Lonergan's debut plans in doubt

Jesse Lonergan in a sling. Picture: Adam Head Source: HWT Image Library

GOLD Coast's top draft pick Jesse Lonergan's hopes of a Round 1 debut are in doubt after injuring his wrist in the Suns' impressive 25-point win over Melbourne.

Suns coach Guy McKenna hoped the final pre-season hit-out at Southport would determine the make-up of the side to host St Kilda at Carrara's Metricon Stadium on March 30.

Things may be clearer after Lonergan's injury and stand-out performances from his brigade of big men. The Suns gave 26 players a run while Harley Bennell, a guaranteed starter, sat out. That means five players face the axe.

Lonergan seemed to have won a spot with a solid showing until he was hurt in the third quarter. He was taken for scans last night.

Charlie Dixon and Zac Smith made strong claims to lead the ruck while Steven May cannot be ignored in attack. Dixon was a stand-out switching with Daniel Gorringe in the ruck as Smith sat cooling his heels for the first half.

If McKenna was hoping to fire up the 202cm giant, it worked.

He took over the ruck duties in the second half and dominated while Dixon started to shine deep in attack.

May made his presence felt in the air and at ground level but let himself down by dropping a few marks.

McKenna said it was pleasing to see the big guys stamp themselves on a game.

"We need to cut them some slack but unfortunately given our unique list, we can't wait for them.

"Certainly the signs we saw today were very pleasing," he said.
 

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