Match Preview and Team Selection - Round 15

[What 18,810]

No Blease or Michie

Nicholson included

yawn

Hope Barry plays

We must smash the Dogs!

[Matt Demon 1,579]

Has Barry done anything at VFL level?

He's been playing as a tagger the last month or so & apparently been doing a decent job stopping the oppositions best mids.

[Samael 560]

Melbourne team: round 15

B: Neville Jetta, Tom McDonald, Jeremy Howe

HB: Colin Garland, Lynden Dunn, Jack Grimes

C: Jack Watts, Jack Viney, Bernie Vince

HF: Rohan Bail, Chris Dawes, Matt Jones

F: Cam Pedersen, James Frawley, Dean Kent

FOLL: Mark Jamar, Dom Tyson, Nathan Jones

I/C (from): Dom Barry, Max Gawn, Alex Georgiou, Daniel Nicholson, Dean Terlich, Christian Salem, Aidan Riley

IN: Dean Terlich, Alex Georgiou, Max Gawn, Daniel Nicholson, Dom Barry

OUT: Daniel Cross (leg), Jordie McKenzie (suspension)

All 5 are also named in the Casey team

62

D. Terlich

80

A. Georgiou

43

D. Welsh

FF

2

D. Conway

14

S. Clouston

10

L. Masters

HB

56

D. Nicholson

1

E. Panozza

46

J. Strauss

HF

3

B. Davies

29

B. Casley

23

K. Lambert

C

72

D. Barry

55

A. Riley

47

S. Blease

C

51

B. Bewley

4

B. Jolley

9

A. Marcon

HF

64

C. Salem

49

J. Fitzpatrick

67

L. Tapscott

HB

26

J. Johnstone

45

B. Mangan

7

N. Sing

FF

70

M. Clisby

8

T. Davis

57

J. Kennedy-Harris

FB

17

J. Charleston

8

P. Faulks

31

D. Fahey

FOLLOWERS

77

M. Gawn

71

M. Evans

63

V. Michie

FOLLOWERS

49

N. Meese

1

E. Carr

15

M. Banner

Why the BS?

[RalphiusMaximus 6,111]

IF you look at the VFL player review it's pretty clear that they are rewarding the people who are playing their role as instructed. Barry only had eight touches on the weekend but he was given a tagging job on one of their better mids and shut him out of the game. I'd say he's in with a chance of getting Jordie's spot this weekend. Likewise Georgiou did a good job playing fullback. Blease on the other hand, despite a good possession count got slammed a bit for his inconsistent defensive efforts. Gawn had 20+ touches and plenty of hitouts but isn't in consideration because his man got away from him and kicked a couple of goals.

Of those included, I back Terlich to be the first choice, and then either Nicholson or Barry to take the tagger's job. I doubt we'll see all five get a game.

[P-man 13,367]

Of those ins I'd be wrapped to see Barry get a gig. Met him once and he seemed genuinely shocked that I knew who he was. Really nice fella who was even more chuffed that I had named my Supercoach team after him (Dom Barrygnon FC). He asked if he was in the team. I said he'd need to get a few more games first, to which he laughed and agreed. Hopefully this week is the start.

[rjay 25,360]

Maybe Barry will take the tag on McCrae this week, it's the type of job he has been doing at Casey. Cross did it last time.

[deeflog 679]

Hope Barry plays

!

why?

[jumbo returns 6,741]

why?

Some excitement?

Fresh face?

[hardtack 10,984]

why?

I'm another who hopes he plays. He's been working away at Casey with not much recognition, so it's nice to see he is getting (possibly) the opportunity to air his wares in the AFL. It's adds to the pleasure of watching us play when we get to see how well the players are developing.

[Deemotivated 550]

It goes one of 2 ways this week. A big win to us or the dogs but I don't see a nail biter.

I hope Barry plays... He was a mile off last year struggling away in the VFL development side. Good luck to him if they give him Macrae.

[Barney Rubble 1,576]

It just shows that our depth is pretty shallow.

We can thank god our core group have been intact.

I can see massive turnovers in our 2nds at the end of the season.

Any that haven't been able to adapt to the Game Plan....... See you later.

I reckon 7-8 fringe dwellers that wont be here next year.

Blease, Nicho, Tappy, Strauss, Georgiou, Byrnes, Evans. could be the Don't come monday recipients

[The Song Formerly Known As 6,479]

I think Bleasey must have boned Roosy's wife after a meditating session.

[jumbo returns 6,741]

I think Bleasey must have boned Roosy's wife after a meditating session.

Wow! You need a holiday.....

[bing181 9,436]

Disappointing that Blease wasn't even named on the bench. He's certainly done more than guys like Nicho and Barry to earn his spot.

Barry vs Blease: based on the player reviews from last week, which of the following deserves a call-up?

"He got a bit of the ball in the second quarter, but he started to take it sideways and backwards, rather than forward. He only had six possessions after the half-time break, so he fell away after half-time."

"He had a negating run-with role on Sam Iles, who has been averaging around 30 possessions per week. Xxx did a very, very good job. He was disciplined, stuck to his task and tried to run both ways. Xxx also kept his opponent to little to no impact on the day."

[DeeSpencer 26,510]

Barry vs Blease: based on the player reviews from last week, which of the following deserves a call-up?

"He got a bit of the ball in the second quarter, but he started to take it sideways and backwards, rather than forward. He only had six possessions after the half-time break, so he fell away after half-time."

