Changes v Port Adelaide

[Lucifers Hero 40,365]

No one has mentioned JKH.

He has had 2/3 weeks off now.

He wasn't in great form but that could have been the injury he was carrying.

Still has match fitness, will be fresh so if fit might play.

[Gorgoroth 13,024]

Has he been playing for Casey?

[Straight Sets Simon 23,113]

No one has mentioned JKH.

He has had 2/3 weeks off now.

He wasn't in great form but that could have been the injury he was carrying.

Still has match fitness, will be fresh so if fit might play.

No point risking him, give him another week or two.

[Farmer 889]

In - Jetta Tyson Viney

Out - M.Jones, Bail , ?????

Grimes tries his heart out, but his disposal lets him down

Newton is a good disposer, but he often makes stupid desisioins and doesn't attack the ball

Toumpas did some dumb things, but had a fairly good game and should stay

Riley shows real grunt and goes in hard. He has poor disposal but doesn't get opportunity

Massive fight for selection.

- [Pedersen] has passed Dawes as the 2nd tall

- Gawn was BOG for Casey, doesn't fit in the side after Spencer playing a great game

Howe I think will stay forward with Fitzy being one of our best on the weekend down back. Howe is to dangerous in the air and has great ground level skills

You are dead wring! of all the disposals Grimes had yesterday one didn't go to a MFC player. Instead, a number of passes were spot on including a 50 m left foot job on the member's wing

People in this site are absurd about Grimes. His courage is remarkable and he's a damned good defender

[old dee 23,872]

You are dead wring! of all the disposals Grimes had yesterday one didn't go to a MFC player. Instead, a number of passes were spot on including a 50 m left foot job on the member's wing

People in this site are absurd about Grimes. His courage is remarkable and he's a damned good defender

Not sure "Dead Wrong" covers it Farmer.

Yesterday was IMO his best Game in 2+ years

He has had a lot of shockers in between.

However lets hope he can build on Yesterday.

Edited May 25, 2015 by old dee

[hardtack 10,627]

Hardtack there was a kid yesterday called Brayshaw who did exactly that in the last.

Much praise has been heaped on some players in the last and rightly so but IMO it was Brayshaw that was the trump player in the last quarter.

IMO he tore the Dogs to shreds.

Well OD, I have to agree with you... but imagine a dual pronged attack of Brayshaw AND Viney... I salivate at the thought.

[CBDees 3,167]

Well OD, I have to agree with you... but imagine a dual pronged attack of Brayshaw AND Viney... I salivate at the thought.

I salivate at the thought of a five pronged attack next year from Viney, Riley, Brayshaw, vandeBerg and Petracca!

[monoccular 17,577]

I salivate at the thought of a five pronged attack next year from Viney, Riley, Brayshaw, vandeBerg and Petracca!

Have you forgotten our huge hearted skipper? And, when fit, is Dom is good. And maybe Salem through the middle. And if it was Trengove's foot that stifled him the past few years, and the surgery is successful, he could be handy in the midfield too. And Bernie. And AN-B could surprise.

So that could be another five, maybe six. Now IF all came good together (I know, a big IF) then we would have the quality mid numbers required to become a serious contender.

[pitmaster 3,580]

No one has mentioned JKH.

He has had 2/3 weeks off now.

He wasn't in great form but that could have been the injury he was carrying.

Still has match fitness, will be fresh so if fit might play.

Was STROLLING at training on Friday. Looks to be a long way off.

[Cheesy D. Pun 1,765]

In: Viney, Jetta, Tyson, pending fitness

Out: Bail, M Jones, Riley

I wouldn't leave Riley out, especially given the fitness cloud over all three of those ins.

[stynewillalwaysbeonthevine 84]

In: Viney Jetta (Tyson)

Out: Jones Bail (Riley)

They have given Jetta the extra week because this week is indigenous round and they wanted him fresh and didnt want to risk him. He is a lock for Chad - beat him last year, will do it again.

Viney will 100% play. He adds so much to our midfield and makes oppositions look twice at the contest. Was on fire at the start of the season.

Goodwin and the midfield coaches are creating mids that can play hard defensive games (viney v ablett - vince v danger, bont, cotchin) and then win it themselves.

Very exciting.

Tyson is the line ball - He will want to play, he had his best games against Port Adelaide last year earning 3 votes in each. We saw the emergence of VandenBerg the midfielder against the dogs (he said in his post game interview "loved getting more midfield minutes") - that is directly associated with Tyson being out of the team. Tyson loves a goal and i reckon they would work really well together, rotating through half forward and midfield together.

