Collingwood play a smaller more mobile forward line. So I wouldn't bring in Tarrant. Otherwise Balta will have to moved out of defence which upsets the balance elsewhere.
In: Cotch, Dusty, Dow.
Out: Prestia (don't think we'll risk him), Stack, Ross (sub).
Prestia (inj) --> Cotch
Stack ---------> Dusty (play as a forward)
Ross (sub) ----> Dow
It won't happen but I'd have Sheds as the sub. It either can be used as a "rest" or if he comes on he can be used as an impact player later on in the game when the opposition legs are more lethargic.
George survives but back as being mainly a speedy small pressure forward along with Maurice.
I wouldn't be dropping RCD. The only way I see the Pies beating us is if they get well on in the middle (see last quarter last year
). So I'd load up our midfield depth. Play two legitimate rucks with no Grundy and then as deep a rotating midfield as possible.
B: Gibcus Balta Vlastuin
HB: Baker Grimes D.Rioli
C: Short Cotchin McIntosh
HF: Bolton Riewoldt M.Rioli
F: Castagna Lynch Martin
R: Nankervis Lambert Dow
Int: Soldo, RCD, Broad, Graham.
Sub: Edwards
