Pre match. Pies v. Hawks - All comments

[jackcass]

It's out of left field I know, but I wonder if Bucks might consider resting both Grundy and Witts this week and playing Hudson as our ruckman, with support from White? I don't expect it, but the more i think about it the more it makes sense. Our young rucks are looking weary and it would be good to see if Hudson can still cut the mustard should he be called upon in September. A bigger ruck load for White is what he needs.

Would have thought the Doggies game was the one to try Huddo against Minson. Ceglar and Hale I think a better match up for Witts and Grundy.

[jackcass]

Despite some of the requests for changes don't actually think there will be many. Beams if fit will come in. Fasolo and Kennedy will be in the picture. Might be Martin's chance.

[swoop42]

It's out of left field I know, but I wonder if Bucks might consider resting both Grundy and Witts this week and playing Hudson as our ruckman, with support from White? I don't expect it, but the more i think about it the more it makes sense. Our young rucks are looking weary and it would be good to see if Hudson can still cut the mustard should he be called upon in September. A bigger ruck load for White is what he needs.

Would have thought the Doggies game was the one to try Huddo against Minson. Ceglar and Hale I think a better match up for Witts and Grundy.

Then again perhaps Hudson could exploit Ceglar and be a real advantage for us.

[mattdally]

Is Goldy back this week? Desperately need his aggression and tackling pressure

[E]

It's out of left field I know, but I wonder if Bucks might consider resting both Grundy and Witts this week and playing Hudson as our ruckman, with support from White? I don't expect it, but the more i think about it the more it makes sense. Our young rucks are looking weary and it would be good to see if Hudson can still cut the mustard should he be called upon in September. A bigger ruck load for White is what he needs.

Would have thought the Doggies game was the one to try Huddo against Minson. Ceglar and Hale I think a better match up for Witts and Grundy.

Then again perhaps Hudson could exploit Ceglar and be a real advantage for us.

do you think Hudson can still move? Isnt he turning 100 this year?

[Ev5Magpies]

Is Goldy back this week? Desperately need his aggression and tackling pressure

I read that he is 1-2 weeks on the sidelines... Fasolo out for 2-3

Only in's I can see is Beams in, hopefully Martin for Blair.

[Beast]

Would have thought the Doggies game was the one to try Huddo against Minson. Ceglar and Hale I think a better match up for Witts and Grundy.

Then again perhaps Hudson could exploit Ceglar and be a real advantage for us.

do you think Hudson can still move? Isnt he turning 100 this year?

Hudson can certainly move better than Witts, not like thats saying much.

[Rick]

I'd like to see Marsh get an early run.

Except for our forced changes we seem so predictable with our other changes. It's the same guys in and out each week.

[Dave The Man]

Got a Funny Feeling we will win this Game

[melliot]

Need to maintain the strategic course. Keep getting games into our kids.

We need to remember that we will get peaks and troughs with kids. No point in playing Huddo unless one of our young rucks is injured.

Similarly with other kids. I'd rather play them than not. While I'd love to have a crack this year, (and we can) it must be more about the next two years. We need preparation for this as our mission in 2014

Also everyone is discussing the Hawks injury list. Our list is just as bad.

[John Wren]

Would have thought the Doggies game was the one to try Huddo against Minson. Ceglar and Hale I think a better match up for Witts and Grundy.

Then again perhaps Hudson could exploit Ceglar and be a real advantage for us.

do you think Hudson can still move? Isnt he turning 100 this year?

yes, and if it rains on saturday get him in the team.

[courtza]

Got a Funny Feeling we will win this Game

Same, dont know why.

[surfer1]

We can win it but only if we rectify 3 things.

1. We can't have any passengers again - such as Blair, White, Ball and Young.

2. We can't play 3 rucks, given that neither are dominating. One of Witts or Grundy must be rested. White has to play more in the ruck.

3. We have to find out what's up with the player once known as Dane Swan and get him firing again. he's either injured, is simply slowing down, or doesn't care much, or all 3. bottom line is we need him close to his best if we are to be a top 4 side.

That's all well and good to say but given our injuries and the VFL list I am interested to see your recommendations

[Doc63]

Did anyone else see frost limping about at training on the news tonight? Looked very proppy.

[swoop42]

So with Goldsack, Maxwell and Fasolo all ruled out I think I'd go with these changes now.

Out:Blair
In:Kennedy

Out:Witts
In:Hudson

Out:Thomas
In:Beams

If we were to drop one of the young ruckman for Hudson then Grundy might be the one most likely given he was substituted last game but I still think he's got more runs on the board than Witts and teamed up with Hudson it should only serve to bring out his natural aggression which has been missing of late.