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[highroller 112]

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The decision to make him sub is almost as bizarre as picking him in the first place.

[chook fowler 19,444]

The decision to make him sub is almost as bizarre as picking him in the first place.

Why?

[Wiseblood 24,637]

Why?

Well he is not exactly what you would call an 'impact sub' - usually you want your sub to be someone who can come off the bench and give you a lift for the last quarter by possibly snagging a goal or two, or using some pace to nail a few tackles and get a few kicks.

McKenzie is not that sort of player.

[FarNorthernD 5,861]

The decision to make him sub is almost as bizarre as picking him in the first place.

Agree. When they picked him I figured the Melbourne coaching staff had a cunning Jordie plan. It almost gave me some hope but to have him as the sub I would have preferred a Bail or M. Jones who would at least give us some run, speed and the ability to play out of the centre.

[praha 11,228]

Him being the sub imo suggests Roos is confident we'll put up a fight. Bring him in around the 3rd or start of the 4th to put the final clamp down in the midfield and let us hold out.

Bizarre and surprising, sure, but intriguing.

[Wadda We Sing 10,685]

Agree it does seem strange....1 hour to go better go to the fridge for the pre game...

[PaulRB 6,336]

The decision to make him sub is almost as bizarre as picking him in the first place.

Disagree, I reckon it indicates that Roos wants heavy contact, tight contested footy all day and is expecting the fight to go all four quarters, so having another hard nut to provide relief makes total sense.

Edited May 3, 2015 by PaulRB

[Gorgoroth 12,920]

Pretty bloody empty here right now.

[Sir Why You Little 36,955]

Disagree, I reckon it indicates that Roos wants heavy contact, tight contested footy all day and is expecting the fight to go all four quarters, so having another hard nut to provide relief makes total sense.

This is what i am hoping.

Each player has a job.

[chook fowler 19,444]

The impact type subs can be hit or miss/ all or nothing types. Often it's hard to pick up on the pace of a game in the late stages.

Maybe having a steadier option is a reasonable way to go - McKenzie can play in the midfield, as a defensive forward and down back.

Having said that I would have preferred an extra tall because of the Sandilands factor.

[Gorgoroth 12,920]

Mckenzie will lite up the G when he rips off the subs vest!

Like a tsunami of awesomeness.

[Wadda We Sing 10,685]

Mmmm....can I have some of whatever your....

[Wadda We Sing 10,685]

Am gonna watch Jones all day after seeing that game microphoned up video during the week....

[Demon Jack 6,858]

Boy, I've really missed hearing Freo's club song...

[Moneider96 1,045]

Boy, I've really missed hearing Freo's club song...

Huh?

[Straight Sets Simon 23,113]

Walters and Ballantyne scare me.

[Emerald 1,744]

Love those bells

[Ethan Tremblay 30,823]

Mckenzie will lite up the G when he rips off the subs vest!

Like a tsunami of awesomeness.

Fresh legs to tag Fyfe in the last after Vince wears him like a glove in the first three? Edited May 3, 2015 by Ethan Tremblay

[Ethan Tremblay 30,823]

Kent feels like a big out.

[Chook 15,012]

Jack Watts wins the toss. Is there anything this kid can't do?

[Ethan Tremblay 30,823]

T Mac does it again.

[Demon Stalwart 255]

I just want Melbourne to take it right up to them, to win would be a great result but as long as they play with pride Ill be content

[The Song Formerly Known As 6,479]

FYFE TWO POSSESSION IN THE FIRST 20 SECONDS OF THE GAME.

SURELY WE HAVE SOMEONE TAGGING HIM.

[Straight Sets Simon 23,113]

Anyone want to stand near Fyfe?