Changes v Carlton

[DeeSpencer 23,493]

FB: Terlich Sellar Garland

HB: Grimes Frawley Dunn

C: Evans Jones Byrnes

HF: Tapscott Pedersen Viney

FF: Howe Gawn Bail

Foll: Jamar Trengove Sylvia

Int: Strauss McKenzie M. Jones Kent

Out: McDonald, Blease, Rodan, Watts, Davey

In: Sellar, Dunn, Strauss, Viney, Kent

Tommy McDonald will be a good player for us but he needs a break. Full back isn't his go yet. Lets give Sellar a shot. Similarly its time for Dunn and Strauss to have a go at half back so we can play Evans and Grimes in the midfield. Viney needs to come back.

Time to give Kent a go as sub if not full game.

I'm not sure about Dawes in for Pedersen or not. It really means little.

Please have mercy on our rubbish midfield Carlton

[What 18,810]

in - Viney

[manny100 1,058]

Out Blease - needs to build up his fitness. Out Pedersen.

In: Dunn - Can play anywhere and has a go. In Strauss has some poise.

[Scipio 5,868]

Fitzy could be an option to add a marking target inside 50, which we were clearly lacking. Maybe at the expense of McDonald who was terrible and might not be missed so much against Carltons small forward line. Strauss and Viney should come in but not sure who would be omitted. Pedersen maybe?

[Straight Sets Simon 23,113]

I wouldn't be surprised if Nicholson is brought in to play as a small defender.

[DeeSpencer 23,493]

I wouldn't be surprised if Nicholson is brought in to play as a small defender.

Due to his form as an average wingman at Casey whilst Strauss has been in the best 3 weeks in a row.

[Ted Lasso 17,125]

I really hope watts plays forward the whole game next weekend, and clark is fit having said that good chance we will get smashed out of the middle again

so either contain carltons small forwards or we could be in for a big loss

[DeeZee 6,853]

FB: Terlich Sellar GarlandHB: Grimes Frawley DunnC: Evans Jones ByrnesHF: Tapscott Pedersen VineyFF: Howe Gawn BailFoll: Jamar Trengove SylviaInt: Strauss McKenzie M. Jones KentOut: McDonald, Blease, Rodan, Watts, DaveyIn: Sellar, Dunn, Strauss, Viney, KentTommy McDonald will be a good player for us but he needs a break. Full back isn't his go yet. Lets give Sellar a shot. Similarly its time for Dunn and Strauss to have a go at half back so we can play Evans and Grimes in the midfield. Viney needs to come back.Time to give Kent a go as sub if not full game.I'm not sure about Dawes in for Pedersen or not. It really means little.Please have mercy on our rubbish midfield Carlton

If you prefer Sellar to Watts you are completely delusional.

[1964nowMORE 449]

Ins: nicho to play on garlett, seller at to play on Rowe (McDonald out). Strauss to run and create off half back, play on yarran maybe. Viney on ball.

Happy to let Matt jones have a week back in vfl. Not fussed on others.

[Soidee 1,496]

Does it really matter? Fair dinkum

[The heart beats true 16,485]

In: Craig, and my sense of belief.

Out: Neeld, and my lack of care.

[Dynamic Demon 17]

It does matter, it is time now to try some of the vfl guys. I think Fitzpatrick for Pederson would be a start, give Strauss a go and may be Kent . Tom Mac, Rodan and Bail could go back to Casey. As for the Master Demon wanting to drop Watts, can I ask why? I think there are far too many people that post here have never played the game and do not watch the game. I went today and saw Watts running for the entire first half and creating. His second half was his best for the year, he provided a target, took contested marks and kicked goals. IMO, he is still a forward first and foremost and should be left there to develop. So, please can the misinformed and poor observers get off his back and give the kid credit when he does lift. There were 14 worse than him today. FYI, his kicking efficiency is at 85%, best at Melbourne by far

[DeeZee 6,853]

Remember Brissie was without their best two onbalers in Hanley and Black.

Carlton will tear us a new one.

[rjay 24,046]

Is it time for Kent and Taggert to get a run at it, maybe the following week against GC. Can't bring them in for a hammering.

Dunn will be too slow for the Carlton runners, Strauss has had some good form so deserves a game.

Pederson is a waste as is Roden. Sammy Blease is being played out of position.

Who knows????

[DeeSpencer 23,493]

If you prefer Sellar to Watts you are completely delusional.

