Brisbane Discussion

[Nige]

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!

Well, it was similar to the McKernan hit last year. He got two weeks. Mark Evans said that was probably a bit too lenient and that he should have got more.

Honestly, it looked really bad, he just went straight for him. God only knows what Sauce was thinking.

It's impossible to tell though. The way they grade these things and judge every incident is different.

However, if we go by the McKernan incident and what Evans said and apply that, Sauce should be getting 4 weeks.

[Toga]

Yeah it did look bad didn't it :-\

Well looking at the points system, my guess is that it would be graded as high contact (2 points), high impact (3 points), reckless conduct (2 points)... Which is 7 activation points and a four week ban so you're probably pretty accurate there Nige. I assume he has a poor record as well so he won't be able to accept a more lenient sentence with an early plea?

[GM]

4-6 if Fyfe gets 2 for his bump

[Nige]

^ Also something that should be taken into consideration.

Probably the only thing that he's got going for him is that Swallow (it was Swallow wasn't it?) was fine (he got straight up from memory?).

[Toga]

Yeah it was Swallow. He was on his haunches for a little bit but got up after not too long so yeah might play in Merrett's favour, although it still doesn't look good for him.

[Ricochet]

14-16 if Fyfe gets 2 for his bump

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Fyfe :'(

[Ringo]

After Rockys love Tap and Dusty getting off for his who knows what the MRP will do. Whatever is decided will have to be accepted and with Sauces record there probably will be no discount. 
TBH it was not a good look and very disappointing from a Senior player.

I am also interested to see if May will be cited for his bump on Zorko to be consistent with the Fyfe one as well.

All circumstances are different as we know but would like to see some consistency with citings.

[GoLions]

Merrett will get 3-4 weeks I reckon, stupid what he did. May would get 1 I reckon if the MRP is consistent, but who knows what'll happen there

[Ringo]

Just confirmed that Josh Green has a hamstring injury and could miss matches as well.  Did not play last quarter.  Will probably ensure Taylors position in the side as well.

Crisp possible replacement for Green as McGrath is still a couple of weeks away,

Another option is promoting Zac O'Brien from Rookies and bringing him in.  Is a mature aged midfielder with good skills on show.

[BB67th]

Zorko set for more time in the middle with Rich out?

[Ringo]

Hard to say BB with Green likely to miss as well may keep Zorks for forward pressure.  For the next couple anyway until Green returns.

[Justin Bieber]

I think moat Lions supporters would like to see Merrett out for 10 weeks

[Toga]

So apparently Sauce only got the two matches for his hit on Swallow... Was not expecting that to say the least! :o

[strikes91]

So apparently Sauce only got the two matches for his hit on Swallow... Was not expecting that to say the least! :o

Three down to 2. Probably got away with a match.

Richy confrimed ACL. can't see him taking the lars.

[Ringo]

Gardiner is now being mentioned as a possible replacement for Sauce.

Cutler may replace Rich as he has the size and speed to rung off half back.  Harwood may also be considered here.  Would like to see Robbo get a go but he is an inside player and can not see him ousting Redden or Moloney atm.  Could snare a bench spot though.

Because of his small stature Taylor may be given Greens role. Think that he secures a place in Brisbanes best 22 atm.

With Sauces suspension may not see Lisle replaced but if need be Mcstay or the other of Harwood or Cutler could replace him.

Leppa has put a self imposed of playing no more than 4 youngsters each week but may be forced to change that this week due to injuries and suspensions.