Geary and McKernan for Marshall and Highmore

[kosifantutti]

B James Frawley Callum Wilkie Dougal Howard
HB Jimmy Webster Brad Hill Jack Sinclair
C Jack Billings Brad Crouch Jarryn Geary
HF Dan Butler Ryan Byrnes Jack Higgins
F Shaun McKernan Tim Membrey Max King
R Paddy Ryder Jack Steele Seb Ross
INT Hunter Clark Jack Bytel Josh Battle
Jack Lonie
E Tom Highmore Leo Connolly Darragh Joyce
Luke Dunstan

[MickThomas]

I am on record as *always* calling Gears a big liability due to turnovers and poor decisions with disposals (just IMHO)

But for this game, he is the most valuable inclusion.
Just his desire and heart, will do wonders.
If his standing amongst the squad is true (seen as Thor or Ironman) then the guys will play above themselves.

Odds were over $3, he will shorten the odds, for me
(Edit- odds on sportsbet now $4 ? What gives?)

[terry smith rules]

Look I think we are a big chance on Saturday

But why McKernan and why Frawley

Bulldogs have 1 ruck and then use Josh Bruce, so why do we need Mckernan, and where does all this leave Battle

Bulldogs fwd line is for the most part small and FAST .. JJ,weight man, McNeill, Scott.. So where does our big 3 defenders fit in there

I think the mix looks all wrong

[cwrcyn]

We don't want Ryder to get injured. He's so valuable we can't afford to run him into the ground. So McKernan plays. Very will probably get the job on Daniel. The Dogs midfield is just incredible. I can't see how we can possibly match them. Bytel and Byrnes should learn plenty on Saturday night.

[MickThomas]

Frawley gave up a goal last week by looking like a debutante rather than a flag-winning player.
Then post-game, had fun times with Cat Isaac Smith..

Reminds me of my social indoor cricket in the 90s.
A bit of hit n giggle. Didn't take it seriously.
He couldn't have been 'hurting as much as the fans, if not more' as is oft quoted by one ITK

[shanegrambeau]

If Frawley is just playing for party pies and footy franks it is a worry, otherwise I’m OK with him in, and perhaps he was given a serious re-calibration.. I hope he is more Steve Waugh than Mark.

McKernan needs to help Paddy ..if I believe the commentators last week who bemoaned the fact that Paddy was cooking in the last quarter after Marshall got de-hollared.

We gotta-lotta mediocrity goin’ on tho.
1) Geary who is too say? It ‘feels’ good now, but..
2) Hate to say it, cause I reckon Lonie gets whacked too easily around here, but he hasn’t performed
3) Bytel and Byrnes
4) Battle - his name tells his situation right now
5) ????

That said, prepare for the Renaissance!! Man your guns!

[Joffa Burns]

I know he’s probably not AFL standard but I’d prefer they play Hunter than ‘slips through his fingers’.

[BadRossco]

Thought Carlisle looked a better option than either McKernan or Hunter in the ruck must be really on the outer or injured.

[skeptic]

Disappointed for Highmore... thought he did ok.

Looks promising. Certainly a better prospect then a few other, more hyped prospects.

Still reckon ppl are being harsh on Frawley. Did a great job on Hawkins

[kosifantutti]

Thought Carlisle looked a better option than either McKernan or Hunter in the ruck must be really on the outer or injured.

https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/pre ... 57tlt.html

“ Carlisle’s future in doubt as Saints consider back surgery”

[saynta]

We don't want Ryder to get injured. He's so valuable we can't afford to run him into the ground. So McKernan plays. Very will probably get the job on Daniel. The Dogs midfield is just incredible. I can't see how we can possibly match them. Bytel and Byrnes should learn plenty on Saturday night.

We are 3. Zip against dullbogs in.recent history.

Have a little faith.

[MC Gusto]

Other than maybe north I really don’t see how McKernan gets a game with anyone else. Our cupboard is empty

[saynta]

Thought Carlisle looked a better option than either McKernan or Hunter in the ruck must be really on the outer or injured.

Injured.

[MickThomas]

I know he’s probably not AFL standard but I’d prefer they play Hunter than ‘slips through his fingers’.

Who's the guy called 'fumbles'?
McKernan?

[CURLY]

Frawley was excellent defensively last week glad he’s in. McKernan is not likely to have a blinder but at least he gives our forward half structure and valuable back up for Ryder.

[Zed]

I am on record as *always* calling Gears a big liability due to turnovers and poor decisions with disposals (just IMHO)

But for this game, he is the most valuable inclusion.
Just his desire and heart, will do wonders.
If his standing amongst the squad is true (seen as Thor or Ironman) then the guys will play above themselves.

