Changes for Rd 16 v Geelong

**Ludwig** · 7th July 2016, 08:17 PM

I'm happy with the changes. I wanted to see Naismith, Aliir and Papley come in the side and they're all there. Horse said that Heeney was being rested. He's a star, but just needs a bit of a rest to freshen up. Laidler was a bit off last week. He's not injured, because he's listed in the reserves side. Bringing in both Aliir and Ted, we had to drop Laidler.

Now that Foote is not even an emergency it really surprises me that he was upgraded this week. It just seems so unnecessary. Suppose he gets injured in the reserves, then we will have wasted an upgrade slot, unless the rules allow you to withdraw the upgrade under those circumstances. These rookie upgrade rules are some of the most obscure in the AFL.

**Faunac8** · 7th July 2016, 08:28 PM

Heeney rested ? Haven't we just had a bye recently? methinks something is rotten in the state of Denmark

**kilroy** · 7th July 2016, 08:29 PM

I like it, we have to play the structures. Heeney is tired and sore, a few weeks managed should see him back and ready for the finals.

**Nico** · 7th July 2016, 08:31 PM

Heeney had 4 touches last week. Maybe he was left out due to poor form, but they didn't want to say so.

Laidler out Alir in. Sounds like we are rebuilding.

Rank outsiders this week.

**ugg** · 7th July 2016, 08:32 PM

Originally Posted by Nico

Heeney had 4 touches last week. Maybe he was left out due to poor form, but they didn't want to say so.

He isn't playing reserves while the other three are

**Nico** · 7th July 2016, 08:36 PM

Originally Posted by Sandrevan

Tom "I like my new shoes - I just hope they don't get mud on them down at Kardinia Park on Friday night"

Mitchell goes, Mills goes to the midfield. QED.

**Melbourne_Blood** · 7th July 2016, 08:45 PM

Rohan to play serious forward minutes. His game will mirror ours I feel

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**MattW** · 7th July 2016, 09:44 PM

Originally Posted by ernie koala

I would of liked to see B Jack in for Towers...At least he tackles and doesn't shirk the contest.

He would be up and about, big time, for his bro's 200th.

+1.

**barry** · 7th July 2016, 09:48 PM

Tanking.

**dimelb** · 7th July 2016, 10:11 PM

I think it took a certain amount of courage to make those selection changes, dropping people who've been at the very least useful, and at times much better than that. But I think they were positive decisions, and although I don't give us much chance of beating the Cats, the selections are a move in the right direction.