Game Day PF vs Brisbane (Sat 20/9 @ 5:15pm)

[manicpie]

How do the media know we aren’t picking Bobby?

They don't

 

[Vankri]

What an emotional roller coaster.

The reported lack of conditioning for Bobby really worries me. What does that actually mean, and what impact would that have on him in the heat of a PF? Brisbane are not Adelaide - they know this finals caper and will make every one of our players earn their keep. No quarter will be given, and if Bobby were to play, he will be targeted physically and probably emotionally (sledged). Our guys would do exactly the same, if Brisbane were in a similar situation. Does Bobby then become a liability, or a risk, on the field?

Our coaches know what they’re doing. Winning this thing overrides any romance about what Bobby can potentially do.

If he’s picked, it’s because they know he’s up to it. If he’s not, then we have to trust their judgement.

It’s horrible, we all love him, but I’d love a PF final win more.

Based on what Fly reported post his dinner with Bobby (not fully rule him out/leave a chance for finals selection), and his team mates comments (talking about how strong he trained, he’d be a boost) I think the ultimate decision maker and barrier to selection here is Wade. He seems to have a very rigorous and quantitative approach to player fitness which is fair enough, and with his careful management of loads he must be assessing that Bobby is at a certain percentage below what’s required for the demands of the game.

I wish that wasn’t the case but feels like if he doesn’t get picked this week he can only really get picked as sub for GF day. 3 extra training sessions wont be the difference between say 60% fit and 90%. It’s a shame as you can’t put a number on the uplift to the team if he was selected and kicked his first goal, had a chase down tackle rewarded or took a huge mark. That stuff does a lot for team energy.

 

[gouki88]

Phil Cox is in town.

Brisbane are so F***ed

Lions shouldn’t bother boarding their flight

 

[Jen2310]

 

[tmpies01]

How do the media know we aren’t picking Bobby?

They don’t. But clearly people close to him have leaked that it’s unlikely.

Mind games with Brisbane?

 

[Scodog10]

How do the media know we aren’t picking Bobby?

They’re speaking to his manager, Betts, his close friends etc.

 

[larrikan]

How do the media know we aren’t picking Bobby?

They don’t.

I suspect Fly and selectors haven’t settled on a team yet. Do you think Fly says to a journo inside scoop Bobby’s not playing? I can see the Scott brothers playing those games but not Fly.

In addition Fly would want every player making a full effort at training to force their way in.

Footy media is a circus.
Look at what they are trying to cook up with the Merrett situation.

 

[BillyElliott]

 

[Jafo]

Deflating not seeing Bobby again this week by the looks of it but I understand why with Howe coming back and potentially losing checkers or him playing with a jab.
Like others have said it would be a miracle if we picked him for the gf if we progress this week.
I hope he stays with us and we get to enjoy more Bobby magic next year but I guess we wait and see what comes out in the wash during trade season.

Yeah I was wondering if he doesn’t get picked if we make GF and happen to win it. Does he get disillusioned and ask for a trade

 

[LuckyLee]

I’m stoked the club is overlooking Bobby. Don’t get me wrong I want him to play on Saturday but it just shows again the club has the balls to make smart decisions that benefit the team, not to please the individual. Very very sensible decision if true.

Go in with a fully fit squad, the same squad that has gotten us to this position, no fitness question marks over anyone. I like it a lot.

It’s unfortunate for him but he has put himself in this situation by not turning up to training.
I’m confident we will get the job done and a conversation will happen next week.

Non selection of Bobby is starting to feel more like he’s serving a punishment rather than a conditioning issue.

Bobby’s probably going to ask for a trade to WA anyway but I reckon not selecting him for the PF and GF seals it.

 

[Crypt Keeper]

I think it’s crazy not to select Hill. The amount of junk inside 50s we kick, he’s the one player who can really make something out of nothing.

 

[BillyElliott]

Non selection of Bobby is starting to feel more like he’s serving a punishment rather than a conditioning issue.

Bobby’s probably going to ask for a trade to WA anyway but I reckon not selecting him for the PF and GF seals it.

I doubt that. Punishment for what? Having personal issues.

If he is fit to play, he'll be selected.

 

[Kes1984]

Mr & Mrs Cox are here

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we're certainties now!

 

[gouki88]

I think it’s crazy not to select Hill. The amount of junk inside 50s we kick, he’s the one player who can really make something out of nothing.

It would be immensely disappointing, but they wouldn’t be overlooking him for nothing. They’d need to have total faith in his ability to finish the game

 

[Doc1763]

if you look at all the articles, its 'looks unlikely' 'or almost certain not to', they don't know for sure, but are playing it safe.
That way, if he is selected, they can say 'shock selection' to generate more clicks.

 

[gouki88]

Non selection of Bobby is starting to feel more like he’s serving a punishment rather than a conditioning issue.

Bobby’s probably going to ask for a trade to WA anyway but I reckon not selecting him for the PF and GF seals it.

Silly

 

[Doc1763]

I doubt that. Punishment for what? Having personal issues.

If he is fit to play, he'll be selected.

if he's fit to perform, he'll be selected.

 

[BillyElliott]

if you look at all the articles, its 'looks unlikely' 'or almost certain not to', they don't know for sure, but are playing it safe.
That way, if he is selected, they can say 'shock selection' to generate more clicks.

Yep seems to me the journo's are just going with what is the most common narrative.

They have no clue what Wade & coaches know & think about his conditioning.

 

[TradeDraft]

I think it’s crazy not to select Hill. The amount of junk inside 50s we kick, he’s the one player who can really make something out of nothing.

Missed too much footy for the Selectors to feel 100% he be Right to play

Sadly the VFL Exited at Wild Card round so could not really push a Stronger Case

 

[BillyElliott]

if he's fit to perform, he'll be selected.

Yeah I was going to include 'play/perform'.

My bad.

 

[nickyds35]

Saw a headline that a Brisbane star is "battles a niggle" but cant access it.... Are they referring to Mcgluggage?

 

[LuckyLee]

If Hill is left out, I hope we play Sidey as a permanent forward. We need his elite game reading, crumbing, quick mind and ability to kick purely on both sides of his body.

 

[stormskye]

Non selection of Bobby is starting to feel more like he’s serving a punishment rather than a conditioning issue.

Bobby’s probably going to ask for a trade to WA anyway but I reckon not selecting him for the PF and GF seals it.

Based on? This isn’t an injured player who was still participating in the program and keeping fitness etc up. Bobby wasn’t training at all. There’s a huge difference and if he isn’t selected it’s because he can’t perform his role due to fitness queries.

McRae would want him playing if he’s fit enough, he wants to win as much as any supporter.

 

[eddiesmith]

Sticking with:

In: Howe
Out: Steele

McStay for Checkers if not fit.

 

[Tadpole]

Just need Beau's mum out there at training now... can't lose

One of her gee ups, and they'd come out breathing fire.