Prediction Round 2, 2025: Changes vs Brisbane

[Cuzz09]

I think we'll get closer to Brisbane than we did GC but not by much

Reckon something like 21 goals to 10

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[Spongeycircles]

I’d go Hough in the guts over Ginbey.

I really like this. He has strength through the hips to power through tackles and is clean. Issue being we then lose him in defence.

 

[new breed]

IN - Allan , B Williams , Brock,

OUT - Waterman ( injury ) , Flynn , Duggan ( injury .

Play Harry Edwards not as a lock down defender but as the intercepter , good kick .
Maric swingman forward / back .

Cole midfield rotation .

 

[Westend]

I'd love it if we dropped Kelly, he was pathetic yesterday. Send a message to the players.

I would swap him with baker and start kelly off half back

 

[lmach]

Glad I bought my tickets for this match before last night happened.

Gonna be a horrible experience on Sunday if we don't put up a fight. Nothing worse than Brisbane unfurling the flag in front of 30,000 Broncos nuffies.

At least if we somehow pull off a miracle I could safely say it'll be the best game I've ever attended. It'd be an even bigger upset than when then Brisbane did the reverse in 2007.

 

[DanWCE]

Possible showers during the game, so that'll really make our skills look top shelf

 

[twce13]

tbh it's a great opportunity for the team to show some grit.

i think we need to prioritize games into the likes of hall and gross. Add me to the drop TK group.

 

[Woutizmoo]

I'm just not seeing it with Long. He's a small forward that averages 11 disposals a game, and barely kicks any goals. Should be building match fitness back in the WAFL.

0 tackles from 87% TOG as well. if you aren't gonna kick goals or setup goals you better be putting some f'n pressure on

 

[woosha24]

After yesterday's absolute shemozzle of a game, Mini will be feeling the pressure.

Will he critically review the game and have the guts to drop some long-time "Best 22" based on their underperformance? Or will "jobs for the boys" continue?

Im not expecting to win, but the club has to make an onfield statement with regards to effort and intent next Sunday.

 

[Chase1ne]

I would swap him with baker and start kelly off half back

I would start Kelly in the WAFL and slot Allan in there instead.

 

[Shuestar13]

tbh it's a great opportunity for the team to show some grit.

i think we need to prioritize games into the likes of hall and gross. Add me to the drop TK group.

I’d love for Hall or Gross to get a game this week.

Am excited by the potential, we will be in a better place at the end of the season - have a bit more rough waves to ride out first.

Hall or Gross + Allen in this week. Keep working on the midfield mix.

TK on very shaky ground. He won’t get the same grace from Mini that Simmo game him I feel.

 

[Shuestar13]

0 tackles from 87% TOG as well. if you aren't gonna kick goals or setup goals you better be putting some f'n pressure on

First game back after a long layoff. Will need patience with he and Elijah. Will hopefully be better for the run

 

[cottoneyeYeo]

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Returning from pre-season looking like Scotty Cummings, unsurprisingly looked lethargic and off the pace today, and then pulls this shit when we're down by a million points?

I think Harley needs a wake up call.

I love the kid and hope he has a long career with us, but he needs to be held accountable.

careful saying this the harley lovers will run u out of town

 

[Westend]

I would start Kelly in the WAFL and slot Allan in there instead.

Kelly is still a class player just reckon he needs a change. Don't think he needs the WAFL.....yet . Freeing him up across half back where he can use his silky skills could be good for him

Baker in the middle...I think we need his hardness around the ball to help out the other mids

Will be great to see Allan debut

 

[Cuzz09]

Hewett will feel good getting through unscathed.

Reckon he'll be upward trend from next game on.

Same with Oscar, Long and Dewar who did some nice things but a lot didn't work.

Hope Jake is OK

Hopefully they just leave Archer Reid in the side to get used to it

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[RanaNaved]

Hope Hutch is okay
Clay Hall would be a good replacement for Duggan
Petch if okay for Noah Long
Lets hope Waterman is okay as hard to replace JW doesn't look ready for AFL running
and Shanahan is playing in defence
BW for Flynn

Grego and Gross the only other two that deserve a spot

How was Gross in the WAFL?

 

[Cuzz09]

Allen debut

bring in Harvey Johnston to get some enthusiasm around the joint.

Hunt looks a bit over it all too so WAFL

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[RanaNaved]

If Gross is fit enough we should play him. He's tough and competes hard in the clinches, exactly where we were obliterated yesterday. Hall is another who will fight and is powerful.

 

[Barrybran]

I'm less concerned about team selection and more interested in little experiments.

Baker to spend time in the middle with Graham and each of Harley and Hewett

Jack Williams to come in for Flynn. We're losing the ruck anyway. Why not throw a game at him with Archer and see how they go (not something we'll be able to do for an entire season)

Maric into the side properly

Give Hough a run through the middle, either in the guts or on a wing

As much as I love Ryan as a player, we got outworked yesterday and I don't see him as being genuinely better than any of the kids.

 

[Cuzz09]

yeah try some things.

I can't see Ryan making a difference either but senior body helps I guess.

Seems to play OK v lions

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[Cuzz09]

Oh yay Charlie Cameron is back for them

LoLz

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[flyinghi64]

Maric needs to play a full game.
It was our first proper hit out against primed opposition so I am sure there are things that didn't go to plan.
I can't see wholesale changes just necessary ones for injured players.
On paper, apart from Yeo and Ryan, that was probably our strongest line up.

We need to tackle and pressure more so bring in some bulls that will show some grit.
I think Hall and Grego will fit that bill and/or Bo if he is fit and ready.

Hutch will miss a couple as will Duggo probably so need that tackling pressure replaced. Hutch had our highest tackle count with 7 and missed a full qtr of footy, damning on the rest of the group.

Reset, regroup and don't bring the BS footy to Brisbane.

 

[flyinghi64]

Personally think Flynn holds his spot.
Apart from the completely one sided hit out numbers he didn't perform too badly.
Witts is a giant and hardened, has 7cm on Flynn and 8cm on Bwilliams and many years more experience.
Oscar Mc isn't going to be much easier but I think he get's another run.

 

[darksquare]

Allan would likely have played if he was fully fit, so he can replace Duggan if injured.
Ryan can also come straight back in for Long, who was woeful.

I think we need more evidence before we decide whether we need further wholesale changes. We probably do, but which ones? Plenty would be on notice: Hunt, Flynn, Kelly, Edwards top of the list.

 

[Boohemian]

I think the changes will be the injuries.

Despite the injury downplay, think Jake Waterman doesn't make the trip. Jack Williams in for him.

Hall can replace Duggan in the middle.