Changes for Rd 13 vs Hawthorn

[caj23]

Firstly - your stats prove the point of why Bell was likely selected. More forward half pressure and tackling. Taylor getting 12-13 touches tonight wouldn't be that impactful. And therefore, yes, we are debating over two players who likely wouldn't dramatically impact the game.

Secondly - we have no idea on the Naismith situation, or the contract he was on. I don't think that's a fair comment at all.

Predictably Bell having no impact whatsoever

3 disposals 1 tackle

[Blood Fever]

Predictably Bell having no impact whatsoever

3 disposals 1 tackle

He's not Robinson Crusoe

[Matty10]

The premise that there's no difference to the teams chanced with Bell or Taylor as the 22nd player is ridiculous.

Not that either was impressive, but who came out on top: Taylor with a meagre 6 possessions in a half of football or Bell with a mediocre 14 for a full game? We probably got a bit more from Bell with his tackling, but I think this is one occasion where the 22nd (and 23rd) player made no real difference in the end.