Good call.
We will definitely take the conservative approach.
Balta to Hawkins.
Broad to Rohan
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We will definitely take the conservative approach.
Balta to Hawkins.
Broad to Rohan
Its a bit of a nobrainer to get grimes spot on for finals.
If we beat geelong, they dont feel like they can beat us with grimes.
We dont beat them, and they dont think they can beat us with grimes.
And dave, sheds, caddy and dion.
We wont take a risk
The time has come to pick a team for the grand final and work backwards, allowing for injury, skill, form and fitness.
Quite a few problems still exist. Chaos entry into the forward line is not working and our scoring has been modest as a result.
Our midfield has done reasonably well but can struggle and our rucks are fighters but very one paced and just Ok. Soldo will take the brunt but like others, I don't think the second ruck choice is all that clear cut.
Listening to the most recent interviews with Burge and Dimma, Grimes and Lambert will be available against the Cats and so will Chol and Stack. Astbury who is very important to us, looks just 50/50.
Forward line.
Big changes, Castagna and Rioli have not done much by their previous standards, all year. Plenty of chances to date and in each case disposal and confidence, is a major problem, perhaps the same problem.
Higgins has always been a bit slow and unfortunately his absence for much of the season means he just can't catch up. Will be a major issue if he plays against the cats.
Chol in to create a marking target at half forward and to maintain touch in case the decision to go with Nank misses.
Markov to play a defensive role on their weakest defender, and lap up the mistakes.
Rucks
Soldo and Nank again after their heroics against Nic Nat with Chol to play forward, with a run when the ball is bounced in the forward line.
Mids
Lambert and Stack to return.
Defence
If Dave can play he should even allowing for doubts over fitness. Broady makes way and as long as Dave plays and McIntosh maintains his form both Broad (and Josh Caddy) will miss.
Wont happen but,
In Astbury, Chol, Grimes, Lambert and Stack.
Out Broad, Castagna, Dow, Higgins and Rioli.
B Astbury Balta Grimes
HB Short Vlastuin* Baker
C McIntosh Cotchin Pickett
HF Markov Chol Lambert
F Lynch Martin Riewoldt
R Soldo Graham Bolton
I/C Aarts Houli Nankervis and Stack.
*Tigger took another heavy head shot last night?
TBC when available, Caddy (unlikely), Edwards and Prestia.
Quite a few problems still exist. Chaos entry into the forward line is not working and our scoring has been modest as a result.
Our midfield has done reasonably well but can struggle and our rucks are fighters but very one paced and just Ok. Soldo will take the brunt but like others, I don't think the second ruck choice is all that clear cut.
Listening to the most recent interviews with Burge and Dimma, Grimes and Lambert will be available against the Cats and so will Chol and Stack. Astbury who is very important to us, looks just 50/50.
Forward line.
Big changes, Castagna and Rioli have not done much by their previous standards, all year. Plenty of chances to date and in each case disposal and confidence, is a major problem, perhaps the same problem.
Higgins has always been a bit slow and unfortunately his absence for much of the season means he just can't catch up. Will be a major issue if he plays against the cats.
Chol in to create a marking target at half forward and to maintain touch in case the decision to go with Nank misses.
Markov to play a defensive role on their weakest defender, and lap up the mistakes.
Rucks
Soldo and Nank again after their heroics against Nic Nat with Chol to play forward, with a run when the ball is bounced in the forward line.
Mids
Lambert and Stack to return.
Defence
If Dave can play he should even allowing for doubts over fitness. Broady makes way and as long as Dave plays and McIntosh maintains his form both Broad (and Josh Caddy) will miss.
Wont happen but,
In Astbury, Chol, Grimes, Lambert and Stack.
Out Broad, Castagna, Dow, Higgins and Rioli.
B Astbury Balta Grimes
HB Short Vlastuin* Baker
C McIntosh Cotchin Pickett
HF Markov Chol Lambert
F Lynch Martin Riewoldt
R Soldo Graham Bolton
I/C Aarts Houli Nankervis and Stack.
*Tigger took another heavy head shot last night?
TBC when available, Caddy (unlikely), Edwards and Prestia.
we lost clearances coz nank soldo dusty cotch and bolton all had a large dose of CBF.
they switched it on in the last when required.
we'll bring the heat against geelong don't worry about that
They have to worry about Jack and Tom, thats Harry and Blicavs spoken for or at least Harry and the Henderson
(see what I did there?)Best result for me is
Grimes and Lambo in for Dow and Higgins.
I feel Higgo is a victim of the new run and gun fast footy, its also the reason Castagna and Rioli have continually been played when they've been sheizenhauzen.
Grimes and Broad together with Noah and Tigga sure up the defence.
Markov to the wing for his run and pace and Marlion inside to the middle to use his physical presence.
Well put Large Son Of Bull.
None at the RFC know their hammies more than Grimes and Cotchie.
Ins: Lambert, Grimes (if fit)
Out: Dow, Higgins
Would like to see Chol come in against Geelong as his height will help so maybe if Grimes is not right bring Chol in for Higgins
Out: Dow, Higgins
Would like to see Chol come in against Geelong as his height will help so maybe if Grimes is not right bring Chol in for Higgins
im never quite sure about the idea we need a 'big bodied mid". most CBs we have Cotch and Dusty. Neither are over 190cm, but i cant see them getting pushed around by any other mid in the comp. Graham is the same, maybe not quite as strong, but stronger than RCD or Ross.
Prestia, when he returns, again isnt tall, but is as strong as any mid.
Yep Cotch is our mini bull but probably only has 1 more year so need someone else to come through. Interesting re strength, Cotch was doing a lot of one on one stoppage work with Riley earlier this year and commented on radio that he was virtually impossible to shift which was scary for someone so young.
I know I am going in to bat for someone with no exposed form, but I have high hopes.
Maybe his diet is why I like him so much
, (a paragraph from a Feb preseason article on Riley)"A typical day started with an egg white omelette, and ended with a small steak and Caesar salad
, with very little in between and very few carbohydrates".
Such a promising career seemingly now being flushed down the toilet. What a waste of talent. Very sad.
Yep Cotch is our mini bull but probably only has 1 more year so need someone else to come through. Interesting re strength, Cotch was doing a lot of one on one stoppage work with Riley earlier this year and commented on radio that he was virtually impossible to shift which was scary for someone so young.
I know I am going in to bat for someone with no exposed form, but I have high hopes.
Maybe his diet is why I like him so much
"A typical day started with an egg white omelette, and ended with a small steak and Caesar salad
i've had one of your salads, caesar, very tasty. Just got to get rid of the anchovies, dude
