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[Tigers2011]

Pretty sure we didn't have two competitive rucks in this game anyway. In fact they were slaughtered like they are most weeks.

It’s a major issue. Nank at 199cm and no real jump gets beaten at most centre bounces and around the ground throw ups. Puts us at a disadvantage straight away.

When his marketing game is on, he offers around the ground versatility plus he can win clearance - these are his strengths.

Soldo gives us the opposite - can win hit outs & and that’s about it. Not convinced he always sends them in the right direction but he’s far more competitive against the bigger rucks. However his marking is average at best & offers little when the ball is on the ground.

A real weakness is that neither can play forward. So what do we do?

Unlikely that both will improve to be anything than they currently are. Nank is a 3-time premiership player & a competitor so he stays.

Soldo is a No 1 ruck back up. He plays VFL until such time his weaknesses improve. I’d be inclined to give Ryan a go for the rest of the year just to see. He’s going to get that chance anyway due to injury but he’s 206cm and mobile - right size. Better prepared 12 months on for us to have a look.

 

[tigerlove]

How costly was Vlastuin's unnecessary suspension?

 

[achillesjones]

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Totally unrealistic.

 

[tigertim]

Will Balta be back? Next weekend will be 28 days I think. Dusty too? Trent? Vlaustin. Gibcus. They’d be 5 handy ins.

 

[No 4]

Assuming Cotch, Dusty and Balta are a week away and Soldo misses

Out: Lynch, Soldo, Nank, Castagna, Aarts

In: Cumberland, Ryan, Vlastuin, Sonsie, Bauer

having an additional centre and forward player is good. Maybe Gibus forward? Edwards sub.

 

[jb03]

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On what just happned on the weekend (both games), those odds are madness.

 

[caesar]

Wouldn’t be playing Ross if it was hamstring “awareness” yesterday.

I believe Ross was knee related?, that they named him and took him may suggest it was bone bruising or just a jarred knee but didn't come up?

 

[tigersnake]

a few challenges according to Dimma.

 

[Tony Braxton-Hicks]

On what just happned on the weekend (both games), those odds are madness.

What's the line?

In fact, wait for 3/4 time when we're 40 points up and then back North.

 

[tigerlove]

Will Balta be back? Next weekend will be 28 days I think. Dusty too? Trent? Vlaustin. Gibcus. They’d be 5 handy ins.

Nanks and Lynch out is huge. Not sure after his type of injury that we'd be throwing Balta into the ruck, if at all.

 

[tigerman]

Is Ryan injured? If he isn't, Dimma saying "We mightn't have any rucks next week, so it's going to be a challenge" is hardly a ringing endorsement.

Injuries create opportunities.

In Ryan, Sonsie, Gibcus, Ross, Vlastuin, Clarke
Out Nank, Soldo, Lynch, Dow, Castagna...........MJ

Gibcus to play forward.

Noah Balta	Hamstring	1-2 weeks
Trent Cotchin	Clavicle	1-3 weeks
Dustin Martin	Hamstring	1-2 weeks
Dion Prestia	Concussion	Test
Sydney Stack	Cheekbone	TBC
Nick Vlastuin	Suspension	Round 18
Updated: July 5, 2022

AFL Official Injury Update & Injury List - AFL.com.au

Latest AFL injury updates and news from all 18 clubs of the Australian Football League.

www.afl.com.au

 

[Harry]

When is the last time your 2 rucks got injured in the same game?

 

[caesar]

Will Balta be back? Next weekend will be 28 days I think. Dusty too? Trent? Vlaustin. Gibcus. They’d be 5 handy ins.

Balta hasn't joined the main group yet but both he and Cotch who is still not doing contact work and Dusty were moved to, 'SHORT TERM' on Tuesday's injury report.
I believe all were being set for the Freo game but perhaps it is time to just roll the dice and throw conservatism out the window?

 

[Tigerfan]

In Ryan Bauer Balta mansell
Out nanks soldo lynch Mrj

 

[Billy24]

I believe Ross was knee related?, that they named him and took him may suggest it was bone bruising or just a jarred knee but didn't come up?

Guess he’s a possibility then, thanks.

 

[TigerForce]

Balta hasn't joined the main group yet but both he and Cotch who is still not doing contact work and Dusty were moved to, 'SHORT TERM' on Tuesday's injury report.
I believe all were being set for the Freo game but perhaps it is time to just roll the dice and throw conservatism out the window?

Yep. I've dropped my bundle. With Nank out, just play and experience the kids. Even if we make finals, we'll drop out first game. Test the kids out.

 

[btoz_01]

I’m expecting 34yo Goldstein to have a field day

 

[TigerWinner]

our goal should be to make finals and have a full list. we can still go deep in September....even from 8th

 

[Stig]

Nank will miss 4-5 weeks

 

[bigwow]

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Tempted to drop $10 on the Roos.