I would think about bringing in McBean and stretch them down back. That way Vickery can give Ivan a chop out and we can play with three big forwards. Thompson, Firrito and Hansen will struggle.
Rest Dusty in the forward line or play him alternating with Deledio as mid and resting forward.
First half Etihad last year Dusty had 4 and was BOG until it all fell apart after half time but that wasn't due to the structure and play of the first half.
Dry ground, tall timber we have the players and the plan, we can do this. Grounds will only get drier in September. More sunlight, better, warmer weather. It may just be our launching pad.
Turned our season around in May with the three talls. Use Jack, Ty and Liam to our advantage.
It won't be a question of tight and tough early I reckon they will try to blow us away early and manage the margin therein much like our NAB challenge game in March.
It won't happen but Newman out could facilitate this.
Scary thing ting is if there was one change for Cotch, I also am leaning towards Newman's omission more than Thomas as I see North as outside runners as opposed to more of your contested footy side. Their game against Freo last week proved it. They got killed in contested footy and simply outran a static low scoring Freo.
What I would like to see.
Outs. Newman, Thomas
Ins. Cotchin, McBean.
