Hughes replaced Sutcliffe last time he was dropped, which was after the Hawthorn game, and then Sutcliffe came back in when Hughes got injured.
The Taberner omission looks a bit harsh. He looked up for it early with his attack on the contests, and then got lost, but it was starvation central for the forwards in the 2nd Half.
Probably a bit much to expect Apeness to do back up ruck as there would be a conservative approach on how much Sandilands will be able to ruck first game back. For me (Thank you Ned Zelich) the one positive with Clarke's solo rucking of recent times is that he's been able to stick at it for 4 quarters.
Not out of any fear for Sandilands, but I have a hunch that it might be more hitouts to advantage if Clarke was to ruck against NaitanuKnee and Sandilands rucked against Lycett.
Walters will kick 4 and win the Medal.