03-18-2022, 06:11 AM
Originally thinking no changes other than Willo out as I don't believe in giving a guy a second week of potentially no game time. It then forces them back into the 2s with no recent matchday opportunity to run into form. Now know Martin must go out due to covid.
The other who might go out is McDonald for want of a 3rd tall Bulldog to match up on. His lack of pace would be exposed by pretty much any matchup and Kemp could cover for him down back if need be. I see Kemp as pretty much the ideal injury sub because he is the complete utility.
My only remaining question is who to go in. I haven't seen the 2s but write ups are fulsome in praise of Dow and Motlop and say both are ready so those are the names I will go with. Philp got his ribs rearranged when starring so he misses out. Boyd kicked goals and might rise against his old team. Carroll was spoken well of but probably a bit slight and green ATM - look for a debut sooner rather than later however. Walsh is a given if fit but probably not yet. So out Williamson (omitted to more game time in 2s) Martin (protocols) and McDonald (omitted - lack of matchup). In Dow (outstanding in 2s) Motlop (ditto) and Kemp (ideal sub given versatility). Look for Boyd, Carroll and Young to hopefully keep knocking the door down.
The other who might go out is McDonald for want of a 3rd tall Bulldog to match up on. His lack of pace would be exposed by pretty much any matchup and Kemp could cover for him down back if need be. I see Kemp as pretty much the ideal injury sub because he is the complete utility.
My only remaining question is who to go in. I haven't seen the 2s but write ups are fulsome in praise of Dow and Motlop and say both are ready so those are the names I will go with. Philp got his ribs rearranged when starring so he misses out. Boyd kicked goals and might rise against his old team. Carroll was spoken well of but probably a bit slight and green ATM - look for a debut sooner rather than later however. Walsh is a given if fit but probably not yet. So out Williamson (omitted to more game time in 2s) Martin (protocols) and McDonald (omitted - lack of matchup). In Dow (outstanding in 2s) Motlop (ditto) and Kemp (ideal sub given versatility). Look for Boyd, Carroll and Young to hopefully keep knocking the door down.