Changes to the team

peter_pies4ever · Joined: 21 Feb 2003 Location: Melbourne, Victoria

Do we need to make any changes to the team as we were so dominant last week? How is Lonie going and will he play this week? Will McKee come in at the expense of Walker?

The Prototype · Posted: Wed May 28, 2003 11:12 pm

Lonie might be out "injured" I am not sure though.

d9 tank · Joined: 04 Oct 2002 Location: Victoria

I'd love to see Rupe back in the side this week, but I'm not sure if he'll get the gig.

Wouldnt upset me if there were no changes (providing there are no injuries).

chalky · Joined: 06 Feb 2003 Location: victoria

MM seems to want to settle the team down somewhat eg only one change last week when alot were calling for blood to be spilled.
Look at match up vs port, perhaps weather conditions etc. When all factors taken into consideration our side feels balanced ATM ie a blend of pace and grunt. Bar any injuries there will be no changes.

d9, love Rupe but not this week. His time will come.

The Prototype · Posted: Wed May 28, 2003 11:35 pm

Maybe if there is an injury then they may play Rupe, but that is doubtful.

afisher · Posted: Wed May 28, 2003 11:45 pm

Id like to see McGough back in ona regular basis. His form form Willi the previous week was great, and I think he is a big game player . Rupe would also be great but they wont make to many changes. I would like to see Walker stay , he gave us another option in the Ruck and without Primus , the ruck could become a strength for us

Culprit · Joined: 06 Feb 2003 Location: Port Melbourne

If Lonie is injured they may go with Freeza for pace. MCG would be to slow. McKee to come back if he is fit, Walker out if he does.

pies4ever · Joined: 11 Feb 2002 Location: rosebud,vic,australia

i say bring rupe in for friday nights match because he carved up montgomery in the final last year,and also keep walker in,cos primus out,and then we would have 3 ruckman in the side including walker,and it would be hard for port to go up against 3 different ruckman during the night.and who is their ruckman for friday night??

cheers bryan..!!

Culprit · Joined: 06 Feb 2003 Location: Port Melbourne

Dean Brogan is their ruckman and he can play. Hit him hard as they have no backup.

Molly · Joined: 25 Nov 2002 Location: Melbourne

although i liked the look of tex, i think he'll prob be dropped for mckee to come back in. Not sure whether lonie's shoulder is ok, but if its not i'd be happy to see either rupe or mcg come in.

JLC · Posted: Thu May 29, 2003 11:02 am

Doubt Freeborn will get another game this year. I think he has been told his opportunities will be limited. Scotland, Betheras, McGough are higher in the pecking order

Apparently he and Fletcher (Adrian) are joining the fire brigade.

jlc

grims · Joined: 13 Mar 2003

Port Adelaide have Lade as a backup ruckman, he's not too bad. Certainly won't be as easy in the ruck this week.

freddie foxx · Joined: 08 May 2003

I agree with Pies 4 Ever. I reckon bringing Bretheras back for this game could be a great move. If Rupes played he would be so hard at it (in order to impress the coaching staff) that he could be a real asset in such a big, physical match. His game against Port last year was awesome as well as he was instrumental in igniting our great start.