"He had a negating run-with role on Sam Iles, who has been averaging around 30 possessions per week. Xxx did a very, very good job. He was disciplined, stuck to his task and tried to run both ways. Xxx also kept his opponent to little to no impact on the day."

One also got 30 touches and the other 8!

I know possessions are grossly overrated but you don't win too many games with your midfielders getting 8 touches compared to 30!

Defensive is great but at some stage you need to watch the world cup soccer and see teams that park the bus like Iran don't get many results, where other teams who take the game on can get results. Attack is always the best form of defense. And Roos has shown that this year with the possession retention based game plan that sees us hold the ball for large periods of games even if we play slowly.

I've got no problem with Barry replacing McKenzie/Cross as the tagger. I'm more concerned with Nicholson over Michie or Blease.

[hardtack 10,984]

Barry vs Blease: based on the player reviews from last week, which of the following deserves a call-up?

"He got a bit of the ball in the second quarter, but he started to take it sideways and backwards, rather than forward. He only had six possessions after the half-time break, so he fell away after half-time."

"He had a negating run-with role on Sam Iles, who has been averaging around 30 possessions per week. Xxx did a very, very good job. He was disciplined, stuck to his task and tried to run both ways. Xxx also kept his opponent to little to no impact on the day."

Barry of course!

[OLC 6]

I have an issue with Allison's review on Bleasey.

Having seen last weeks game live (not on the TV) my observation was there were a lot of Melbourne listed players that were poorer defensively than him, yet he seems to be continually berated for it.

Allison talks about Blease knowing the defensive style of play we play at senior level, yet has a go for him going sideways and backwards in the second quarter. If no-one is presenting forward what option does he have? Isn't retaining possession and not turning it over "defensive style of play".

He had a quiet second half, but was one of the very few reasons Casey was still in the game at half time.

I reckon he's a bit hard done by.

[monoccular 17,700]

It just shows that our depth is pretty shallow.

We can thank god our core group have been intact.

I can see massive turnovers in our 2nds at the end of the season.

Any that haven't been able to adapt to the Game Plan....... See you later.

I reckon 7-8 fringe dwellers that wont be here next year.

Blease, Nicho, Tappy, Strauss, Georgiou, Byrnes, Evans. could be the Don't come monday recipients

I would agree with most, but Georgiou has always done what is asked of him, fulfilled his role, and has been rewarded by being added to the 25 this week. Definitely adds depth to our defence. He really only lost his position when hit by the friendly fire of Viney, and Garland became available the same week.

I think it is telling that Blease didn't even get in the 25 this week. I would say his goose is cooked.

I think Bleasey must have boned Roosy's wife after a meditating session.

I suspect he may have lacked the stamina to fulfil that role.

[ashdemons22 235]

I'm a little confused with the changes this week.

Dan Nicholson and Dom Barry were poor last week, Inside football rated their performances for Casey as poor and quote Nicholson 'butchered the ball by foot'.

Viv and Blease were BOG if not in the bests.

Trust Roosy 100% just confused. I actually think Blease deserves a shot his defensive pressure cant be that bad not to warrant a game.

[Ted Lasso 19,568]

Viv is pretty stiff but roosy probably wants weeks on end of that sort of form, nicho and Barry have been consistently playing their role

Blease went missing a bit last week after starting really well

[spirit of norm smith 16,656]

Tanking for sure. Barry and Nicho were average last week.

Georgiou not needed. Gawn not needed. Terlich is the clanger king at Mfc.

Michie and Blease must have forgotten their deodorant !!! they were clearly our best at Casey and can attack the goals.

[spirit of norm smith 16,656]

I have an issue with Allison's review on Bleasey.

Having seen last weeks game live (not on the TV) my observation was there were a lot of Melbourne listed players that were poorer defensively than him, yet he seems to be continually berated for it.

Allison talks about Blease knowing the defensive style of play we play at senior level, yet has a go for him going sideways and backwards in the second quarter. If no-one is presenting forward what option does he have? Isn't retaining possession and not turning it over "defensive style of play".

He had a quiet second half, but was one of the very few reasons Casey was still in the game at half time.

I reckon he's a bit hard done by.

Agree. I saw the game. Sam Blease did look AFL standard. Barry and Nicho definitely not.

[Deestar3 167]

In one breath we laud roos & the coaching panel with what they have done with Dunn, Pederson etc & in general the development of the whole team & then we presume we know better than that same panel with the ins & outs. I would suggest that the coach ( whom we pay over $1 million) & the same coaching panel would have a better idea of who should play & who not. Whilst we as melb supporters are mentally scarred I can't imagine who we could possibly have as a coach who could do any better. It is fun to speculate about who will be in or not, but this forum is simply for opinions & discussions .......but to criticise & assume we know better is simply ludicrous. Can we just show some faith!

[Pennant St Dee 13,415]

Nicho does what is asked

Blease does he work both ways and his direct opponent at AFL level will be a lot more damaging than at VFL

Georgiou has performed well at AFL level and the boys looked tired last week

How long or should I say many games in succession has Michie played after coming back from injury would need to have the absolute km's in the legs to play Cross's role

Big Gawny was okay but dropped for match ups

Dom Barry all I know is he performed a negating job as was asked of him

I will trust Roos knows what he wants and what the player needs to do to fit in with his plans

[Tatu 416]

If that is the official team, no Blease again is disappointing. Would prefer him over Nicholson any day.

i believe Blease will be slotted in, as part of the next faze of the game plan...