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Changes for the Elimination v Roos
- Thread starter Jetboy
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The section of Conca and Griffiths is, as so many posters have suggested, very bold. There is potential upside and concerns about downside ... structurally and strategically both inclusions make some good sense ... my biggest concern is about their match fitness ... just got to trust that the conditioning and medical teams have things all sorted.
Bullarto Tiger said:
Whatever happens the result of the game won't rest on these selections. Simplistic to think it's the be all, end all.
Griffo can ruck, defend and play fwd. he can jump... Vickery n Maric can't. Perfect third man up. May allow rance to completely stop all attacks in a sweeping roll.
Conca is too risky... Lennon or Lloyd the sub. The other misses
Conca is too risky... Lennon or Lloyd the sub. The other misses
TigerArmySoldier01 said:
You might be on to something here. I said to someone earlier today, who's going to go 3rd man up to try and negate Goldstein, maybe thats out plan for Griff.
Would be surprised to see them both start, would be expecting Conca as sub, fairly content with the changes, when the pressure is high, I'm not sure it really suits Lennon at this point in his career.
This little thing called match fitness..... Do they seriously believe either player has good enough match conditioning for the biggest game of the year? Well Duh.. 
axlefoley said:
Club Hght Wght Gms Gls AvAge
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Rich 188.5 87.5 116.5 66.5 25.56
Nth M 188.3 88.1 148.6 113.8 27.53
Harvey 37y120d
Newman 33y116d
Petrie 32y331d
Waite 32y219d
Firrito 31y288d
Dal Santo 31y201d
Griff's injury was his finger so I'm sure the fitness staff would have kept his aerobic and strength training up and in some ways it could be beneficial as he will be fresher than everyone else on the park. Conca showed against Hawthorn that he can do damage on his 1st game back and he definitely adds to strength to our midfield. feel sorry for Lennon and Lloyd but it shows how far we have come when good, in-form players miss out.
LeeToRainesToRoach said:
Thank you L2R2R. I'm pinning my hopes that these veterans will feel the heat/temperature on Sunday afternoon, hydration or no hydration they will be spent.
If we are concerned about Newman who is the only one in our team where the game has passed him then the other four (except for Harvey-freak) are cooked as well.
Tigers to roll them in the second half.
Conca and Griffo are best 22, i feel for Lennon and Lloyd but i like the dynamics these selections give us.
I hope Newy is the sub, Conca playing midfield would allow us to give Dusty more time in the forward line which would more than cover the omissions of Lloyd and Lennon.
I like the look of this forward line
HF Brett Deledio, Ben Griffiths, Shane Edwards
FF Dustin Martin, Jack Riewoldt, Ty Vickery
Carn the Tiges!!
I hope Newy is the sub, Conca playing midfield would allow us to give Dusty more time in the forward line which would more than cover the omissions of Lloyd and Lennon.
I like the look of this forward line
HF Brett Deledio, Ben Griffiths, Shane Edwards
FF Dustin Martin, Jack Riewoldt, Ty Vickery
Carn the Tiges!!
Dimma has made some bold changes for the biggest game of his coaching career so far. I really hope they pay off. It's brave because he opens himself up to heavy criticism if we loose. I hope Newy can perform. Dimma has stuck with him for a lot longer than his form has warranted. He has been a great servant of the club but he really owes his coach a big effort on Sunday.
