Brock will come in for Ellard

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Bombers playing a tall forward line. Hawks walking it out. Bombers press is useless and has been since Hirds 3 ruck experiment.

Lets hope that trend continues for the weekend.

First of all I did forget that Houla is back for his 2nd full game run, and that excites me because we know what he can produce. Does anyone think that Houla has gone heavy on the weights and not as slim as he used to be?

I would prefer Warnock over Hammer, even though Hampson has shown something over the past couple of weeks. When Jacobs was at the club, I thought Hammer was the quickest of the 4 ruckmen we had. I don't think they will pick Setanta over Warnock for the primary ruck position ever, Setanta is a pinch hit ruckman not a genuine ruckman in the sense.

Win by at least 10 goals? That is a big margin considering West Coast are a much improved side and have been in stellar form of late. I am predicting a 3 goal win Sunday.

If we cant put sides like West Coast away on the fast surface of Etihad with our supiour midfield then we are not a legimate finals contender.

Look at these matchup:

Judd > Selwood (win)
Murphy > Rosa (win)
Simpson > Swift (win)
Scotland > Shuey (win)
Carrazzo > Kerr (loss)
Kreuzer > Naitanui (win)
Warnock > Cox (loss my cousin will destroy Warnock)
Robinson > Priddas (win)
Elard, Armfield, Russell, O'Keefe,Gibbs, Houlihan, Touhy etc can all run through the midfield..


We have way to much depth for WC and will win comfortably.

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I have been told that murphy and curnow are out, ellard is doubtful...is this true ?

We may as well just give up now! (Curnow is not playing)

The team does seem to be light on for one more tall. I wonder whether the MC is looking to see how well we can cover a tall forward line with just the two talls down back to see whether that option could be utilised in September, either out of choice or necessity, instead of a lesser quality 3rd tall having to be played against Collingwood or another 3-talls-forward structure.

Havent heard anything about Murphy not playing. Curnow is out, wouldnt be surprised if Ellard doesnt play after his concussion. Rumour is that Robbo may be out with a foot injury.

Murph has a haircut today, he's playing

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Getting a good spread of players from all over in the side too.....

Just about more bloody South Aussies in the team then what's in the Crows team this weekend

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The Hawks lost their Murphy tonight and we lost Curnow on Sunday.

I have nothing to say about McClean.

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Yeah don't blame ya...he's shit.

McLean on the other hand may prove to be a valuable player in the latter half of the year.....

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I get the impression that we are now being very cautious with our soft tissue injuries and are now looking to 'manage' our players through the middle of the year to freshen them up for the finals. This also gives our fringe players more of a run and a chance to prove their worth should they be needed. This is the positive about having some depth.

My understanding is Waite, Laidler, Curnow, Duigan could of all played if it was a final but we are being extra cautious and that is great. Don't be surprised to see some of our big names have a rest over the next few weeks. Guys Like O'Keefe, Austin, Armfield, McLean, AJ, Lucas, White, Watson etc may well all be given a taste over the rest of the season. It is 25-30 players that win a premiership not just your best 22. This is more apparent with the 3 man bench. Player management is vital!

It is also becoming obvious that we are finally playing a more mobile side which is the best way to beat any floods or presses. In defence you need only two key talls. With numbers dropping back the priority is the run out of defence to beat the flood. We are better off playing someone like Gibbs on Lynch for example because he pushes up the ground for his marks and Gibbs will beat him on the ground and create run and attack. This why a top class player such as a N.Reiwoldt is struggling atm. It is also why Yarran, Duigan & Touhy are becoming so important. With Kruezer fit he can now drop back and assist if needed. Up forward both the attacking and defensive abilities (along with pure pace) of Betts, Garlett, Walker make us a tough match up. This is also the reason I believe Waite will be damaging off a wing. He can run and carry but drop back or forward on any talls and is almost impossible too match up on going the other way.

All good!

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Playing 3 games in a row at Etihad is starting to take a toll. Will be good to on the MCG again.