Prediction Changes vs North

[Braybrook Son]

Not sure. As long as Hamling goes out. He was abysmal last night. Hopefully Cordy stays

 

[TempleKelvington]

The Rat will be back, I'd suggest Webb too. Both good today, Rat a class above VFL level. Webb such a nice user just needs to get more of the pill at the next level.

 

[immortalmike]

I'd go.
Out: Libba, Macrae, Hamling, Jong
In: Hrovat, Webb, Maclean, Morris.

Obviously this would change if Suckling or Boyd get up. The injured guys had to come out and Rat and Webby were by far our best at vfl, Moz has to come back and Hamling was soul crushing, Jong improved from actively hurting our team last week to being a complete nonentity this week but it's not enough for mine and Maclean takes his rightful place in the seniors.

Think I'd also play Cordy forward and swing him back if necessary.

 

[The Original Swooper]

Well after the VFL game there can only be 3 INS Hrovat Webb Minson
Beating Box Hill with only 7 listed players and coming from 5 goals down is soooo impressive.

 

[compact72]

I'd go.
Out: Libba, Macrae, Hamling, Jong
In: Hrovat, Webb, Maclean, Morris.

Obviously this would change if Suckling or Boyd get up. The injured guys had to come out and Rat and Webby were by far our best at vfl, Moz has to come back and Hamling was soul crushing, Jong improved from actively hurting our team last week to being a complete nonentity this week but it's not enough for mine and Maclean takes his rightful place in the seniors.

Think I'd also play Cordy forward and swing him back if necessary.

It may be worth holding Suckling and Boyd out for another week? Let them rest a bit more coming into the finals

 

[immortalmike]

It may be worth holding Suckling and Boyd out for another week? Let them rest a bit more coming into the finals

Don't think we can afford to rest fit players. We still need to win games.

 

[Fultons]

Minson in makes so much sense.

 

[Bulldog Brent]

Don't think we can afford to rest fit players. We still need to win games.

Let's see how the North v Saints game pans out. If North wins it means we only need to win one of our last four to play finals OR Saints lose one of theirs.

I'm leaning towards resting and managing players over the final four matches pending tonight's result.

The bye between round 23 & finals could be a blessing for us as it means week one of the finals is six weeks away meaning Libba should return then.

 

[Next Waiting]

Don't think we can afford to rest fit players. We still need to win games.

My reading of what Bev said last night in his presser is that both Boyd and Suckling won't be fit and are more likely to be weeks than a week.

 

[immortalmike]

My reading of what Bev said last night in his presser is that both Boyd and Suckling won't be fit and are more likely to be weeks than a week.

Hence why I left them out of my team.

 

[immortalmike]

Let's see how the North v Saints game pans out. If North wins it means we only need to win one of our last four to play finals OR Saints lose one of theirs.

I'm leaning towards resting and managing players over the final four matches pending tonight's result.

The bye between round 23 & finals could be a blessing for us as it means week one of the finals is six weeks away meaning Libba should return then.

Don't want to play the first final interstate. Would rather give 5th or 6th a shot.

 

[ThirdLegUp]

My reading of what Bev said last night in his presser is that both Boyd and Suckling won't be fit and are more likely to be weeks than a week.

I'm not so suer, my reading was that when he was asked if they would be back he thought about it... so 50/50, then he was asked were they possible to play against the cats and he sad flat out no, they were ruled out wed. So i think it is an each way bet, one of them may come good, they were no chance for this week, but not so certain for next.

i'd say 50/50. but thats my take.

 

[Next Waiting]

I'm not so suer, my reading was that when he was asked if they would be back he thought about it... so 50/50, then he was asked were they possible to play against the cats and he sad flat out no, they were ruled out wed. So i think it is an each way bet, one of them may come good, they were no chance for this week, but not so certain for next.

i'd say 50/50. but thats my take.

He's many things to many people ol' Bev

 

[BrisDog]

Don't want to play the first final interstate. Would rather give 5th or 6th a shot.

North 5th vs Dogs 8th would be ideal. As would Eagles vs Crows (6 v 7). Please Jesus, bless us with small favour.....thou Lordy.

