Changes against Port Adelaide

[Toy Saint]

Nathan Brown's probably injured, reckon he hobbled off a couple of weeks ago too.

Do we bring in Gilbert, Logan Austin or possibly Josh Bruce and play him back?

Maverick Weller has been struggling and not bothering the score board. Any idea when Blake Acres is due back? I'd rather see kids like Coffield and Phillips get a chance.

[freely]

Webster will be back if he's fit.

[The_Dud]

Brown and Longer definite outs, bring in Hickey and Austin/Goddard.

If fit, Webster in for maybe Joyce or McKenzie.

Bruce would be nice but not sure for who.

And when they’re fit, will have to find nd room for Acres and Long.

[stonecold]

Brown and Longer definite outs, bring in Hickey and Austin/Goddard.

If fit, Webster in for maybe Joyce or McKenzie.

Bruce would be nice but not sure for who.

And when they’re fit, will have to find nd room for Acres and Long.

Don't want to win then?????

[saynta]

"He confirmed defender Nathan Brown had done his hamstring during the game, but hinted Sam Gilbert and Hugh Goddard could be options to come in. He said Jimmy Webster would also be in the mix for next round."


From Richo.

[saint64]

Hickey and Webster for Longer and Brown

[wally]

Logan Austin would have played/practiced abit against big Charlie you would think

[St Chris]

Hoping Acres is ready, he can take Weller's place.

Webster comes back in at Joyce's expense if he's fit.

I think Austin is probably ahead of Goddard for Brown's spot, but Bruce is the wildcard here.

[saynta]

Hoping Acres is ready, he can take Weller's place.

Webster comes back in at Joyce's expense if he's fit.

I think Austin is probably ahead of Goddard for Brown's spot, but Bruce is the wildcard here.

good thinking 99.

[SMS]

IN:. Hickey, Marshall, Goddard.
OUT: Longer, Sinclair, Brown

Port are very tall. Sinclair was rubbish. 30 disposals at 37% is not good enough nearly lost us the game.

[BringBackMadDog]

IN:. Hickey, Marshall, Goddard.
OUT: Longer, Sinclair, Brown

Port are very tall. Sinclair was rubbish. 30 disposals at 37% is not good enough nearly lost us the game.

Sinclair??? Hahahahahahahahahaha!!!!!!!! Got votes from almost every expert on every footy show. He was bloody fantastic, ran his guts out and BTW he got 30 possessions at 66.7% efficiency not 37%

[Cairnsman]

A ruck/defender type would be handy, the versatility of replacing Brown and having an option for Ryder.

Webster will be an automatic in if fit, so Joyce goes out. Steele might get a holiday so there's another spot up for grabs.

[ace]

Changes against Port Adelaide

IN: Expectation to win
OUT: Expectation to lose

[stkfc1]

IN:. Hickey, Marshall, Goddard.
OUT: Longer, Sinclair, Brown

Port are very tall. Sinclair was rubbish. 30 disposals at 37% is not good enough nearly lost us the game.

Dont know what game you were watching SMS? Sinclair was good yesterday. He certainly wont be getting dropped.

[SMS]

IN:. Hickey, Marshall, Goddard.
OUT: Longer, Sinclair, Brown

Port are very tall. Sinclair was rubbish. 30 disposals at 37% is not good enough nearly lost us the game.

Dont know what game you were watching SMS? Sinclair was good yesterday. He certainly wont be getting dropped.

His disposal was poo.
Watch the game again. Easy kicks he made turnovers

[outside66]

Surely this is a rouse!? Sinclair was unbelievable and a huge reason why we WON the game

[saynta]

IN:. Hickey, Marshall, Goddard.
OUT: Longer, Sinclair, Brown

Port are very tall. Sinclair was rubbish. 30 disposals at 37% is not good enough nearly lost us the game.

"Sinclair amassed a career-high 30 disposals and was involved in nine scoring passages, St Kilda's pace leaving Melbourne flat-footed."

