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Changes verses the Swannies - Easter Round
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I know that & if Young can keep them quiet I will admit that Young is another Grimes.
Unfortunately this is Hugo. Can’t be a flip of a coin to know if it’s going to go to a teammate or the oppo (when in the clear).
I watched the game his disposal was fine. He was the 4th highest-rated player in the whole team. Only McAuliffe, Naismith and Sonsie rated higher.
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Hugo Ralphsmith (25 disposals, nine marks, four rebound-50s)
"He's in fantastic form, he's strung a great month together. He's using the ball really well and his run and carry off half0back is really eye catching. His defensive work has improved immensely also."
Sounds like a Banks replacement.
"He's in fantastic form, he's strung a great month together. He's using the ball really well and his run and carry off half0back is really eye catching. His defensive work has improved immensely also."
Sounds like a Banks replacement.
Liked his game on the weekend. Personally I wouldn't play him off a back flank, we need better kicks than him there. I would play him half forward asking him to push hard and apply pressure upfield then to run hard the other way when we counter.
Our forwards need to work harder to help the mids and wingers apply pressure upfield and to open up our fwd line, then to double back into an open fwd line when we win the ball back. I feel our fwd line is too static and congested with the likes of Mansell, Martin, Bolton etc not having the wheels to get up and down the field. It's why I'm advocating for the likes of DRioli, Coulthard, Cumbo and Ralph to play forward.
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i'll have a crack.
Into the starting 22: Broad, Naismith, McAuliffe, Clarke.
Outs: Trezise, Lefau, Dow, Banks....
Sub: MJ.
couldn't work out how to get Young into the back 7.
Think Nank resting up forward at least gives us another option who can attack the ball in the air. Which Lefau seemed to struggle with in game 1. Sydney have a few options as second ruck- so think Naismith will give better value off the bench which means Balta can spend more time forward with Lynch.
if no injuries; Sub out Naismith for MJ late in the third. Balta goes to second ruck to help Nank.
Into the starting 22: Broad, Naismith, McAuliffe, Clarke.
Outs: Trezise, Lefau, Dow, Banks....
Sub: MJ.
couldn't work out how to get Young into the back 7.
Think Nank resting up forward at least gives us another option who can attack the ball in the air. Which Lefau seemed to struggle with in game 1. Sydney have a few options as second ruck- so think Naismith will give better value off the bench which means Balta can spend more time forward with Lynch.
if no injuries; Sub out Naismith for MJ late in the third. Balta goes to second ruck to help Nank.
Ralphsmith should get a call up this week.
Need bigger bodied players against Swans.
In Ralphsmith out Banks for mine.
Need bigger bodied players against Swans.
In Ralphsmith out Banks for mine.
'Using the ball really well?'
Some serious spin from Morris there. But I understand he needs to pump up his players tyres.
Sounds like he's in the frame to be promoted. Let's hope he's as good as Morris claims.
we should keep promoting players in the VFL who have great form, this message should be clear, so the younger players who work their butts off may get a game or two.
Agree. Great month? Didn't see last game but previous games thought he was pretty average.
Sure we need players who can use the ball well.
We need speed and skill.
Sonsie thumbs up in the skills department, thumbs down in speed.
Dont mind those changes. I would probably leave Rioli as part of the backline mix- we need a 7th option off the bench. Short has been rubbish this year, not sure wing is the best option for him but worth a go.
