Unofficial Preview Changes v The Dogs, round 4 in Ballarat.

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[royboys4eva]

Assuming they’re fit I’d go with

In: McInerney, Gardiner, Berry
Out: Ballenden, Lester, Ah Chee (sub)

Dogs actually have a pretty tall forward line with Bruce, Naughton, English and the Bont so would like to Andrews, Payne, Adams and Gardiner down there. Lester has been serviceable but Gardiner is an upgrade.

Tough on Ah Chee but someone has to make way to bring Berry in to the midfield rotations and probably the only other option was Robertson

Lester!! How could you drop him after the other night where he saved us down back numerous times? Ah Chee I agree with - he has been poor all season but I doubt they will drop him. Ballenden is an obviously one for Oscar if the big O is fit again.

 

[T Rick]

Lester!! How could you drop him after the other night where he saved us down back numerous times? Ah Chee I agree with - he has been poor all season but I doubt they will drop him. Ballenden is an obviously one for Oscar if the big O is fit again.

Ah Chee had a knee heavily strapped and may be carrying an injury.

 

[jackess]

Lester!! How could you drop him after the other night where he saved us down back numerous times? Ah Chee I agree with - he has been poor all season but I doubt they will drop him. Ballenden is an obviously one for Oscar if the big O is fit again.

Because Gardiner will save us down back numerous times as well but more than Lester.

 

[davemc_lions]

Because Gardiner will save us down back numerous times as well but more than Lester.

I like Dizzy back although as with J Berry you want to bring them back with a top temp of 14. After being injured?
If Dizzy comes back it is either Payne, Lester or Adams who goes. Payne young prob made more mistakes although needs games to learn
J Berry I not like to loose his brother of Dev as well so who goes then Ah Chee?

 

[jackess]

I like Dizzy back although as with J Berry you want to bring them back with a top temp of 14. After being injured?
If Dizzy comes back it is either Payne, Lester or Adams who goes. Payne young prob made more mistakes although needs games to learn
J Berry I not like to loose his brother of Dev as well so who goes then Ah Chee?

No issue

 

[davemc_lions]

No issue

with the cold.. I thought we lost bailey last time there who just came back from a hammy.

 

[jackess]

with the cold.. I thought we lost bailey last time there who just came back from a hammy.

So therefore we never include a player coming off an injury at Ballarat?

 

[Surly Boy]

Looks like a few of the boys have flown into Melbourne now. Saw Dan McStay running around - wonder how far away from a return he might be?

 

[a mayes ing]

Do the boys have to isolate for 2 weeks or do they get an exemption if test comes back -ve?

 

[T Rick]

Looks like a few of the boys have flown into Melbourne now. Saw Dan McStay running around - wonder how far away from a return he might be?

Answerth, Dizzy, CEY, Eli, McStay all in Melbourne - any others?

 

[Surly Boy]

Answerth, Dizzy, CEY, Eli, McStay all in Melbourne - any others?

Madden.

 

[Lace Out]

Madden won’t mind the Ballarat conditions

 

[briztoon]

Do the boys have to isolate for 2 weeks or do they get an exemption if test comes back -ve?

Just need to get a negative test. Brisbane back to orange zone.

 

[davemc_lions]

So therefore we never include a player coming off an injury at Ballarat?

depends if they fully recovered and what injury. If you still have a slight hammy 10-14 degrees not going to help.
Not sure it help with Neale's back as well. You carry more of a risk.
Although now you can sub someone off straight away maybe less then previous years.
So you might be right you can carry one in.

 

[PertRoosOsborne]

Lester not going anywhere. Payne to be the unlucky one.

Agreed, Lester is exceptional in the one on one contest. Payne needs to work on his foot skills and decision making.

 

[jackess]

Agreed, Lester is exceptional in the one on one contest. Payne needs to work on his foot skills and decision making.

Who would you rather play on Naughton, Bruce or Bontempelli?

 

[Dalions]

Who would you rather play on Naughton, Bruce or Bontempelli?

Would be happy with Andrews, Gardiner and Lester.
Or Andrews, Payne and Gardiner.
Or Andrews, Payne and Lester.
Or Andrews, Adam’s and Lester.
Or Andrews, Adam’s and Gardiner.
Or Andrews, Adam’s and Payne.
Only constant is Andrews.

 

[Monkey Daniel]

depends if they fully recovered and what injury. If you still have a slight hammy 10-14 degrees not going to help.
Not sure it help with Neale's back as well. You carry more of a risk.
Although now you can sub someone off straight away maybe less then previous years.
So you might be right you can carry one in.

So by that theory, all footballers that play in the Ballarat league are at short odds of doing their hammy, especially the days when the temp doesn’t get into double figures

 

[Lockie]

Might have to wear the long johns. Scored a ticket....exciteddddd

Anyone got an email from the club re Melbourne members getting tickets for the Ballarat game? According to Ticketmaster they go on sale tomorrow.

 

[jackess]

Would be happy with Andrews, Gardiner and Lester.
Or Andrews, Payne and Gardiner.
Or Andrews, Payne and Lester.
Or Andrews, Adam’s and Lester.
Or Andrews, Adam’s and Gardiner.
Or Andrews, Adam’s and Payne.
Only constant is Andrews.

So Lester can't play on dangerous talls or smalls and isn't a great distributor.

He might win contests against poor forwards but without playing a more valuable role it leaves his position constantly in doubt

 

[PertRoosOsborne]

Who would you rather play on Naughton, Bruce or Bontempelli?

Andrews, Adams and Gardiner noting that the weather won’t suit the tall forwards. Wish Mcstay was available to play down back but obviously he is injured.

 

[cotter101]

Lester is probably one of the more relaible players in our team. Plays in the side ahead of Adams and Payne for mine.

 

[PattyKwasagun]

Seeing Noah in Melbourne now, I think it's a reasonable bet that he will either play or be our medical sub. If we don't play him this week or next, we won't have the option to for a further two weeks at any level which I think the club will be eager to avoid.

So my guess would be:

In: McInerney, J Berry, Gardiner
Out: Ballenden, T Berry, Payne

With Noah in for Jaxon as the medical sub.

If McStay happens to be ready, I'd expect him to come in for Fullarton too - but am thinking he is still probably a couple of weeks away.

 

[Nunez]

Seeing Noah in Melbourne now, I think it's a reasonable bet that he will either play or be our medical sub. If we don't play him this week or next, we won't have the option to for a further two weeks at any level which I think the club will be eager to avoid.

So my guess would be:

In: McInerney, J Berry, Gardiner
Out: Ballenden, T Berry, Payne

With Noah in for Jaxon as the medical sub.

If McStay happens to be ready, I'd expect him to come in for Fullarton too - but am thinking he is still probably a couple of weeks away.

I think you've nailed it. McStay not likely for at least a fortnight.

 

[Elixuh]

I think you've nailed it. McStay not likely for at least a fortnight.

So they have taken him down there as a safe play incase covid takes off again?