From AFL.com

[SuperDuper]

sms has lost the plot calling for Sinclair to be dropped.. hilarious. Played a great game..

Maybe Marshall can play back this week?
has a lot of experience there...

[saynta]

sms has lost the plot calling for Sinclair to be dropped.. hilarious. Played a great game..

Maybe Marshall can play back this week?
has a lot of experience there...

But you can't lose something you never possessed in the first place.

[outside66]

Austin in for Brown - Austin had been playing well prior to getting dropped and surely would have a fair bit of intel and experience as to how Port's forwards and defence for that matter, stack up.
Hickey in for Longer - I dind't think Billy was bad yesterday but Hickey would seem a better fit to play on Ryder than Billy.

Webster would be a tough one to squeeze in but if he's 100 percent fit then I think Joyce would be the unlucky one to make way.

[IluvHarvey]

Brown and Longer definite outs, bring in Hickey and Austin/Goddard.

If fit, Webster in for maybe Joyce or McKenzie.

Bruce would be nice but not sure for who.

And when they’re fit, will have to find nd room for Acres and Long.

Don't want to win then?????

See the coaches votes this week?

[SydneySainter]

Brown and Longer definite outs, bring in Hickey and Austin/Goddard.

If fit, Webster in for maybe Joyce or McKenzie.

Bruce would be nice but not sure for who.

And when they’re fit, will have to find nd room for Acres and Long.

To say that Longer had his colours lowered yesterday is an understatement. Gawn gave him an absolute bath!

Hickey coming in would normally be a must for mine, but I somehow think that Longer will get at least one more week, purely for playing in a winning team. Hickey’s also has a fair crack, done okay but hasn’t quite made himself a lock for the number 1 ruck, so I think Richo is keen to give Longer a chance to prove that he can do better. From what I’ve seen so far, can’t see it happening.

Agreed also on Brown and his potential replacements. I think they will opt for Austin. Could Bruce come in as a defender?

[sunsaint]

To say that Longer had his colours lowered yesterday is an understatement. Gawn gave him an absolute bath!

Hickey coming in would normally be a must for mine, but I somehow think that Longer will get at least one more week, purely for playing in a winning team. Hickey’s also has a fair crack, done okay but hasn’t quite made himself a lock for the number 1 ruck, so I think Richo is keen to give Longer a chance to prove that he can do better. From what I’ve seen so far, can’t see it happening.

Agreed also on Brown and his potential replacements. I think they will opt for Austin. Could Bruce come in as a defender?

If you saw Longer chase AR after the game to get a hand shake from the coach - you would have to think he will not be getting dropped this week - he looked very desperate to get in the coaches face
Ryder has not been quite "right" this year - he had a quiet game last week against a Kruezer-less carlton and has not been hitting the scoreboard. If Longer is to get a scalp this year then a port game is a must.

Webster in if fit - but I would like to keep the irishman in for another week instead of elevating Gilbert

Its not about "tanking" vs winning as a recent inane thread suggests - its all about seeing young guys that perform well in the twos getting a crack so we can see IF they will make it under the increased pressure of the AFL
Heres a hint people - most of ports goals come from on-ballers
Its all about 2019...

[saintsRrising]

Sinclair was rubbish. 30 disposals at 37% is not good enough nearly lost us the game.

LOL

Sinclair was very good. Perhaps his new hair cut has you confused?

[saintsRrising]

Brown and Longer definite outs, bring in Hickey and Austin/Goddard.

If fit, Webster in for maybe Joyce or McKenzie.

Bruce would be nice but not sure for who.

And when they’re fit, will have to find nd room for Acres and Long.

Don't want to win then?????

See the coaches votes this week?

MELBOURNE v ST KILDA
10 Max Gawn (MELB)
7 Jake Carlisle (STK)
6 Jade Gresham (STK)
3 Jack Steele (STK)
3 Jack Sinclair (STK)
1 Jack Viney (MELB)
-10 Billy Longer (STK)