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Quote from: Bluesers – on August 31, 2026, 01:05:20 pm

Same for me, replay only and I agree what you say.    If Haywood is fit and ready,  then I think Byrne or Cottrell makes way.;  but I think Byrne because he looked lost and out of his depth and had zero impact.    Byrne wasn't alone tbh, but we don't want to start making too many changes to a winning combo.

I thought Byrne did OK at becoming a target as the Dees sat on Evans, Byrne attracting the footy a couple of times on the wing helped diffuse the Evans tag, even if not much come out of it. Of course I concede Hayward will cover this easily, but I don't think that Byrne wasn't contributing.

Given the Cats ruck situation, Edwards then Blicsav, I wouldn't be surprised if Young goes out for Hayward, it may depend on Pitto's freshness.

I could see Cottrell or Lord in a negative role on Bailey Smith, so the MC might want to preserve those options, last time we played Smith was let off the hook.

If Haynes is an out it may be unlucky for Derksen, if Hayward gets up Hayward / Haynes might well be the only change, or we could also see Derksen / Young if Haynes is an out. I thought last time we played the Handbaggers our problem was stopping them scoring, despite Weiters having one of his better games before he went out, our F50 functioned pretty well.

Byrne did get involved a bit,  but dropped 2-3 easy marks (he wasn't alone in that) and also appeared quite fumbly and nervous with ball in hand  -  finals nerves but he wasn't alone.  Haywood for Young makes good sense too,  as you say it just depends which way they want to go, and if haynes gets up or not. 

Quote from: Bluesers – on August 31, 2026, 01:05:20 pm

Same for me, replay only and I agree what you say.    If Haywood is fit and ready,  then I think Byrne or Cottrell makes way.;   but I think Byrne because he looked lost and out of his depth and had zero impact.     Byrne wasn't alone tbh, but we don't want to start making too many changes to a winning combo.   

I think dropping him would be a mistake - he was still effective but just couldn’t get into the game enough and imo you could see he was disappointed in his game.

McG is the funny one for me. He just cannot be relied on and as a very snr player I just get so frustrated by his dropped marks and errant kicks.

Besides the usual suspects having stand out games, I thought that when Ollie Hollands kicked the goal in the second qrt when know one else could, he started to play like he  belonged and boy did it show. He Ran, hunted, tackled, hit targets? And yes the roar from the crowd was unbelievable. 

Weitering wants to play with Harry D for the rest of his career.

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Anyone else wondering whom Dangerfield will maim this time?