I think the Dutchman might be on the Easton Wood running program to protect the hammies he doesn't look as quick as he did earlier.
Or he was partially frozen and was having trouble thawing out.
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I think the Dutchman might be on the Easton Wood running program to protect the hammies he doesn't look as quick as he did earlier.
Or he was partially frozen and was having trouble thawing out.
I know a lot of us aren't quite seeing the value in Scott and McNeil at the moment especially from a stats perspective but if we are to get tested with injuries with our midfielders the investment in senior games they have experienced so far will be invaluable for us right through the season.
We are lucky we have a deep list but its imperative we have this depth as the draw starts to get harder from now.
2015-16 we certainly ran a lot of footballers through our 22. Think we are seeing that philosophy re-emerge. Coaching and selection seems to be prepared to treat the squad as a plug and play system, which is an endorsement of the perceived depth in the list and belief in their structure.
Dutch’s form has really dropped off, but for the same reason I am prepared to persist with McNeil more so than Scott, I’d keep him in a little longer to work through it. Speed kills.
In:
Sweet, in good form, show confidence in him, give him a chance on the big stage on a Friday night, great experience for him and we might want/need him as the season goes on.
Lipinski, AFL standard, dominated VFL v GC.
West, AFL standard and will likely keep Wallis out.
Khamis, looked composed, agile and good decision maker in the VFL v GC, time to give him a chance.
Out:
Dunkley, inj
Jong, inj
English, inj
Cordy, hard at it but too slow imo for Richmond's fwd line.
Vendermeer gets a weeks reprieve, Garcia, with equal speed, waiting in the wings.
Scott will be tested next Friday imo.
Bevo's message to the members mentions Vanders possible out so start working on 4 changes people.
I’m going with five changes ...
English - JUH
Dunkley - Lipinski
Vandermeer - West
Jong - Wallis
Cordy - Kamis
The first four are forced. I don’t think Cordy should hold his spot and Kamis should get a role on Reiwoldt, but I don’t think the match committee will give both Jamarra and Buku their first game against the Tiges
I haven’t seen a lot of Khamis. Is he a lockdown type defender, or is he one that gives his opponent no respect and goes wandering ?
If it’s the latter, we certainly don’t want that against Richmond.
English cleared of structural damage according to Martin on ABC, will still miss because of concussion though.
That’s excellent news. A week off for Timmy might do him some good. He looked a lot like 2020 Tim last night. Just not getting involved and weak in the contest. Might need a freshen up.
Out:
English
Dunkley
Jong
Vander
In:
Schache
Wallis
McNeil
Lippa