Changes vs Hawthorn

[DidaksLeftFoot]

In: Burns, Caracella, O'Brien
Out: Egan, J. Cloke, Wakelin

B: Johnson, Prestigiacomo, Clement
HB: Lonie, Maxwell, Lockyer
C: Licuria, O'Bree, Davis
HF: Thomas, Rocca, Burns
F: Buckley, Tarrant, Fraser
FOLL: Richards, Holland, Didak
I/C: Caracella, T.Cloke, O'Brien, Swan,
IN: Burns, Caracella, O'Brien
OUT: Egan, J.Cloke, Wakelin
EM: J.Cloke, Wakelin, H.Shaw

Can see why we would drop/rest Wakelin, perhaps a match-up issue. Bringing in O'Brien provides some strength and run in the backline, while Burns and Caracella add some much-needed class around the wing/half-forward.

 

[Coin_Toss]

Wakelin needs a good rest. O'Brien is the perfect replacement. He runs straight at the ball, can play tall and small. He played sensationally last week for Williamstown.
I thought we lacked presence around the ball last week, Burns will fill that hole.
Caracella adds class in the forward line, but he is soft. If he can kick 3-4 goals, I'm happy!

We certainly look more imposing this week. But it means nothing, as anything can happen on the actual day. Fingers cross we have our first win for the year!

 

[Nesian]

Yeah now we look more imposing, I think wakes was drop mainly because of a match up issue more then anything else and glad to see harry in the side, now i think it will be a really good game to watch, not that i can see it live

 

[jefffff34]

Wakes could very well actually match up if Clement is deemed unfit so keep that in mind.

 

[Jabso]

This is the start of the decline of Wakelin's career and time for someone to step up. The obvious choice is Maxwell at CHB but T.Cloke can support there too.

 

[Lonie_from_50]

Suprising to see them drop Wakes, but I think we might see him on Sunday at the Dome. Don't think Jimmy will be out there. Would rather have 100% fit Wakes than a 60% fit and 40% trained Clement in.

 

[jefffff34]

Wakes didn't play at Willy today.