Preview Changes v Western Bulldogs, EF 2015

[Scorpus]

It's looking very likely that our opponent in the Elimination Final will be the Western Bulldogs at the MCG. In fact I believe any other result is basically impossible.

As bad as our performance was in Geelong, can't see us making too many changes. Maybe Grigg in for someone, but it's hard to say. Hopefully Smith can get up.

 

[JP Sauce]

Will be a very interesting week.

I'll never feel comfortable with VB in the team and Lyons was quite poor today (for someone whose spot is very much up for grabs).

 

[WheresGroomgone]

When Henderson gets exposed he gets smashed, playing off half back defensively he is a worry.
Van Berlo was clangercity he handballed to guys under the pump, kicked in hope generally to a Geelong jumper.
Walker looked disinterested.
Lever had his worse game in his young career.
Cameron looked injured and shitty.

Not sure if we will change many it's a tough one but they need a message.

 

[RippaRiley43]

Really not sure. I'd love to drop Henderson for Cheney, but it's unlikely to happen.

Grigg for Lyons maybe? I feel bad for Lyons, he's been handy the last few weeks, but he was pretty ineffectual today. The pre-dropping van Berlo was also back for a lot of today.

I just hope we don't fall into the trap of selecting Wright and Dmac over Atkins and Knight. Both were quiet today, but I'd much rather back them in.

 

[PCORF]

Performing better under finals pressure is important next week. We have folded many times in the past and it was like a recurring event, it happened over and over again. So next week things have to change, a good start is important and then not defending our lead but just building on it. Have not won a final away from home since 2002, it has been a very long time.

 

[Deaneus!]

Henderson terrible. Got anyone to replace him?

 

[Damp Squarie]

Henderson needs dropping or given no-Doze tablets he was very ordinary.
Charlie went lazy and should be given a pineapple; but STILL play next week.



Smith to play.

Cheney IN
Hendo OUT

 

[Footypie32]

I would love to drop VB after getting him his 200th, but who would others feel comfortable throwing into a Final after not playing half the season? Grigg, CEY, Cheney, Kelly?

 

[SloaneysDanger]

There won't be any unless it's through injury.

 

[SloaneysDanger]

I would love to drop VB after getting him his 200th, but who would others feel comfortable throwing into a Final after not playing half the season? Grigg, CEY, Cheney, Kelly?

None. Especially not Kelly.

 

[Magma]

would love cheney for henderson, but that wont happen. only depends if smith gets up.

 

[Damp Squarie]

I would love to drop VB after getting him his 200th, but who would others feel comfortable throwing into a Final after not playing half the season? Grigg, CEY, Cheney, Kelly?

CEY for me but I reckon vB has held his spot the last 2 weeks....nice dilemma

 

[pjcrows]

There won't be any structural changes. So calls for Hendo out for Cheney etc. won't happen. Today was rubbish but we'll go in with what has been working.

I could see Lyons dropping out for Grigg but that may not even happen. Apart from that I wouldn't change anything. Apart from mental focus.

 

[Damp Squarie]

There won't be any structural changes. So calls for Hendo out for Cheney etc. won't happen. Today was rubbish but we'll go in with what has been working.

I could see Lyons dropping out for Grigg but that may not even happen. Apart from that I wouldn't change anything.

Well Hendo needs the pineapple then

 

[Tantidar]

Cheney in for hendo. Good matchup for stringer

 

[The Sloane Ranger]

with no SANFL game it will either be unchanged or one change at a minimum

Lyons probably the one that is most under pressure

 

[SloaneysDanger]

Campo said Smith should be fine for next week.

 

[The Sloane Ranger]

Cheney in for hendo. Good matchup for stringer

Stringer will smash Cheney for pace

 

[SloaneysDanger]

Stringer will smash Cheney for pace

And strength? Lol Hendo is weak as piss.

 

[Scorpus]

And strength? Lol Hendo is weak as piss.

Play Hendo on a wing and Smith in defence

 

[Redleg Crow]

Why did Cheney suddenly go out of favour? I remember he got injured but I don't recall him playing a horrible game for us before that. Have I forgotten one?

 

[The Sloane Ranger]

Why did Cheney suddenly go out of favour? I remember he got injured but I don't recall him playing a horrible game for us before that. Have I forgotten one?

I don't think that his back is 100% right and it's still restricting his movement

 

[The Sloane Ranger]

BL kicking 130 pts against the WB has to be a concern for the Doggies

 

[Paladin]

Grigg in as sub for Lyons

Hendo was good in the main and instrumental in getting us back into the game with Thommo no way he should be dropped.

 

[Scorpus]

Dogs defence looked vulnerable today, think we can do well against them if we smash them in the middle. Same situation as the West Coast game, it'll be won or lost in the middle.