Preview Changes/Squad/Team vs Lions

[Old Skool]

5 Brisbane blokes we need to curb:

Brown
Black
Rockliff
Merrett
Rich

Brisbane defender most likely to be allowed to run around on his own and get 25+ disposals:

Jed Adcock

Brisbane player we can make look like John Coleman for a week:

Aaron Cornelius

 

[THE MOEMAN]

Gee bmac getting dropped without even playing a full game yet is stiff. McKenzie should have played a full game last week so we could see him show his value to the team.
Hope to see him back in the side soon for a proper run.

 

[Rod Stroker]

I like those changes.

I hope they finally give Cruize a crack at it.

What odds Milky gets the flick?

You'd reckon with Edwards back that one of Warren or Black will miss. Judging by the tone of Scott in his presser where he talked about Warren, and the way he talked about Black today in his selection vid, I'd say Black will play and Warren won't.

LA and Campbell not considered. Doesn't Brad realise that we've lost whenever they don't play?

 

[Rod Stroker]

No Hudson or Leuy in their ruck, if ever there was a game for Goldy to regain some form and re-assert his authority, surely it's this week against a 4 gamer, and without HMac to upset his rhythm.

 

[Old Skool]

I reckon we can prise open the Brisbane back line if we can control enough ball.

I'm hoping for Levi to do a clamp job on Black. I'm looking forward to that **** retiring.

 

[Mav]

Not sure why we even bothered giving McKenzie a game or 2. We have only succeeded in robbing him of valuable development time in the VFL.

Big fan of them not rushing back Hamish, though. I hope all 4 ins play.

two games at AFL level to see what the atmosphere is like, get a feel for the nerves, see how quick the game is and understand how hard they play is worth way more than 2 games at VFL. The kid will be way better off with these two weeks than if he had spent them in the VFL. He can now go back and work to get where he needs to be.

 

[DarkPhoenix]

Rich isnt exactly a worry lately, however knowing us we will play him back into his first year form.

Get enough ball inside 50 and we win, Brisbanes backline is their weakest line.

Black

 

[Mav]

I like those changes.

I hope they finally give Cruize a crack at it.

What odds Milky gets the flick?

Cruize better get a game! Re Milky his game wasn't great it was better than Thomas.

 

[Psicosis]

Really hoping Blacky gets a go this week. Would be fantastic to get him a few games alongside Dish, will learn a lot. Brisbane arent the most difficult opposition for him either.

 

[year of the roo]

two games at AFL level to see what the atmosphere is like, get a feel for the nerves, see how quick the game is and understand how hard they play is worth way more than 2 games at VFL. The kid will be way better off with these two weeks than if he had spent them in the VFL. He can now go back and work to get where he needs to be.

Disagree entirely. He didn't spend enough time on the ground to "see", "feel" or "understand" anything. Pointless exercise.

 

[Joshen]

Disagree entirely. He didn't spend enough time on the ground to "see", "feel" or "understand" anything. Pointless exercise.

Agree entirely. Playing him for 20mins in the last quarter is a waste of time and his match fitness would have decreased as a result. Needs to get a proper run and feel for the game to make an impact (though the kick to Drew was sublime).

I like the changes, hope Garlett and Black get a run. Reckon we'll see Spare Keys dropped and at least one of Milky and Pedo.

 

[showusyacunningt]

How's Brisbane bench? Sounds like a bunch of characters from Star Trek.

Good to see Black named, hopefully he gets a run.

 

[Daz]

5 Brisbane blokes we need to curb:

Brown
Black
Rockliff
Merrett
Rich

Brisbane defender most likely to be allowed to run around on his own and get 25+ disposals:

Jed Adcock

Brisbane player we can make look like John Coleman for a week:

Aaron Cornelius

I can live with that if it means we keep the ball away from Drummond and Hanley.

