Preview Changes VS Lions Round 17

[Tracker 101]

Smith won't (or shouldn't) be playing in the backline though.

I would suggest that Smith might line up on Pearce Hanley as a Defensive forward.

 

[Beutbrute]

Smith won't (or shouldn't) be playing in the backline though.

Yeah, I agree he should play forward, he's been looking pretty good there with EP. McGinnity could also provide some pace in defence, but we can throw Smith back if it looks like we are being troubled for pace in the backline (that whole versatility thing Simpson has been talking about)

 

[Beutbrute]

None of them are agile enough with that pace to go with Green or Zorko though. So we'll end up having Butler chasing them....

Bennell would be perfect.

As much as he has poor disposal skills, Brennan is quick and agile. Still remember his chase on Franklin last year or the year before

 

[Doughboy]

Nicnat the super sub?

http://www.sportal.com.au/afl/news/...i-the-late-torpedo/1rlgsqxo8xbu21n693hueeheva

Can't decide if I'm for or against it... When he's 'on', not a chance, but he hasn't been consistent year, our finals chances are gone, and he would be one of the few players on our list that would actually have impact as a sub. It also gives guys like Lycett and Sinclair a chance to ruck at AFL level.

Not actually as stupid as it sounds...

 

[Eagle87]

Not actually as stupid as it sounds...

Anytime you can play the future of your club, it's highest paid player, as a super sub ruckman against one of the worst teams in the comp you've gotta do it ....

It'll be awesome if a Lecca or a mid goes down earlier and we end up with 4 ruckmen


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[Doughboy]

Anytime you can play the future of your club, it's highest paid player, as a super sub ruckman against one of the worst teams in the comp you've gotta do it ....

It'll be awesome if a Lecca or a mid goes down earlier and we end up with 4 ruckmen


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Sarcasm I'm sure, but the point of the article was that we struggle to run out game (as does NN) and that to bring him on half way through the third to have an impact may be an advantage

Do I think that he will be the sub, no way, but it does have merit

 

[SloppyJoe]

Really hope Cox doesn't play. Hopefully Smith and Tunners are ins and get full games. As above, Butler for sub.

At least we don't have to deal with a 7 man bench for another day...I much prefer knowing today (late changes aside).

Shut down Hanley, shut down Zorko and we win.

 

[Happy Mastenator]

Sarcasm I'm sure, but the point of the article was that we struggle to run out game (as does NN) and that to bring him on half way through the third to have an impact may be an advantage

Do I think that he will be the sub, no way, but it does have merit

No it does not. Clubs experimented with having talls as subs when the sub first came in, it was quickly found out to be the worst idea possible. I'd hope we'd have learnt from that mistake.

 

[Chris_6678]

Really hope Cox doesn't play. Hopefully Smith and Tunners are ins and get full games. As above, Butler for sub.

At least we don't have to deal with a 7 man bench for another day...I much prefer knowing today (late changes aside).

Shut down Hanley, shut down Zorko and we win.

With the way Simpson talked about the 6 day turn around and playing youth it sounds more than likely Cox is out.

 

[CursoryMercenary]

I think Wellingham is a scapegoat to be honest. He's not been terrible and he's not been at the top of his game but there are other players playing much worse.

 

[Sassy420]

Sinclair to replace Kennedy.
I'm hoping Cox will be rested and is going as ruck coach.

If he's going to play out this season than just play him for home games

I absolutely second this and hope you're right.

 

[Tracker 101]

I think Wellingham is a scapegoat to be honest. He's not been terrible and he's not been at the top of his game but there are other players playing much worse.

I think that he is a skilled player but lacks that intensity at the contest.
I think it was Wellingham that Simpson was referring to when he suggested that he wanted players who put their head over the ball in the media conference.

 

[DrTomSwift]

I think Wellingham is a scapegoat to be honest. He's not been terrible and he's not been at the top of his game but there are other players playing much worse.

But he's been lazy. And with that I'm happy that Simpson would play someone like McGinnity over him, especially at this stage of the season.

 

[Byron_Clanger]

Patrick Keane ‏@AFL_PKeane 34s
Bris v WC; Golby in for Rockliff. Smith, Naitanui, Tunbridge, Sinclair, Sheed in for Cox, Kennedy, Rosa, Wellingham, Cripps.

Wow Sharrod out again

 

[Doughboy]

http://www.westcoasteagles.com.au/news/2014-07-10/give-me-five

 

[Biggie]

Cox out again. Writing is on the wall

 

[Byron_Clanger]

Cox out again. Writing is on the wall

I can deal with that

 

[lyall]

AFL article was claiming Sheppard was out and no word of Cox. Was coming on to sook.

Fine with the changes otherwise

 

[Keys]

So despite earlier reports Sheppard isn't an out

And Wilson on the plane but not in the 22?

 

[Chris_6678]

Happy with that team. Smith to sub?

 

[Sassy420]

OFFICIAL INS (as of AFL website)
IN: Nic Naitanui, Callum Sinclair, Simon Tunbridge, Ashley Smith, Dominic Sheed
OUT: Jamie Cripps (Omitted), Sharrod Wellingham (Omitted), Josh Kennedy (Suspension), Dean Cox (Soreness), Matt Rosa (Pectoral tendon).

(Sheppard didn't fly to Brisbane with the team although isn't named as an out)

 

[squashface]

I thought Shep didn't fly over

 

[nameless]

Good changes.

 

[Clint Beastwood]

Three rucks again. Sinclair more the replacement for Kennedy than a ruckman?

 

[larrikin]

Three rucks again. Sinclair more the replacement for Kennedy than a ruckman?

Hopefully they just leave him in the forward line