Round 26 - Cowboys vs Storm (Kind Of)
cop it broncs, its nice to have the option now. Would still like to pi$$ on their grave and blow them away to end their miserable season after last years finals. Still got the image burned in my brain of bris fans doing that stupid arm dance when papa went down in the game at suncorp as I sat there in the crowd with a lump in my throat.
One game of football in like 4/5 weeks probably isn't enough heading into a preliminary final despite the benefits of rest. If we were bottom 4 and had to play 4 straight in finals it would be a different story but obviously we are gunning for the week off in week2. I think playing as close to full strength this week as possible is the right play despite injury risk which is there every time they lace up a boot.
I can see the argument both ways, I'm sure belly and the high performance staff will get it right. I think it will likely be down to the individual now this week which would be the way to go. Anyone who has a niggle that could be improved with an extra weeks rest can have another week off, fully fit players or those that wont benefit from an extra weeks rest play. I think a full strength line up will be a good sign that they are all fit and healthy and raring to go. If there's a few missing this week there might be some concerning niggles heading into finals which we don't want.
One game of football in like 4/5 weeks probably isn't enough heading into a preliminary final despite the benefits of rest. If we were bottom 4 and had to play 4 straight in finals it would be a different story but obviously we are gunning for the week off in week2. I think playing as close to full strength this week as possible is the right play despite injury risk which is there every time they lace up a boot.
I can see the argument both ways, I'm sure belly and the high performance staff will get it right. I think it will likely be down to the individual now this week which would be the way to go. Anyone who has a niggle that could be improved with an extra weeks rest can have another week off, fully fit players or those that wont benefit from an extra weeks rest play. I think a full strength line up will be a good sign that they are all fit and healthy and raring to go. If there's a few missing this week there might be some concerning niggles heading into finals which we don't want.
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