Thanks Brad. Yes, Bramble was one of the quieter players against Brisbane but his 3 weeks prior had been good. His leg speed is an important part of the game plan and he'd be stiff to lose his spot. Another game in the twos won't hurt Ward who missed several weeks and then had the bye. It's only one game, but the lack of Frostball and Frost decisions against Brisbane was very nice. I'd be tempted to ask Scrimshaw to play as the second key defender and we have Weddle as the third. That's probably ok against GCS and GWS, but may be an issue against Curnow and McKay in 2 weeks. Whether or not Denver plays for the seniors in the remainder of season 2023 will depend on how he goes with BH - if he performs there as the coaches want, can't see why he wouldn't be given an opportunity. Based on possession numbers, which is only a small part of it, he's really only had the one dominant game with BH, it's not as though he's been in the best each week. It will be tough playing GCS on the rebound up there in the evening, hoping that we can again be competitive.
I would find it bemusing if, barring injury, DGB doesn’t play in the season remaining. Whatever it is they are trying to do with him surely can only be helped by senior game time. Agree Ward for Bramble even though Bramble has been ok.
Thanks Brad. Yes, Bramble was one of the quieter players against Brisbane but his 3 weeks prior had been good. His leg speed is an important part of the game plan and he'd be stiff to lose his spot. Another game in the twos won't hurt Ward who missed several weeks and then had the bye. It's only one game, but the lack of Frostball and Frost decisions against Brisbane was very nice. I'd be tempted to ask Scrimshaw to play as the second key defender and we have Weddle as the third. That's probably ok against GCS and GWS, but may be an issue against Curnow and McKay in 2 weeks. Whether or not Denver plays for the seniors in the remainder of season 2023 will depend on how he goes with BH - if he performs there as the coaches want, can't see why he wouldn't be given an opportunity. Based on possession numbers, which is only a small part of it, he's really only had the one dominant game with BH, it's not as though he's been in the best each week. It will be tough playing GCS on the rebound up there in the evening, hoping that we can again be competitive.
GCS are deceptively tall up forward - Lukosius 195. Casboult 199. King 202.
- Scrimshaw Frost DGB 194. Blanck 196. Weddle 191.
(Note: McKay 200. Curnow 194. De Koning 203.)
Out: Sicily (WTF), Bramble Omitted
In: Frost, McKenzie
Sub: Ward
I would find it bemusing if, barring injury, DGB doesn’t play in the season remaining. Whatever it is they are trying to do with him surely can only be helped by senior game time. Agree Ward for Bramble even though Bramble has been ok.