I can see why chalky wasnt picked......he is a good defender, but he dosent wrap the ball up, usually goin for the legs.
Melbourne win games through there backs, they create one on one situations with outside men. Delaney has the ability to wrap the ball up without the assitance of another player close to his line, limiting the overlap!
I believe JT has seen this game as a close encounter, and is hoping his defence steps up......with melbourne such a potent attacking team, this could lead to fustrations and doubt within the team, resulting in mistakes...hence the inclusion of Burty with his kicking game!
While Mckinnon is the better defender, berty has attacking flair and with timmys short kicking game could be a major danger in the opposition 10.
If our fowards stand up, and dont give the opposition the space to create even half a chance we will win!
I believe JT selection is perfect....rotating front rowers, thus leading the Morrison and Hindy to run out wide!
Boys and Girls....its gonna be a cracker!