Ins and outs

[Bruce G McAbee]

Hill, Battle and Higgins out.
In Jones, Billings and Cordy

[saynta]

Byrnes is also an out with Sharman an in.

[Bruce G McAbee]

Hunter Clark is listed as an emergency!

[skeptic]

Seems like for like

Good to see Billings and Jones back. Both essentially playing for their careers now.

[StPeter]

Is Higgins injured?

Not even listed as emergency.

Ah being managed for ongoing knee problem.

[Otiman]

Saints playing Scrabble against the dees.

Z Cordy and Z Jones in.

Triple word score and we're set.

[Otiman]

Hunter Clark is listed as an emergency!

Sandy play the following day. A smokey for the sub and a half of VFL.

[cwrcyn]

Paton not considered. I think Ross Lyon has seen enough

Byrnes being dropped is no surprise. He has been almost invisible lately.

There was a whisper that Phillipou would be rested and apparently Owens didn't train.

Ross will still need to pass a fitness test before the game, so Byrnes might gets reprieve

[Otiman]

Paton not considered. I think Ross Lyon has seen enough

He saw the average display at VFL level the same as I did. Got plenty of it but did nothing with it.

Paton is now pigeon holed as a small defender with no offensive side. A good role player against quality small forwards.

Cameron 1 goal (a gimme in junk time)
Rankine 2 goals (and we got smashed everywhere else)

Has scalps of Greene, Betts, and more that I'm sure I can't think of right now.

I think he's selected matchup dependent. If opposition has a gun small fwd, he needs to play.

[WellardSaint]

Is there an extended bench?

[WellardSaint]

Paton not considered. I think Ross Lyon has seen enough

He saw the average display at VFL level the same as I did. Got plenty of it but did nothing with it.

Paton is now pigeon holed as a small defender with no offensive side. A good role player against quality small forwards.

Cameron 1 goal (a gimme in junk time)
Rankine 2 goals (and we got smashed everywhere else)

Has scalps of Greene, Betts, and more that I'm sure I can't think of right now.

I think he's selected matchup dependent. If opposition has a gun small fwd, he needs to play.

I am one of many who were puzzled about selections.

Maybe the brains trust has seen enough of some players.
Perhaps, if Jones n Billings weren't ready yet, Byrnes would've stayed in?
So now Jones+Billings are getting a chance to prove they belong.
They need to make the most of it.
Can they adjust to the pace of AFL compared to VFL?

[cwrcyn]

Higgins might be a back injury from a moment on the edge of the goal square in the third quarter last week. In the previous game his knee was strapped. Could be either. He's had back issues before.

[Otiman]

So now Jones+Billings are getting a chance to prove they belong.
They need to make the most of it.
Can they adjust to the pace of AFL compared to VFL?

It's effectively round 1 for Jones and Billings.

Keen to see how they fit in the team, and respond to their criticisms.

[SaintPav]

Right. Big outs!

don't have a good feeling about these changes.

[CQ SAINT]

So now Jones+Billings are getting a chance to prove they belong.
They need to make the most of it.
Can they adjust to the pace of AFL compared to VFL?

It's effectively round 1 for Jones and Billings.

Keen to see how they fit in the team, and respond to their criticisms.

Impinged by injury is a reality, not a criticism. Had these two been fully fit all year we'd be a better side this year. Hopefully, they can impact and stay healthy form2 months

[skeptic]

Right. Big outs!

don't have a good feeling about these changes.

Interesting. I’m the opposite. Regardless of whether we win or not all of this makes sense.

Hill, Battle and Higgins out injured. Can’t do anything about that. Byrnes dropped after a sustained patch of mediocre form.

Cordy in good form at Sandy in like for like with Battle. Gets an opportunity to make a statement,

Jones comes in for Byrnes… playing for his career and we know Zac can play albeit his durability is a major concern. Zac demanded the spot through his work at Sandy.

Cooper comes in for Higgins as a marking forward more tall than small… rewarded for knocking on the door.
Billings replaces Hill as a winger. Pbly more forced than earned but he has some runs on the board. Billings and Coops interchangeable to a degree.

