Brisbane Discussion

[Ringo]

The only change I weould see as I do not Staker as a CHF would be McGuanne/Lisle to CHF and Staker to foward pocket instead of Paparone. Paparone, Close and paine will all push for selection as well throughout the season.

Raines is the other interesting one although I would have Lester in that position and the sub between Raines . Close or Beams.

[GoLions]

I think Raines will depend on the opposition. For example, if we're playing Gold Coast, I can see Raines in the side tagging Ablett. However, against maybe the Dees he will likely be dropped.

[strikes91]

Watching GWS and the Suns win I think puts pressure on us. We can't just come out and put in a poor effort. If we do get thrashed i'm just imaging the media already.

[Ringo]

Real pressure on us - and we do not have an easy draw with Hawks and Cats in first 2 rounds. Then follows Suns at Metricon and that will not be easy either.

[strikes91]

B Ryan Harwood (2) Daniel Merrett (21) Jed Adcock (7)
HB Justin Clarke (42) Joel Patfull (24) Mitch Golby (41)
C Pearce Hanley (11) Daniel Rich (10) James Aish (4)
HF Josh Green (6) Trent West (13) Dayne Zorko (15)
F Sam Mayes (32) Jonathan Brown (16) Tom Rockliff (38)
FOLL Matthew Leuenberger (23) Jack Redden (30) Brent Moloney (3)

INT Marco Paparone (22) Lewis Taylor (28) Michael Close (32) Ryan Lester (35)

Emergency: Rohan Bewick (8) Nick Robertson (18) Jordan Lisle (19)

Bring on Saturday

[BB67th]

Nice team we have named. Keen to see how the new boys go. I'd assume Taylor is probably going to get the vest? Or maybe Lester?

[Ringo]

Taylor will probably get the vest imo due to his limited preseason. remember he has only been in fulltrining for 4 weeks. Strange though we have 3 forwards on the interchange and Lester can be classed as HF also. Wait for the furore with Rocky named forward.

[nrich102]

Hey Ringo, do yiu think Mayes will play more on the wing or forward?

[Rusty00]

Are you guys surprised to see Taylor in the team this week given he's a first year player who's had an interrupted pre-season?

He must be rated fairly highly if he's been thrust straight into a match against the reigning premiers off a limited pre-season?

[Ringo]

I was surprised to see him named as when you look at the bench Close, Paparone, Taylor and to a certain extent Lester are all forwards.  Golby and Clarke also coming off interrupted seasons so was expecting to see Cutler named as cover myself.
Expect Close to start on the field for Rocky to give us structure as I can not see him starting forward.

nrich I expect Mayes to floating down the wings similar to what he was doing last year.  He was also playing that role in the trials.

[nrich102]

thanks ringo :)

[kilbluff1985]

what's the story with Raines?

[strikes91]

what's the story with Raines?

You might see him next week. He'll be needed for selwood.. then gary after.

[Ringo]

Not sure on that Strikes as Leppa may allocate run with roles rather than tag to keep team building momentum. Not really sure who he would come in for as it would upset the mid field balance we have at the moment.

[Sydney14]

Will Rocky be playing run with roles like he did on Mitchell every week?  >:(