Team v Carlton

[Jacks Back]

IN
Sam Fisher, Cameron Shenton, Jason Holmes

Them
IN
Dale Thomas, Andrew Walker, Mark Whiley

No McCartin? All named on the extended bench.

INTERCHANGE FROM*
20 David Armitage
22 Jade Gresham
25 Sam Fisher
36 Daniel McKenzie
39 Cameron Shenton
41 Darren Minchington
45 Jason Holmes
*Three to be omitted

[Playon]

Holmes is the surprise, is that a first for the year? Is Hickey under an injury cloud?

[magnifisaint]

Probably but they got to give Holmes one more go before they get rid of him

[Wrote for Luck]

Don't know what the point is. Those players surely must go at year's end? Last chance saloon?

[Playon]

Probably but they got to give Holmes one more go before they get rid of him

Well if they were getting rid of him, why would they give him one more go? Surely they'd have their minds made up by now and perhaps play Pierce.

I don't expect him to play, but then I dont get why he was included when it seems he's not required

[BigMart]

It's the third time in 6 games he's been an emergency

[borderbarry]

The order of the seven on the bench says it all. Fisher in, Minch out.

[saynta]

The order of the seven on the bench says it all. Fisher in, Minch out.

I would think so.

[sunsaint]

It's the third time in 6 games he's been an emergency

not only that but I would think our current ruck list order is:
Hickey
Holmes
Bruce
Pierce <=> Longer

[Saintberra]

Armo must be getting a rest, not sure why else he'd be in the 7 (whereby 3 get omitted). Minch might keep his pave if so?

[bigcarl]

Looks like they've gone for our strongest possible team to win, which I applaud. The exception is McCartin. I reckon we are better with him in, but he has missed a fair chunk of footy. Perhaps one more in the VFL before he's back

[saintbob]

Surely Holmes couldn't get a game

[bergsone]

Can make a case for the 3

Fisher,need another tall in back half
Shenton,sandy form been good.tho i havent seen a game.......others better to comment
Holmes,Hickey under a cloud....no point if not fully fit

[loris]

Maybe Hickey to rest in Forward line - hence play the 2 rucks........ Holmes would jump all over Kreuser at centre bounces.
Hickey could stretch Carlton backline, take a bit of the heat off Bruce. Hickey too dangerous too be allowed too much latitude around the forward area?????????????????

[Toy Saint]

Maybe Hickey to rest in Forward line - hence play the 2 rucks........ Holmes would jump all over Kreuser at centre bounces.
Hickey could stretch Carlton backline, take a bit of the heat off Bruce. Hickey too dangerous too be allowed too much latitude around the forward area?????????????????

Like the way you're thinking Loris. Last year we had Longer in the ruck and we tried Hickey in the forward line, and it just didn't work. But Hickey has improved about 100% this year and he does look a lot more dangerous uo forward than last year.

Further upside would be allowing Bruce to stay in the forward line. Because we've only played one ruckman this year Bruce has been required to run in the ruck, and I reckon this has negatively impacted on his goal kicking.

[kosifantutti]

The order of the seven on the bench says it all. Fisher in, Minch out.

Or they're in numerical order.

[borderbarry]

Struth! So they are!
Well spotted.

[Playon]

It's the third time in 6 games he's been an emergency

I'd like to see him have another crack at it

[WellardSaint]

Richo said they won't keep Paddy in cotton wool but they didn't pick him.
Why not?
And...I suspect Armo might be rested. Back troubles catching up with him.

[Impatient Sainter]

Richo said they won't keep Paddy in cotton wool but they didn't pick him.
Why not?
And...I suspect Armo might be rested. Back troubles catching up with him.

About time Armo has been below par for him for a large part of the year. Why clubs keep persisting with these injured players when other players are screaming for opportunites is a mystery?

[stonecold]

Hopefully Chips can get a good run and finish off a great Career!!!!!

May give Big Johnny Holmes a thanks for your efforts farewell game, either this,week or next few weeks as well!!!!!

[bigcarl]

Richo said they won't keep Paddy in cotton wool but they didn't pick him.
Why not?.

He's missed a fair bit of football and needs some confidence in the VFL? That's my guess.

[dragit]

Richo said they won't keep Paddy in cotton wool but they didn't pick him.
Why not?.

He's missed a fair bit of football and needs some confidence in the VFL? That's my guess.

Maybe he needs to earn a spot like everyone else…

[bigcarl]

Richo said they won't keep Paddy in cotton wool but they didn't pick him.
Why not?.

He's missed a fair bit of football and needs some confidence in the VFL? That's my guess.

Maybe he needs to earn a spot like everyone else…

That might be the thinking. I reckon he's shown enough this season though to suggest he will be a gun player. If he can stop getting himself ko'd

[kosifantutti]

StKilda v Carlton
Interchange; Armitage, Gresham, Fisher, Minchington.
Emergencies; McKenzie, Shenton, Holmes.
Fisher in for McKenzie.