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Round 22 changes against the poos and wees
- Thread starter Ripplestick
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Another goes our way, first Cotchin, now Macca
The incident involving Richmond’s Kamdyn McIntosh and Port Adelaide’s Darcy Byrne-Jones from the fourth quarter of Saturday's match was assessed, it was the view of the MRO that McIntosh made a genuine attempt to spoil and that his actions were not unreasonable in the circumstances. No further action was taken.
The incident involving Richmond’s Kamdyn McIntosh and Port Adelaide’s Darcy Byrne-Jones from the fourth quarter of Saturday's match was assessed, it was the view of the MRO that McIntosh made a genuine attempt to spoil and that his actions were not unreasonable in the circumstances. No further action was taken.
Is Mitch Lewis likely to be out? If so don’t need to replace Vlastuin down back Broad can play that role with Balta and Tarrent key backs. I like the idea of Stack forward with Lynch Riewoldt Bolton Cumberland MJ add Stack has a good mix with Miller/Nank rolling through also
We've been too tall down back for weeks. Even though we lost guns in successive weeks in Grimes and flossy we actually looked better balanced without them. We have tarrant balta and gibcus as bona fide talks plus broad plus miller if needed. Our strength is our forward line ATM. No coincidence with lynch Cumberland Jack and Bolton there. MJR provides pressure . Stack would round out the composure and threat factor. Stacky is a must but Hardwick as b always had a hard on for the inefficient battler.
we have a few choices to replace Vlastuin.
a defender- either Biggie, Mansell, Hugo or Martyn.
or push KMac back- then ShEdwards or Stack could come in.
or push Miller back- Ryan or Soldo in.
I would go option 1, which probably means Hugo. or Mansell. I do wonder if Martyn is worth a look though (his papers are prob stamped in which case little point).
and I reckon we should give Ryan a go, in Millers place this week.
So out Vlastuin, Miller.
In Ryan. Hugo
Sub Stack or Clarke.
a defender- either Biggie, Mansell, Hugo or Martyn.
or push KMac back- then ShEdwards or Stack could come in.
or push Miller back- Ryan or Soldo in.
I would go option 1, which probably means Hugo. or Mansell. I do wonder if Martyn is worth a look though (his papers are prob stamped in which case little point).
and I reckon we should give Ryan a go, in Millers place this week.
So out Vlastuin, Miller.
In Ryan. Hugo
Sub Stack or Clarke.
From memory Stack played really well against the dawks in last years last game.
Just saying…..
Just saying…..
Miller wont get dropped. Dimma is after a versatile 2nd ruck and he has one on Miller. The games into Miller is huge for his continued development. Is looking more and more comfortable at this level every week. 198cm ruck/agile/back/forward.
yeah, I would be happy to keep Miller in. But i reckon Ryan is worth a look before the finals. If he can take a grab or 2 up forward, not be run off all day, and can compete in the ruck he will give us a new dimension.
Miller is going ok, but he had 7 disposals, and didnt look threatening up forward. I seeing Ryan before the finals is worth the chance.
Aside from that atrocious shot on goal, I thought he did ok.
My tip -
Out: Vlastuin
In: Hugo
Have Flappers go back and maybe a bit of wing time. Hugo to swap with him, like for like-ish. Medi Sub, who ever, I love Jason, Jason, Jason but............
Out: Vlastuin
In: Hugo
Have Flappers go back and maybe a bit of wing time. Hugo to swap with him, like for like-ish. Medi Sub, who ever, I love Jason, Jason, Jason but............
Hugo didnt have a great game in the VFL. I would not be promoting based on that.
Stack possibly but he has been played as a forward in the VFL but jeez he is hard at the ball
Stack possibly but he has been played as a forward in the VFL but jeez he is hard at the ball
Perhaps but he’s AFL quality & he may as well go elsewhere if we don’t play him.
Suspect he’ll respond better at the standard above too.
Wait till I see the rain comes on Saturday (as forecast) ... if thats the case has to be a Masell or Stack that comes in for Vloss.
In my view, we have to aim for the stars and put together a side capable of winning the GF, which means the next two weeks are not only about winning, but also about refining our squad and rehearsing our gameplan.
If about 20 spots in our hypothetical flag winning side are obvious, the question is, who are the most suitable players to fill those last two spots, plus the medi sub?
If we assume Martin, Grimes and Vlastuin all come back, then what are we looking for in those three last-picked players?
I'm looking for small players with the ideal mix of speed, work-rate, flexibility and X-factor.
So who are the candidates for these spots? Stack, Edwards, Ralphsmith, Ross, Sonsie, MJR, Castagna, (who else?)
Personally, I can't see Castagna providing enough flexibility, or Edwards now being capable of the massive workrate needed in finals (we got him to 300 games, he's got three flags, sentiment shouldn't now come into it).
I'm in favour of including Stack this week, because we need to know if he can once again deliver what he did in his first season. And the team needs a couple of dress rehearsals with him in it.
Stack provides both flexibility and X-factor, and even if he doesn't sneak into our best 22 for the GF, he could be an ideal medi-sub, but I wouldn't want that to be his first taste of seniors for the year.
If about 20 spots in our hypothetical flag winning side are obvious, the question is, who are the most suitable players to fill those last two spots, plus the medi sub?
If we assume Martin, Grimes and Vlastuin all come back, then what are we looking for in those three last-picked players?
I'm looking for small players with the ideal mix of speed, work-rate, flexibility and X-factor.
So who are the candidates for these spots? Stack, Edwards, Ralphsmith, Ross, Sonsie, MJR, Castagna, (who else?)
Personally, I can't see Castagna providing enough flexibility, or Edwards now being capable of the massive workrate needed in finals (we got him to 300 games, he's got three flags, sentiment shouldn't now come into it).
I'm in favour of including Stack this week, because we need to know if he can once again deliver what he did in his first season. And the team needs a couple of dress rehearsals with him in it.
Stack provides both flexibility and X-factor, and even if he doesn't sneak into our best 22 for the GF, he could be an ideal medi-sub, but I wouldn't want that to be his first taste of seniors for the year.