It comes down to Riley or Newton making way if Tyson is fit. I dont think they will drop Newton because he is playing is old side and players always get up for that.

Serious selection headache (best supporter feeling ever), because if Tyson comes in.... who plays the sub? Probably Toumpas because it is unfair for Newton against his old side. But then it puts Toumpas on the back foot after his best game. Goodwin persisted with him in the seniors. that was definitely his call and it paid off.

Final comment: Alice Springs always slippery as... therefore definitely no luck for Gawn or Dawes. Additionally, Jack Watts is never much chop when its slippery and they are a very strong running team. Maybe you make Watts the sub so he is fresh when he comes on and can out run others.

Riley the unlucky loser.

[Fat Tony 5,275]

B Garland, T McDonald, Jetta
HB Lumumba, Fitzpatrick, Dunn
C Cross, Vince, Vandenberg
HF Watts, Hogan, Howe
F Viney, Pedersen, Garlett
Fol Spencer, Tyson, N Jones
Int Brayshaw, Grimes, Newton, Toumpas (sub)

In: Tyson, Viney, Jetta (assuming all now fit)
Out: Bail, M Jones, Riley

[Curry & Beer 5,444]

Player Injury Estimated Return

Chris Dawes Calf Test

Sam Frost Toe 4-6 weeks

Jay Kennedy-Harris Groin 2 weeks

Dean Kent Hamstring 6 weeks

Christian Petracca* Knee Season

Christian Salem Hamstring 2 weeks

Jack Trengove Foot Season

Dom Tyson Knee Test

Updated: Tuesday, May 26

If deemed fit, I reckon Dawes will be named much to the chagrin of many. The argument has lot a lot of weight since round 1, but I still feel like Roos sees him as an integral part of the lineup, regardless of matchups or the form of others in his place - however, it would be madness to drop Pedo. Tyson will probably get another rest so it could be Riley/Bail/MJones out and therefore an extra tall. Can we play Pedo, Hoges and Dawes at once? Should be interesting.

Edited May 26, 2015 by Curry & Beer

[old dee 23,872]

Player Injury Estimated Return

Chris Dawes Calf Test

Sam Frost Toe 4-6 weeks

Jay Kennedy-Harris Groin 2 weeks

Dean Kent Hamstring 6 weeks

Christian Petracca* Knee Season

Christian Salem Hamstring 2 weeks

Jack Trengove Foot Season

Dom Tyson Knee Test

Updated: Tuesday, May 26

If deemed fit, I reckon Dawes will be named much to the chagrin of many. The argument has lot a lot of weight since round 1, but I still feel like Roos sees him as an integral part of the lineup, regardless of matchups or the form of others in his place - however, it would be madness to drop Pedo. Tyson will probably get another rest so it could be Riley/Bail/MJones out and therefore an extra tall. Can we play Pedo, Hoges and Dawes at once? Should be interesting.

The better question might have been "do we need Dawes at all?" Yes my Chagrin.

I think he might get another week off.

Calf injuries are difficult to get over and he has had problems with them in the past.

Also no mention of Viney does that mean he is cherry ripe to play Saturday?

Edited May 26, 2015 by old dee

[Juicebox 628]

Is a defensive forward a necessity? If so, if M Jones and Bail don't play, who takes that role? M Jones on Murphy and Bail on Johanisen (sp?) did their jobs. However, if Viney, Tyson and Jetta are ready - meaning fully ready - they should come in for any three out of Bail, M Jones, Riley, Newton and Brayshaw (only if he needs a rest).

Interesting point. One of ports biggest strengths has been their ball movement off half back. Once they get that part their game going they're almost impossible to stop.

So with that in mind I'm kind of torn over the idea of dropping jones and bail. As underwhelming as they are to watch and as I much as I want to see Viney and Jetta back, these are two guys who just successfully played a type of role on the weekend that could go a long way in helping us get a win over port.

[sue 9,145]

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Final comment: Alice Springs always slippery as... therefore definitely no luck for Gawn or Dawes. Additionally, Jack Watts is never much chop when its slippery and they are a very strong running team. Maybe you make Watts the sub so he is fresh when he comes on and can out run others.

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Although the average humidity in June is the max it is for the year, I think it is still less than Melbourne's.

