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Yep I know we only played them six weeks ago, but we are back playing Port, who are now in a slump.

Adding to this is the fact that Adelaide Oval is now almost our favourite venue - our best strike rate this year after our Crows win!

Last time we played Port, Dawes was missing and Chip played a big game up forward.

To me, we've actually looked the best in games where Chipper plays up forward because he is quick on the lead-up and with Roosy's gamestyle - lead-up is all important.

Dunn has not looked anywhere near as good as a forward as he has as a defender, so he needs to stay back.

Howey also has finally found his niche down back and his aerial intercept ability and quick long direct kick means he is more value back there.

So I'd send Frawley forward again until Hoges is right. The other third tall forward lead-up options are Garland (he's hardly setting the world on fire down back) and Watts (his past two weeks as a high forward have seen him barely touch it, though.)

I'd love to see a few changes, but that's not Roosy's style.

Given how we lack cleaness and cleverness up forward, I'd love to see JKH back in side - he was really good at Adelaide Oval last time and I reckon he may come in for either Terlich or Tappy in the only change and given how quick Port are and how many small forward they ahve, I'd prefer to keep Terlich this week.

I'd actually start Watts as sub this week with a view to keeping him fresh for a big two weeks of hard training yards with the break.

So:

In: JKH Out Tapscott

B: Jetta (Polec), Dunn (Schulz), Garland/Terlich (White)

HB: Howe (Wingard) McDonald (Westhoff) Grimes (R.Gray)

C: M.Jones N.Jones Vince

HF: Kent Frawley Riley

F: JKH Dawes Bail

Ru: Jamar McKenzie (Boak) Viney

Int: Terlich, Tyson, Pedersen

Sub: Watts

Posted

Michie (9 I50's for Casey) for Tappy - though I agree Tappy will probably get another shot

JKH for Terlich (sub).

Would be very interested in seeing what Clisby offers as well, maybe him instead of JKH.

Posted (edited)

Not sure if Michie will get a go until he learns his defensive side. Last week Brad miller said that viv is still struggling to carry out what there asking. Be interesting to see this weeks VFL write up. I think Blease has well and truly earnt a go, we need some leg speed and that showed against Geelong. It's now or never for Blease, he has to get a game to prove his worth keeping on the list. Last week roos said he was close so you'd assume his next in line. Tapscott as I've said in previous threads, just does nothing and provides nothing.

IN : Blease

OUT: Tapscott

* Michie for Mckenzie if viv has worked on his deficiencies

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  On 14/07/2014 at 05:41, JV7 said:

IN : Blease

OUT: Tapscott

Would love to see this change made, speed is a necessity against Port and Blease can provide.

Posted
  On 14/07/2014 at 05:41, JV7 said:

Not sure if Michie will get a go until he learns his defensive side. Last week Brad miller said that viv is still struggling to carry out what there asking. Be interesting to see this weeks VFL write up. I think Blease has well and truly earnt a go, we need some leg speed and that showed against Geelong. It's now or never for Blease, he has to get a game to prove his worth keeping on the list. Last week roos said he was close so you'd assume his next in line. Tapscott as I've said in previous threads, just does nothing and provides nothing.

IN : Blease

OUT: Tapscott

* Michie for Mckenzie if viv has worked on his deficiencies

You are probably correct. But to me this total fixation on defense is a flaw in the PR plan. This to me is why we do not score . Everyone is in such a defensive mindset that there is no positive thoughts. You can see it in the slow reactions, second thoughts. No one is taking a risk. The season is gone so why not switch them over to attacking. Look at the Bulldogs. Their plan had 22 "cracking in" to use McCartneys words. Consequently no outlets. They were getting heaps of the ball but turning over almost every time. Now they seem to be looking for a more balanced plan with some on the outside to get the second possession. Less turnovers, a bit of run and open spaces.

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  On 14/07/2014 at 07:45, Samael said:

You are probably correct. But to me this total fixation on defense is a flaw in the PR plan. This to me is why we do not score . Everyone is in such a defensive mindset that there is no positive thoughts. You can see it in the slow reactions, second thoughts. No one is taking a risk. The season is gone so why not switch them over to attacking. Look at the Bulldogs. Their plan had 22 "cracking in" to use McCartneys words. Consequently no outlets. They were getting heaps of the ball but turning over almost every time. Now they seem to be looking for a more balanced plan with some on the outside to get the second possession. Less turnovers, a bit of run and open spaces.

I think roosys plan is to teach them all how to defend first and then has slowly bought in the attacking aspect. Earlier in the year he said he was coaching at about %80 capacity but I think since about the collingwood game we have seen us scored more heavily against. I think this is due to roos bringing in a slightly more attacking style, which has upped the turnovers and seen us opened up a bit more and scored more against. I'd like to see first 1-12 round scores from turnovers compared to the last 6 weeks. I think roos has added a touch of attack but the skill level of the players aren't up to it

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Paleese we need to see if Blease has learned anything in the magoos.

