n1ck wrote:I've loved the way Eddy's gone about it.
Couldnt possibly be dropped now.
Gwilt and Allen the two to make way for Birss and M Gardiner.
Surely.
Gwilt and Allen out for sure.
I went to Cranny (F*** it is miles away!), nice little ground in the bush though, and was massively impressed with Birss especially.
At 3/4 time there was an all dust up and Bakes was going nuts - Birss was yelling at Bakes to cut it out then addressed 5 or 6 players in a small huddle prior to Hutchy coming out. Birss showed some real leadership, as well as talent on the field!
Gardy improved continually through the game, but is barely fit enough at AFL level to play 50% game time (which may or may not be enough vs. the Hawks).
I'd say Gardy may be given another week to regain better fitness, and Schneider will return with Birss.
Schneider looked ready and had a good dip.
Interesting to note that Geary played forward for a lot of the game and was very good in the air taking leading and contested marks, problem he has is converting that form to AFL level.
What is clear to me, having seen the Scorps 3 times this year, is that plenty of Saints listed players are tried up forward at various stages - ie. to see if anyone can replace the Train in the FF type role.
As for Bakes - he is way off fitness and form wise, is really struggling. Raph is up and down and showed some good form but not solid enough for a recall just yet.
