Forward pod lines up for regular punch and whips to weak side. This should draw in 11 and D1, for a quick ruck to 11 to skirt the touchline. OR if F w/ good hands gets ball, could be quick ball to F pod, to 11. If D catches onto whip and shifts D forwards to weak, then scratch whip and go for a regular punch or go to 10.
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