Odds were over $3, he will shorten the odds, for me
(Edit- odds on sportsbet now $4 ? What gives?)

What odds Frawley gets injured this week ?
After such a long time on the sidelines I think his body will struggle this week.
That’s an exotic bet I would chuck a few bucks on.

[MickThomas]

Frawley was excellent defensively last week glad he’s in. McKernan is not likely to have a blinder but at least he gives our forward half structure and valuable back up for Ryder.

Menegola is looking forward to the next Saints game vs Cats

[CURLY]

Frawley was excellent defensively last week glad he’s in. McKernan is not likely to have a blinder but at least he gives our forward half structure and valuable back up for Ryder.

Menegola is looking forward to the next Saints game vs Cats

I’m sure he looks forward to every game he plays.

[Yorkeys]

These changes make for a significantly worse side.

My kingdom for a Marshall, to quote Shakespeare.

For the want of two rucks, Gresham, Paton, Jones a season was lost.

[Beno88]

If Frawley is just playing for party pies and footy franks it is a worry, otherwise I’m OK with him in, and perhaps he was given a serious re-calibration.. I hope he is more Steve Waugh than Mark.

McKernan needs to help Paddy ..if I believe the commentators last week who bemoaned the fact that Paddy was cooking in the last quarter after Marshall got de-hollared.

We gotta-lotta mediocrity goin’ on tho.
1) Geary who is too say? It ‘feels’ good now, but..
2) Hate to say it, cause I reckon Lonie gets whacked too easily around here, but he hasn’t performed
3) Bytel and Byrnes
4) Battle - his name tells his situation right now
5) ????

That said, prepare for the Renaissance!! Man your guns!

Bytel, Byrnes and Battle mediocre? Strange observation.

[shanegrambeau]

If Frawley is just playing for party pies and footy franks it is a worry, otherwise I’m OK with him in, and perhaps he was given a serious re-calibration.. I hope he is more Steve Waugh than Mark.

McKernan needs to help Paddy ..if I believe the commentators last week who bemoaned the fact that Paddy was cooking in the last quarter after Marshall got de-hollared.

We gotta-lotta mediocrity goin’ on tho.
1) Geary who is too say? It ‘feels’ good now, but..
2) Hate to say it, cause I reckon Lonie gets whacked too easily around here, but he hasn’t performed
3) Bytel and Byrnes
4) Battle - his name tells his situation right now
5) ????

That said, prepare for the Renaissance!! Man your guns!

Bytel, Byrnes and Battle mediocre? Strange observation.

Fair enough..

I am bracing myself..

I’m talking output wise...

Nobody expects much..seriously do they? Compared to the WB mids?

They seems to have a lot of upside and a big future...but I am wary. Promising young lads syndrome..
The latter one is not yet a mature AFL player..He’s barely played period. Big ask.

The former is way further down the road, but isn’t it fair to say, he is still an average mid with potential to be very good.

[Joffa Burns]

I know he’s probably not AFL standard but I’d prefer they play Hunter than ‘slips through his fingers’.

Who's the guy called 'fumbles'?
McKernan?

Watch the game and listen to the commentary, you are certain to hear the following:

“ slips through his fingers “ Mc Kernan

[Vortex]

Look I think we are a big chance on Saturday

But why McKernan and why Frawley

Bulldogs have 1 ruck and then use Josh Bruce, so why do we need Mckernan, and where does all this leave Battle

Bulldogs fwd line is for the most part small and FAST .. JJ,weight man, McNeill, Scott.. So where does our big 3 defenders fit in there

I think the mix looks all wrong

With regards to McKernan the only thing I can think of is we want to expose the fact the Dogs only have one genuine ruck and we seem to be better balanced when Paddy and RoMa work as a combo. Time will tell. Mckernan was recruited for weeks like this when one of our first choice R7cks are out.

Yeah Frawley is an interesting one.

I'm bullish though.

[MC Gusto]

I’ve been very pleased with both Byrnes and Bytel - both seem to be growing confidence and touch with every week and I’d love to see them in for the remainder of the year. Just wish we had a few more. I know we have injuries but we seem to be lacking real depth. That said hannas, Paton, gresh, Marshall, Jones all out really hurts our mid stocks

[Sanctorum]

I trust the selectors to know what they're doing and I agree that McKernan will be important to assist Ryder.

Dominating the stoppages is going to go a long way to beating the Dogs, and whilst I'm not a fan of Geary I agree that the players will welcome his return and for him to do a job on either Daniel or Johannisen.

Players will be very aware that this is a massive game in the context of what they want to achieve this year and I'm sure they will be as ferocious and uncompromising on containing the Dogs as they did last week against the Cats, and have a strong win.