08-07-2023, 07:11 AM
Petty out for Melbourne is a real loss after starring as a forward and no sign of bogey players like Oliver or Fritsch on the horizon either which is a real help. Petracca being forced to play forward is also another bonus for our mids.
Of course with Petty out do Melbourne do the obvious and play Grundy hoping for a big rebound and collective effort from both their star ruckman to prove the critics and media wrong.
Only way I can see Melbourne winning is if the latter happens and one of Grundy or Gawn catches fire down forward along with Pickett and Petracca but I dont see it and imo Melbournes form isnt that great.
Id expect Charlie to be all over May as well remembering the whole successful May/Lever double act was based around Petty doing the grunt defending work and that wont be happening.
Melbourne are tough physically especially around the ball and having played a tough game vs Stkilda I hope our blokes are up to another grinding type game.
Of course with Petty out do Melbourne do the obvious and play Grundy hoping for a big rebound and collective effort from both their star ruckman to prove the critics and media wrong.
Only way I can see Melbourne winning is if the latter happens and one of Grundy or Gawn catches fire down forward along with Pickett and Petracca but I dont see it and imo Melbournes form isnt that great.
Id expect Charlie to be all over May as well remembering the whole successful May/Lever double act was based around Petty doing the grunt defending work and that wont be happening.
Melbourne are tough physically especially around the ball and having played a tough game vs Stkilda I hope our blokes are up to another grinding type game.