Jump to content

Changes vs the Saints


What

Recommended Posts

If Viney and Vanders are both out then we need inside mids so bring in both ANB and Tyson. But if it's just Vanders out then I'm actually leaning towards Harmes on a half forward flank, the reports from Casey have been encouraging and whilst ANB might be a better long term player I don't mind letting him produce consistently at Casey. Harmes might be better suited to half forward with a bit more pace and x factor. A bit taller as well so might be able to do more in the air.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

There was a moment from Toumpas which summed him up for me. He took a mark on the half back flank, was ten metres in the clear and before even turning around to look down the ground he handpassed the ball backwards to Gawn who then turned it over. He just has no attacking instinct and still panics too much, I'm sure his stats look fine but that's about it.

The guy is still finding his feet but is doing enough of the good stuff to keep persisting. Geez you would think new guys just have to start like Chris Judd or their banished and thrown out the door. how about his helping with some much improved disposal yesterday and creating some run and carry.

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

It is a nice position that changes thus week should make us better.

In Tyson, ANB

Out Vandenburg, Newton

Give concrete hands a couple of weeks at Casey, get him 100% before he comes in. The other issue with Dawes he won't ruck, I don't mind what they did with Fitzy yesterday, when White rucked so did he.

Hopefully after the bye we start seeing our best 22 play, we need Kent, Salem, Dawes, Tyson and JKH in our line up. I still think a little bit of luck we get 8-10wins for the year. We will get the Pies next time we play them.

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

yes we lost some momentum, Re Jetta & Viney, since their injuries. TMac & Hogan, since they got the media accolades, have slowed off a bit.

I hope that you are not suggesting that TM and JH heads became swollen by the media accolades. Maybe that has brought more opposition attention and homework on them.

Or, maybe, they just had an off day; someone that happens to every player.

Who would Fitzy line up on this week?

Saints run two ruck men resting one up forward.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Dunn is a stupid footballer and is no leader. I've given up on Garland also. Both momentum killers. Would rather have Grimes in the team, his disposal was improving and he at least has some leadership qualities.

Oh how we miss the rebounding speed of Frost and the creativity and speed of Kent. With all our list's NQR's we are at a critical mass of shitness. The quicker we can move on the remaining 20% of the old NQR brigade, the quicker we become better than competitive.

Let's raise the bar higher gentlemen and women!

Link to comment
Share on other sites


Sorry I don't know what your talking about. I just like to look at the odds to get an idea of people's perceptions about us compared to other teams. I think saints being favourites is rather surprising.

Why? They've got a better % than us and more recent wins, plus they're only favourites by 10c, hardly amazing given it's only Monday.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Love what Roosy has and is doing...and love his pull in the media. Love the respect with which he is held and that he came here in the first place. But....to say " the players dont listen" like he had didnt have any power in the box and via runners is dumb.

Unless of course it's true. Paul Roos has never been shy at accepting responsibility where it is due, so to assume he's unfairly making the players accountable is ......... dumb.
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Why? They've got a better % than us and more recent wins, plus they're only favourites by 10c, hardly amazing given it's only Monday.

The Etihad factor will be worth a 50c differential I reckon. Definitely a home ground advantage for them.

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

And so they should be. St Kilda have had a bette season than Melbourne.

Then there's the little stat that the last time we won at Docklands the iPhone hadn't even been invented yet.

whats an iPhone ?

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Lost the game for many reasons but selecting MJones instead of Tyson as sub must have been a big call, the wrong call.

IN Tyson, Dawes, ANB

OUT Vanders, MJones, Brayshaw

Playing Brayshaw into the ground is the kind of rubbish decision of Melbourne past.

Mitchie in for Viney if injured.

Link to comment
Share on other sites


Lost the game for many reasons but selecting MJones instead of Tyson as sub must have been a big call, the wrong call.

IN Tyson, Dawes, ANB

OUT Vanders, MJones, Brayshaw

Playing Brayshaw into the ground is the kind of rubbish decision of Melbourne past.

Mitchie in for Viney if injured.

Is there any evidence he is being overworked? The bye is not far away. Or also rest him against Geelong where the chance of him being in a win is lower.

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Lost the game for many reasons but selecting MJones instead of Tyson as sub must have been a big call, the wrong call.

IN Tyson, Dawes, ANB

OUT Vanders, MJones, Brayshaw

Playing Brayshaw into the ground is the kind of rubbish decision of Melbourne past.

Mitchie in for Viney if injured.

Tyson was better off playing a full game at Casey to gain some match fitness not as the sub.. And no Brayshaw will not be rested this week. I dare say they will be managing his workloads during the weeks anyway Edited by JV7
  • Like 4
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Sorry I don't know what your talking about. I just like to look at the odds to get an idea of people's perceptions about us compared to other teams. I think saints being favourites is rather surprising.

