Sydney is the weakest of the three (or four counting the Bullies) that we could have been up against. It's at the G which suits us more than them, Walsh, Cerra and McGovern have a game under their belts, Cripps and Doc have had their well earned rest and our injury list looks minimal. (Acres might be a worry). We will be far more mentally attuned in two weeks time.
Seemed to lose intensity once Charlie go his 2 goals. No need to bust our gut in the last quarter. Just get some extra run into Walsh, Cerra and McGovern. Swans at the G, comfortable with that.
If the MC believes that the correct formula is Charlie, Harry, TDK and Pittonet in the same team, why aren't they giving it a workout this weekend? With Pittonet and McKay's injuries this year, the 4 have hardly ever played together, and if Pittonet is out of form, he ain't going to find it in the twos!!!
Really proud of Dow and Cotts holding their spots in the 22 - well deserved lads.
We picked up two players from the Pre-season Supplemental Selection in Feb 2019. One was a much decorated ball magnet from Williamstown called Michael Gibbons and a kid with very few credentials called Matt Cottrell. It has taken a while, but he's now become the ultimate role player, runs all day, hard at it and loves a goal. You don't need to be a superstar to play in a premiership team........just do your job!
Interesting response from Vossy in his press conference regarding Cripps. Not totally convinced that he'll play based on the coach's comments which were far from definitive!!
Geelong have put 6 of their best in cotton wool for the year. Doggies are now the clear favourites. If they do win, GWS have to knock us over to make the 8. Looks like it could be a live rubber for one team!
I still have a small thought that giving Cripps a rest in this last game might keep him fresh and ready for the finals. I could see the Giants going hard at some of our players to make them sore for the first final.
The benefit that we have is that both 1st and 2nd teams are playing finals, so the whole squad will maintain match fitness for as long as they both survive.
Keep Walsh in cotton wool. He's coming from a long way back. Changes to be minimal in my view. Outs: Cripps (managed with ribs), Hollands (rested), E. Curnow (sub, one more swansong as a sub) Ins: Cerra, Docherty
Docherty was already in. If Walsh is good to go, he must have a run. It's the perfect scenario for him. Have a serious hit out and then have 2 weeks to overcome the 'back after a long break' soreness.
Changes: Out Cripps (managed...he didn't go down into the rooms in the 2nd quarter to check the 2 nd leg of the quaddie!) Hollands (managed , give the kid decent rest.) E Curnow (sub) In Cerra, Walsh, Silvagni (sub)