Preview Round 22 2024 - Brisbane Lions vs GWS Giants, 1.45pm AEST Sat 10th August, Gabba

[Andre the Giant]

Gru seems to be an excellent VFL player who can't take the step up to AFL standard.

Cadman also doesn't replicate his VFL form, be it by design or application, but has the advantage of being a relief ruckman.

With Riccardi out, that's at least forcing him to be more involved. Not ideal, but needs must.

Tuesday's injury list is all important but right now based on Kingsley's presser:
Kelly for XOH
Keeffe for Gru
(need to ease Briggs' workload. Those shoulders seem to be on the precipice of a season-ending hit).

Talls take time, look at Mac Andrew, he looked almost a bust for some time. Look at him now, looks a jet. I think both Gruz and Cads need a lot more time to develop their bodies and understand the requirements. Learning from the best in Jessie will help them immeasurably.

 

[JC100]

Talls take time, look at Mac Andrew, he looked almost a bust for some time. Look at him now, looks a jet. I think both Gruz and Cads need a lot more time to develop their bodies and understand the requirements. Learning from the best in Jessie will help them immeasurably.

Very true we just can’t have both in the team at the same time trying to learn and gain experience. Too costly at this time of year.

 

[JC100]

How’s this side look?

Idun Taylor Whitfield
Ash Buckley Pez
Ward Cogs Kelly
Greene HH Cadman
Daniels Hogan Jones

Briggs Green Snooze

Fonti Thomas McMullin Peatling/Haynes

Even if HH went forward (which he won’t) it wouldn’t be Haynes that came in. Next defender in line is Stone.

Ricca will be back for finals and they aren’t going to mess with the defence balance(which is working) for 3 weeks.

 

[dlanod]

I have never once heard this.
Love the creativity though.

I've heard it twice - once it the original post and once where you quoted him!

 

[PaythePerryman]

I've heard it twice - once it the original post and once where you quoted him!

I guess it's building.
**** it. I hear he's Kingsley's favourite player and is close to getting midfield minutes

 

[Giant Pete]

Settle boys. That’s not us.

 

[Colonial]

 

[Giant Strides]

Nothing to see - move along now.

 

[Colonial]

Settle boys. That’s not us.

Pfft.

This is nothing compared to the Great #LeonOut Wars of 2020/2021 and the Cold War leading up to it.
We lost a few good posters from that one, a few nutters too.

 

[PaythePerryman]

We've won some tight games against some teams around us recently. The Brisbane game feels like a step up and the toughest game in the league ATM.

The momentum feels like it's lifting now. I'd be fine with Kingsley taking some risks on this one. I'm also more than happy for Kelly and Cogs to make sure they come back strong the following week.

 

[Orange crush]

Pressure and speed …. Bring it and we can surely win

 

[BarryAglett]

Pressure and speed …. Bring it and we can surely win

Agree. No matter how well someone is travelling, this always makes a difference.

 

[Giant Pete]

Agree. No matter how well someone is travelling, this always makes a difference.

It can bring down any team in form.

 

[Giant Pete]

We've won some tight games against some teams around us recently. The Brisbane game feels like a step up and the toughest game in the league ATM.

The momentum feels like it's lifting now. I'd be fine with Kingsley taking some risks on this one. I'm also more than happy for Kelly and Cogs to make sure they come back strong the following week.

I agree. Only bring Cogs and Kelly in if they are absolutely ready. Freo at home sounds like it could be it.

 

[Giant Pete]

To me it looks like we would need to win at least two of the last three games to make top four.

 

[Battlepants]

To me it looks like we would need to win at least two of the last three games to make top four.

Definitely, and the way things are shaping we'll need to win one of the last three to make finals at all.

 

[Giant YoYo]

Kelly cleared to return for Saturday's game.

Cogs a test

Rehab Report: Round 22

A key GIANT is set to bolster the GIANTS for their trip to Brisbane this weekend.

www.gwsgiants.com.au

 

[MelbourneGWS]

To me it looks like we would need to win at least two of the last three games to make top four.

Yes, especially as all our remaining 3 opponents (Brisbane, Freo and Bulldogs) are also strong contenders for the top 4.

