MATCH PREVIEW AND TEAM SELECTION

[Nasher 33,617]

As for Nev Jetta, I think it is time we faced facts that the kid just isn't any good. I desperately want him to be, because he is tenacious and aggressive and willing, but he doesn't get involved enough and doesn't hurt enough when he does.

[Bitter but optimistic 22,289]

I'm confused. If we keep losing then Neeld is a crap coach who has to go, but if he makes changes after a terrible performance it's not him trying to get a better result, but rather a pathetic "attempt to save his arse"? I thought we wanted the team to win. Isn't that the whole point of the multitude of threads attacking the coach? What will you call it if we start winning games? I sneaky attempt to pull the wool over the eyes of the media and board?

Yes Max you are confused. We are effed - that is obvious. Neeld is a crap coach that is obvious. Why then doesn't our weekly " shuffle" appear to represent development?

[DeeSpencer 26,498]

Watts & MacDonald set to play forward, both trained with forwards today. Yes MacDonald as a forward!

I don't like it but when you see Hawthorn's starting backline - Gibson, Birchall, Mitchell, Guerra in particular you can see why Neeld is keen to have guys with defensive attitude like Joel Macdonald and Bail in the team. As bad as the result we be anyway if we don't at least keep Hawthorn's backline under pressure to get the ball every time we get the ball from our backline the 4 I named above will just run riot. I think Bail will go to Mitchell and if not Tapscott to Birchall then maybe that's Joel Macdonald's job. I'd rather give that to Tapscott and see if we can play Kent deep forward but I won't be surprised to see Neeld select the player with the greater work rate.

[Lordweaver 235]

Couple of things playing freo - our lack of a good work rate, really poor defensive structure compared to freo, our tendency to spread evenly at kickouts rather than to get numbers to one side to effectively outnumber the opposition

[Demon Dynasty 17,135]

Magner has been combative as we'd expect, but against this week's opponent we've just been looking for a little bit more leg speed through the middle.

Answer form Paul Slattery

I don't even know what that means....Does Neeld? How the hell does he judge/measure if a player's been "Combative". I call bulldust on Neeld and double Bulldust on Slattery for using a Neeld term that even Neeld doesn't understand!!

The Whole FD has gone to the

Shizenhousen!!!

[Lordweaver 235]

I think they are referring to Magner's poor attitude re being rookie listed, he just won't build a bridge

[Deano74 156]

When will Tappy have a breakout game ? I want this kid to succeed.

He has the attributes and has played alot this year.

[dazzledavey36 55,993]

I think there is more to it behind the scenes that we dont know in regards to magner being dropped. His last two weeks has been good. Adding grunt and hardness. If he was dropped due to leg speed then drop f**king trengove!!

[P-man 13,367]

As for Nev Jetta, I think it is time we faced facts that the kid just isn't any good. I desperately want him to be, because he is tenacious and aggressive and willing, but he doesn't get involved enough and doesn't hurt enough when he does.

At the very least, I'd take him over Nicholson every day of the week and twice on Sundays.

[DeeSpencer 26,498]

Yes Max you are confused. We are effed - that is obvious. Neeld is a crap coach that is obvious. Why then doesn't our weekly " shuffle" appear to represent development?

Because largely our shuffle involves players that need shuffling. Pedersen and Sellar shuffling who cares. Gawn and Fitzpatrick each spending a few weeks in AFL then a few weeks in VFL how is that bad development. Same for Kent. Look at Geelong, all their youngsters come in for a fortnight or so then take a break at refocus. Magner in and out who cares.

I don't want the following players shuffled: Watts, Strauss, Tapscott, Blease, Nicholson, Terlich, Jetta, Viney, Matt Jones, Trengove, Tom McDonald, Evans. These are guys at the age/experience level/talent where they need a sustained run to show they will make it as AFL players and if they aren't performing need a good period in the reserves. By in large that is what's happened with this group.

As for Sellar, Pedersen, Dunn, Bail, Magner, Rodan, Byrnes, Spencer, Macdonald they can go in and out as much as the coach wants. If they make the team better keep them in, if not look for someone who does. I don't agree with dropping Magner but the easy question is did Magner make us better and the answer against Freo at least was no.

Same for Kent, Taggert, Toumpas, Fitzpatrick, Gawn. Young guys like this who probably need preseasons to develop and to find form at Casey every now and then can come in for a taste and then go out for a rest. It's best to give them 2 weeks at a time in the seniors so they have week 2 to demonstrate what they learnt in week one but it's no harm in moving them around.

Look at Hawthorn. They have about 18 who are pretty much non negotiable and they are the 18 starting then look at their 7 on the bench and realistically besides picking both rucks its any 4 of them who could play. So they have about 4 spots up to grabs each week minus injuries and therefore will be making anywhere from 0 to 4 changes. We have at a minimum (and i'd say minimum) the 4 on our bench who get picked plus Pedersen, Bail and Rodan makes 7 who come in this week to a struggling side with big concerns about the standard they will play at. How are we meant to send that team out and not expect changes every week.

[Nasher 33,617]

At the very least, I'd take him over Nicholson every day of the week and twice on Sundays.

Nicholson needs to be replaced eventually, but right now he is easily best 22 and a long way ahead of Jetta. He might be a poor user of the ball and a smidge soft, but he competes, runs, and gets the ball. Sadly that's about where the bar is for this side at the moment.

