Preview OFFICIAL PREVIEW AFL ROUND 17 - Brisbane Lions v Essendon Sunday July 10th 1.20pm @ the GABBA

[Tom14]

Yikes.

 

[KissKiss]

I think they are a bit worried if other forced changes, hence why both are selected

Yeah makes sense lot of coverage for different players in that extended bench. Inside, outside, talls and smalls

 

[bato]

Dev also in HSP? Can't imagine him not making the extended squad otherwise.

Weird. He had Covid less than three months ago. Surely the AFL can give him an exemption if he's only a close contact?

 

[M Malice]

Lets hope this doesn't happen on the eve of a big final this year, would be farcical.... I'd almost be certain most of these guys would be right to play.

Stop testing players unless they have symptoms please.

 

[Lets Roar like '44]

Thats more than a few changes. Assume Lester on the field means hes playing but both Fullerton and Fort as options off the bench

That’s usually what it means…

 

[Dalions]

Carnage

 

[CarterS]

Rich, Coleman, Ah Chee, Zorko all gone, who is going to be our rebounding defender.

 

[briztoon]

Lets hope this doesn't happen on the eve of a big final this year, would be farcical.... I'd almost be certain most of these guys would be right to play.

Stop testing players unless they have symptoms please.

Are players still tested daily?

I thought that had stopped, and assumed the current HSP were because they have symptoms and have tested positive.

 

[LIONS08]

Dev also in HSP? Can't imagine him not making the extended squad otherwise.

It was his 21st during the week and they had a bit of a shindig for it… could very well have been the cause! These things happen though! Excited to see our depth tested!

 

[Dalions]

H

Rich, Coleman, Ah Chee, Zorko all gone, who is going to be our rebounding defender.

Harris

 

[pulpdriver]

Rich, Coleman, Ah Chee, Zorko all gone, who is going to be our rebounding defender.

Doesn't mean a lot but Bailey named at HB on the team sheet which would make sense. Madden too.

 

[Nathan Barley]

Rich, Coleman, Ah Chee, Zorko all gone, who is going to be our rebounding defender.

Lester

Maybe Michael

 

[3KZ is Football]

BRISBANE

In: M.Robinson, R.Lester, N.Cockatoo, T.Berry, J.Madden, T.Fullarton, D.Fort, H.Sharp, R.Mathieson, C.Michael
Out: D.Rich (hamstring), D.Zorko (hamstring), J.Berry (hamstring), J.Prior (quad), C.Ah Chee (HS Protocol), D.McStay (HS Protocol), K.Coleman (HS Protocol)

We will definitely win this weekend! Such AMAZING DEPTH.

 

[Lets Roar like '44]

Who the guck gets tested these days? Amateur hour at the Lions.

 

[briztoon]

Dev also in HSP? Can't imagine him not making the extended squad otherwise.

That was my first thought, how does Dev miss out on the extended squad.

 

[M Malice]

Still looks a pretty strong side, a lot of fringe players with something to prove.

Bench > Cockatoo, T.Berry, Madden, Fullarton, Sharp, Fort, Matheison, Michael.

Looking at who is gone out I'm tipping the final bench to be > Fort, Sharp, T.Berry, Madden.

With 3 players out who rotate on the wing ie. Berry, Ah Chee and Prior Sharp has to come in IMO. Fort the tall for McStay is a no brainer. Madden for some run or maybe Michael.

 

[M Malice]

Who the guck gets tested these days? Amateur hour at the Lions.

I agree on need for testing but I think it would be an AFL directive.

 

[LIONS08]

I wonder what Bailey or even cockatoo could do as rebounding defenders!

 

[Gadzorks]

IN : Carter Michael,Darcy Fort,Harry Sharp,James Madden,Mitch Robinson,Nakia Cockatoo,Rhys Mathieson,Ryan Lester,Thomas Berry,Tom Fullarton
OUT : Callum Ah Chee (HS Protocol),Daniel McStay (HS Protocol),Daniel Rich (Injured),Dayne Zorko (Injured),Jarrod Berry (Injured),Jaxon Prior (Injured),Keidean Coleman (HS Protocol)

Wait. Is this serious?? Nooo

 

[On the quiet]

Wait, Berry and Prior listed as injured. Anyone know with what?

hammy and quad

 

[WheildonTheAxe]

At least Essendon aren't in form, easy. Oh wait a cotton picking minute ..!

 

[lionshine]

Bit disappointed Robinson has been named to play. Love the guy but would have much rather seen Cockatoo, Madden or even Sharp play over him.

With Rich and Coleman out I'd suggest it is likely Carter Michael makes his debut which is awesome for him!

Bit surprised Lester has been named on the field as well. Not exactly a like for like with anyone except potentially to play McStay's 3rd tall role but that would mean Daniher or Hipwood ruck and surely we'd prefer to play Fort so he can back up Oscar and keep Daniher/Hippy forward?

Very disappointing Prior and Berry are injured with both in such great form, however, I'd love for Madden to get a run in their place and see what he can do on the wing.

 

[M Malice]

Are players still tested daily?

I thought that had stopped, and assumed the current HSP were because they have symptoms and have tested positive.

Not 100% sure but I think I recall on one of Robbo's podcasts that it went down to a couple of times a week compulsory testing whether they have symptoms or not.

 

[Nathan Barley]

I'm guessing Michael will debut unless we actually play Bailey down back.

 

[BerryGood13]

Hopefully it’s a blessing in disguise. The first team regulars might pull their finger out because there’s no reason for complacency now. The ones coming in should have something to prove.