Ins and Outs vs Sydney

[ImperialPurple]

Watching the news tonight, and having read a few articles, it seems that Grover is a certainty to come in on Friday. Having also just watched the semi-final again, I think the guy most at risk of losing his place is.... Macca. He had little impact on the game, and if they pick on form, not name, then he might have cause to be a little worried. I sooooo hope I am wrong.... but then I wouldn't like to be choosing anyone to cop the axe this week.

Great news on the one hand - to have a selection dilemma, but sad also that someone needs to miss out after such an even contribution...

 

[sabre_ac]

Ill be furious if Cookie is dropped.
The guy cant kick for crap and he hardly turns games off his own boot, but that tackle fri night was awesome.
Truely inspiring stuff!
His toughness around the ball has been vital to our success.

Tough call who to drop though....

As mentioned earlier McManus is in career best form and has been exceptional all year...One quiet game isnt enough for him to be dropped.

Webster unforunately may be the player with his head on the block, as long as Grover and McPharlin are both totally fit.
Any doubts over their fitness..Surely they must be left behind.

 

[Ripper]

Hard one.

I just checked the stats and Macca had 6 tackles , Des 5 and the Carr Bros heaps.

I reckon they all had "jobs" .

http://www.heraldsun.news.com.au/footy/common/story_page/0,8033,20420837%5E19765,00.html

 

[rgauci]

There's a few that are on the blocks after two poor performances in the finals. Headland, Peake and McManus have all been well below their best. Though none are defenders. Bringing in Grover for one of the aforementioned could be a big mistake. Even Longmuir hasn't been brilliant. Though we wouldn't want to make the same mistake the Eagles did and try to beat Sydney with only 1 ruckman. That tactic seemed to blow up in thier face.

Its a very tough choice this week. Perhaps the decision will be made easy because McPharlin hasn't come up well. Or even Grover's not 100%.

I'd be dissapointed for McManus if he missed and Peake has become a crowd favourite. Headland has the ability and is usually worth his spot. Webster did an extraordinary job shutting down Yze and creating goals. Missed an easy shot but will be better for the run. Would be the unluckiest player around if he was dropped after that performance.

TOUGH TOUGH CHOICE. If it were me, i wouldn't change anything.

 

[Hotdog Man]

DON'T Drop Webster!!!!!

On the money as usual IP.

It will be out McPharlap, in Grover.

Then us purple breathren will discuss this again next week.

 

[dugrene]

Im not convinced McPharlin would be 100% and he does have a bit of history with ankles. I consider him moving into the back line as one of the catalysts that changed our season. But if he isnt 100% then dont play him.

If he is fit, and with Grover likely to come in I think I'd drop Des. Of all the players we can cover with team balance he is the one.

 

[Kenny_01]

Having just watched the replays of our 2 finals again, McManus and Headland have probably been our weakest players (Longmuir, Peake and Parker havn't been great either) but I don't think either will be dropped, nor should they be. If the coaching staff HAD to drop someone, well on form it would be Macca.

Webster was one of our best 6-8 players against Melbourne.

 

[Kapow!!!]

DON'T Drop Webster!!!!!

What she said