Buddy played a half today.. get him in the side next week. He'll be better for the hit out before we play Richmond in Round 3 in a top of the table clash
Buddy played a half today.. get him in the side next week. He'll be better for the hit out before we play Richmond in Round 3 in a top of the table clash
The one clear change that I would make is Franklin for McLean.
Franklin is an upgrade to McLean and will improve the team.
Sam Reid can be the utility that gives you some value forward, ruck or defence.
I would like to get Stephen’s and McInerney back into the team in the short term. The team will really be elite at outside run and distribution with these guys in the team.
"Unbelievable!" -- Nick Davis leaves his mark on the 2005 semi final
I think McLean is clearly the player who would make way from yesterday's side once Franklin is available. And, yes he's an upgrade (understatement) and will improve the team (probably, so long as the rest of the team allows him to become just part of the team, and not The Team).
But McLean could count himself somewhat unfortunate. He was pretty good. He moved well. He kicked well. He competed well.
He showed enough, IMO, to establish himself clearly in that group of 24-30 ranked players on our list who are clearly capable of coming in and making a solid contribution should need arise. That's a good place for the squad to be in.
Tom McCartin vs tex Walker would be good for Tom’s development. Tex had a day out against Geelong and would be raring to go. Or maybe he will have to take up Billy Frampton.
Probably need someone to wrap up Sloane in the middle. The rest is all kids vs kids.
Buddy is probably not ready for this game. With so many days away from the competition he needs more time and kms under his belt at AFL speed. Otherwise we may be looking at more soft tissue injuries.
In every game, since Reg retired, Rampe has done the job on Walker. Walker is not a strong pack mark but is a powerhouse on a lead and when getting the ball on the deck. This is where Rampe has been his master with great closing speed and core strength. McCartin will get the second tall forward probably Frampton
Totally agree, really liked his game - it was interesting how they used the big fellas (bar Logan), all having stints deep back at some point or another but Reid & McLean in particular spending plenty of time forward. Meant we were stretched at times down back (saw Cunningham v Daniher and Lloyd v Joe at points), but we managed to cope and seemed to keep the Lions guessing. Really their defenders had an awful day; I reckon Rich must have had about 6 goals kicked on him!
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