if max is out who comes in

Quixote · Post: # 765642Post **Quixote** » Tue 30 Jun 2009 2:22pm

Here's a theory:

OUTS: Max (inj), McEvoy (omit)

INS: Dempster, Gwilt

Blake to 2nd ruck.

Solves the cumbersome backline problem, we regain the 3rd forward that we need (notice the constant double and triple team on Roo on the weekend?) and Blake can be the swing-man, which he's quite good at.

Pains me to say it but Blake couldn't possibly do any worse than Big Ben right now in the ruck.

Don't think we'll see Goose just yet.

Wouldn't mind another mid (Armo or Steven) but doubt that is happening either.

Go Sainters Go · Tue 30 Jun 2009 3:07pm

Saw Max at Linton Street at about 1.00 today - he was hobbling badly with crutches under the arm - carrying them, not using them.
Would be a miracle for Max to be fit for Sunday.
I think they will bring Dempster in and name Goose as an emerg with Armo and Raph.

Zippy · Post: # 765691Post **Zippy** » Tue 30 Jun 2009 3:45pm

Random smokey - Leigh Fisher? We could use an extra small backman to balance us up against Geelong, and he'd be the best small backman in the reserves.

plugger66 · Post: # 765695Post **plugger66** » Tue 30 Jun 2009 3:48pm

Zippy wrote:Random smokey - Leigh Fisher? We could use an extra small backman to balance us up against Geelong, and he'd be the best small backman in the reserves.

That is a real smokey as he is injured. To all the people who think Goose will play can they explain to me how he can fit into our side because i cannot see it.

skeptic · Post: # 765704Post **skeptic** » Tue 30 Jun 2009 3:57pm

Dempster has to wait his turn... plenty of playyers have gone past him for the time being... give him another month

If Max is out, then it's Gwilt that gets the nod and we end up having a far more balanced team

nothing against Max but I just think it's wrong to have all of Zac, Blake and Hudghton in the team

InkerSaint · Post: # 765707Post **InkerSaint** » Tue 30 Jun 2009 4:02pm

I agree it's gotta be Gwilt. We're already well-equipped to handle their forward line, we need Gwilt to help negate their defence and allow Milne and Schneider to be more creative.

Quixote · Post: # 765718Post **Quixote** » Tue 30 Jun 2009 4:21pm

I'm surprised no one is questioning McEvoy's spot in the team.

Thought he was our weakest link by far on the weekend.

Also, Kosi was thrown into the ruck in the last quarter whilst Macca sat on the pine.

Surely not a good sign for the kid.

I'd like to see IN Dempster, Gwilt
OUT Max (inj) Macca

plugger66 · Post: # 765720Post **plugger66** » Tue 30 Jun 2009 4:23pm

Quixote wrote:I'm surprised no one is questioning McEvoy's spot in the team.

Thought he was our weakest link by far on the weekend.

Also, Kosi was thrown into the ruck in the last quarter whilst Macca sat on the pine.

Surely not a good sign for the kid.

I'd like to see IN Dempster, Gwilt
OUT Max (inj) Macca

Clearly his best game he has played IMO so that is why we arent questioning him. Also with Max out we couldnt also take Blake away from the backline so there are no back up ruckman this week.

bigcarl · Post: # 765722Post **bigcarl** » Tue 30 Jun 2009 4:24pm

To me the defence seemed to hold up pretty well earlier in the season without max, so I'd say it is no certainty that he will be replaced in the side by a backman.

It could be that we're looking in a different direction. A third tall forward like gwilt or maybe even lynch or an extra mid like armitage.

Again an interesting night at selection.

Quixote · Post: # 765728Post **Quixote** » Tue 30 Jun 2009 4:28pm

plugger66 wrote:
Quixote wrote:I'm surprised no one is questioning McEvoy's spot in the team.

Thought he was our weakest link by far on the weekend.

Also, Kosi was thrown into the ruck in the last quarter whilst Macca sat on the pine.

Surely not a good sign for the kid.

I'd like to see IN Dempster, Gwilt
OUT Max (inj) Macca
Clearly his best game he has played IMO so that is why we arent questioning him. Also with Max out we couldnt also take Blake away from the backline so there are no back up ruckman this week.

Really?? Admittedly I have not watched a replay, but was at the game and at the time thought Macca was terrible. Anyone else have a view on this?

skeptic · Post: # 765734Post **skeptic** » Tue 30 Jun 2009 4:40pm

haven't seen the game but the reports i've heard tend to suggest he did quite well

JABBER · Post: # 765745Post **JABBER** » Tue 30 Jun 2009 5:00pm

Macca done his job against the tigers and is very good cover up for Gardiner
and King when out . Jason blake would be smashed in the ruck by there monsters. Macca is going to be a very good player for us in the furture
a very good pick for no.9 He has great hands his tap work was good in the last quarter and he will develop his running abilities. I missed sandy last game but herd Dempster played a very good game and when fully fit is in our best 22

meher baba · Post: # 765776Post **meher baba** » Tue 30 Jun 2009 5:46pm

FWIW, my prediction is:

Out: Max (inj) Geary

In: Two out of Gwilt, Armo and Dempster (I'm not quite sure which two: I'd go Gwilt and Dempster, but Armo sounds like he'd make a big impact).