reckon they'll kick 10 between them...goals that is....
May be there will be no change this week!