Listening to Dimma's press conference, he states how risks need to be taken in regards to team selection particularly the inclusion of Vickery. Above there was a mention of Vickery to be included this week which Chaplin stated on SEN. Personally, I don't see it working. Lack of forward pressure from playing to tall will kill us. Only change I will make would be Lennon for Martin.
Would love to see us line up like this;
B Chris Newman, Alex Rance, Dylan Grimes
HB Bachar Houli, Troy Chaplin, Steven Morris
C Brandon Ellis, Trent Cotchin, Shaun Grigg
HF Nathan Gordon, Ben Griffiths, Brett Deledio
F Shane Edwards, Jack Riewoldt, Ricky Petterd
FOL Ivan Maric, Anthony Miles, Dustin Martin
I/C Nathan Foley, Jake Batchelor, Reece Conca
SUB: Nick Vlastuin
Key Match Ups
Rance VS Franklin
Obviously the most talked about match-up leading into the game. Really matches up well on Franklin, felt he got the better of Franklin last time although he still finished with 4 goals albeit from free-kicks. Really competes well so Franklin will be in for a long day.
Chaplin VS Tippet
Everyone seems to be losing their s**t over this match-up but I’m willing to back Chappy here. Is playing into his 2013 form and what he lacks in strength against the giants he makes up for in smarts. I really rate Tippet’s athletic ability but will back Chappy in a contest. Hopefully Batchlelor or Grimes can provide a third man up in contests.
Riewoldt VS Richards
Richards can not only beat his man, he can also control the defence. Whether we rely on Jack to take the chocolates or play a team role. Jack has had an up and down year and we all know Jack is at his best when he is running and jumping at the ball. If he tries and engages in a wrestle I think Richards will have him covered.
Morris VS Jetta
Don’t think this Match-up will happen but with McGlynn not likely to play would love to see Morris given this role. Morris was really down on form this year and needs to go back to his role of beating his opponent. A role like this would see Morris thrive and I don’t see Jetta coping well with the attention.
So many other match-ups are likely to occur eg. Grigg a run-with role, also maybe Petterd to run with Kennedy again. Grimes would most likely match up on Goodes. Would love to see Deledio go to Malceski, give him something to worry about.
Would love to see us line up like this;
B Chris Newman, Alex Rance, Dylan Grimes
HB Bachar Houli, Troy Chaplin, Steven Morris
C Brandon Ellis, Trent Cotchin, Shaun Grigg
HF Nathan Gordon, Ben Griffiths, Brett Deledio
F Shane Edwards, Jack Riewoldt, Ricky Petterd
FOL Ivan Maric, Anthony Miles, Dustin Martin
I/C Nathan Foley, Jake Batchelor, Reece Conca
SUB: Nick Vlastuin
Key Match Ups
Rance VS Franklin
Obviously the most talked about match-up leading into the game. Really matches up well on Franklin, felt he got the better of Franklin last time although he still finished with 4 goals albeit from free-kicks. Really competes well so Franklin will be in for a long day.
Chaplin VS Tippet
Everyone seems to be losing their s**t over this match-up but I’m willing to back Chappy here. Is playing into his 2013 form and what he lacks in strength against the giants he makes up for in smarts. I really rate Tippet’s athletic ability but will back Chappy in a contest. Hopefully Batchlelor or Grimes can provide a third man up in contests.
Riewoldt VS Richards
Richards can not only beat his man, he can also control the defence. Whether we rely on Jack to take the chocolates or play a team role. Jack has had an up and down year and we all know Jack is at his best when he is running and jumping at the ball. If he tries and engages in a wrestle I think Richards will have him covered.
Morris VS Jetta
Don’t think this Match-up will happen but with McGlynn not likely to play would love to see Morris given this role. Morris was really down on form this year and needs to go back to his role of beating his opponent. A role like this would see Morris thrive and I don’t see Jetta coping well with the attention.
So many other match-ups are likely to occur eg. Grigg a run-with role, also maybe Petterd to run with Kennedy again. Grimes would most likely match up on Goodes. Would love to see Deledio go to Malceski, give him something to worry about.