One I don't. Sellar is a reserve key position defender brought in to replace out of from McDonald. Watts is, I don't know but a flanker at one end or another.

But if you don't see why we need guys like Sellar who will compete with their opponents and put their heads over it rather than guys like watts who don't chase or man up or tackle then you are very misled. Watts' problems might well trace back at never going back to Casey and Fixing his game!

[DeeSpencer 23,493]

Is it time for Kent and Taggert to get a run at it, maybe the following week against GC. Can't bring them in for a hammering.

Dunn will be too slow for the Carlton runners, Strauss has had some good form so deserves a game.

Pederson is a waste as is Roden. Sammy Blease is being played out of position.

Who knows????

what position would you play blease? Back to half back??

Dunn is actually pretty quick. But id have Strauss to yarran, terlich to garland and garland for betts. Dunn I'd play on a Mitch Robinson or resting midfielder. See if he can be the half back flanker who can intercept mark and help out talls that we really need.

Frawley to Rowe and sellar to hampson

[waynewussell 4,125]

Blease got hit hard when we got the early goal from the free down field. Maybe he never recovered. It would seem he and Pederson are most at risk. I don't see Clark or dawes being ready for next week v Blues, so I don't expect many changes. Maybe Viney for Blease. Pederson played well against GWS, but his best position for us is not forward. We lack a tall backman almost as much as we lack A-grade mids. I would play Pederson at CHB. Free McDonald up to play on the flanks and run. Get Magner into the mix as soon as possible.

[Pipefitter 2,042]

Watch us make Hampson look like Buddy franklin next weekend.

[bush demon 1,913]

Blease is obviously being told to run and break the lines. That high hit on him was a low act and I hope the guy gets cited.

[ThreeOneSix 953]

Watch us make Hampson look like Buddy franklin next weekend.

If anyone can make Hampson look like Buddy, it's Mark Neeld.

He will probably play David Rodan on him.

[DeeSpencer 23,493]

Blease is obviously being told to run and break the lines. That high hit on him was a low act and I hope the guy gets cited.

It was also largely self inflicted. Clever players dispose of the ball long before then and put it to advantage of a forward. Blease is a one trick pony and its not a great trick at the moment. He'd look better in a good side but he's still miles off in fundamentals of the game.

Same goes for Watts. If anyone thinks a couple of chest marks including one that was clearly out on the full was a good game they are kidding themselves.

His work rate in terms of pressure was miles off the standard needed.

Maybe he is a forward because he certainly isn't a defender, but lets see him play like one at Casey whilst we try and work out what we are doing.

[The Song Formerly Known As 6,479]

FB: Terlich Sellar Garland

HB: Grimes Frawley Dunn

C: Evans Jones Byrnes

HF: Tapscott Pedersen Viney

FF: Howe Gawn Bail

Foll: Jamar Trengove Sylvia

Int: Strauss McKenzie M. Jones Kent

Out: McDonald, Blease, Rodan, Watts, Davey

In: Sellar, Dunn, Strauss, Viney, Kent

Tommy McDonald will be a good player for us but he needs a break. Full back isn't his go yet. Lets give Sellar a shot. Similarly its time for Dunn and Strauss to have a go at half back so we can play Evans and Grimes in the midfield. Viney needs to come back.

Time to give Kent a go as sub if not full game.

I'm not sure about Dawes in for Pedersen or not. It really means little.

Please have mercy on our rubbish midfield Carlton

Watts out after kicking 2 good goals with limited opportunities.

ummm yeah, good idea.

I say play Watts forward alllllll game next week.

[PJ_12345 1,098]

Problem: lazy players and no midfeild

Solution: put Magner and Viney in

[DeeSpencer 23,493]

Watts out after kicking 2 good goals with limited opportunities.

ummm yeah, good idea.

I say play Watts forward alllllll game next week.

Gawn kicked 2, Tapscott 2, Pedersen 1. How many strong marks did he really take? How many goals did he set up. What position did he start the game in? And what happened in that position.

I've got no problem if we decide to keep him in as a forward, but all of a sudden we've thrown away an entire preseason of training and playing him as a defender. I bet Rawlings would be happy that he's now Brown's problem if thats the case.

If anyone can't watch a Watts game and go he is soft and he doesn't work hard enough then they are very confused. We know he has talent!

[DeeSpencer 23,493]

Problem: lazy players and no midfeild

Solution: put Magner and Viney in

Problem, Magner cant be upgraded without a long term injury or until round 11. Viney might help but he can't carry this lot.