Game Day Changes & Pre-match Discussion - RD 6 vs. Brisbane. Thur 17/04 @ 7:30pm (Gabba)

[Kirby]

We're kind of lucky to have the luxury. I'm not used to having options. We just need a good run with injuries and we're in it up to our eye balls

We are in it up to our ears mate.

 

[Kappa]

So Allan is the sub again?

 

[Kappa]

We are in it up to our ears mate.

Especially with the top teams looking like GWS Brisbane Sydney, maybe GC.

A home grand final against them would be a huge advantage

 

[JuniorB]

I think WHE's versatility is much more valuable on the ground than sitting on the sub's bench.

Plus he's like Sidey - he can run all day.

 

[Piesinmyeyes]

This made me lol.
I've never heard anyone be referred to as a salami before. Lol.
I will be using it in the future.

Does that mean Lobb is referred to as a lobster..

 

[manicpie]

So Allan is the sub again?

It might be. I prefer WHE to start

 

[IlovethePies]

JDG wouldn't have been selected if not fit for the full game.
Given Brisbane's powerful midfield assets, it is great to have JDG in the team, to assist in our midfield counterattack. I think he will perhaps interchange with Sullivan to play midfield/half forward.

It gives our forward line another look with two talls only, and with only one ruck. I understand the premise however of removing a tall and replacing him with a runner, as we need runners to combat Brisbane's running prowess. For that reason, I can also understand why Allan remains, and of course most likely the sub.

 

[Scodog10]

So Allan is the sub again?

That’s the way it looks to me. Having JDG as sub would shift the structure to out Membrey in Allan and that leaves Sullivan probably getting shuffled forward. It asks a lot of WHE and Mihocek aerially while McStay rucks especially following our aerial dominance v Sydney.

 

[Fat Jesus]

It might be. I prefer WHE to start

The same sub from last week. I'm doubting he will be. Fly will change it around. Perhaps Sullivan. Dunno mate

 

[Jen2310]

The same sub from last week. I'm doubting he will be. Fly will change it around. Perhaps Sullivan. Dunno mate

it'll be someone from the bench.

Jordy. IQ. Pendles. WHE. Allan.

 

[Smackdos]

The same sub from last week. I'm doubting he will be. Fly will change it around. Perhaps Sullivan. Dunno mate

Sully is named on the field he can't be sub will be Allan or Hoskin Elliot i'd say

 

[manicpie]

The same sub from last week. I'm doubting he will be. Fly will change it around. Perhaps Sullivan. Dunno mate

I reckon they'll go with Allen to play a full game. He only played 15 minutes last week. My preference is for WHE to start but I still think Allen will start. They might even go with one of the other 3 as sub

 

[leon123]

well if they wanted to keep the mmm structure.

Mason was the solution

 

[IlovethePies]

That’s the way it looks to me. Having JDG as sub would shift the structure to out Membrey in Allan and that leaves Sullivan probably getting shuffled forward.<b>It asks a lot of WHE and Mihocek aerially while McStay rucks especially following our aerial dominance v Sydney.<b>

This is my concern. Omission of TimMe from the forward line means that we have the two talls in our forward line, with only one ruck.

Our aerial dominance against Sydney was profound and was an important factor in how we were able to command that game.

Brisbane's defence is just as tall, or taller, than the swans'.

I guess this is horses for courses, and against Brisbane we assess running power and midfield strength more important. However I am a little concerned that we appear to be one tall down on our generally preferred structures.

 

[jimmy35]

I reckon they'll go with Allen to play a full game. He only played 15 minutes last week. My preference is for WHE to start but I still think Allen will start. They might even go with one of the other 3 as sub

Well I think you’ve covered all options mate. You’re probably going to be right.

 

[jimmy35]

well if they wanted to keep the mmm structure.

Mason was the solution

Mr DeGoey will have to do.

 

[domus]

I'm shocked that with Membrey out, Cox didn't come in.

DeGoey will play forward I suppose.

 

[domus]

This is my concern. Omission of TimMe from the forward line means that we have the two talls in our forward line, with only one ruck.

Our aerial dominance against Sydney was profound and was an important factor in how we were able to command that game.

Brisbane's defence is just as tall, or taller, than the swans'.

I guess this is horses for courses, and against Brisbane we assess running power and midfield strength more important. However I am a little concerned that we appear to be one tall down on our generally preferred structures.

I do worry when McStay goes into the ruck because it will leave us very short up front.

 

[domus]

Coxy must be doing it hard. It's his last year and he can see the writing on the wall with the way Fly is structuring the team. A bit of an anti-climatic end to a fantastic career.

 

[TradeDraft]

Coxy must be doing it hard. It's his last year and he can see the writing on the wall with the way Fly is structuring the team. A bit of an anti-climatic end to a fantastic career.

Still be a handy when/IF Cameron needs a Rest or is Sore

 

[domus]

I'm happy to see Sullivan retained after an excellent performance-he earned his place in the team and needs to keep performing like he did against Sydney.

 

[Smackdos]

Just thinking about it, Pendles might not be the worst option as sub, we want him fresh for Anzac day and he's coming off a 6 day break against a side that will bring the heat early in the game. It would Give Ed a proper chance to prove himself, if if doesn't work we can always use him as our tactical sub in the 3rd quarter, provided no injuries.

 

[TradeDraft]

Just thinking about it, Pendles might not be the worst option as sub, we want him fresh for Anzac day and he's coming off a 6 day break against a side that will bring the heat early in the game. It would Give Ed a proper chance to prove himself, if if doesn't work we can always use him as our tactical sub in the 3rd quarter, provided no injuries.

Lions Suck in the 1st Half then at Half Time become Guns

 

[IlovethePies]

I'm still hoping that somehow Cox gets called up for tomorrow's game.

Still be a handy when/IF Cameron needs a Rest or is Sore

I think he''ll ultimately be handy even when Cameron doesn't need a rest.

 

[IlovethePies]

Lions Suck in the 1st Half then at Half Time become Guns

So give Allan the first half, and if we need Pendles, replace Allan in the second half, maybe?