Nank out so it's SoChol show again. I must admit that they seem to compliment one another's strengths. Cotch back in Ross out then.
Weird how things sometimes pan out in footy, but there is a possibility that Nankervis may not play in the seniors again this year.
He must be under some sort of doubt with his groin injury.
In: Cotch, Balta
Out: Ross, Grimes (inj) - Yes I know he came back on after a needle and tight strapping but it was a risk and it blew up badly the next day because of torn ligaments which don't heal in one week. Smarter to save him for week 1 of finals.
What happens when Nank is ready to play in the first week of the finals? If soldo keeps lightning it up, akin to Sam Jacobs and Riley O’Brien at Adelaide, Nank may not get a gig?
All true but back in the 80s a big tall player was never completely ready but played anyway.I still don't understand what Chol offers. He's good below his knees for a big man. But not as good as a small.
He doesn't take contested marks. He gets dominated as a ruck.
He has neat skills, and some agility and speed, but those traits are only useful in big men if they're also able to play as big men.
Balta has all those traits, plus takes marks, plus gets clearances, plus gets the ball, plus competes in the ruck. He's also a better kick.
Chol has upside. But not value in the best 22.
Out: Chol, Ross
In: Balta, Cotchin.
I love Ross, and reckon he'll be a star. But we looked a little one paced when both he and Graham are in the centre. I couldn't find anyone else to drop.
If Grimes goes out, Garth in.
Edit: If Nank is fit, play him instead of Balta. If Grimes isn't fit, Balta comes in for him.
All true but back in the 80s a big tall player was never completely ready but played anyway.
These days it’s still the same.
A big guy needs games to get learn the craft.
Afl footy is only easy if you’re watching it.
Small guys need time too but not as much
After being at the game and watching it twice, also watching the seconds the last 3 weeks
Out; Castagna, Rioli
In ; Cotchin, Townsend/Naish
Townsend and Naish ( throw in Menadue, CCJ ) have been in irresistible form.
Cotchin Balta Aarts TownsendWho are the four added to the squad. I reckon
Cotchin Balta Butler Menadue
Zero chance Naish comes in. Watch the game again. Note his complete lack of defensive effort. George and Danny will not be dropped either. And I think the Towner ship has sailed. Everyone writing off Pickett for a quiet game and pumping up Towner - they had the same number of touches. Pickett is more likely to get a game, imo.After being at the game and watching it twice, also watching the seconds the last 3 weeks
Out; Castagna, Rioli
In ; Cotchin, Townsend/Naish
Townsend and Naish ( throw in Menadue, CCJ ) have been in irresistible form.
Yep. Townsend is no chance of playing another AFL game for the Tiges, he is probably the player 2nd most likely not to be on an AFL list next year (behind M. Weller.)Zero chance Naish comes in. Watch the game again. Note his complete lack of defensive effort. George and Danny will not be dropped either. And I think the Towner ship has sailed. Everyone writing off Pickett for a quiet game and pumping up Towner - they had the same number of touches. Pickett is more likely to get a game, imo.
Cotchin Balta Aarts Townsend
Yes of course forgot about GrimesCotchin, Balta, Garthwaite, Aarts.
Ross, Chol both out.
Garth a back up if Grimes doesn’t get up and Aarts hot on Rioli’s tail for small forward should club believe Daniel needs a rest
Rest Grimes if the Maggots get rolled.
Ridiculous and just won't happen.After being at the game and watching it twice, also watching the seconds the last 3 weeks
Out; Castagna, Rioli
In ; Cotchin, Townsend/Naish
Townsend and Naish ( throw in Menadue, CCJ ) have been in irresistible form.
Yeah no chance Essendon gets up. They are safe in the 8. This will be a practice run for Collingwood.Dons are trialling kids. I think we will need Grimesey Sunday