I like it though obviously most of these changes are forced

[Ghost Like]

I guess Clark is on standby for Ross. I would like to see Peris given the sub role.

Looking at both sides INs & each side's recent form. I am surprised the odds are not $1.90 a piece. We are a very good chance Saturday night to spit in their cucumber sandwiches.

[The_Dud]

Hill will hurt, has been good. Higgins and Byrnes out I’m ok with.

Excited to see Billings back, and hope Jones can get thru a game!

Not that’s it overly matters IMO, think the Dees have us covered all over the ground

[Otiman]

Our defense has them covered.

Hopefully our ground level work inside 50 can win it for us.

[skeptic]

I guess Clark is on standby for Ross. I would like to see Peris given the sub role.

Looking at both sides INs & each side's recent form. I am surprised the odds are not $1.90 a piece. We are a very good chance Saturday night to spit in their cucumber sandwiches.

Yep.

I think a fully fit Clark would be a huge addition to this team. We’ve really missed his class. Personally… if he’s proper fit (which he’s pbly not otherwise he’d be straight in)… I’d pbly have Coops into the forward line and rest Pou for a week and move Clark to the bench/replace Ross

[SaintPav]

Right. Big outs!

don't have a good feeling about these changes.

Interesting. I’m the opposite. Regardless of whether we win or not all of this makes sense.

Hill, Battle and Higgins out injured. Can’t do anything about that. Byrnes dropped after a sustained patch of mediocre form.

Cordy in good form at Sandy in like for like with Battle. Gets an opportunity to make a statement,

Jones comes in for Byrnes… playing for his career and we know Zac can play albeit his durability is a major concern. Zac demanded the spot through his work at Sandy.

Cooper comes in for Higgins as a marking forward more tall than small… rewarded for knocking on the door.
Billings replaces Hill as a winger. Pbly more forced than earned but he has some runs on the board. Billings and Coops interchangeable to a degree.

I like it though obviously most of these changes are forced

Good points.

I’m more worried about Hill being out.

[skeptic]

Right. Big outs!

don't have a good feeling about these changes.

Interesting. I’m the opposite. Regardless of whether we win or not all of this makes sense.

Hill, Battle and Higgins out injured. Can’t do anything about that. Byrnes dropped after a sustained patch of mediocre form.

Cordy in good form at Sandy in like for like with Battle. Gets an opportunity to make a statement,

Jones comes in for Byrnes… playing for his career and we know Zac can play albeit his durability is a major concern. Zac demanded the spot through his work at Sandy.

Cooper comes in for Higgins as a marking forward more tall than small… rewarded for knocking on the door.
Billings replaces Hill as a winger. Pbly more forced than earned but he has some runs on the board. Billings and Coops interchangeable to a degree.

I like it though obviously most of these changes are forced

Good points.

I’m more worried about Hill being out.

Fair call. Hill is a huge loss and one we can’t cover. Hopefully Billings can turn back the clock a little

[Banger9798]

Paton not considered. I think Ross Lyon has seen enough

He saw the average display at VFL level the same as I did. Got plenty of it but did nothing with it.

Paton is now pigeon holed as a small defender with no offensive side. A good role player against quality small forwards.

Cameron 1 goal (a gimme in junk time)
Rankine 2 goals (and we got smashed everywhere else)

Has scalps of Greene, Betts, and more that I'm sure I can't think of right now.

I think he's selected matchup dependent. If opposition has a gun small fwd, he needs to play.

And Charlie Cameron

Agreed, he is best as lock down small defender. Webster has more strings to his bow , and is just as good at the lockdown.

[bakes]

Good changes.

Cordy gets a go in his natural defensive position.

Billing’s has bided his time. I’ve been a critic but I’m happy for him and hope he does well.

Jones will add something different (if he stays fit). Has mongrel and a good breakway speed from packs.

I haven’t seen enough from Sharman yet, but he’s fit and I guess that’s why he gets the nod over a Clark who’s returning to fitness.

[saynta]

Is there an extended bench?

No, we are playing Saturday, not Sunday.