Prediction Changes v Collingwood (Round 2)

[Cudi]

At least Buss’s call up is being discussed publicly by the coach, also mentioning his good pre season form.

Good sign, even if coming on the back of multiple injuries. Shows his football is trending the right way.

Good sign he was mentioned and not Gardner at least.

 

[Bald]

Also - probably a completely absurd suggestion (but again, cupboard is bare). We really don't have anyone to play on Nick Daicos. We need someone who can be a massive pain whilst also running a lot. Enter Laitham Vandermeer.

We'll just need to find the 7 goals he was going to kick somewhere else.

Mostly (but not completely) /s

 

[Foxman98]

I realise that - but the cupboard is pretty bare.

We literally have a guy we drafted 2 years ago in the first round

 

[Bald Headed Flog]

Khamis and Baker will come in

We likely would’ve been told yesterday about a Buss debut anyway. It was always minimal chance

 

[Bald]

We literally have a guy we drafted 2 years ago in the first round

I did mention Buss in the post you initially replied to, so yes I'm aware he exists.

 

[fargy]

I’d be reluctant to play Williams back after he has made the wing role his own and is very consistent there. I can understand that at times during games he has to go back, I just wouldn’t go into a game as that as plan A.

 

[Bald Headed Flog]

I’d be reluctant to play Williams back after he has made the wing role his own and is very consistent there. I can understand that at times during games he has to go back, I just wouldn’t go into a game as that as plan A.

I still get flashbacks to that time he had 6 turnovers directly punished by goals. Hes become quite a good wing option, but still so inconsistent down back

 

[Mofra]

Also - probably a completely absurd suggestion (but again, cupboard is bare). We really don't have anyone to play on Nick Daicos. We need someone who can be a massive pain whilst also running a lot. Enter Laitham Vandermeer.

We'll just need to find the 7 goals he was going to kick somewhere else.

Mostly (but not completely) /s

Harmes would be my pick.

 

[Doggies_13]

Can we all just rejoice in the fact Gardner’s name didn’t come up

 

[Pencil case]

Buss may get monstered, but is he really going to do any worse than Buku would?

I’d like to roll the dice and give him a crack

 

[Keystone agony]

Seems like pies may go Cox over Mcstay

Which i think would lend itself towards more of Busslinger height rather than Buku

Then one of Williams or Bramble back with a winger selected Baker or A.Jones

 

[The Slitherin' Snake]

Seems like pies may go Cox over Mcstay

Which i think would lend itself towards more of Busslinger height rather than Buku

Then one of Williams or Bramble back with a winger selected Baker or A.Jones

Lobb is the perfect match up for Cox. Literally perfect

 

[Unorth]

Can we all just rejoice in the fact Gardner’s name didn’t come up

I am not counting that chicken until it’s hatched.

 

[Unorth]

In fairness we had a similar situation last season when we had to choose one of McNeil (temporarily banished after his round 1 performance) or Charlie Clark.

I was big in favour of debuting Clark as it felt like the situation called for it.

He was obviously not ready lol.

I think we can’t go Buss just because he hasn’t debuted - Buku and Gardner are both unexciting options, but known quantities.

If he’s earned it he’s earned it, let’s see what happens…

 

[fargy]

I still get flashbacks to that time he had 6 turnovers directly punished by goals. Hes become quite a good wing option, but still so inconsistent down back

The 2021 GF killed him in that role. Had a really solid 21 prior to that.

 

[Golden_6]

I’d probably consider bringing in Buku AND Buss for JOD & Cleary. Buss is a good ball user and I wouldn’t say Cleary offers more run than him.

Pies have 3 tallish forwards and unless we plan on moving Williams to defence, we’re too short. If Freijah plays midfield, we don’t even have an adequate medium to play on Mihocek or Membrey.

 

[JohnnySteel]

Buss & Khamis in for JOD & Cleary just makes sense. Make it happen.

 

[Pencil case]

Mihocek in doubt

 

[fargy]

Mihocek in doubt

Hopefully history doesn’t repeat as with Larkey last week.

 

[Keystone agony]

Lobb is the perfect match up for Cox. Literally perfect

And rely on Williams and Buku yo take Mcstay and Membrey could be dangerous

Cox doesnt impact games, so takimg away your best tall Def for him may not be seen as a great idea. Mcstays form looks ominous

 

[Bulldog Brent]

And rely on Williams and Buku yo take Mcstay and Membrey could be dangerous

Cox doesnt impact games, so takimg away your best tall Def for him may not be seen as a great idea. Mcstays form looks ominous

COx doesn't impact games? Might want to look back to the 2018 prelim

 

[JohnnySteel]

If Buss can’t get a game with JoD & Jones out, it’s tough to see him debuting at all this year.

Unless we get hit with even more injuries again or our key backs have some form issues.

 

[MaxiBont]

I feel like we would have got a debut post by now.

 

[Snarls Barkley]

Can we all just rejoice in the fact Gardner’s name didn’t come up

Bevo is always playing chess. The fact that he hasn't been mentioned might mean he is the most likely to come in.

 

[mattwa]

Bring in the Buss