Discussion 2023 Round 3: Teams & In Game Discussion

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No, but if you think he's a top 6 forward, there's an argument. Or are you referring to a possible position update?
I think there is a definite possibility of Ziebell being given DPP come Rd 6.

I have Setters already, so I am definitely leaning towards using Hopper for Ziebell. If Ziebell is given DPP, then he is perfect replacement for Ginbey/Constable etc in the backline come that time.
 
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I figure i either trade hopper to ziebell now, or wait till hopper is 500k in round 10 and trade him to a + 550k premo
 
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Western Bulldogs v Brisbane at Marvel Stadium, 7.20pm AEDT

WESTERN BULLDOGS

In: A.Jones, A.Treloar, R.Lobb, J.Johannisen
Out: S.Darcy (omitted), R.West (omitted), T.McLean (omitted), T.Duryea (illness), R.McComb (sub)

New: Arthur Jones

Last week's sub: Robbie McComb

BRISBANE

In: K.Coleman
Out: D.Rich (quad), D.Robertson (sub)

Last week's sub: Deven Robertson
 
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Hopper with a BE of 2? Unfortunate for those who held him and now deciding to trade him out... I'm leaning toward trying to hold and cover him.

Or is this a long term injury situation I haven't caught up with?

I'm bringing in Setters, but always a nervous Nelly with Ess players. V Haw; V GCS, who we only put away in the last quarter at home. Probably more the role I should be looking at than the team. He's been great. St.K and Ess this week will be very interesting.
 
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Hopper with a BE of 2? Unfortunate for those who held him and now deciding to trade him out... I'm leaning toward trying to hold and cover him.

Or is this a long term injury situation I haven't caught up with?

I'm bringing in Setters, but always a nervous Nelly with Ess players. V Haw; V GCS, who we only put away in the last quarter at home. Probably more the role I should be looking at than the team. He's been great. St.K and Ess this week will be very interesting.
It has been suggested it will only be 1 week.
 

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They just said on the news that Hopper did not train today. I wish they would come out and say what's wrong and give a guide to how long he might miss.
To be fair, they have haven’t they? In the release on their website today.

A knee issue (granted not the exact details), and should be right to return in Round 4.
 

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I wish they would come out and say what's wrong and give a guide to how long he might miss.
But then all competitive advantage is lost given the opposition are now privy to the details and can plan accordingly whereas keeping it under wraps will throw all opposition plans into disarray given the small timeframe to readjust when a player is announced as a late out. This archaic way will long continue.
 
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The Saints also said Jack Bytel (AF $340k SC $158k MID) had a few boxes to tick to be cleared to return after a minor knee issue, but were “hopeful”. Speaking about Bytel and Jimmy Webster, Misson added: “There are a few boxes Jimmy and Jack need to tick this week, but we’re hopeful they’ll be available.”
 
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