West Final: Lions at Bombers
Posted: Mon Nov 06, 2023 9:12 am
There has been a lot of speculation in the WSF threads about who may or may not be available for the West Final, so it's probably time to start a West Final thread. The big questions for the Lions will be the health of national linebackers and special teamers Ben Hladik and Jack Hinsperger, as well as the status of WR Lucky Whitehead, who dressed but did not see any action in the WSF. DE Sione Teuhema is also expected to return from his one-game suspension, which will likely relegate Marcus Moore back to the practice roster.
For the Bombers, leading receiver Dalton Schoen is expected to miss the West Final with an ankle injury picked up in the Bombers' rubber match against the Lions last month. Schoen is the favourite target of Zach Collaros, especially when he scrambles. His absence changes the Bomber offence and allows defences to focus more on outside receivers Kenny Lawler and Rasheed Bailey. Lawler was a Lion-killer this year. He missed the first B.C.-Winnipeg game due to immigration issues but averaged 8 catches for 149 yards in the 2 subsequent games, both won by the Bombers. Versatile national slotback Nic Demski also did not practice last week but is expected to play on Saturday. Bailey was limited on Saturday with a suspected hamstring injury but "will be good" for the West Final, according to head coach Mike O'Shea. The Bombers have added veteran Markeith Ambles to their practice roster in advance of the West Final as a possible replacement for Schoen.
We should know more about the health of both rosters today. The first official team injury reports are expected Tuesday.
Winnipeg Sun article
For the Bombers, leading receiver Dalton Schoen is expected to miss the West Final with an ankle injury picked up in the Bombers' rubber match against the Lions last month. Schoen is the favourite target of Zach Collaros, especially when he scrambles. His absence changes the Bomber offence and allows defences to focus more on outside receivers Kenny Lawler and Rasheed Bailey. Lawler was a Lion-killer this year. He missed the first B.C.-Winnipeg game due to immigration issues but averaged 8 catches for 149 yards in the 2 subsequent games, both won by the Bombers. Versatile national slotback Nic Demski also did not practice last week but is expected to play on Saturday. Bailey was limited on Saturday with a suspected hamstring injury but "will be good" for the West Final, according to head coach Mike O'Shea. The Bombers have added veteran Markeith Ambles to their practice roster in advance of the West Final as a possible replacement for Schoen.
We should know more about the health of both rosters today. The first official team injury reports are expected Tuesday.
Winnipeg Sun article