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Re: Team Round 1
Markovic to pinch hit?
Markovic to pinch hit?
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Jones and bbh to ruck in front half. Hudson to stay mid and back maybe.Comment
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Hmm not sure what to make of this final team. No 2nd ruck has me scratching my head a bit, as i will cringe to see Tommy running thru the centre taking centre bounces
Hill for the Sub, and i hope Stack can actually show something as i dont rate him at all. Hopefully a HBF role can invigorate some potential (if its there).I will never see #16 the same!!Comment
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If you are only having one ruck maybe Skinner should have debut, as he has rucked before.
Very raw but can play forward and give Huddo a breather.
Still, can't wait for Sunday.Don't piss off old people
The older we get the less "LIFE IN PRISON" is a deterrent...Comment
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[QUOTE=The Pie Man;204498][QUOTE=Mantis;204486]You think?
It's plainly obvious that due a number of key outs in defence Stack has been given an opportunity as he has showed some form down there through the pre-season.
Sure Stack hasn't been a consistent performer as yet, but he deserves this opportunity and I hope he goes well.It's early in the season. Good opportunity to show some faith in potentials.
I'm with you on that Mantis - I've been a bit harsh on Brennan, but at his best he's a smooth mover with good disposal who could just make the HB line work. I think it's worth a try, and will not blame the coaching staff if it doesn't work.
I wish him well, will be very handy if he & Markovic can play well and give the backline more options moving forward.You don't develop courage by being happy in your relationships every day. You develop it by surviving difficult times and challenging adversity. ― EpicurusComment
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In terms of the second ruck could there be a chance of Markovic playing there? Hille is still coming back to full fitness so may play second fiddle to Ryder, so could Markovic just be given a role to follow Hille around. This would mean when Hille is forward Markovic matches up on him, and when he pushes into the ruck Markovic follows.
I'm not sure on his rucking ability, but he's not far off being big enough and it could help us curb Hille's influence around the ground.I should leave it alone but you're not rightComment
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Daniel Cross - first man up....WesternOval'61Comment
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They'll need to bewise with their ruck matchups. Always put Hudson against Hille and Williams / jones against the others.Comment
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My feelings too, GVGjr, but I don't like Barlow.
For me the banker's right, that just leaves Crossy. But jeepers.Comment
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A number of WOOF posters predicted a side with Williams and Morris in the key defensive posts. Perhaps this is the plan. Markovic can play back, forward or in the ruck and has played in all three of rhese positions with Williamstown last year. He could be used to give Hudson, Morris and Williams rests at different stages. Big Barry has often contested boundary throw ins deep in the forward line.
Of course the possibility also exists that Rocket may make a late change and bring in either Minson or Barlow. Historically rookies don't get promoted until they are actually going to be selected, so if Barlow has been promoted he is probably a good chance to get a last minute call-up.The Angels have the phone box. [SIZE="2"]Don't blink![/SIZE]Comment
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Both saints and cats playing with one ruck man.Comment
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