 

[Giant Strides]

'They're doing plenty right': Giants embrace challenge of roaring Lions

Set to take on Brisbane at the Gabba, the Giants know they face a stern test despite already overcoming the Lions this year

www.afl.com.au

 

[MelbourneGWS]

Curnow a test but expected to play for Carlton this week. More motivation (not that he needs it!) for Jesse to continue to kick goals, to maintain his current 2 goal lead in the Coleman Medal race.

Injury news: Updates on Cerra, Cottrell among six Blues

The injury news leading into Round 22.

www.carltonfc.com.au

 

[Orange crush]

Curnow a test but expected to play for Carlton this week. More motivation (not that he needs it!) for Jesse to continue to kick goals, to maintain his current 2 goal lead in the Coleman Medal race.

Injury news: Updates on Cerra, Cottrell among six Blues

The injury news leading into Round 22.

www.carltonfc.com.au

Charlie should leave the goal kicking to Harry (checks supercoach, yep still got Harry)

 

[PaythePerryman]

Who qt the lions plays on Hogan? Are they a little short up back?

 

[Battlepants]

Who qt the lions plays on Hogan? Are they a little short up back?

They are a bit short down back. Which is one of the reasons I'd like to see Keeffe come into this game. BUT they could be getting Joyce and Hipwood back this week. So it's actually going to be really hard to say what their defensive set up is going to look like until the teams are named.

 

[dlanod]

Most likely it'll be Andrews + Joyce + Lester as talls, Starcevich and Brain as the small/medium defenders, and Zorko and Wilmot as the rebounder. Joyce will probably take Hogan with Andrews trying to cut off the entries, while Lester will give up some height but hope to keep enough body on Cadman to stop marking. Bringing in Keeffe won't make a heap of difference because Andrews will just play off him instead of Gruz - arguably Gruz would be more likely to cause issues because he can get into space quicker than Keeffe which is key against Andrews. Starcevich to take Greene.

If Joyce isn't back, Prior was our other KPD last week and that would be a real disaster. Andrews would have to take Hogan because he'd give Lester or Prior an absolute bath with his combination of strength and reach, and then that removes our main source of turnovers up the field.

 

[Giant YoYo]

In the mix, R22: Who's under the pump, pushing for selection?

Our reporters predict all the ins and outs ahead of round 22

www.afl.com.au

Giants:

The Giants' push towards finals will be bolstered by the return of Josh Kelly (calf) ahead of Saturday's clash against the in-form Lions, while Stephen Coniglio (shoulder) may also play should he pass a fitness test later this week. Jake Riccardi (finger) will miss the rest of the season, so Max Gruzewski should get an extended run in the side. However, Wade Derksen (18 disposals, two goals) and Nick Haynes (39 disposals, 12 marks) were among the best at VFL level and will be on standby as key-position options to come into the team. Young duo James Leake (35 disposals, eight clearances) and Conor Stone (25 disposals, seven marks) continue to impress at VFL level. – Riley Beveridge

Last week's sub: Joe Fonti (replaced Max Gruzewski)

Lions:

Providing Eric Hipwood overcomes a sore groin that kept him out of Sunday's win over St Kilda, the rangy forward will return for Saturday's huge match against Greater Western Sydney at the Gabba. He'd likely return straight to the forward line in place of Henry Smith. Darragh Joyce (jaw) will also be tested, with a positive outcome putting him in the frame to rejoin Harris Andrews and Ryan Lester in defence. Bruce Reville did well in the sub role against the Saints and would be an option to come into the 22. Deven Robertson was prolific in the VFL at the weekend, with Jarryd Lyons and Harry Sharp doing well, although at this stage of the season, it's unlikely Chris Fagan would make unforced changes. – Michael Whiting

Last week's sub: Bruce Reville (replaced Charlie Cameron

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Charlie Cameron

Age

30

Ht

180cm

Wt

76kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

12.1

3star

K

8.4

3star

HB

3.7

3star

M

3.0

3star

T

3.2

5star

G

1.5

5star

D

9.6

2star

K

7.9

3star

HB

1.7

1star

M

3.6

4star

T

1.7

3star

G

1.9

5star

D

9.6

3star

K

5.4

2star

HB

4.2

4star

M

1.4

2star

T

3.4

5star

G

1.2

4star

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