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Kaan

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Possible INs:
Lovett
Hislop
Dempsey
Hooker
Hocking
Magin
Williams
Bellchambers

Possible OUTs:
Lucas(inj)
Laycock
Rama

What I think

IN:
Lovett
Hislop(Injured?)

OUT:
Rama(pretty tough really but someone has to go out for Lovett)
Lucas(injury?)

Great sign when you cant find anyone to go out of your side.
 
I would usually say Dyson out but I am liking his game at the moment! (almost gave up on him too)

In: Lovett, Dempsey (If he plays well and is ok to play)
Out: NO IDEA
 
OUT:
Lucas (inj.?),
Would like to see Laycock out but is Bellchambers ready?

IN:
Lovett
Dempsey (if ready)
 
Would have to see how Lovett and some others perform tomorrow and depending on how Lucas pulls up, i think Rama may be the only one dropped, possibly for Lovett.
 

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What happened to Ryder? He looked like he was in some pain when he came off after the screamer he took.

In: Lovett

Out: Lucas or NLM or anyone who may not be 100%.
 
Would definately want Dempsey in, kid is super quick and would only add to our growing confidence and positivity as a club. Lovett is due back and it will be good to see him, hopefully comes back strong and gets over his off field problems.

On the other hand, Rama hasn't been great recently, but it's hard to pull another one out after a succession of solid team performances. Maybe Michael, although I reckon we could have used him a lot more this year, and played well again today.
 
Lovett needs to earn his place back in the side IMO.

Shouldn't be a guarantee of a walk up start.
 
Why make any changes at all with that effort today.
Should never change a winning formula
 
retroparty said:
What happened to Ryder? He looked like he was in some pain when he came off after the screamer he took.

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He came down hard on top of the ball. Most probably winded and may have bruised his ribs. This came from Doctor whatsit at the sidelines, and he didn't think it was serious.
 
retroparty said:
What happened to Ryder? He looked like he was in some pain when he came off after the screamer he took.

In: Lovett

Out: Lucas or NLM or anyone who may not be 100%.
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He was fine from what I saw. Just landed on the ball and winded himself in the landing from that mark. After the game he was with the rest of the boys saluting us in the crowd etc. Nothing to worry about here I imagine.

In: Lovett, Hooker

Out: Lucas (inj.), Rama (omit)

In response to early posters, Laycock will stay, only because Bellchambers is not ready. Hille deserves better though, because today especially, as soon as he had his rest from the ruck, the Pies would peg back a couple of goals, and it would be disappointing to see.

Can people stop calling for Dempsey and Gumbleton etc. to make a comeback into the side? It would be great to see these players up and going, I completely agree. BUT, Dempsey has not played footy since round 2, let him get some miles under his belt in the VFL, where it's a slower pace, and where he is not required to play 80% of the game straight up. Gumbleton has not played any footy at the top level this year, since going down in the NAB Cup against Brisbane, he has only played one (maybe two) games for Bendigo. Don't be expecting young players to come back from serious injuries, spend one week in the VFL then make the step back up to AFL level.

In relation to my In's and Out's, I don't think Rama will get dropped, but he has really gone missing. All credit to the bloke, but he isn't cutting it fitness wise. Lovett takes his place in the side. Lucas looked injured today, as the reports suggested. Hooker has had a clean year with injuries, his body looks solid enough to earn a crack at the seniors. I for one would like to see how he goes when he has some good delivery coming in his way and is given a chance.
 

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If Lucas ain't right, let the guy rest....Could get a week anyway knowing the MRP

In: Lovett

Out: Lucas

Could also bring in a Dempsey or Hislop for Rama
 
I would be tempted to give Dempsey two games for bendigo (tomorrow and next week) because remember, between this season and last season he's played 3 games for Essendon, during two of which he got hamstring injuries.

With Lovett to come back and Atkinson showing quite a bit down back (really about all the output we would expect from Dempsey anyways) I'm not in a great rush and hope they ensure his body is ready.
 
Dempsey will play at least 3-4 before coming back. Get him out of your minds now.

IN: Lovett
OUT: Lucas (inj.)

Although if Scotty is right, no change. Make Lovett earn his spot.
 
Rama will probably play since it's the call to arms match. Maybe give him a rest after the Melbourne game.
 

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IN: Lovett
OUT: Lucas (inj)

if not injured, no change
 
Out: Michael, Lucas (inj)
In: Lovett

I saw Magin has been promoted, any chance of him getting a game this year.

No need to rush back dempsey or gumby, would think it would do gumby good to play at least 1 game this year
 
could be the first time for a while the "no change" appears at essendon with lovett 1st emergency.
 
On todays game i dont think you could consider Hocking, Dempsey, Hislop or Magin. Lovett may be a chance if we need to make a change but the rest they need another run in the two's next week.
 
With the Call to Arms this week it would be harsh to drop Rrama down to the reserves. Not sure if the club will do it even though this is what should happen.
Id have:

IN: Lovett

OUT: Ramanauskas

Dyson and Atkinson played well enough to retain their spots but theyd like to continue their form for the rest of the season becasue the likes of Dempsey, Hocking and Daniher will be knocking on the door soon.
 
Out: Rama
In: Lovett

Rama needs a rest and looks to be very flat. Good to see Demspey get a game under his belt and I think he should be given another game in the 2's then brought straight back in.
 
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