Unofficial Preview Round 21, 2025 v Collingwood @ MCG, August 3rd, 7.35pm.

[GenericUsername202]

Might be some bad news with Doedee too. Whispers only.

Its been bad news all season. Fagan has rested him from the VFL numerous times this season. If you're being rested from VFL games, it means you're absolutely cooked. Fair to say the Doedee to lions trade has been an absolute disaster for us.

 

[RoyBoy17]

How do we limit Nick Daicos?

We probs don't have anyone that can run with him. If anything maybe Marshall coming off the wing because of his fitness levels and has a bit of pace/ agility that Dunkley and Berry lack.

He's a lot more dangerous when he receives the second possession at stoppage so should try tap it towards him if anything and have Dunkley use his size to pressure him in a contest. He's too quick once it spreads. I'd rather him handball (throw) in tight than kick it inside 50.

There's not much that stops him apart from a big team effort and us getting the ball in the midfield first.

 

[Big Sauce 21]

I'd like to see us have someone on the inside of the stoppage. Pies spread into the corridor by hand. We should be looking at cutting that off

 

[Squizz89]

We probs don't have anyone that can run with him. If anything maybe Marshall coming off the wing because of his fitness levels and has a bit of pace/ agility that Dunkley and Berry lack.

He's a lot more dangerous when he receives the second possession at stoppage so should try tap it towards him if anything and have Dunkley use his size to pressure him in a contest. He's too quick once it spreads. I'd rather him handball (throw) in tight than kick it inside 50.

There's not much that stops him apart from a big team effort and us getting the ball in the midfield first.

Not this week, but maybe down the track I actually wouldn’t mind seeing Wilmot in a role like this. Would have the agility and speed to run with like that and the natural defensive mindset as well.

Some may say it might take away his attacking abilities and that may be true to an extent, but if his opponent didn’t pay him respect he could burn them the other way too.

 

[Nathan Barley]

Kiddy:6-8
Kai: 3-4
McKenna: 4

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[Nathan Barley]

With a few small forward injuries I wonder if Dev could return to the role he had in 2023

 

[Squizz89]

Kiddy:6-8
Kai: 3-4
McKenna: 4

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Ouch. Kai really has had a rough ol’ year too. You wonder how much, if any part to play he’ll have in September (if we make it), given how much extended footy he’s missed this year.

 

[Nathan Barley]

Ouch. Kai really has had a rough ol’ year too. You wonder how much, if any part to play in September (if we make it), given how much extended footy he’s missed this year.

Might depend on how well his replacement plays. Not sure McLachlan is ready for finals or who else we could play in that role

 

[Happy_Neale]

Its been bad news all season. Fagan has rested him from the VFL numerous times this season. If you're being rested from VFL games, it means you're absolutely cooked. Fair to say the Doedee to lions trade has been an absolute disaster for us.

*So far

I'm still hopeful

 

[martinson]

We're running out of options everywhere except the midfield.

 

[lionsrules]

Out: McKenna, Oscar
In: smith and Bruce to sub … Marshall to start

Based on the minimal changes the coaches do.

 

[p4p1]

We probs don't have anyone that can run with him. If anything maybe Marshall coming off the wing because of his fitness levels and has a bit of pace/ agility that Dunkley and Berry lack.

He's a lot more dangerous when he receives the second possession at stoppage so should try tap it towards him if anything and have Dunkley use his size to pressure him in a contest. He's too quick once it spreads. I'd rather him handball (throw) in tight than kick it inside 50.

There's not much that stops him apart from a big team effort and us getting the ball in the midfield first.

I think if you're going to tag Daicos, you need to tag properly. He is still dangerous from the centre bounce. If the coaches decided to use Marshall on Daicos, and physically he might be the best option, then you play him in the centre square. Dunkley plays a more attacking role, WAshcroft and Hugh spend a tad more time on the wing.

 

[Lace Out]

Henry and McLachlan,no guts,no glory

 

[Lazza16]

I think i am the only one mentioning Joyce and most Lions BF posters would not go that way.

