In The Mix: Who’s Pushing for Selection in Round 2?
Who's knocking on the selectors' door? Who's coming back from injury? And who's under the pump?
WHO IS a chance to play in Round 2?
In this week's In the Mix, brought to you by Bay Villas Resort Port Douglas, we find the players who are giving their selectors plenty of food for thought.
Who's going out, who's sore, who is under the pump? Our reporters attempt to pick all the Round 2 ins and outs. Check it out.
Last years Grand Finalists wasted little time in securing their first win of the new season, yet coach Tim Goodman will be demanding even more of his players ahead of this weeks Grand Final Rematch against Jordan's Jets FC. Ever-reliable defender
Nick Vlastuin is in doubt after suffering a corked knee in last weeks season opener, with
Jacob Koschitzke on standby to come into the side if required.
Ned Cahill struggled on debut and could lose his place to fellow youngster
James Rowe. While tall forward
Darcy Cameron will come into contention up forward along with first-round draftee
Finlay Macrae who impressed in the reserves game last Friday. In the same game, untried endurance beast
Harry Sharp had a promising start but drifted, however should still be around the mark to be called upon as an emergency. SCSUL Round 1 Rising Star
Errol Gulden couldn't have done any more to present a case for a round two debut, however will likely have to wait patiently with the midfield looking settled.
Verdict: Rowe in for his debut, replacing Ned Cahill. Koschitzke on standby for Vlastuin if he doesn't pass a fitness test.
- Riley Beveridge
Curtis Taylor will definitely miss through concussion, but the club should have some capable replacements. The Stingers will also need to make a decision on prized youngster
Connor Rozee, who has recovered from foot surgery and is available. A conservative path would see the young forward held over for one more week, but he would be a welcome addition to the forward line and midfield rotation against the Timelords.
Darcy Fogarty will likely need to wait.
Ely Smith impressed in his half of action in the VFL practice match against Aspley.
Mitch McGovern (back) is still one week away.
Paddy Dow had plenty of midfield minutes and pushed his claim.
Tanner Bruhn struggled to get into a wet and wild game, whilst
Tom Sparrow was held to just 10 disposals on Saturday and will have to wait their turn.
Blake Hardwick impressed and could force his way into the line up at the expense of
Nick Coffield.
Verdict: Paddy Dow replaces Curtis Taylor.
- Callum Twomey