Make: CanonModel: Canon EOS-1D XDate/Time: 2013:09:27 15:16:16 Source: Salpigtidis George / HeraldSun
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WHISPERS
Fremantle defender Michael Johnson is the most likely player to appear in any "late change" alerts before the bounce tomorrow.
The All-Australian backman was wearing a compression bandage on his right calf at training and did very little in the warm-up before the media was locked out of the session.
He returned last week from a six-week layoff and was getting heavy treatment from trainers on the boundary line in the last quarter.
"Michael is a bit more of a concern but he is certainly in the 22 and I would be very, very surprised if he doesn't play," coach Ross Lyon said today.
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"We have been fortunate in that respect but we have brought over three emergencies, as we always do.
"There is a little bit of work to do ... but anything can come from left field. Until they get to the line, anything is possible. I have learnt that. We will stay vigilant but as I said, we're pretty comfortable.
Lyon declared Luke McPharlin (also carrying a sore calf) and Chris Mayne (back) certain starters.
The Hawks also have a couple of sore players with Brent Guerra nursing a corked calf and Paul Puopolo an ankle injury after last week's bruising preliminary final.
Both are expected to take the field tomorrow, but Max Bailey might be watching the weather forecast closely.
Fox Footy expert Gerard Healy believes if the clouds open Alastair Clarkson could be tempted to leave out Bailey and bring in some extra speed - or old-fashioned utility Matt Spangher.
"If it's wet and they're throwing the ball in the air no one will beat Sandilands, he's just too tall. So you could argue it's better to play Roughead in the ruck and get the extra benefit around the ground," Healy said in his live chat on SuperFooty.
"Spangher played well in the VFL grand final and he could come in for Bailey because he could cover for Roughead if he helps out in the ruck.
"So he will be hoping it absolutely buckets down between now and Saturday, in fact Spangher might be doing a rain dance right now."
MONEY TALKS
There is an astounding variety of bets available for one match. With a close game expected there isn't much value in head-to-head betting, so why not splash out on some unusual punts like:
Norm Smith winner to be over 182cm: $1.40 with sportsbet.com.au
If it pours it could bring the little guys into the game but the last small forward to win was Kevin Bartlett in 1980, which isn't a great omen for Hayden Ballantyne or Michael Walters. Cyril Rioli (177cm) could be the danger. If you really like the tall blokes, back Aaron Sandilands to win it outright at $18.
Brad Sewell to win most disposals in group B: $3.50 with tab.com.au
The clear standout in the group and has a proven Grand Final record. Could easily rack up 25+ touches especially on a heavy track, which should have him well ahead of the likes of Shaun Burgoyne ($4) and Isaac Smith ($9).
Luke Breust to kick the most goals: $15 with sportingbet.com.au
Should get three or four shots and in a tight game that might put him ahead of the pack - if he can kick straight. Other options include Jack Gunston and Michael Walters (both $8).
First goalkicker/Norm Smith double: sportsbet.com.au
You would have to be a genuis to get this right, but the payout makes it tempting. How about Luke Breust and Sam Mitchell at $151?
SUPERCOACH ALERT
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Cyril Rioli gets the support of Hawk fans who braved bad weather to see the team train for the Grand Final. Picture: Alex Coppel Source: HeraldSun
ON NOTICE
Cyril Rioli
Rioli has waited 12 months for this day. After a stinker in last year's Grand Final he escaped to Darwin, but he will be hoping this year's trip is more of a celebration. He has battled an ankle injury for much of the second half of the season and had little impact in his return against the Cats last week. But we know he only needs a few touches to turn the game on its head and - as he showed in 2008 - he can do it when it counts. The stage is set.
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