We should seriously consider resting Nankervis before the Geelong game. He's had an admirable year, but he has been looking jaded for a few weeks now. Soldo clearly in to give him a chop out, but I think Nank needs the week off to get right. Given our tenuous hold on fourth spot, the week off between finals looks too far away. In an ideal world, we'll get him right without him needing to miss, but that hasn't been working so far IMO. He lifted in the second half against GWS, but he is running on fumes. As a ground dwelling, undersized ruckman he is a sitting shot without his mobility. Witts (209cm) up next. Even fully fit, Nank wouldn't be winning too many hitouts. The Gold Coast are severely depleted, but it is a road game.
Witts is formidable. It will be interesting to see how we manage our ruck selection this week.