Excitement machine Kyle Reimers proved to be a dangerous option up forward this week for the Bombers where he spent much of the match.

 

He contributed to the scoreboard but also relieved pressure from tall forwards Scott Lucas and Matthew Lloyd.

 

Taken at pick No.47 in the 2006 draft, Reimers has proven to be quick and aggressive and is now a crowd favourite. His versatility across the ground is a massive plus for the side.

 

In this week’s poll we ask what position you think Kyle Reimers would be best suited too? Do you prefer him as a genuine forward or would you like to see him running off the backline? Maybe you think he is the missing link in the improving midfield?

 

 

In last week’s poll we asked if you thought Tom Bellchambers should be brought back into the side to support Paddy Ryder in the ruck and 88.36% thought ‘Yes’ whilst only 11.64% thought ‘No’.

 

Here is what some of the fans had to say:

 

Ness from Vic says: I feel sorry for Paddy Ryder, he probably feels that he has a lot of pressure on him- there are a lot of people are expecting him to do well.

 

Matt from Australia says: Ryder definitely needs some support because he was smashed by Josh Fraser last week. Bring him in and see how he plays.

 

Alan McCready from Melton South says: Bringing in Hurley to the key defensive post and that will free up Hooker as a backup ruckman. Paddy is tiring, but maybe we need to use Fletcher in the ruck in small bursts. Bellchambers must earn his spot but Hurley needs to be playing!

 

James Brown from Berwick, Vic says: Paddy must be getting tired. Bellchambers looks like he could become an alright ruckman. I say give him a game. Experience is the key to our success in the future. Even if he only takes 1/3 of the rucking duties, that'll give Paddy a rest, and Bellchambers some game time.

 

Dave J from Wellington, NZ says: Paddy has been great but if we should learn anything from the weekend it’s that we need a quality back up ruckman. Tom may not be there yet but he can, at least, fight a nil all draw and give the guys in the centre a fighting chance.

 

Joseph Attard from Taylors Hill says: For the good of our season, the short answer is yes, and fast.

 

Peter Murray from Duncraig WA says: If Tom is fit and in form, we must play him.

 

Justin Millard from Quambatook says: It's too much to expect Ryder and Hooker to play well all season with this kind of workload. If Bellchambers does the hard yards and plays well he needs to be selected. Bellchamber’s mobility will improve with experience and if he tries hard.

 

Gareth from Tasmania says: It is a given that Bellchambers, when fit, should play to support Ryder. Cale Hooker at this stage of his career is better suited to the back half and it is unfair to expect him to ruck and then ""rest"" in the backline picking up a tall opposition player. His base fitness levels are not able to allow him to do it. Bellchambers back in the AFL side would only definite his own development as well as the development of the greater playing group bring him in this week against Sydney

 

Greg Sloan from Somerville says: For sure we need Bellchambers back in. We can't afford to burn Ryder out through lack of support. When players are pushing too hard they are more likely to develop serious injuries like hamstrings. That would be a disaster.

 

Jeremy from Victoria says: Paddy Ryder has worked tirelessly in the ruck after the absence of David Hille and he really needs another ruckman to share the workload. Ryder really needs help because he can't do the ruck all by himself.

 

Sam from Albury says: Bellchambers definitely has to come in, Ryder is starting to look tired and sore from the amount of time he has spent on the ground rucking. Bellchambers has to take some of the load so Paddy can freshen up and see out the rest of the year and hopefully finals.

 

Chris Blackberry from Terang says: Without doubt- It is hard enough with one ruckman standing alone all game let alone a makeshift ruckman. As great a job as Ryder has been doing, we are crucifying him continually making him carry the burden alone.

 

Michael Munday from Chigwell Tasmania Australia says: If we are to push for a finals spot we need another ruckman. Why not play Bellchambers & Bock in the ruck. Leave Cale at chb & play Paddy up forward. He could be damaging around half forward and give support to the other key forwards Bock may be a risk but we have to start somewhere just like Pears and Hooker.