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Changes for Qualifying Final

It is getting hard to get into our team for anyone as the substitute guys except maybe Chol did more than OK. I know we need Prestia, Bolton and Lynch back but whoever is dropped to let the three back in will be very unlucky. I also want the MC to find a place for Broady but them I am 'slightly' biased on that score.
 
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Next to no chance leysy thinks Smoking (rightly).

Probably first of the three the selectors need to put a line through.
 
As long as we don't play Chol in front of a footballer that deserves their spot, I'll be happy.

I'd always select the best 22.
 
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Chol has a point of difference, in that he can genuinely contest the ruck, therefore Caddy misses out for Lynch.

Prestia and Ross are one and the same except that Dion is far better. Sorry Jack.

Bolton has multiple strings to his bow now, so plays. I think Aarts has been better than Pickett but the wing has become such a specialised position, I think Jake will miss - especially if his shoulder isn’t 100%.
 
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Next to no chance leysy thinks Smoking (rightly).

Probably first of the three the selectors need to put a line through.
I can understand where the doubts are coming from re: Chol but we have been at our most dominant this year having that extra tall who can pinch hit in the ruck and up forward.

Chol is a totally different proposition when both Lynch and Riewoldt are playing. He is hard to match up on.

The only player I see replacing Chol is Caddy. Problem is Caddy is coming into this game under an injury cloud.
 
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Meatball looked to be moving with pretty high intensity. I think he plays.


In: Lynch, Bolton, Prestia

Out: Chol, Ross, Caddy
That's what I'm thinking.
Riewoldt and Lynch is our best tall forward set up, with Aarts and Co snapping around their heels. And then there is Dusty, the piece de resistance.
With the 16 minute quarters, Nank will work like a bull in spring time, KMac, Pickett and Balta can give him a chop out as required.
 
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The HUN are calling the outs as Caddy and Ross for Bolton and Prestia. Still waiting on the Lynch call but I assume he,ll play for Chol.
 
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Chol has a point of difference, in that he can genuinely contest the ruck, therefore Caddy misses out for Lynch.

Prestia and Ross are one and the same except that Dion is far better. Sorry Jack.

Bolton has multiple strings to his bow now, so plays. I think Aarts has been better than Pickett but the wing has become such a specialised position, I think Jake will miss - especially if his shoulder isn’t 100%.

Can he though?
 
I feel bad for Ross. Good chance that through not fault of his own he just misses out on playing in the Grand Final.
 
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I feel bad for Ross. Good chance that through not fault of his own he just misses out on playing in the Grand Final.

Hopefully Ross does miss the GF.
Means he is not replacing an injury.
 
The HUN are calling the outs as Caddy and Ross for Bolton and Prestia. Still waiting on the Lynch call but I assume he,ll play for Chol.
Just ran laps with Caddy & Rioli.

Wasn’t convincing and is looking doubtful is the ‘words I heard’ from Sam SEN.

For Mine it’s INS - Bolton , Prestia
Outs- Caddy ( inj ) Unlucky Aarts.Especially it that shoulder is iffy.

Chol gets a reprieve which I hope he takes it this time.
Load up on mids. Keep Ross in.
Edwards , Bolton for the Aarts role alternating with midfield mins.
Dusty forward ala last years final where he kicked 6.
Chol off the bench to ruck ONLY to give Nank a 2-3 min breather.

Need ruck cover.
Miller NO
RCD & Dow , Martyn NO
 
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I agree with the above if Aarts is still under a cloud. But, if ever a player has earned a spot it is Jake Aarts. I thought there were three of him on the field last week. He and Bakes give us chaos superiority. Hopefully Tommy for Chol too.
 
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