Prediction Changes: Round 18 Vs Sydney Swans + pre-match discussion

[Sweetback]

 

[Sweetback]

Surprised about Wilson

 

[FreoRicci]

Have to admit Wilson out is very unfair. Has been solid and hard at the contest last two weeks

 

[FreoRicci]

No Pearce. Logue to resume another tough battle with Franklin.

 

[s_wd6]

Very tough on willo.

 

[Deathly]

Yeah look I've been hard on Wilson over the last couple of seasons but he has come in and performed well when needed. I still think he is great depth beyond this season if he doesn't get an offer up the road.

 

[Snuffaluphagus]

Walker being the better defender of smalls probably gave him the nod.

Good to see The Sherrif straight back in, I think his form before getting injured deserved it.

What are we, a Pearce and a Switta away from full strength? Awesome

 

[wakojako]

Walker being the better defender of smalls probably gave him the nod.

Good to The Sherrif straight back in, I think his form before getting injured deserved it.

What are we, a Pearce and a Switta away from full strength? Awesome

Let's hope they are not rushing Acres in.

 

[One_Wing]

Yeah look I've been hard on Wilson over the last couple of seasons but he has come in and performed well when needed. I still think he is great depth beyond this season if he doesn't get an offer up the road.

yeah I hope they hold onto him as a player who can come in and do his role whenever. I think freo's list has matured enough that everyone doesnt need to be either best 22 or developing. There is room for pure depth players now.

 

[go_the_dockers]

Walker being the better defender of smalls probably gave him the nod.

Good to The Sherrif straight back in, I think his form before getting injured deserved it.

What are we, a Pearce and a Switta away from full strength? Awesome

Pearce, Switta and O'Driscoll maybe.
All back in 1 or 2 weeks

 

[ubiquitous226]

Surprised about Wilson

Oof me too.
It's probably the right call at selection, Walker probably defends the small dangerous types better so we'll want him in the team for Syd/Melb/Bulldogs, but would still hurt.

 

[Snuffaluphagus]

Pearce, Switta and O'Driscoll maybe.
All back in 1 or 2 weeks

I think Noddy has lost best 22 status for the time being - with the flexibility of the players in our team though, he'd be first in with any non Key-Position injury or drop of form.

 

[FreoRicci]

Walker being the better defender of smalls probably gave him the nod.

Good to The Sherrif straight back in, I think his form before getting injured deserved it.

What are we, a Pearce and a Switta away from full strength? Awesome

Chapman as a better mark and disposal efficiency to replace Wilson. Tough call. The squeeze is on.

 

[ubiquitous226]

Pearce, Switta and O'Driscoll maybe.
All back in 1 or 2 weeks

Pearce for Banfield, with Logue swapping to forward.
Switta for Colyer potentially?

Not sure O'Driscoll will crack the team without an injury though, and you'd think he'd definitely need a couple of weeks at Peel at least.

 

[FreoRicci]

I think Noddy has lost best 22 status for the time being - with the flexibility of the players in our team though, he'd be first in with any non Key-Position injury or drop of form.

Not particularly. He’s in for Banfield. Switkowski replaces Colyer

 

[Snuffaluphagus]

Chapman as a better mark and disposal efficiency to replace Wilson. Tough call. The squeeze is on.

Yeah for mine, if it's between Chapman and Wilson, that's an easy call (regardless of Wilson's form). I'd assume the hard call was between Wilson and Walker but maybe I'm wrong

 

[Taylor]

Chapman is a better player than Wilson. (Joke) he is much taller (/joke)

But he is a better intercepting and creative rebounding defender than Wilson who is great for running and kicking long.

 

[ubiquitous226]

Yeah for mine, if it's between Chapman and Wilson, that's an easy call (regardless of Wilson's form). I'd assume the hard call was between Wilson and Walker but maybe I'm wrong

That's exactly how I thought it would play out too, with Wilson potentially playing better but Walker being better for team balance for the dangerous small forwards.

 

[wakojako]

It is but he is a very similar player to Clark who is better and Chapman offers soemthing different.

It's no coincidence that Willo's inclusion has gotten Clark off the leash. Two career best games from him! I understand how hard it is to squeeze all our defenders in but hopefully that's not the last we see of Willo.

 

[salim malik]

Colyer is very lucky, Wilson unlucky.

 

[kingswood71]

Shame for Willow. Was going well.
Meek as emergency....??Doubts over Darcy??

 

[mattis117]

It's no coincidence that Willo's inclusion has gotten Clark off the leash. Two career best games from him! I understand how hard it is to squeeze all our defenders in but hopefully that's not the last we see of Willo.

Maybe. Maybe Clark just hit top form. Guess we'll find out.

 

[wakojako]

Could we play Willo in his OG spot as a half forward? Listening to the OBYB podcast I learnt he used to play there. The man has the speed to apply pressure and can roost them from outside 50, what more can you want from him?

 

[Serongadongdong]

Wilson very unlucky but is more of a Clark or Young replacement and he's not taking either of their spots. Both hitting their straps


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[DMan 11]

Tough on Willo.
We’ll see how cool under pressure Walker is - cause I’m sure there is some internal pressure on him to keep his spot.
I’d play Meek if there were any concerns over Darcy … he’s vital to our finals campaign and always bandaged up ..


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