My question was is that the bookies price?

Or do you think they are they favorites?

Is that clear now?

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Is there any evidence he is being overworked? The bye is not far away. Or also rest him against Geelong where the chance of him being in a win is lower.

You want to wait for the evidence?!

First year kid + on Etihad + toughest opening fixture + rising star win + know when you're on top = manage

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Unfortunately, your content contains terms that we do not allow. Please edit your content to remove the highlighted words below.
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.
  • Demonland Forums  

  • Match Previews, Reports & Articles  

    2024 Player Reviews: #19 Josh Schache

    Date of Birth: 21 August 1997 Height: 199cm   Games MFC 2024: 1 Career Total: 76   Goals MFC 2024: 0 Career Total: 75     Games CDFC 2024: 12 Goals CDFC 2024: 14   Originally selected to join the Brisbane Lions with the second pick in the 2015 AFL National Draft, Schache moved on to the Western Bulldogs and played in their 2021 defeat to Melbourne where he featured in a handful of games over the past two seasons. Was unable to command a

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 1

    2024 Player Reviews: #21 Matthew Jefferson

    Date of Birth: 8 March 2004 Height: 195cm   Games CDFC 2024: 17 Goals CDFC 2024: 29 The rangy young key forward was a first round pick two years ago is undergoing a long period of training for senior football. There were some promising developments during his season at Casey where he was their top goal kicker and finished third in its best & fairest.

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 16

    2024 Player Reviews: #23 Shane McAdam

    Date of Birth: 28 May 1995 Height: 186cm Games MFC 2024: 3 Career Total: 53 Goals MFC 2024: 1 Career Total:  73 Games CDFC 2024: 11 Goals CDFC 2024: 21 Injuries meant a delayed start to his season and, although he showed his athleticism and his speed at times, he was unable to put it all together consistently. Needs to show much more in 2025 and a key will be his fitness.

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 20

    2024 Player Reviews: #43 Kyah Farris-White

    Date of Birth: 2 January 2004 Height: 206cm   Games CDFC 2024: 4 Goals CDFC 2024:  1   Farris-White was recruited from basketball as a Category B rookie in the hope of turning him into an AFL quality ruckman but, after two seasons, the experiment failed to bear fruit.  

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 1

    2024 Player Reviews: #44 Luker Kentfield

    Date of Birth: 10 September 2005 Height: 194cm   Games CDFC 2024: 9 Goals CDFC 2024: 5   Drafted from WAFL club Subiaco in this year’s mid season draft, Kentfield was injured when he came to the club and needs a full season to prepare for the rigors of AFL football.  

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 2

    REDLEG PRIDE by Meggs

    Hump day mid-week footy at the Redlegs home ground is a great opportunity to build on our recent improved competitiveness playing in the red and blue.   The jumper has a few other colours this week with the rainbow Pride flag flying this round to celebrate people from all walks of life coming together, being accepted. AFLW has been a benchmark when it comes to inclusivity and a safe workplace.  The team will run out in a specially designed guernsey for this game and also the following week

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    AFLW Melbourne Demons

    REDEEMING by Meggs

    It was such a balmy spring evening for this mid-week BNCA Pink Lady match at our favourite venue Ikon Park between two teams that had not won a game since round one.   After last week’s insipid bombing, the DeeArmy banner correctly deemanded that our players ‘go in hard, go in strong, go in fighting’, and girl they sure did!   The first quarter goals by Alyssa Bannan and Alyssia Pisano were simply stunning, and it was 4 goals to nil by half-time.   Kudos to Mick Stinear.

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    AFLW Melbourne Demons

    REDEEM by Meggs

    How will Mick Stinear and his dwindling list of fit and available Demons respond to last week’s 65-point capitulation to the Bombers, the team’s biggest loss in history?   As a minimum he will expect genuine effort from all of his players when Melbourne takes on the GWS Giants at Ikon Park this Thursday.  Happily, the ground remains a favourite Melbourne venue of players and spectators alike and will provide an opportunity for the Demons to redeem themselves. Injuries to star play

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    AFLW Melbourne Demons

    EASYBEATS by Meggs

    A beautiful sunny Friday afternoon, with a light breeze and a strong Windy Hill crowd set the scene, inviting one team to seize the day and take the important four points on offer. For the Demons it was not a good Friday, easily beaten by an all-time largest losing margin of 65 points.   Essendon threw themselves into action today, winning most of the contests and had three early goals with Daria Bannister on fire.  In contrast the Demons were dropping marks, hesitant in close and comm

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    AFLW Melbourne Demons 9
  • Tell a friend

    Love Demonland? Tell a friend!

×
×
  • Create New...