Edited May 26, 2015 by sue

[Moneider96 1,045]

Fair to say the last few weeks have really humbled the Port fans.

http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/threads/melbourne-vs-port-adelaide-1-40-saturday-may-30-tio.1098783/

We're at really good odds as well ($3.00). Looking forward to this week!

Edited May 26, 2015 by Moneider96

[PaulRB 6,411]

Port's full back, Trengove, out as well... Carlile likes to play deep.

Edited May 26, 2015 by PaulRB

[dazzledavey36 55,362]

In: Viney Jetta (Tyson)

Out: Jones Bail (Riley)

They have given Jetta the extra week because this week is indigenous round and they wanted him fresh and didnt want to risk him. He is a lock for Chad - beat him last year, will do it again.

Viney will 100% play. He adds so much to our midfield and makes oppositions look twice at the contest. Was on fire at the start of the season.

Goodwin and the midfield coaches are creating mids that can play hard defensive games (viney v ablett - vince v danger, bont, cotchin) and then win it themselves.

Very exciting.

Tyson is the line ball - He will want to play, he had his best games against Port Adelaide last year earning 3 votes in each. We saw the emergence of VandenBerg the midfielder against the dogs (he said in his post game interview "loved getting more midfield minutes") - that is directly associated with Tyson being out of the team. Tyson loves a goal and i reckon they would work really well together, rotating through half forward and midfield together.

It comes down to Riley or Newton making way if Tyson is fit. I dont think they will drop Newton because he is playing is old side and players always get up for that.

Serious selection headache (best supporter feeling ever), because if Tyson comes in.... who plays the sub? Probably Toumpas because it is unfair for Newton against his old side. But then it puts Toumpas on the back foot after his best game. Goodwin persisted with him in the seniors. that was definitely his call and it paid off.

Final comment: Alice Springs always slippery as... therefore definitely no luck for Gawn or Dawes. Additionally, Jack Watts is never much chop when its slippery and they are a very strong running team. Maybe you make Watts the sub so he is fresh when he comes on and can out run others.

Riley the unlucky loser.

I too was told Goodwin rates Toumpas very highly and wants him there when he starts coaching. Is a huge wrap for the kid.

[deeko 952]

I think Fitzy could be unlucky just based on match ups. Other than Schultz, which McDonald will take (and Dunn did a good job on last year) there aren't many other Power talks that would suit him.

Fitzy honestly shocked me with how well and he played and I couldn't be happier but I think he might struggle to get a game this weekend due to there small classy (when on) forwards.

Nev coming in is a must for a role.

[Bobby McKenzie 2,387]

You are dead wring! of all the disposals Grimes had yesterday one didn't go to a MFC player. Instead, a number of passes were spot on including a 50 m left foot job on the member's wing

People in this site are absurd about Grimes. His courage is remarkable and he's a damned good defender

It is good to see Jack back to the way he can play and with BETTER disposal. Adds another string to our bow.

[Dees2014 2,377]

I think Fitzy could be unlucky just based on match ups. Other than Schultz, which McDonald will take (and Dunn did a good job on last year) there aren't many other Power talks that would suit him.

Fitzy honestly shocked me with how well and he played and I couldn't be happier but I think he might struggle to get a game this weekend due to there small classy (when on) forwards.

Nev coming in is a must for a role.

I think Fitzy is almost Garland like in spite of his size. He is very quick, and will out mark all medium forwards. It has to be a real strength, especially what looks like being dry conditions in a mild climate. fitzy has to play IMHO. Edited May 26, 2015 by Dees2014

[Lil_red_fire_engine 11,234]

We have a cracking win and some people want 4 changes. Roos doesn't like major changes even when we lose. Viney and Jetta if fit are definite starters. No way Tyson is right with just a weeks rest and his form wasn't great prior. When you have form players and you win you can afford to get him right. Same goes for Dawes and either way Pederson has shown more in the last two weeks than Dawes when fit recently. If Matt Jones is fit should play and play defensive role on Pittard. Different type of player I know but Riley showed more to me than Newton who again I thought was only ok when in possession so Newton out if Matt Jones is fit.

In Viney, Jetta

Out: Newton, Bail

Edited May 26, 2015 by big_red_fire_engine

[Biffen 12,947]

Dawes'"calf" might not be ready yet I reckon.

[Bitter but optimistic 22,249]

Dawes'"calf" might not be ready yet I reckon.

It will need to be a 426 I reckon.