Preview R15 v GWS @ Spotless Stadium (Sam Gilbert's 150th game)

[The Punter]

Our first trip to Western Sydney for a premiership season game.

Short of an undisclosed injury, only possible change I can see is Billings coming in. For someone.

 

[joop]

Billings in, Ray out.
Harsh yes, but billings HAS to play if fit.

 

[Elpresador]

Billings in for Schneider or Ray, wouldn't mind seeing big Hugh get a run. Be pretty hard to drop anyone after a performance like that

 

[The Punter]

I have a feeling Ray is going to be delisted at the end of the year... and he won't really deserve it either. But he was good yesterday, and I can't disagree with leaving him out in favour of Billings.

 

[Armitage2Riewoldt]

Billings in for Schneider or Ray, wouldn't mind seeing big Hugh get a run. Be pretty hard to drop anyone after a performance like that

With Schneider promoted ahead of Sinclair (prior to TC's long term injury) I think we intend to play Schneids as much as his body allows.

I don't reckon we'll see HJ this year unless Chips and another tall defender (Dempster) go down with injury and he dominates at Sandy. The fact we omitted Delaney means he's quite a bit down the pecking order at present.

Agree though, certainly want to see him get a game and I hope we debut him at some stage this year - along with bringing Paddy back for a couple games!

 

[The Jack Pack]

It's hard to see who will come out after yesterday's performance but you would expect Billings to be an inclusion if he's available.

 

[Dopey BJ]

If Billings is ready to go I think it has to be Dunstan to go back and have a 30 + possession game at Sandy

 

[crasha301]

Billings in dunstan out. Cant really fault anyone so give dunstan a full game in the 2s.

 

[crasha301]

If Billings is ready to go I think it has to be Dunstan to go back and have a 30 + possession game at Sandy

Thinking exactly the same.

 

[Ian Dunross]

Game in Canberra I thought.

 

[King_Steele]

I have a feeling Ray is going to be delisted at the end of the year... and he won't really deserve it either. But he was good yesterday, and I can't disagree with leaving him out in favour of Billings.

Faz won't get delisted.

Mark my words.

 

[Rors]

In: Billings

Out: Bugg (knocked the * out that is)

Can't wait for this game as it will be the first game of the year I've been too. Looking forward to a great showing by our boys

 

[Rors]

Game in Canberra I thought.

Spotless Stadium is the show ring just near ANZ stadium

 

[Barrels]

Joey had some almighty strapping on his left thigh in the second half. Just a corkie?

 

[KingLonie]

In: JB, McKenzie
Out: Dunstan, Ray

Dunstan was ok when he came on, but this year he hasn't really reached his form of last year. I think a game or two in the reserves could be handy. Get some games into McKenzie as well, Ray is the unlucky one as he plays a similar role to DMac

 

[holllywood]

Will be an interesting game now that GWS have lost Mumford.

Longer was huge for us v the Bombers and him playing well is the key. Their two rucks on the weekend (Lobb and Downie) have combined for a total of 6 games. If Billy can give us first use against a very strong GWS midfield group (even without Mumford) and be a presence around the ground it will set us up.

Hopefully Billings comes back in but I don't know who for, no ones deserves to be dropped and we came away without any injury concerns. Having competition for spots is such a luxury.

 

[Elpresador]

Could be a slog, forecasting rain most the week in Sydney including Sunday

 

[sauce_head]

Our first trip to Western Sydney for a premiership season game.

Short of an undisclosed injury, only possible change I can see is Billings coming in. For someone.

This is a real danger game for us. Keep this up and we might finish 9th!

I agree re Ray for Billings. It's harsh but we could upgrade on his up and under kicking. But perhaps a better message still is no changes?

 

[sauce_head]

With Schneider promoted ahead of Sinclair (prior to TC's long term injury) I think we intend to play Schneids as much as his body allows.

I don't reckon we'll see HJ this year unless Chips and another tall defender (Dempster) go down with injury and he dominates at Sandy. The fact we omitted Delaney means he's quite a bit down the pecking order at present.

Agree though, certainly want to see him get a game and I hope we debut him at some stage this year - along with bringing Paddy back for a couple games!

It's a NicNat, paddy back.

Sorry.

 

[Grav]

Bit worried about this game, two sides with quite a few young players. Unfortunately there young guys have had a few years head start on our young guys. Hopefully we get to play similar footy as we did against the bombers & take it right up to them. (fingers crossed)

 

[Rors]

Could be a slog, forecasting rain most the week in Sydney including Sunday

I can keep everyone updated. I live 15 mins from the Olympic Park precinct at Homebush, so if we get rain, Spotless Stadium will be getting it too

 

[aussierulesrules]

Agree with others, Billlings in for Dunstan if Jack's considered fit enough to play, otherwise I wouldn't be opposed to Jack coming back through Sandy and playing in the guts there for practice/development. Dunstan may stay in though if it is supposed to be wet, but then again, I don't see anyone else getting dropped except for Luke, so he may go out either way.

 

[cartel]

Ray should be kept on list in my opinion. Under-rated player.

If the club is hellbent on moving him on to get more young players in, he should be shopped as a trade to get him to his club of choice. Melbourne might be still interested.

Would support him being dropped for Billings if required. Think Dunstand needs a spell though.

 

[tbarker]

Joey had some almighty strapping on his left thigh in the second half. Just a corkie?

Saw him today at the Auskick clinic and he could barely walk. 50:50 chance according to some at the club.


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[Winmar2Lockett]

Saw him today at the Auskick clinic and he could barely walk. 50:50 chance according to some at the club.


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Bugger was going to bring the kids down there today but ended up taking them to movies instead.

We'll have to catch up soon mate