Lions v Suns Preseason Challenge Feb 23rd

Ringo · February 19, 2014, 09:57:14 AM

Another game to be wary off Brisbane near full strength and Suns resting players (Ablett and O'Meara rumoured to be rested)

Ricochet · February 21, 2014, 12:11:24 PM

BRISBANE LIONS
1. Luke McGuane, 2. Ryan Harwood, 3. Brent Moloney, 4. James Aish, 5. Jack Crisp, 6. Josh Green, 7. Jed Adcock, 8. Rohan Bewick, 10. Daniel Rich, 11. Pearce Hanley, 13. Trent West, 15. Dayne Zorko, 17. Claye Beams, 18. Nicholas Robertson, 19. Jordan Lisle, 21. Daniel Merrett, 22. Marco Paparone, 23. Matthew Leuenberger, 24. Joel Patfull, 26. Tom Cutler, 30. Jack Redden, 32. Sam Mayes, 33. Michael Close, 34. Jonathan Freeman, 35. Ryan Lester, 38. Tom Rockliff, 41. Mitchell Golby, 42. Justin Clarke, 45. Jordon Bourke (rookie)

GOLD COAST
3. Timmy Sumner, 4. Jack Martin, 5. Jarrod Harbrow, 6. Alex Sexton, 7. Karmichael Hunt, 8. Luke Russell, 11. Harley Bennell, 12. Sam Day, 14. Matthew Warnock, 15. Daniel Gorringe, 17. Steven May, 19. Tom Lynch (c), 20. Henry Schade, 21. Jeremy Taylor, 22. Tom Nicholls, 23. Charlie Dixon, 25. Danny Stanley, 26. Matthew Shaw, 27. Clay Cameron, 29. Tom Murphy, 31. Jackson Allen, 32. Brandon Matera, 33. Aaron Hall, 36. Greg Broughton, 37. Jesse Lonergan, 40. Sean Lemmens, 46. Josh Hall

Ringo · February 21, 2014, 01:07:18 PM

Not a lot can be taken from list with Lions fielding close to Round 1 Team and Suns resting Ablett, O'Meara, Rischitelli, Swallow and Prestia from their line up.

Only players missing from Brisbane lineup who will be in Round 1 Line up are Brown, Staker and maybe McGrath, Surprised O'Brien was dropped on last weeks form.

So we see how Beams is progressing, Which 1 of Lisle, McGuanne, West will push for CHF with Brown playing FF,

Cutler looks like he could get a nod in Round 1 so may be a handy bench option.

sammy123 · February 21, 2014, 02:47:11 PM

So do people think we should look elsewhere for a KK replacement. Not named. Hamstring niggle. Or could he get up rd1 without a pre-season?

Jroo · February 21, 2014, 02:48:28 PM

Quote from: sammy123 on February 21, 2014, 02:47:11 PM
So do people think we should look elsewhere for a KK replacement. Not named. Hamstring niggle. Or could he get up rd1 without a pre-season?

Each team still play another practice game next week, so he could still get some game time before round one.

truBLUE · February 21, 2014, 04:35:24 PM

Yes In Beams ;)

shaker · February 22, 2014, 07:37:23 PM

Glad to see the Lions playing a proper line up this game :D

Ringo · February 22, 2014, 07:41:14 PM

@shaker there was no secret that Lions were resting players from first match due to travel involvement and desire to keep players fresh after last years Round 1 debacle.

As the Lions were scheduled to travel over 300km in first 2 weeks agree with the decision. Also Leppa has made it known that he considers 6 positions still undecided so it gave him the option to see who could step up against strong opposition.

shaker · February 23, 2014, 01:02:35 PM

Quote from: Ringo on February 22, 2014, 07:41:14 PM
@shaker there was no secret that Lions were resting players from first match due to travel involvement and desire to keep players fresh after last years Round 1 debacle.

As the Lions were scheduled to travel over 300km in first 2 weeks agree with the decision. Also Leppa has made it known that he considers 6 positions still undecided so it gave him the option to see who could step up against strong opposition.

Understand the reasoning in that Ringo but they left so many of there side out it's hard for young guys to shine through when there getting smashed , maybe if they had balanced it a bit more for the two games it might give a clearer picture as some of the young guys who may have been over whelmed in game 1 are not going to play game 2 , but apart from that I am interested in how there A graders are going much the same with Port cheers

dmac07 · February 23, 2014, 01:15:24 PM

Quote from: shaker on February 23, 2014, 01:02:35 PM
Quote from: Ringo on February 22, 2014, 07:41:14 PM
@shaker there was no secret that Lions were resting players from first match due to travel involvement and desire to keep players fresh after last years Round 1 debacle.

As the Lions were scheduled to travel over 300km in first 2 weeks agree with the decision. Also Leppa has made it known that he considers 6 positions still undecided so it gave him the option to see who could step up against strong opposition.

Understand the reasoning in that Ringo but they left so many of there side out it's hard for young guys to shine through when there getting smashed , maybe if they had balanced it a bit more for the two games it might give a clearer picture as some of the young guys who may have been over whelmed in game 1 are not going to play game 2 , but apart from that I am interested in how there A graders are going much the same with Port cheers

Agree, the usual is to rest 3-4 guns from each game, rather than resting 7-8one week and none the next. Also seems to make it easier to judge young guys when they are playing more bit parts, like they would week to week in the season, rather than taking over roles or full time mid spots that theyll never get come regular season.

auscoyote · February 23, 2014, 02:59:49 PM

Good to see the WA boy Robertson still there .Hoping he gets go come Rd1. A few SC prospects in this match.

nrich102 · February 23, 2014, 03:46:28 PM

Heat policy? wtf? Only 30 degrees there.

kilbluff1985 · February 23, 2014, 03:47:34 PM

Quote from: nrich102 on February 23, 2014, 03:46:28 PM
Heat policy? wtf? Only 30 degrees there.

not been cancelled has it?

Ricochet · February 23, 2014, 03:49:34 PM

Nah just extra interchange with no subs i think

kilbluff1985 · February 23, 2014, 03:53:00 PM

BRISBANE LIONS
Out: Jack Crisp, Rohan Bewick, Jono Freeman
Substitutes: None (heat policy)

GOLD COAST
Out: Henry Schade
Substitutes: None (heat policy)