In: Impey
Out: Wines
For team balance it would make sense if Ryder was the sole ruckman as he and Trengove who doesn't have a match up could beat the second rate Bulldogs ruckmen and it would give us an extra runner, but they may bring Minson in this week. As I don't see Lobbe being dropped we could play him in the ruck more with Trengove giving him a chop out and leaving Ryder forward all game to stretch the Dogs defense. I wouldn't drop Lobbe as the last 3 weeks they have combined for 12 goals as Lobbe is just learning how to take a mark inside 50 and our form is better. Ryder has looked like he could tear a game open at times this year he just needs to kick straight and he knows how to kick goal at Etihad. Gray, Moore and Young all played pretty well and Hoon did some good things but did make some clangers but his running power keeps him in. Monfries could come in as well as he's still in our best 22 and did a number on Murphy last time and knows Etihad well. I'd bring Impey in for the extra speed and to match up on any of their small forwards. If theres a game Neade, Gray and Hoons lighter frames can work in it's this week against the Dogs, just put Gray in the midfield not up forward as I feel he plays better further up the field. I just want to see Neade stand next to Caleb Daniels and pretend he's a giant just once in his playing career!