Changes Round 6 vs Geelong

[Doggies7]

Tough one with no VFL and a few key injuries. I personally think Lobb needs to be #1 ruck for the next few weeks, has the size and fitness to help us nullify some of the hitout to advantage damage going forward, and play some of the English role around the ground. Emmett I love and will be a very good player for us, I think it's just too big of an ask for an 18 year old off 2 VFL games to ruck against the monsters of the AFL.

I'm fine if he stays in and spells Lobb, maybe plays a little down back or fwd rotating with Croft, but personally I would move Emmett back to the VFL next week, bring in Buss to shore up the backline and allow Lobb to play mainly ruck. Libba back in for Richards (hopefully is ok but that looked like a bad ankle and might need a week or two). Jaques comes in for Baker who was quiet again and played pretty low TOG tonight which is usually a sign.

In - Libba, Jaques, Buss
Out - Richards, Baker, Emmett

 

[_Cerberus_]

I'd like to see Emmett get a game up forward as the third tall. No disrespect to Croft, but has barely had much impact in 5 games. Cannot keep carrying players just for structure.

West hasn't hit the scoreboard either. That's two forwards barely impacting the scoresheet.

Geelong rested a few this week. So will be another tough game. Have no choice but to play someone experienced in the ruck if we are to have a chance.