St Kilda coach Ross Lyon says Tim Membrey is not any lock to be chosen to play Collingwood in Adelaide regardless of the skilled ahead firming to be out there for the primary time this season.
The three-time St Kilda main goalkicker educated absolutely on Wednesday together with inspirational skipper Jack Steele who is about to return in Round 6, simply 4 weeks after struggling a damaged collarbone.
Membrey would add 153 profession video games and 257 objectives to the Saints’ fledgling ahead line, however Lyon stated the spectacular contributions of Anthony Caminiti and Zaine Cordy to the Saints’ 4-0 begin to the season means the choice to carry him again in will not be automated.
Lyon confirmed Steele will return subsequent week to face Carlton again in Melbourne, with the Saints captain becoming a member of the principle group alongside Membrey for coaching, albeit whereas donning a non-contact cap.
St Kilda’s ahead line has now kicked scores of 92, 92 and 113 within the final three weeks and seemed its most harmful within the 53-point demolition of Gold Coast, with 191cm Mitch Owens starring as a ahead goal and Caminiti booting two objectives.
It can be a tough determination to not again within the incumbents to once more carry out in the identical vogue on the Adelaide Oval in opposition to Collingwood, Lyon stated.
“(Membrey) is in our leadership group, he’s been a very experienced key forward for a fair bit of time, but in saying that, our incumbents have been getting the job done,” he stated.
“It’s the hardest position to play in the front half of the ground I think, so all credit to the team.
“They’ve been able to stand up, our system is standing up, so it’s a nice problem to have.
Lyon said Membrey still had to “jump through some hoops” to show his health at coaching on Friday, however stated it was seemingly he can be out there.
“I haven’t made the decision, it’s a debate (whether Membrey will play in the senior side),” Lyon stated.
“There’s no reason he shouldn’t get through (on Friday).”
Ruckman Rowan Marshall was absent from the monitor on Wednesday as he went for an additional restoration session within the pool at Moorabbin, however Lyon denied he was in any doubt forward of Gather Round.
“He’s not banged up at all, but the ruck position you wouldn’t want to play – if you’ve got a kid tell them not to play in the ruck,” he stated.
“It’s very combative in there … he’s been carrying a big load, he’s a big runner, he’s been really important to us.
Lyon said being able to rest Marshall during the week was a “marginal win” the Saints would proceed to attempt to take.
Asked about Steele’s restoration from a damaged collarbone, Lyon stated: “He’ll play against the Blues”.
He acknowledged Collingwood will current the Saints’ largest problem thus far this season.
“On the current ladder, the first time we’ve played someone in the top four, so it’s a good challenge,” he stated.
“But one we’re keen to meet, we’re excited for our fans, we exist for our fans, so we want to put on a show on national TV.”
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