Lloyd still settling into his role in defense after being moved all over the place his first year.
ZZ has had a few positional changes including ruck. I think he needs another year to find his best position.

The other difference being Joyce has proven to be a solid replacement (24 AFL games) whereas the other two yet to debut.

Agree I would just like to see what Lloyd has to offer perhaps against Swans.

 

[Lazza16]

We probs don't have anyone that can run with him. If anything maybe Marshall coming off the wing because of his fitness levels and has a bit of pace/ agility that Dunkley and Berry lack.

He's a lot more dangerous when he receives the second possession at stoppage so should try tap it towards him if anything and have Dunkley use his size to pressure him in a contest. He's too quick once it spreads. I'd rather him handball (throw) in tight than kick it inside 50.

There's not much that stops him apart from a big team effort and us getting the ball in the midfield first.

Hard to do from the back row of the bench.

 

[Lace Out]

How do we limit Nick Daicos?

 

[mpal6]

Henry and McLachlan,no guts,no glory

Henry, McLachlan and Gallop.
Out: BigO, McKenna, Gardiner

Send Hipwood back, he isn't doing much anyway.

 

[M Malice]

I should know(DOH!) but who is this from the training photos today? McLachlan?

 

[Squizz89]

I should know(DOH!) but who is this from the training photos today? McLachlan?
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Torrent?

 

[M Malice]

Torrent?

No idea, whoever he is he's a handsome dude, looks a bit Brad Pittish... the younger version.

 

[Section 5]

I should know(DOH!) but who is this from the training photos today? McLachlan?
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He looks like a bull mid, HB lockdown defender that can do ruck relief to me.

 

[Section 5]

Neal mentioned on the news the players as a group had to rewatch the Suns game in review.

Lohmann did not train

 

[irel]

No idea, whoever he is he's a handsome dude, looks a bit Brad Pittish... the younger version.

That's Torrent.

 

[twhowler]

Neal mentioned on the news the players as a group had to rewatch the Suns game in review.

Lohmann did not train

3-4 weeks in injury report

kiddy 6-8 (season for sure)

 

[Section 5]

Houston & Howe out with DeGoey and Frampton a test. Hopefully they miss also.
We also have our own problems.

EDIT: I originally put the wrong week up.
Howe still out but looks like DeGoey, Frampton and Pendlebury return

BRISBANE

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Noah Answerth	Achilles	Season
Keidean Coleman	Quad	6-8 weeks
Kai Lohmann	Calf	3-4 weeks
Lincoln McCarthy	Knee	Season
Conor McKenna	Hamstring	4 weeks
Jack Payne	Knee	Season
Updated: July 29, 2025

In the mix​

The Lions will need to make a minimum of one change to face Collingwood at the MCG on Saturday night following the injury suffered by McKenna. With Lohmann sidelined for a while, Will McLachlan looks a good option at half-forward, while Bruce Reville could also come under consideration for the 23. The two-pronged ruck approach struggled against Gold Coast last week, with either Sam Day or youngster Henry Smith strong chances to replace Oscar McInerney, who appears to be battling his body, and play as a key forward that back-up Darcy Fort. – Michael Whiting

COLLINGWOOD
EDIT: I put the wrong week up

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Harvey Harrison	Knee	Season
Jeremy Howe	Groin	1 week
Tew Jiath	Quad	Season
Beau McCreery	Hamstring	2 weeks
Reef McInnes	Knee	Season
Jakob Ryan	Foot	7-9 weeks
Iliro Smit	Foot	4-5 weeks
Lachie Sullivan	Knee	Season
Charlie West	Foot	4-5 weeks
Updated: July 29, 2025

In the mix​

Scott Pendlebury will return against Brisbane on Saturday night after being managed due to a corked quad last weekend. Howe has been ruled out for another week after his rehab was delayed due to illness. Sullivan will miss the rest of the season after suffering a high-grade PCL injury against Richmond, requiring 12 weeks on the sidelines. Bobby Hill, Jordan De Goey and Billy Frampton all made successful returns in the VFL on Saturday night and could face the Lions this weekend. – Josh Gabelich