Preview Changes v Richmond - R18 Friday 25 July

[Double the Fist]

Simpson stated this won't be Cox's last game in his pc this afternoon.

 

[Double the Fist]

Given what the Tigers did to us last season in the similar game, we need all the motivation we can get with Coxs' inclusion.

Satisfied Wellingham still not playing.
Ambivalent toward Paddy mac. Love the boy, but that disposal is just not getting better. If he tidied it up majorly he'd be the next Beau Waters (who still doesn't kick that well!.....)

 

[nameless]

Tough for Lycett.

Good changes otherwise, Bennell and Wellingham hopefully come back stronger when/if they do.

 

[WCErevival]

Happy Sheed is getting another run. Hopefully not sub

 

[Kernel Sanders]

Do you seriously believe the club would be that dumb?

Yeap

We've played Ploddus in the midfield for 7 years now.

 

[Bleedblueandgold]

Concerned about Lycett being rested and Bennell still not in the side, hardly believe that Lycett needs a rest with his age and no injury concerns, while surely Bennell, no matter the issues Simmo has with him, is still a better option than Butler.

 

[dajesmac]

Happy Sheed is getting another run. Hopefully not sub

He is probably a safe bet for sub given Tunbridge was sub last game.

 

[Suma Magic]

Really hope Lycett is now just working on the details of a new deal...

Good changes otherwise, although Id prefer Bennell over Butler.

So who will be sub?

Tunbridge - maybe not 2 in a row but is suited to the role

Sheed - definitely a chance but hopefully they give him a full run again to try to build some form at the top level.

Smith - definitely a chance, although dont think he is that much of an impact player

Butler - only 7 defenders named so probably not

McGinnity - has been playing his role, will get a full game IMO.

So I think it will be Tunbridge or Sheed. Would prefer Sheed to get a full game.

 

[Daveismad]

I'm glad we are not playing 3 rucks

I dont think Lycett would be too peeved though ...he knows he will be first choice next year

We will be able to make a free agency run at a player too

Cox, glass were on decent coin

And please FFS not malceski .........with all due respect he's 30 next season

And we don't need a player of his type .....sorry off topic I know but I nearly choked on my cornflakes when I saw yesterday's west Australian we were interested in him

Good to see brown back....actually a good match up for jack riewoldt

 

[Daveismad]

"Going out on a high" is what Cox will be doing in his farewell game. Which I imagine Lycett will be stepping aside for.

I just don't see any point whatsoever in playing our retired ruckman in the next 6 games, when the new ruckman could be developing and gaining confidence.

I would like to see west aaa ounce it has his last game

Fill the joint up with people to pay respects to our greatest eagle,..

 

[The_Reaper]

Naitanui won't finish the season.

Finals are in theory still possible which is why he is playing but that won't be the case for long.