Besides Cotchin we have no players that put body on body, and even that was missing last week. Graham chases and harasses but rarely gets down and dirty first hands to the ball. RCD does that, and tackles really hard as well. Ross in another that gets hands on the ball and tackles well. Pickett can do it but you'd rather not use his class in the trenches. Edwards the same.Match ups?!
We needed another mid when it was just Prestia out. Now with Prestia and Martin and Lambert out it's a no brainer.
Match ups is a cop out, this game is crying out for an RCD type big bodied midfielder against the best midfield in the comp. In all honesty, probably at least 2 of Ross, RCD and Martyn need to play this week.
Dogs get first hands on the ball through Libba and co. Need heat at the coalface which was very poor against Melbourne. Match committee need to be proactive instead of saying it was a bad week. Without Dusty, Prestia and Lambert our midfield is a bit slim. Need some big strong bodies in there, Ross and RCD.