we have nothing to lose really, they have the disappointment of not sending locky out a winner (not that it really means much in the grand scheme of things), but yeah, they could fall into the try too hard and make errors style. and our youngsters could put in the game of their lives to try and show what they've got.
can't see a win coming from it, but it's certainly not out of the equation, and would be massive.
i reckon a few youngsters may have been given a quiet tap on the shoulder a few weeks ago to be ready in case Des was able to rest some players final round, so the team may be a little more prepared than it would seem on the surface whoever runs out.
i think it'll be a lot closer than many will predict. a win would be great, as it'd force melbourne to put out a few more players than they may plan to so they ensure a win, a loss and you watch all the last minute withdrawals from their team on Sunday evening.