Preview Changes for the Prelim v Port Adelaide - Sat @7:40

[Northernsoul74]

Weightman not ruled out per Tom Morris.

He was technically out with a "head knock" which is a different categorisation to "concussion". Twice this year "head knock" cases were eligible to play the following week

Has to be. Pies already tested this.

 

[Northernsoul74]

Yeah, Sweet should be strongly considered. McInerney nearly won it off his own boot tonight. Lewy will be monstered by Lycett and Ladhams.

How can Treloar keep his spot next week? He was not good at all tonight. I'd roll the dice with West. A proven VFL goal kicker and pressure player.

Garcia is ahead of West.

 

[Northernsoul74]

English was actually solid in the ruck and didn’t do a whole lot forward. Don’t know where it ended but at one point in the third quarter we were leading hitouts to advantage

It’s going to be interesting. You could bring an extra small and let Schache ruck a little. Otherwise you back Young in and hold your breath.

Yeah feel like we have a tactic that plays English in the ruck later as the game opens up. We just want someone else to take a beating and try until half time.

 

[BrunswickDog]

Garcia is ahead of West.

I think west has more small forward craft, and better above his head than garcia. Garcia is more pure mid. Westy has been able to lick mulitole goals when pushed forward at vfl level.

I think the confidence that westy has could make him a good stop gap for weightman for 1 week. Just get him front and centre and buzzing around the packs

 

[Morris Major]

Treloar needs to pull his finger out

 

[BrisDog]

Roarke was good. He holds his spot for mine.

 

[Northernsoul74]

I think west has more small forward craft, and better above his head than garcia. Garcia is more pure mid. Westy has been able to lick mulitole goals when pushed forward at vfl level.

I think the confidence that westy has could make him a good stop gap for weightman for 1 week. Just get him front and centre and buzzing around the packs

His recent afl games have been terrible though.

 

[Northernsoul74]

Roarke was good. He holds his spot for mine.

It’s a tough one. Love his effort etc but I think he clearly gets caught out when it goes up a notch in finals. He’s playing his role well but you always feel like he’s not quite a best 22 finals team player.

 

[BrunswickDog]

His recent afl games have been terrible though.

True, but it going to be a tough ask for someone to come in and play a dynamic small forward role. It takes a real confidence to walk in and say "I'm going to do this".

I just don't think Jj has it.

I think that west has that swagger. As long as he knows when to pass to teammates, he could be one out of the box!

 

[JTCWBFC]

Bont will be fine.










Pls be fine.

 

[Northernsoul74]

True, but it going to be a tough ask for someone to come in and play a dynamic small forward role. It takes a real confidence to walk in and say "I'm going to do this".

I just don't think Jj has it.

I think that west has that swagger. As long as he knows when to pass to teammates, he could be one out of the box!

Ah ok you mean in place of Weightman.

 

[BrunswickDog]

Ah ok you mean in place of Weightman.

Yes mate, sorry should have been more clear

 

[Ash1337]

I hope it was just a head knock and bont didn't do damage to his knee.

If so only change is JJ in for Treloar and he can be the sub.

 

[bullish23]

JJ for Cody.

I think Richards has to come in for Treloar.

 

[Dale4captain]

To me, it looked like Bont did a PCL and his interview post game was him doing the courageous club thing and deflecting the media attention back on the incredible team performance. Didn’t want to make it about him.

Hope I’m wrong but he didn’t look good post siren.

 

[Dale4captain]

If Cody is out, does it open the door again for Wallis? I’d say so. Bruce being out too, Wallis’ one v one strength and ability to compete becomes important. Leadership if Bont is gone, too.
The more I think about it, the more I convince myself it’s needed.

 

[ringa5]

Is useless with the football unless he has a clear target in front of his eyes. Cost the dogs 3+ goals tonight purely from his panic. Not up to it. Has no weapons, can't tag, has a crack but is a liability in finals footy.

Richard's would be better

 

[the dog's kennel]

Treloar needs to get his sh*t together and fix his body language. Seemed very sulky even after the game. He's been carried to a prelim - time to repay the faith or step out of the way so someone who wants to be there can come in.

Surely the 2nd half explains the 1st half. He knows he's been poor and feels horrible about it. Adz has always been a "cares too much" kind of guy - not the other way round.

 

[ScragCity]

Pretty crazy price given we’ve beaten them over there and only lost by 2 points 3 games ago.

Reasonable odds imo. We have just played a brutal final and potentially lost a few key players while flying around the country for weeks. Port have had two weeks to freshen up, sleeping in their own beds, home ground advantage etc. They should be strong favourites.

 

[Munnez]

Anyone know anything about Bont?

My mate was saying that Bont had an interview after the game and he said he was ok, no problem.

He looked super proppy after the game, hope he is actually ok there is no replacement for the Bont

 

[Munnez]

Yes, Young was shown up, thankfully English stood up ok,
Treloar will be lucky to hold his spot

Treloar wasn't great last night but don't think it would be a great idea to leave a game breaker like him out for a Prelim.
In a 5 minute purple patch he could turn a game. He is worth the risk with his pace IMO

 

[dergert]

We won't know about Bont until the late change before the next game.

 

[The Inbetweener]

Reasonable odds imo. We have just played a brutal final and potentially lost a few key players while flying around the country for weeks. Port have had two weeks to freshen up, sleeping in their own beds, home ground advantage etc. They should be strong favourites.

Yeah for sure. Just thought the odds would be similar to the Lions game. For whatever reason I give us a real chance, based on the assumption Bont will be sore but will play.

 

[Munnez]

Roarke will be important against Karl Amon?

Didn't think he was bad tonight.

Agree Roarke waa a solid performer did give up the mark to McCluggage but to be fair the ball was kicked to his advantage and it was a magnificent mark under pressure. Credit where it's due but Roarke gave a good account across the night

 

[Munnez]

What determines if weightman can play? I thought it was an automatic miss for concussion?

Determining factor will be if he failed a concussion test. If he failed he has to miss next week, if it was just a precautionary sub as he may have been concussed he should be free to play against Port