Redman is a mile off it imo and nowhere near ready for Seniors. They could of course go with hooker, Daniher and Stewart as the third tall, complimented by our smalls in walla, green and raz
I reckon as soon as Leuey went down the 3 tall forwards became pretty likely.
It does mean that Laverde finds himself battling for a spot against the smalls, as his height is less important.
Had what 4? goal assists.
Yep. As much as I would like to see Stewart get a game, personally Iβd go with Laverde (his size and style make a point of difference in the front half, plus he can add to the mid rotations) and get some ruck time into Joe.
Get them all in and either win by 60 or lose by 100
We are such a unknown. Itβs gonna be fascinating round 1
Iβd have Laverde in if fit for sure. I think he has a huge future and is difficult match for height and pace.
Yep, I agree. I have a lot of faith in this bloke. It will click some time soon.
If youβre talking about a genuine replacement for laverde, then i think the forgotten man Ben Howlett should be in the conversation. Knows where the goals are, and adds a bit more midfield depth which we lacked yesterday. In saying this if Laverde is fit, he plays round 1.
Has some odd ankle injury that they are seeking more advice on tonight
Doubt we see him round 1
I didnβt like the sounds of that at allβ¦
Flexor retinaculum injury is concerning. He may have to go under the knife with that.
Farking hell. He had no continuity last season and this season kicking off in the same fashion.
We should have traded him when we had the chance!
That will not be good unfortunately. Our injury list is growing very quickly now.
See you after the bye Jayden.
Forward line of Hooker, Daniher and Stewart.
One of Daniher/Stewart to relieve McKernan - and Langford to push forwad as 3rd tall.
OF course this is all until we unleash Francis in Round 3.
Are you guys looking at taking over Doc Larkinsβ role of
prematurely pre-fact-ulating?
RIP LAV
Yeah itβs a really tricky one, that is one of those sorts of injuries that you need to wait till he is 100% before you play again because it can cause long term structural problems. I would say 6 weeks depending on if all his tendons underneath are in the right spots. Itβs a month off weight bearing.
Really odd injury, was an awkward landing where the foot seemed to flick around like it was on a spring. Barely seemed hurt, but obviously caused damage.
I reckon it wouldnβt hurt to get him some judo lessons, learn how to fall without hurting himself.
Might not have prevented this, but certainly can help decrease injuries which he seems prone toβ¦
Absolutely mate. It basically holds all the muscles responsible for flexing your ankle in place at their tendons. A prick of an injury to do, especially on the eve of the season. Feel for the bloke. Heβd be frustrated as hell.
Someone shoot me.