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CibbuanoWilliams in selection mix
September 15th 2009 05:41
WESTERN BULLDOGS key defender Tom Williams is in the selection mix for Friday night's preliminary final against St Kilda at the MCG according to coach Rodney Eade.
Williams hasn't played with the Bulldogs since round 20 due to a foot injury but got through his comeback game in the VFL last weekend unscathed.
"He pulled up well so he is a good chance (to come in this week)," Eade said.
"He is in the mix and we would be prepared to play him so we will have to work out the balance of the side, which will decide today or tomorrow."
Eade admitted Williams' chances of returning to the side had been strengthened by the fact that the Saints boast two powerful key forwards in skipper Nick Riewoldt and Justin Koschitzke.
"That certainly helps him no doubt when they have got two quality forwards like that," he said.
"It will certainly be a big ask for Brian (Lake) and Dale (Morris) so I suppose in that situation Tommy could help by giving them a bit of a chop out."
Eade also said small defender Dylan Addison was the only other player likely to be considered for promotion.
"Dylan Addison is probably the only other one (under consideration). Obviously, Josh Hill is a chance, but he didn't perform that well (in the VFL) at the weekend. I think young players have to learn, too, that things are picked on form," he said.
In further news, midfielder Ryan Griffen who suffered a corked thigh in the win over Brisbane proved his fitness at training on Tuesday and will play against St Kilda while ruckman Will Minson will also take his place in the side despite missing training due to a bruised toe.
Williams hasn't played with the Bulldogs since round 20 due to a foot injury but got through his comeback game in the VFL last weekend unscathed.
"He pulled up well so he is a good chance (to come in this week)," Eade said.
"He is in the mix and we would be prepared to play him so we will have to work out the balance of the side, which will decide today or tomorrow."
Eade admitted Williams' chances of returning to the side had been strengthened by the fact that the Saints boast two powerful key forwards in skipper Nick Riewoldt and Justin Koschitzke.
"That certainly helps him no doubt when they have got two quality forwards like that," he said.
"It will certainly be a big ask for Brian (Lake) and Dale (Morris) so I suppose in that situation Tommy could help by giving them a bit of a chop out."
Eade also said small defender Dylan Addison was the only other player likely to be considered for promotion.
"Dylan Addison is probably the only other one (under consideration). Obviously, Josh Hill is a chance, but he didn't perform that well (in the VFL) at the weekend. I think young players have to learn, too, that things are picked on form," he said.
In further news, midfielder Ryan Griffen who suffered a corked thigh in the win over Brisbane proved his fitness at training on Tuesday and will play against St Kilda while ruckman Will Minson will also take his place in the side despite missing training due to a bruised toe.
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