[P-man 13,367]

Nicholson needs to be replaced eventually, but right now he is easily best 22 and a long way ahead of Jetta. He might be a poor user of the ball and a smidge soft, but he competes, runs, and gets the ball. Sadly that's about where the bar is for this side at the moment.

A long way ahead? I see a hell of alot more potential in Jetta than I do in Nicholson. Nicholson has a greater nous for finding It, but Jetta is a FAR better user of the ball (not saying much admittedly). In terms of competing, using a simple measure, Nicho is averaging 2.3 tackles a game. Jetta averages 4.

I still see Jetta being in long term plans. I can't say the same about Nicholson.

I'll admit it comes as a surprise that Jetta has been in the system for 5 years. I doesn't feel that long. He needs to be demanding his spot.

[Harrisonrules 273]

As for Nev Jetta, I think it is time we faced facts that the kid just isn't any good. I desperately want him to be, because he is tenacious and aggressive and willing, but he doesn't get involved enough and doesn't hurt enough when he does.

His stats are inconsequential. Major problem is that he lacks pace for his height.

[DemonDave 1,099]

When will Tappy have a breakout game ? I want this kid to succeed.

He has the attributes and has played alot this year.

I think you'll be waiting for a long long time. Another 8 posessions last week and duck eggs on the scoreline. But oh no, we've got to keep him in the side as he is

gives us good physicality apparently. A less scrutinised season for so little return I have not seen in a long time. Anyone care to defend him and tell me why he

has jusitified his selection in any of his 8 games so far this year?

Gawns omission was predictable and justified, he has barely touched the ball the last couple of weeks. Same with Jetta

[Jaded No More 68,976]

Jamar may have the experience but he's been in sh!t form. Gawn spends half the game wasting away at FF, where the ball comes in 9 times in an hour. All forwards had a stinker last week.

[DeeSpencer 26,498]

Fitzpatrick, Spencer, Nicho and Sellar named for Casey.

The other 3 from the bench (Kent, Strauss, Macdonald) not named. Which might mean they are set to play alongside Fitzy.

I'd expect Nicho and probably Sellar held out to Sunday anyway though.

[IvanBartul13 2,564]

Dear Mark Neeld,

Each week I question you a little more.

This week you've managed to somehow drop Gawn, who is a glimmer of hope in the dark hole you've created.

This week, I officially declare you delusional.

Also James Magner sends his love.

Regards,

Jaded.

I dont think they can afford to drop Jamar to be honest and Gawn and Fitzpatrick in the same team is overkill. Fitzpatrick deserves an opportunity.

Cannot for the life of me understand why Magner would be dropped and last week no idea why Strauss was dropped when the week before he had blanketed Nahas

[monoccular 17,700]

Jetta, Magner, Gawn!

About the only ones who may get us up and going and will be playing for Cranbourne FCS. I guess it could be an attempt at avoiding them losing their confidence completely?

[rjay 25,357]

dees189227, on 30 May 2013 - 19:46, said:

Magner has been combative as we'd expect, but against this week's opponent we've just been looking for a little bit more leg speed through the middle.

Answer form Paul Slattery

Yep...Mitchell, Hodge and Sewell are absolute lighting and skinny kids so we don't need any grunt this week we need to combat the pace of one of the AFL's slowest midfields. Great midfield non the less.

As for Nev Jetta, I think it is time we faced facts that the kid just isn't any good. I desperately want him to be, because he is tenacious and aggressive and willing, but he doesn't get involved enough and doesn't hurt enough when he does.

Unfortunately I think you are right 'Nasher', but he shares this problem with Tappy and a few others who seem to have an aversion to getting the ball. Then again this might be the game plan.

[What 18,810]

Magner dropped??????????????????

are you [censored] kidding me

it seems Neeld wants to get sacked, everything he does is a massive fail

[Deano74 156]

I think you'll be waiting for a long long time. Another 8 posessions last week and duck eggs on the scoreline. But oh no, we've got to keep him in the side as he is

gives us good physicality apparently. A less scrutinised season for so little return I have not seen in a long time. Anyone care to defend him and tell me why he

has jusitified his selection in any of his 8 games so far this year?

Gawns omission was predictable and justified, he has barely touched the ball the last couple of weeks. Same with Jetta

You are right, thats why im still waiting. He should be performing this year. no excuses but he has lots of mates i spose.

[Biffen 12,949]

His stats are inconsequential. Major problem is that he lacks pace for his height.

Thats been said on here but my eyes tell me he is quick .

He busted 3 or 4 tackles last week ,he hits hard and fair ,is skilled.

He needs to be in every week for confidence.

He has been too small ,too injured ,up forward ,down back .

Just let him play ahead of hacks who get the ball and turn it over immediately .

We have plenty of them.

[Ron Burgundy 8,588]

And how many times did the ball go into the forward line last week?

More than once.

[Robbie57 2,041]

I think Mac Donald is a plus we need his never say die attitude back on the field. Can't kick we all know that so there will be a turnover but at least he has a defensive mindset and gives his all.

Gawn needs a spell.

Has magner run out of puff? Don't get it otherwise.

[Go the Biff 3,474]

Magner's a strange one but I've seen far more perplexing changes than that.

MacDonald probably plays as a defensive forward to try to limit the impact of Hawthorn's launching of attacks of half back. They are deadly there.

No surprises in amongst the rest

And Biff........your eyes deceive you. Nev is slow