Brisbane Discussion

[strikes91]

Tom Boyd talked Gardiner up as the toughest defender he played on in his short career. Wouldn't hate seeing him get his debut. Cutler for Rich is also on the cards. Robertson got 30 touches and 9 clearances on the weekend so he'll be in consideration as well.

[Mr.Craig]

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

Best 21?

[strikes91]

who we taking with pick 1 at the draft ?

[Ringo]

Will have wait till after the Round 11 Match on 31st May to see if we still have the number 1 pick.  Playing Carlton at the Gabba.

[Big Burger]

Hey guys. Who will be coming in for Luenberger? Our ruck stocks are really depleted at the moment, with Sam Michael and Stef Martin (is he actually any good?) injured, leaving only Trent West and Archie Smith, who I don't think is quite good enough for AFL level yet. Will West do solo rucking with help from Lisle or another tall, or should we call up Jono Freeman who has been doing some rucking in the reserves. I think that that West should just do the rucking, with Lisle or someone pinch hitting, and we should bring in someone who can give us more pace.

[Nige]

I'd imagine Trent West will ruck for the most part with somebody pinch hitting from time to time.

Sauce Merrett seems the obvious candidate, but he's suspended atm.

[Ringo]

Sam Michael was listed as possibly returning this week so whether we put him straight in with West may be a risk. Michael has been training as a defender in the Senior group so he may come in as a defender and then ruck as required. Lisle was doing the pinch hitting after Berger went down as well. Michael would need to be elevated off the rookie list but we have not elevated anyone for Rich at the moment.
Would not like to see Freeman used as ruck at this stage of his development especially against big bodied rucks.
Maybe we will see Brownie ruck in the forward half and Lisle ruck in the defensive half as required. Do not laugh but Brownie did some rucking on Saturday.

[strikes91]

I'm expecting Goose to come into the team. Might help out West.

[roo boys!]

I'm expecting Goose to come into the team. Might help out West.

I was about to ask where the Goose has been. Especially with Merrett out as well.

[nrich102]

I'm expecting Goose to come into the team. Might help out West.

I was about to ask where the Goose has been. Especially with Merrett out as well.

He's been in the 2s playing up forward :O

[Ringo]

I'm expecting Goose to come into the team. Might help out West.

I was about to ask where the Goose has been. Especially with Merrett out as well.

He's been in the 2s playing up forward :O

Goose is trying to reinvent himself as a forward and learning this trade in the twos.  With Merrett only being suspended for 2 weeks and leppa indicating he wanted to give the majority of draftees a run at some stage this was an ideal opportunity to give the opportunity hence the use of Cutler over Maguire. Am expecting Gardiner may come into consideration if Michael not brought in this week.

[Toga]

Will Cutler hold his place for a few do you think boys?

[Ringo]

Will depend on the structure Leppa decides to go with. Expect him to hold this week though given the reserves were belted and both McStay and Gardiner did not shine.

[Toga]

Hopefully he will hold his spot then, thinking of jumping on as a downgrade next week if he holds his spot.

[ossie85]

Unbelievable that the lions haven't won a quarter. .... I think