Injury thoughts?

[Blueforlife]

Sorry B4L.  I have no idea why I didn't see/read yours before starting this, I usually read everything! (Reading yours now.)  My bad, I try really hard to not do that.  Merging makes sense.

I am not sure why the mods are not merging them

No need to be sorry

[Blue In BC]

The problem there is I bet a ton of players play their butts off to be "immortal", with their name on the cup.  If you move the names just to the interwebs, there's one less incentive.

If it's AR + 4 coaches, I can live with that.  IR or demoted to PR: sucks to be you I guess (harsh!).

I feel really sorry for Biggie.  Now we know why Biggie/Schoen fought so hard to get back for the '23 cup.

I bet the coaches are secretly hated by some if you're an AR dude for the last third and then get bumped to PR/IR for the cup!  Ouch.

Woli isn't practising so I doubt he's a choice to be made for the game. Demski also isn't practising but I expect he'll be good to go. Otherwise we're very thin at receiver without making a ratio change as well.

[Sir Blue and Gold]

Very worrisome, both Woli and Demski did not practice today, Zach needs veteran targets.

https://www.cfl.ca/2024/11/13/cfl-injury-reports-111th-grey-cup/

Demski out would make a difference. He finished the game though and I would expect him to be fine. Not sure Zach needs more "veteran" targets. Clercius vs Wolitarsky - at this point in the year everyone knows the playbook and concepts. Give me healthy players at top speed. That's what will win on Sunday.

[Blue In BC]

Kelly and Noah Hallett are also nicked and not practising at the moment. We don't have an extensive number of Canadians that could dress if they can't.

Murphy or Charbonneau would be the most likely to dress if needed. Dressing Murphy would provide some in game injury depth at receiver. Demski might be limited but he's a tough player.

No doubt there are several players that are not 100% and might sit out if this was mid season. Limited roster size and ratio implications make that difficult.

There doesn't seem to be any other questions other than how healthy is Demski even though we think he will play.

K. Wilson and Alexander got through the game without any further issues. Hopefully not that they have a game back under their belts, they are more involved on the weekend.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

Demski out would make a difference. He finished the game though and I would expect him to be fine. Not sure Zach needs more "veteran" targets. Clercius vs Wolitarsky - at this point in the year everyone knows the playbook and concepts. Give me healthy players at top speed. That's what will win on Sunday.

I'd estimate half of Woli's receptions have come from unplanned scrambles, Clercius, Wheatfall and Wilson have not acquired that knowledge yet or the solid connection with Zach.  Clercius is the most valuable of the 3 for this game because of his run blocking ability, low man would be Wheatfall.

Worry about Demski is he was less than 100% for last year's GC and they'll need a huge game from him without Schoen or Woli.

[Blueforlife]

Demski is the heart of the club and would be missed for his play at receiver, runs, blocking and vetern pressence.  He knows it all and does it all.  Lots less to scheme for when he is out.  An exceptional talent.  I expect he will play at about 75%.

[Blue In BC]

Demski is the heart of the club and would be missed for his play at receiver, runs, blocking and vetern pressence.  He knows it all and does it all.  Lots less to scheme for when he is out.  An exceptional talent.  I expect he will play at about 75%.

Sounds about right. Argos are not unscathed either. Polk is not healthy and he's been their best receiver. We are healthier than we were last year at this time.

The biggest loss a team can have is probably their starting QB and that's what the Argos are dealing with this year. At least they have a veteran as # 2 but that's not the same.

[Blueforlife]

Demski practiced.  I would rest him now.

[Sir Blue and Gold]

Demski practiced.  I would rest him now.

The Bombers aren't practicing today so everyone gets rest.

[Blueforlife]

Looks as good as expected

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

The Bombers aren't practicing today so everyone gets rest.

Was practice #3 the walkthrough? Seems a bit early for that.

[Blue In BC]

Was practice #3 the walkthrough? Seems a bit early for that.

I think they also practised on Tuesday.

Friday's IR report shows Kelly as OUT. Noah Hallett as questionable but I expect him to play on ST's.

The most interesting thing I read was that Woli was listed as limited in practice. If the team wasn't expecting that he had a chance to play, why would he practice at all.

Technically we're down a Canadian due to Kelly being out. So is Woli going to dress for the game as a back up?

[gobombersgo]

Was practice #3 the walkthrough? Seems a bit early for that.

From Derek Taylor:

Friday at the Grey Cup...Bombers are not practicing today. They practiced Tues, Wed, Thurs and take today off before tomorrow's walkthrough.

By my count it's the 5th time they've used this schedule this season: they are 4-0 in the previous weeks.

[Blueforlife]

I would play Adams or Woods but only if 100%

I would sit Woli as he won't be ready imo and I would let Demski play if he was at least 70%

Gut (and my season ticket buddy) tells me to leave the lineup as is, if it ain't broke don't fix  it!

Tell us what you would do!

Who would you add to the roster if Demski can't go? My choice would be Case as he could also cover for Lucky.

[Pigskin]

I think we already have enough injury and Grey Cup threads. Demski already announced he is good to go.