Play him for the rest of the year, unless of course the jury have already decided his fate/!?

Michie as well needs a run I think!

Posted

I think 'cracking in' is part of Roos process too, in fact I suspect he's even used those words somewhere along the line. But like Lyon and others he's also focussed / unwavering on structures, systems and process. Seems to me that's how the Swans go about it. To date we've shown some glimpses, but can't yet hold either together for long enough and may not yet have enough cattle who are capable of acceptable execution. I think that may have been why he was so [censored] with a number of our more senior blokes falling back into the 'dropping off' mentality.

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  On 14/07/2014 at 08:43, Deecisive said:

Tappy out for JHK, Bail out for Blease, riley to the wing and mat jones has a rest, Garland forward and georgio in (replacing matt jones).

That is more changes than the collective over the last month I cannot see it happening

Posted

Roos isn't a fan of one game in and then back to the reserves. I doubt Tappy will be dropped. He's given Riley time and chances to get his act together and look how well that paid off on the weekend.

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  On 14/07/2014 at 08:53, old dee said:

That is more changes than the collective over the last month I cannot see it happening

probably right but I wouldnt mind !!

Posted (edited)

I expect Tapscott will get another game but I would go with Blease for Tapscott and JKH for Terlich. I would think Michie needs another strong game and then will come in.

Edited by big_red_fire_engine
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  On 14/07/2014 at 09:12, big_red_fire_engine said:

I expect Tapscott will get another game but I would go with Blease for Tapscott and JKH for Terlich. I would think Michie needs another strong game and then will come in.

Just saw Blease had 26 touches, 2 goals and 6 tackles on the weekend. Lock him in for a senior birth I reckon.

Posted
  On 14/07/2014 at 09:20, big_red_fire_engine said:

Just saw Blease had 26 touches, 2 goals and 6 tackles on the weekend. Lock him in for a senior birth I reckon.

some one putting a hand up...sorta

Posted

outs: mckenzie, m jones, terlich

ins: blease, gawn, jkh

Posted
  On 14/07/2014 at 08:38, picket fence said:

Paleese we need to see if Blease has learned anything in the magoos.

Just because you don't watch him play in the VFL doesn't mean that the club doesn't.

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Would be craziness to drop Tapscott after one game. Even the cream struggle in their first game back after a long absence. He needs a couple of bites at it.

Blease seems a certainty to come in on the back of Roos's comments prior to the weekend. With 26 touches and 2 goals, he will surely play. JKH to also come in to provide some creativity going forward.

In : Blease, JKH

Out: Terlich, M Jones

Michie one more week away.

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  On 14/07/2014 at 10:41, P-man said:

Would be craziness to drop Tapscott after one game. Even the cream struggle in their first game back after a long absence. He needs a couple of bites at it.

Blease seems a certainty to come in on the back of Roos's comments prior to the weekend. With 26 touches and 2 goals, he will surely play. JKH to also come in to provide some creativity going forward.

In : Blease, JKH

Out: Terlich, M Jones

Michie one more week away.

on the right track i would've thought.

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Posted (edited)

I think that its time to play Blease, and Tapscott shouldnt get dropped..

I would drop McKenzie, becuas I just don't rate him has been a tagger his whole career and isnt creative enough to win his own ball and spread quick enough from stoppages.

I'd give Bail a spell, just doesn't kick enough goals, he has been good, but we don't hit the scoreboard enough. We need FWDs who make half chances goals ie Blease and I would play Howe up Fwd!!

B: Jetta Dunn Garland

HB: Riley McDonald Grimes

C: M.Jones N.Jones Vince

HF: Pedersen Frawley Blease/kent

F: Watts/tapscott Dawes Howe

Ru: Jamar Tyson Viney

Int: Tapscott/watts, Terlich, Kent/Blease

Sub: JKH

Id play JKH as a sub and be rotating Watts and tapscott to keep them both fresh!

#thoughts

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  On 14/07/2014 at 11:52, The Song Formerly Known As said:

i just don't see how we will ever win this game. we look pooped.

Ports not so fresh themselves.

Not suggesting we will win, however i do think we have more of a chance than earlier in the year when port were on a high.

And we pushed them to the line then surprisingly.

but your right, the boys are tired. our lack of depth and crossy are showing.

Posted

In - Blease, JKH

Out - Tapscott, Terlich

I'm glad we have the bye between the Port and Brisbane games as we desperatley need to freshen up and re-assess before the slightly winnable Brisbane game.

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