 

[nicko74]

If at least 3 of the "ins" don't get a run I will be spewing. Heads need to roll for last weeks debacle. Black and Cruise as a bare minimum!

 

[Old Skool]

If at least 3 of the "ins" don't get a run I will be spewing. Heads need to roll for last weeks debacle. Black and Cruise as a bare minimum!

I think azza will come in for milky, sammy will come in for pedo and bon will recognise his selection blue from last week and drop a tall defender for cruize.

 

[QueenslandRoo]

I agree with those asking what was the point of playing McKenzie as a sub over the past two weeks.

Whilst Ben Warren wasn't great last weekend, i hope he gets another opportunity. Warren dropped a lot of marks but when you know you're playing for your life, nervous can be overwhelming.

Confidence is everything.

I sometimes wonder if they should tell guys like Warren: "You're in for the next 3 games to show what you've got." That at least allows him to relax a bit and not feel like every moment is make or break.

 

[GarnerSmash]

Not sure why we even bothered giving McKenzie a game or 2. We have only succeeded in robbing him of valuable development time in the VFL.

Big fan of them not rushing back Hamish, though. I hope all 4 ins play.

Bon said he wanted to give him more time but it didn't work out that way. So be it. It would have been an eye opener for the kid anyway.

 

[GarnerSmash]

I think azza will come in for milky, sammy will come in for pedo and bon will recognise his selection blue from last week and drop a tall defender for cruize.

Defo with Azza and Sammy in, but don't you reckon we are a bit short up front? Think Pedo might stay in or Blacky could get a run.

 

[Mav]

Disagree entirely. He didn't spend enough time on the ground to "see", "feel" or "understand" anything. Pointless exercise.

Well then, you're wrong!! Could have spent 10 seconds on the ground and still would have felt the nervous. Learning to deal with these are a big part of making the next step. The coaches watching how he handles this is also very important for them. And two minutes on the ground shows how fast and hard the next level is.

Do you honestly think he would be a better player today if he had played VFL for the last 2 weeks??? 2 extra games in the VFL are going to mean shit in 3 years time, but having the hunger to get to the level he know knows he has to be at will mean everything.

 

[Mav]

I wouldn't be surprised if Narni came out. He looked shot at the end of the game. His fitness isn't there, obviously he will be better for the run but he was dead on his feet in theist qtr.

 

[CBSlogger]

Pleasantly surprised at the changes thus far, hopefully Black, Cruize, LT & Cam Delaney make up the bench, Cruize to be the sub.

 

[marklovesbeer]

Agree, was a fairly pointless exercise. I actually thought he looked alright in the brief time he had on the ground, especially in the Dogs game. Although he wasn't really the "burst" player that we hoped or needed who would come on and really impact the game, as we obviously didn't get over the line in a couple of close losses.

I disagree.
Now that the kid's had a taste he'll be that much more eager to get back in to the big league.

 

[Gibbo_88]

Rich isnt exactly a worry lately, however knowing us we will play him back into his first year form.

Get enough ball inside 50 and we win, Brisbanes backline is their weakest line.

Black

Hardly any Lions games are on FTA so I guess its fair enough for people to think our backline is the weakest link based on how much we've been scored against but it's definitely not. Our defence is the only part of the team that has looked decent in majority of games. Forward line and midfield is our weakness.

 

[Ghostwriter]

Hardly any Lions games are on FTA so I guess its fair enough for people to think our backline is the weakest link based on how much we've been scored against but it's definitely not. Our defence is the only part of the team that has looked decent in majority of games. Forward line and midfield is our weakness.

Which players are down on form and need to be played back into form, we can help out, also which player is a complete unknown, he is likely to kick 4 or 5 goals and seemingly have no opponent all game?

 

[year of the roo]

Bon said he wanted to give him more time but it didn't work out that way. So be it. It would have been an eye opener for the kid anyway.

It didn't work out... because why? Bon only has himself to blame about that one! Should have been enacted much earlier in both games.