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We need Dunn to play the defensive forward role. When we matched them a couple of years ago a big part of it was tagging their half backs. Garland and Dunn are ideal for that role, and would allow us to keep much the same back 6 as this week.

If Frawley does com in, it needs to be one of the backs who goes. Whoever that is will be desperately unlucky.

Hmmn, close down they're attack.

 

Tough week at selection.

Out: Dunn, Blease (if injured)

In: Frawley, Bail (If Blease injured)

Dunn Un luckyGot 7 tackles in a quarter of footy

Out Green

 

Heard on the radio that Pendlebury will be missing next week. Cracked Tibia. Likely to miss a few weeks. Swan back in likely though.

Edited by Jackie

I'm sorry to have to disagree. But Watts was not a loose man in defence irrespective of what anyone in the media might have said. He played on Monfries, Jetta and Davey. He just made space when necessary.

Just to clarify, I probably worded it incorrectly, but it was not my intention to suggest that Watts was playing as a loose man, which is why i said he could pick up whoever is left and play that floater role. He did both on Saturday with great effect. Thanks to his ability to read the play, he floated off his man at times to cut off the entries into the forward 50. He had a number of fantastic defensive actions on Monfries and Watson, and it was great to say that his impact was such that they actually got Monfries to play a defensive role on Watts to reduce his impact


Heard on the radio that Pendlebury will be missing next week. Cracked Tibia. Likely to miss a few weeks. Swan back in likely though.

Really, cracked Tibia may be more than a few weeks? If it is, I'd think a month @ least.

Out: Macdonald, Blease

In: Frawley, Bail

Like-for-like as fitness determines. No injuries equals no change.

Gee, I would love to see Blease available for this game !

Sometimes injuries suck and are cruel to some players. Blease has had his quota.

Time to call in Mr. Miagi ..

Pendles is out for them which is a massive bonus, especially for Jordie Mac

The key to Pies early season bad form was Heath Shaw getting tagged out of games - need to limit his ball and were in with a chance

But im sure Neeld knows exactly what needs to be done to beat them, its up to the players to implement it

Hopefully it rains ;)

 

Happy to report that Bartram is [censored] and has been since 2007. Don't bring him back.

Happy to report that one of our players has a chronic injury?

Awful!

Frawley as a forward?

Why not? Big body, stretch the Pies' back line.

Can take a mark and kicks okay.

Now that Sellar can look after Cloke? (gulp)


NO change

22 players went to war and won. Lets reward them.

We should pick the team most likely to win.

If that means picking players who did not play last week that's fine by me.

Frawley as a forward?

Why not? Big body, stretch the Pies' back line.

Can take a mark and kicks okay.

Now that Sellar can look after Cloke? (gulp)

I agree JR. Did anyone see the interview where Frawley seemed very keen to have a go playing up forward?

Maybe putting him in for Green this week & trying him forward (unless a backline emergency calls) could be the best team we could field this week?

Pendles is out for them which is a massive bonus, especially for Jordie Mac

The key to Pies early season bad form was Heath Shaw getting tagged out of games - need to limit his ball and were in with a chance

But im sure Neeld knows exactly what needs to be done to beat them, its up to the players to implement it

Hopefully it rains ;)

heath shaw is injured with a calf so dont need to worry about him

"Happy to report that Bartram is [censored] and has been since 2007. Don't bring him back."

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I find it objectionable that a " supporter" could have such disdain for a guy who has given his guts , beyond the call of duty,to our club despite chronic injury.

Happy to report that Bartram is [censored] and has been since 2007. Don't bring him back.

Weak weak comment... the guy works hard and despite being lambasted for poor disposal or low possession rates, more often than not negates the oppositions' more dangerous players.


I agree JR. Did anyone see the interview where Frawley seemed very keen to have a go playing up forward?

Maybe putting him in for Green this week & trying him forward (unless a backline emergency calls) could be the best team we could field this week?

Yes get rid of Green easily our worst last week

Tapscott forward Frawley back is just fine by me

Hopefully Blease is ok if not maybe Bartram

We need Dunn to play the defensive forward role. When we matched them a couple of years ago a big part of it was tagging their half backs. Garland and Dunn are ideal for that role, and would allow us to keep much the same back 6 as this week.

If Frawley does com in, it needs to be one of the backs who goes. Whoever that is will be desperately unlucky.

Dunn 7 tackles in the last quarter leave him in Please

Maybe I have missed some other thread, but what is the situation with Blease's injury (inflicted by that serial kicker / tripper / kneer Fletcher)?

EDIT: sorry, left out elbower

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Weak weak comment... the guy works hard and despite being lambasted for poor disposal or low possession rates, more often than not negates the oppositions' more dangerous players.

Agree hardtack

In the first six games he was one of about 5 who earned his spot every week.


does anyone know what's going with Bartram?

Knee problems. Degenerative. Not good long term.

Would love too see Jai Sheahan get a game. Still needs to be elevated though!

Out - Blease

In - Bail

Out- Green, Blease (if injured)

In- Frawley, Bail

Minimal changes to a winning team. Frawley must come in and if Blease is injured we need to bring in a runner. Can anyone confirm if Blease will miss?

 

Out- Green, Blease (if injured)

In- Frawley, Bail

Minimal changes to a winning team. Frawley must come in and if Blease is injured we need to bring in a runner. Can anyone confirm if Blease will miss?

In Misson's injury wrap he said he is reasonably confident of Blease coming up with the 8 day break - "a solid cork to pubic bone" - "should be available to play" assuming he gets through training according to one of the more serious dudes in footy

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Agree hardtack

In the first six games he was one of about 5 who earned his spot every week.

I dont doubt his effort.

His first five games were just OK.

He is/was never a star .

Be honest about Clint.

Even his tagging is a bit loose at times.

Clint has had many opportunities in this team and I hope he has to improve (a lot) to stay in it .


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