 

[dogwatch]

We have two certain outs this week (Libba, Macrae) and who knows which other player is struggling. There have been suggestions that JJ and Roughy are labouring with injuries/soreness. Also the way things are going we'll probably cop another injury at training.

So to make selection guessing much easier try looking at it this way. Assuming Morris comes off the injury list this week but nobody else, these are the blokes we could consider bringing in (in jumper order):

Hrovat
McLean
Webb
Hamilton
Minson
Dale
Collins
Morris [IN]

If you want to elevate a rookie you could also add:
Lynch
R.Smith

That is all.

EDIT: I just read the VFL report. I forgot we'd get an injury or two out of that. Collins looks like he's out of contention and McLean was reported to have suffered another shoulder knock (but played on anyway). Cupboard is getting closer to bare every day we pull on the boots.

 

[Dannnnnnnnnn]

I just don't believe anything Bev says re: selection anymore, it has a better strike rate.

 

[ThirdLegUp]

Roughie looks cooked... 10 minutes into the 1st quarter he look dazed and sore from head to toe after a tackle... he was doing the tackling. I think he needs a week or 2 off before the finals just to let his body heal.

 

[Next Waiting]

We have two certain outs this week (Libba, Macrae) and who knows which other player is struggling. There have been suggestions that JJ and Roughy are labouring with injuries/soreness. Also the way things are going we'll probably cop another injury at training.

So to make selection guessing much easier try looking at it this way. Assuming Morris comes off the injury list this week but nobody else, these are the blokes we could consider bringing in (in jumper order):

Hrovat
McLean
Hamilton
Minson
Dale
Collins
Morris [IN]

If you want to elevate a rookie you could also add:
Lynch
R.Smith

That is all.

I'd consider Minson in this week (I haven't really all year but Roughy's getting physically punished and looking after him a bit is a consideration). Hamling out, keep Cordy and he and Roughy can float as required. More time for Boyd in the forward line with Cordy (mostly) an able foil for both he and Stringer. Webb and Hrovat in, Libba and Macrae injured.

 

[TempleKelvington]

I'd be happy to bring Will in to allow Boyd and Rough to play more time forward or in Roughs case perhaps back. I think Hammers comes out. Webb perhaps an in but for who I'm not sure.

In: Rat, Minson, Morris
Out Liber, Hammer, Macca,

 

[Next Waiting]

I'd be happy to bring Will in to allow Boyd and Rough to play more time forward or in Roughs case perhaps back. I think Hammers comes out. Webb perhaps an in but for who I'm not sure.

In: Rat, Minson, Morris
Out Liber, Hammer, Macca,

I'd do a straight swap Morris for Adcock if Morris is fit. Adcock played alright last night but is probably just keeping Moz's seat warm. That leaves Rat and Webb for Libba and Macrae.
Aerial capabality down back in the form of Fletch, Roughy, Wood and Moz is likely to be needed against the tall Norf fwds too.

 

[Mofra]

It may be worth holding Suckling and Boyd out for another week? Let them rest a bit more coming into the finals

They get a week off after the last round too

 

[compact72]

Actually wouldn't mind Rough having a break for a week or 2. Needs it imo

 

[FROGGR]

I'd go.
Out: Libba, Macrae, Hamling, Jong
In: Hrovat, Webb, Maclean, Morris.

Obviously this would change if Suckling or Boyd get up. The injured guys had to come out and Rat and Webby were by far our best at vfl, Moz has to come back and Hamling was soul crushing, Jong improved from actively hurting our team last week to being a complete nonentity this week but it's not enough for mine and Maclean takes his rightful place in the seniors.

Think I'd also play Cordy forward and swing him back if necessary.

In total agreement... it's about time there was reward for effort for Hrovat and Webb. Honey has to come into consideration at some point too. If we're keeping Jong in to add value then it's not working...

 

[immortalmike]

In total agreement... it's about time there was reward for effort for Hrovat and Webb. Honey has to come into consideration at some point too. If we're keeping Jong in to add value then it's not working...

Think Honeychurch might be injured unfortunately.

 

[FROGGR]

Think Honeychurch might be injured unfortunately.

I hadn't heard that yet. Is it bad? And what happened to Collins?