Brisbane Discussion

[Vinny]

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

[strikes91]

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

It wasn't all doom and gloom. Mitchel Dragged him to the forward line. but in the first qtr when they were playing in the middle he had no problems touching the pill and keeping Mitchell quiet.

[Sydney14]

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

It wasn't all doom and gloom. Mitchel Dragged him to the forward line. but in the first qtr when they were playing in the middle he had no problems touching the pill and keeping Mitchell quiet.

Yeah I know, but would rather see him play an attacking game rather than a defending one. Don't want my M3 to be a tagger and I can't speak for Lions fans but if I was one I wouldn't want him playing that role.

[Noz]

I thought it was really strange not to play Andrew Raines and even play Maguire. Playing Maguire would of allowed Lions to play Merrett up forward to try and expose the smaller Hawthorn defence.

Clarke did a good job on Roughy in the first half and the Patfull/Gunston combo worked pretty well for the Lions. Goose was more than able to stand the resting rucks in Hale/McEvoy and im pretty sure Golby can play on talls right? He could of stood O'Brien.

This would of allowed a combo of West, Brown, Papo and Merret up forward really could of smelt trouble for Gibbo and Cheney who were pretty much their only key defenders.

[BB67th]

I think Leppitsch likes to have Merrett play full back, and I also think that is his best spot on the field. We need to start developing some decent key forwards and have them be the focal point other than Merrett, who is getting on.

I thought Paparone did a decent job effort wise, but his finishing was poor. Close was also alright for his first game, but I would've like to have seen more.

[nrich102]

Keep Merrett at FB!!

[nrich102]

http://www.lions.com.au/news/2014-03-30/swans-soar-over-lions

Not looking to good for our reserves :(

[ADEZ]

Hey guys, how likely is at that Taylor will avoid the vest for a few more games?

Really impressed me on the weekend despite being slightly rushed with his disposal.

[Ringo]

Will depend on our structures Adez.  I was surprised that he was not the sub last week so the chances of avoiding would rest with Leppa. Close, Bewick  or Taylor would be the three I would consider sub material for Brisbane this week if named.

[strikes91]

Minimal changes for this week.

[CrowsFan]

What's the word on why Harwood isn't playing ringo/others? Was dropped last week citing a shoulder injury, but then played in the reserves that weekend. Now named as an emergency this week...

[Ringo]

TBH HB this is one that baffles me.  Bear in mind the NEAFL was later as well. He was outed at the Friday session but recovered to take place in Reserves. Word is that it was a severe stinger to the shoulder that had fixed itself by Saturday allowing him to play in reserves.

Lisle was given that position in defence last week and I suspect he is being given a second chance at it this week. (Not like the revolving door of last year).  Expect to see him back sooner rather than later as he really needs to cement his spot this year.

[strikes91]

That was an all time low.

Lisle, Close, Rich, Merrett out

Paine, Bourke, Harwood, Crisp in

[Ringo]

Agree Strikes all time low.

This may be radical but thoughts of using Brownie as the sub. Thinking is it may confuse opoonents tactics and also when he comes on can go flat out rather than trying to pace himself through the game.

Not sure about Crisp though may be bring Nick Roberston in as the replacement for Rich. Bourke can play both ends but do not be surprised if Cutler or McStay come in for Merrett. Both these players have been putting in strong performances in the NEAFL.

So
Harwood for Lisle
Paine for Close
Robertson for Rich
Bourke, McStay or Cutler for Merrett.

Bewick may also figure in discussions.

[Toga]

How many do you think Merrett will be out for? Was a bit of a brain fade wasn't it :-\

Cutler coming in would be alright for our fantasy sides though!