Quote from ''In the mix'' R8 AFL report on Port Adelaide
Verdict: Providing the injured trio all play, it will be two changes for Port – Jonas and Motlop, for Lienert and Marshall. Motlop's inclusion will allow Justin Westhoff to play more time forward. Coach Ken Hinkley has backed in his kids all season, so he'll give Butters a chance to show what he can do in a Showdown. - Lee Gaskin
Now we know Wines is out so 3 changes I assume.
I was thinking of bringing the Hoff in for ruck cover and an F6, I thought 90-95 would be a good F6, but I am not liking the above statements, obviously Marshall didn't have much impact.
The bloke who wrote that has no clue.
I know it's Port but there's no way Motlop comes in for Marshall.. especially with Ebert going down as a somewhat "taller" small. We would have literally no talls...just Westhoff as a forward.
Marshall will be playing and if he isn't then Frampton will be coming into the side to replace him (has kicked 9 goals and averaging 107 fantasy in his last 2 SANFL matches). We as supporters are also hoping that Frampton will come in to play ALONGSIDE Marshall but I honestly don't think we are stupid enough to drop Marshall and not bring another tall in.
That in the mix was also announced before it was evident that Wines and Ebert wouldn't be playing so that definitely changes things too.
What i'm hoping for:
Out: Wines, Ebert, Bonner, Amon
In: Farrell, Garner, Broadbent, Frampton
What's Likely:
Out: Wines, Ebert, Bonner/DBJ
In: Atley, Motlop, Broadbent