Preview 2nd Preliminary Final: Brisbane Lions vs Geelong Cats @ The Gabba, Sat Oct 17th, 6:40pm AEST

[3KZ is Football]

 

[WhiteLionFeva]

CEY in, Kiddy out

 

[Nuggo]

Good luck CEY. Tough for Kiddy but that's footy I guess

 

[The Zork]

Massive weight on CEY to perform.
Don’t expect huge numbers but he must impact.
Can’t afford to carry passengers

 

[3KZ is Football]

Coleman was desperately unlucky. His closing speed and tackling would have been a bonus for mine.

 

[3KZ is Football]

Wow. A bit surprised. Ah well, let's see how he goes. Hope CEY has a blinder.

I wasn’t surprised at the inclusion. As I said earlier, the Lions seem to telegraph selection through the media.

 

[jackess]

I guess we’ve chosen to strengthen our second string midfield at the expense of forward pressure.

I guess Richmond get a lot of scores from the back half and Geelong more from clearances.

 

[Shaka7]

Psychological approach to force Danger im the middle rather than upfront. Hope it pays off....will back the coaching staff because they have had it right for the most part

 

[martinson]

Well I must say I'm surprised and leave it like that.

I think Kiddy was going just ok last week. Obviously we're going to supercharge CEY to impact the contests rather than looking like he will. He does at least seem to get into the right positions.

 

[WheildonTheAxe]

I like it. Coleman's pressure has been great. But I think we've still got enough firepower on the ground to exploit the weaknesses in their backline and will lock the ball up forward. If the cats get on top, we'll need more grunt in the middle. CEY isn't elite but he creates space and absorbs body work.

 

[a mayes ing]

Pretty disappointed as l really like what Kiddy has to offer, however at least knowing he will be in our team the foreseeable future. CEY had better produce in the middle now.

 

[lionsrules]

Oh Jeez the butterflies. Thats Geelong game this year reminded me alot of the Carlton game last year. had a good lead, was innacurate and they had one good quarter and we get slammed. apply scoreboard pressure ... make the cats fumble and take risks .... got em.

 

[3KZ is Football]

This line up looks very potent. Class on every line and amazing scoring potential. Focus has been on Charlie, but I am expecting Hipwood cut loose.

 

[Lionheart182]

Think we’ll split CEY between up forward and mid like we do with Berry. Gives us another forward option to stop Stewart, Blicavs and the other bloke from peeling off so much. They have four pretty decent intercept marking defenders so I guess it makes sense, still surprising though.

 

[irish]

It’s a fit for opposition selection , cats very mature and big body . The kid was very unlucky . Could play in the big dance if we get threw these robots

 

[BRAB]

If we make the grand final against Richmond does Coleman get back in?

 

[rockypls]

This will not end well unfortunately, Coleman’s pressure was elite and we’re just taking away mid time from berry. Cey is big but lacks any sort of class

 

[martinson]

If we make the grand final against Richmond does Coleman get back in?

Cey will obviously be flavor of the month by then , or we'll lose and blame picking him. So I think no.

 

[T Rick]

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This line up looks very potent. Class on every line and amazing scoring potential. Focus has been on Charlie, but I am expecting Hipwood cut loose.

Really like the quality of our Emergencies for the future as well. Can't see Hinge being delisted. Kiddy has a big future for us and he will be back as a crowd favorite.

 

[Comeback Lions]

I was at the game at the SCG when the Cats midfield took us apart in the third quarter. Possibly our worst quarter for the year. We can't afford a repeat of that. We have to consistently win the ball. Given that experience, the CEY change makes sense. Horses for courses, we have more options if their midfield really gets going. As much as I love the way Coleman plays, he will get other chances, if not this year, then next.

 

[lionsrules]

This will not end well unfortunately, Coleman’s pressure was elite and we’re just taking away mid time from berry. Cey is big but lacks any sort of class

Interesting, but i disagree. I thought Colemans game against Richmond was good but not great. I believe CEY has shown potential this year but also been a passenger. This is his chance to play in the big dance if he does enough. I dont think a switch of the 22nd player is going to be the difference between winning and not ending well.

 

[jonnobackpocket]

There is no doubt what so ever Kiddy has great potential and will be a good player in the future. I did feel his output has been pretty minimal for a couple of weeks. I think it’s the right move but CEY better be angry and aggressive. If he goes to far and gets a week so be it.

 

[X AE A12]

Reckon this year and next CEY will answer his doubters, he's not making up the numbers, good on him and hope they smash the cats

 

[martinson]

There is no doubt what so ever Kiddy has great potential and will be a good player in the future. I did feel his output has been pretty minimal for a couple of weeks. I think it’s the right move but CEY better be angry and aggressive. If he goes to far and gets a week so be it.

He looks angry and aggressive.

I'd just like to see him finish off his work by doing something when he gets into the A1 positions where he invariably seems to find himself.

 

[Milux]

I don't think kiddys been outstanding. But has definitely showed some super promising signs. Was thinking early CEY might come in. But jeez gotta feel for kiddy.