Unofficial Preview Changes & discussion v Port Adelaide Round 7 @ The Gabba.

[fpm84]

Was this injury to Neale known yesterday or has this come out of the blue?

Asking because Dangerfield’s injury last week seemed innocuous and he played out the game but is now out for two months.

Hope Neale’s is not that bad.

 

[M Malice]

Was this injury to Neale known yesterday or has this come out of the blue?

Asking because Dangerfield’s injury last week seemed innocuous and he played out the game but is now out for two months.

Hope Neale’s is not that bad.

His ankle went under him during a contest, he said after the game he heard a pop which is never a good sign.

 

[FLVanLandingham]

the ankle injury occurred during the game. Went down the rooms and got a shot or something and ran out the game (even put in a big chase)

I guess with his lingering back problems this was a good decision. Get some more experience in our midfield, Zorko is firing and Lyons good. Hopefully Berry comes back strong, or Matho is up for the challenge.

 

[Tom14]

This has been coming to be honest - I definitely back our medical teams approach and think they make a difference to soft tissue injuries, but avoiding injuries like this one or Cam doing an ACL is just luck.

In some ways this might be the year we have to have - hopefully depth players can stand up and we can battle our way into the 8, get a few players fit and make a charge. If we end up less reliant on lachie, that will strengthen us in the long run.

 

[cotter101]

Matho gets his chance. Hopefully he can take it with both hands.

 

[DERRINALPHIL]

Matho played really well in the Twos. Its about time Bailey went permanently on the ball. Linc can spend a bit more time in the middle. we have plenty of options.

But Neale won us games in last two years.

 

[CarterS]

☹

Right when we hitting form as a team...

 

[BangyBangy]

I feel for Port.

Who are they going to 'Terrorize' next week?

 

[bato]

We'll be fine. Just need to make sure our defence remains injury-free. Gardiner out v Port is a bigger loss I reckon.

 

[dlanod]

I feel for Port.

Who are they going to 'Terrorize' next week?

If they try it on Matho... Well, what's the record for free kicks received?

 

[fugitive]

Right when we hitting form as a team...

He hasn’t been 100% you could tell. I think our midfield has enough depth and it’s now time to test it.

 

[Mr Ripper]

I'd replace Lachie with the match day emcee. Won't win a game, but at least getting her away from the microphone would save both my ears and my sanity.

 

[jackess]

Neale was pretty quiet in our best win since 2004, last year against Richmond.

Really hurts though. Can’t afford our other mids having a quiet game

 

[Tom14]

How much more time at centre bounces does Clug get? He’s killing it with the current mix of wing and on ball but might be time to move him permanently inside.

 

[lionsrules]

the fact it’s an operation .... this isn’t a 4-6 week issue, it’s an 8 week issue at best. It is what it is. But the thing is if we have to rely on him to be a contender .... are we a contender ?

 

[Section 5]

Bad luck for Neale and the Lions
Will test our depth but hard to replace last years Brownlow winner
Deven played well enough to hold his position
If Berry senior is available that will be the change.
Can't see them playing Matho over Berry Senior

 

[Tom14]

6-8 weeks per Tom Morris.

 

[BRAB]

Oh sorry? You need a mid? What a shame...

 

[T Rick]

Lachie Neale

9

Lachie Neale

Age

30

Ht

178cm

Wt

84kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

27.0

5star

K

11.5

4star

HB

15.5

5star

M

4.0

4star

T

3.7

5star

CL

5.9

5star

D

28.3

5star

K

13.9

5star

HB

14.4

5star

M

4.6

4star

T

4.0

5star

CL

5.9

5star

D

12.0

3star

K

4.6

2star

HB

7.4

5star

M

2.0

3star

T

1.0

3star

CL

0.4

3star

is one hell of a courageous and selfless player - he has obviously played under duress this year and then somehow managed to play thru the ankle injury on Saturday. The break will do him good and hopefully we see him back in the back half of the season.

 

[AFLQLD]

The loss of Neale is either going to be a big blow or a blessing in disguise.

It is a blessing in disguise if more players step up and together take on his load. Someone, possibly Matho, gets an opportunity and makes the most of it and Neale comes back fully fit and refreshed.

 

[Hollow Knight]

Objectively it sucks. Just gotta make lemonade now. Someone gets a chance.

Max respect to Lachie for playing out the game on a busted ankle.

 

[mpal6]

Can we get Keays back please ?

 

[lionshine]

In J.Berry Mathieson
Out Gardiner Neale

Maybe Tom Berry for Prior as well with Prior to switch to med sub?

I really hope Matho gets a chance out of this. I think people will be surprised how much he steps up and how well he plays with an extended run back in the seniors. He will be very, very hungry.

 

[AFLQLD]

In J.Berry Mathieson
Out Gardiner Neale

Maybe Tom Berry for Prior as well with Prior to switch to med sub?

I really hope Matho gets a chance out of this. I think people will be surprised how much he steps up and how well he plays with an extended run back in the seniors. He will be very, very hungry.

Matho looks a mature player now and from what I have seen plays like one too. His endurance seems much better than when he was just starting out. This might be the make or beak moment in his career.

 

[bain22]

What a shame Ely isn't fit, perfect opportunity for an inside mid to go to work.