Yes, I think the Berry downgrade is a better option if he's injured. Chasing another midpricer after one match seems a bit mad.
Nailing the mid pricers is what turbo charges your season. The only problem is choosing the right one. Therefore, when you see one failing and another succeeding, you should think about switching.
The problem with Lipinski is that it might be a trap. As a Pies fan, it brings tears to my eye, seeing the connection he already has with Grundy. Why, big Reg didn't tap it to his own toes or the oppo ruckman once all game on the weekend! Only JDG would have a better connection with the big man at the moment and the result was lots of points for Pat.
But StKilda didn't have a midfield on the weekend. There was Steele and daylight. Next week, we meet Adelaide on the G and while it will be a sterner test, it is a long way from Melbourne/Geelong/Carlton (cough spit). Will Pat tonne up again against the Crows and suck everyone in for the round 2 trade only to have his arse handed back to him against Danger and co in Round 3? Coz that Cats midfield were brutal on the weekend.