I don't get Smith's reluctance in playing development players. Just think how much better they'll be next season if they get a few games now. I'd play Brian in place of Smith until Lennox is fit, Watson at right back and Thomson at left back; an unfit McHattie is not worth his place. Davidson can get to France so McKay can partner Murray in central defence.
I'd maybe try Herron as the defensive midfielder but only because he's useless further forward. I think we need to play Matthews as part of a midfield three, but much further up the park. He's utterly wasted in a defensive midfield role. Also in there should be Robertson and one other but I honestly can't think of anyone to play there so my choice would be another development player, Ryan Stevenson.
Up front Vaughan should be given a go alongside Buchanan or Court and not wasted out on the wing. Bin the Spence/Buchanan combo.
No place in that team for Smith, McHattie (fit or not) Davidson, Barr or Spence.
Have I forgotten anyone? If not, that's my team to play Peterhead. That's a team with a midfield three, a team without Smith, Davidson, Robertson or McHattie anywhere near the defence and a team with Vaughan in the centre up front.
But it won't happen and that's the reason I won't be there.