Spoken4
Norm Smith Medallist
I'd drop De Boer for Crozier. One can kick, the other can't. I'd keep Taberner in the side at all costs - aren't going to win without a second key forward. I wouldn't have Suban instead of Sutcliffe/Mzungu. I'd give Blakely or Weller more runs as sub.
Freo beat Hawthorn last year with three players under 20 games in the side, it proved risks can be taken. The side that took the field on Sunday was extremely conservatively chosen.
People are saying that the side is playing conservatively - well the coach is selecting players the same way.
So ins would be Tabs (forward), Crozier (forward), Sutcliffe/Mzungu (defense) and Blakely/Weller (midfield). I'd be happy to see these changes as well. I'd also being in Grey for Clancee.