Who to drop this week??

[FD88]

Imo this selection dilemma is the strongest indication we've seen in 2009 that we're moving forward as a club. It's the first time in ages that we aren't screaming for certain players to be omitted.

[RoosterMarty]

Imo this selection dilemma is the strongest indication we've seen in 2009 that we're moving forward as a club. It's the first time in ages that we aren't screaming for certain players to be omitted.

It is only Round 1 mate.

But I agree it's a nice position to be in, the kids did very well on the weekend so at least they are giving the selectors something to think about.

[FD88]

Imo this selection dilemma is the strongest indication we've seen in 2009 that we're moving forward as a club. It's the first time in ages that we aren't screaming for certain players to be omitted.

It is only Round 1 mate.

But I agree it's a nice position to be in, the kids did very well on the weekend so at least they are giving the selectors something to think about.

Yeah, plus we haven't been put on the back foot quite so much by a long list of unavailable first choice players.

Our last couple of round 1 starts have been disappointing - the 07 loss at home to essendon and then the 2008 heartbreaker in Johnson's 300th. It made a nice change for the club to make some bold selections and then to have them pay off. Hopefully the side can carry the confidence it gained into the game on Friday night and make a good account of itself again.

Who is going to the game btw?

[Sorry Dude]

Imo this selection dilemma is the strongest indication we've seen in 2009 that we're moving forward as a club. It's the first time in ages that we aren't screaming for certain players to be omitted.

It is only Round 1 mate.

But I agree it's a nice position to be in, the kids did very well on the weekend so at least they are giving the selectors something to think about.

Yeah, plus we haven't been put on the back foot quite so much by a long list of unavailable first choice players.

Our last couple of round 1 starts have been disappointing - the 07 loss at home to essendon and then the 2008 heartbreaker in Johnson's 300th. It made a nice change for the club to make some bold selections and then to have them pay off. Hopefully the side can carry the confidence it gained into the game on Friday night and make a good account of itself again.

Who is going to the game btw?

there will only be 3 home games I will miss throughout the year due to footy games myself.

[NFC]

I'll be there!

[Sorry Dude]

it should be a cracker of a contest. hopefully i big guys can shut kossi and reiwoldt down, and still find the ball themselves. i am looking forward to it.

[Dirko]

Drop Douglas....

[FD88]

So over on BF they're saying the word is Walker out. That would be a damn shame.

[Dirko]

Yeah Big Footy...the bastion of Football truth....

[FD88]

Yeah Big Footy...the bastion of Football truth....

The bloke that posted it has an impeccable record with these things. So he's due to be wrong...please?

[Dirko]

Yeah Big Footy...the bastion of Football truth....

The bloke that posted it has an impeccable record with these things. So he's due to be wrong...please?

It's probably Craigy logging on then

[Nearly Was]

Psyber, not a Taylor Walker fan? I thought he was coming along well. What have you seen not to like him.

[JK]

Psyber, not a Taylor Walker fan? I thought he was coming along well. What have you seen not to like him.

Think you'll find Psyber is having a lend mate, as he's a Norwood man who obviously wouldn't mind seeing Walks back in the Red and Blue

[Booney]

Maric, Stevens, Johncock, McLeod.

[Sorry Dude]

afl.com has johncock and thompson back in the side this week. fingers crossed they drop the right 2.

[Psyber]

Psyber, not a Taylor Walker fan? I thought he was coming along well. What have you seen not to like him.

Think you'll find Psyber is having a lend mate, as he's a Norwood man who obviously wouldn't mind seeing Walks back in the Red and Blue

Spot on!

[Thiele]

In Johncock and Thompson

Out Stevens and Cook

[Browny25]

Cant drop Stevens!!!

I think Reilly is one....

[FD88]

The team is:

B: Johncock, Rutten, Otten
HB: Doughty, Bock, McLeod
C: van Berlo, Thompson, Dangerfield
HF: Reilly, Hentschel, Douglas
F: Porplyzia, Tippett, Knights
R: Maric, Goodwin, Edwards
I/c: Walker, Mackay, Vince, Petrenko

Emerg: Griffin, Cook, Shirley

In: Johncock, Thompson
Out: Stevens (hamstring), Cook

Stevens had hammy soreness so they took the safe option while Cook was the unlucky one to face omission. The balance isn't too bad for the expected conditions, there's enough toughness there to hold our own without sacrificing much pace. Stevo is an immensely improved player and as such it's a big loss to cover but still, we're fielding a strong team.

[Farbs]

The team is:

B: Johncock, Rutten, Otten
HB: Doughty, Bock, McLeod
C: van Berlo, Thompson, Dangerfield
HF: Reilly, Hentschel, Douglas
F: Porplyzia, Tippett, Knights
R: Maric, Goodwin, Edwards
I/c: Walker, Mackay, Vince, Petrenko

Emerg: Griffin, Cook, Shirley

In: Johncock, Thompson
Out: Stevens (hamstring), Cook

Stevens had hammy soreness so they took the safe option while Cook was the unlucky one to face omission. Not a bad team, there's enough toughness there to hold our own without sacrificing much pace. Stevo is an immensely improved player and as such it's a big loss to cover but still, we're fielding a strong team.

I like the side. Looks to have some good scoring options. Lets hope we can contain Kossie and Reiwoldt, or at least cut off the supply. Hope we don't undo all of last weeks hard work!

Go Crows!