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In - Newton

Out - Michie

Think Salem needs another full game at Casey, just a gut feel.

No point keeping Michie in the team when we are stacked for great contested ball winning mids already. Newton give us more outside skill and can kick a goal.

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    Kent has now missed the past two weeks after only playing a half for development league.. so highly doubt it

    Oops. I thought he was playing today. You're right, there's no way he'll play. Just Salem for Michie will do me then.

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    Grimes is a yard off the pace. His disposal is so poor. I don't think he has a place anymore. Michie adds nothing. So I think both can be replaced.

    I also am worried about Dom Tyson. Not suggesting we drop him. But his awareness and reluctance to release the ball and use the 1st option is costing us. He also does some pretty handy work. He must improve this aspect of his game though. He is constantly getting caught With the ball.

    I'M CALLIN IT !!......WHITE FOR GRIMES!!!!

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    In - Newton

    Out - Michie

    Think Salem needs another full game at Casey, just a gut feel.

    No point keeping Michie in the team when we are stacked for great contested ball winning mids already. Newton give us more outside skill and can kick a goal.

    Just saw Salem was named 3rd best for Casey

    Id like to revise this

    In - Salem

    Out - Michie

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    Just saw Salem was named 3rd best for Casey

    Id like to revise this

    In - Salem

    Out - Michie

    I'M STILL CALLING IT......... WHITE FOR GRIMES!! WHITE PLAYS SAME POSSY AND HIS DISPOSAL AND AWARENESS ARE 1ST CLASS!!

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    I'M STILL CALLING IT......... WHITE FOR GRIMES!! WHITE PLAYS SAME POSSY AND HIS DISPOSAL AND AWARENESS ARE 1ST CLASS!!

    We arent going to debut White this week after a great win

    Need experience vs the Kangas

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    I'M STILL CALLING IT......... WHITE FOR GRIMES!! WHITE PLAYS SAME POSSY AND HIS DISPOSAL AND AWARENESS ARE 1ST CLASS!!

    We arent going to debut White this week after a great win

    Need experience vs the Kangas

    But he used capital letters so it must be true!

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    Just a heads up to the few calling for Grimes to be dropped, this is the thread for round 19, 2015 vs the Roos.

    Grimes has been amongst our best players the last two weeks, let go of the bias.

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    With only one change after an abysmal effort agaiunst the saints why would there be more after a six goal win against the Pies?

    Assuming no injuries One at the most.

    Mitchie out, he is not AFL level at this stage

    In: Who knows but I doubt Salem he has been out for months with leg problems doubt he will have the stamina for AFL after onlky two games.

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    Of all weeks this might be one for another tall. Could be Jamar's chance to come into the side at the expense of one of our little guys. Although with Fitzy playing well - maybe he'll come in and play on the tall forwards.

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    Just a heads up to the few calling for Grimes to be dropped, this is the thread for round 19, 2015 vs the Roos.

    Grimes has been amongst our best players the last two weeks, let go of the bias.

    I am one of those suggesting dropping Grimes, but I can't see it being due to bias, especially considering I have defended him strongly here recently and was quite happy with his game.

    That said, Norf have a tall forward line, I would go with a tall backline, bringing Fitzy in to play on Petrie all day, so as a defender and then second ruck. Grimes would be the unlucky member out of our back 6 due to this.

    Salem also in for Michie, he can share duties with Cross between midfield and HBF

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    Just a heads up to the few calling for Grimes to be dropped, this is the thread for round 19, 2015 vs the Roos.

    Grimes has been amongst our best players the last two weeks, let go of the bias.

    agree, some people can't accept that they were wrong & that he has made the improvements required.

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    With only one change after an abysmal effort agaiunst the saints why would there be more after a six goal win against the Pies?

    Assuming no injuries One at the most.

    Mitchie out, he is not AFL level at this stage

    In: Who knows but I doubt Salem he has been out for months with leg problems doubt he will have the stamina for AFL after onlky two games.

    And that one change was met with such anger and disdain on here too, as if the message to the players was "that's acceptable".

    I am sure poor coaches think like that, thankfully we have Paul Roos in charge.

    Grimes screwed up more than I would like and he doesn't look to be a part of the future, but he was good and should remain. Michie doesn't get much time does he? We rely so heavily on our top mids, I can't wait to get Petracca and Salem in there in the next few years...

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    Just a heads up to the few calling for Grimes to be dropped, this is the thread for round 19, 2015 vs the Roos.

    Grimes has been amongst our best players the last two weeks, let go of the bias.

    Agree! He still butchers it on occasion but you cannot question - his endeavour, courage, ability to read the game, make position and yes ... knowledge to stand up and be counted when required.

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    Agree! He still butchers it on occasion but you cannot question - his endeavour, courage, ability to read the game, make position and yes ... knowledge to stand up and be counted when required.

    BBO that is a very profound statement from you. I am impressed most likely because I agree.

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    I'd love Michie to find time to get into form, just like Toumpas did.

    He's playing for his career so at least let him start in 2 or 3 games before putting a line through his name.

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    Watching the replay did Grimes no favours at all. Turnovers, getting run down, bad handballs.

    Michie was ok. But he just doesn't get enough of it or do enough with it. He needs to play in the guts but hasn't nailed a spot there.

    The questions are:

    1. Do we have anyone better?

    2. Do we have the required level of fitness if we add Newton or Salem compared to Grimes who makes mistakes but does cover a lot of ground

    3. Do we need to play Michie and/or Grimes to work out where they are at

    At this stage:

    In: Salem, Newton

    Out: Grimes, Michie

    With Salem, Newton, ANB or even Brayshaw as sub. I think it's smart not alarmist to suggest Brayshaw needs to be sub or the week off at some stage this year.

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    Watching the replay did Grimes no favours at all. Turnovers, getting run down, bad handballs.

    Michie was ok. But he just doesn't get enough of it or do enough with it. He needs to play in the guts but hasn't nailed a spot there.

    The questions are:

    1. Do we have anyone better?

    2. Do we have the required level of fitness if we add Newton or Salem compared to Grimes who makes mistakes but does cover a lot of ground

    3. Do we need to play Michie and/or Grimes to work out where they are at

    At this stage:

    In: Salem, Newton

    Out: Grimes, Michie

    With Salem, Newton, ANB or even Brayshaw as sub. I think it's smart not alarmist to suggest Brayshaw needs to be sub or the week off at some stage this year.

    I reckon he thrives on the work.......

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    Watching the replay did Grimes no favours at all. Turnovers, getting run down, bad handballs.

    Michie was ok. But he just doesn't get enough of it or do enough with it. He needs to play in the guts but hasn't nailed a spot there.

    The questions are:

    1. Do we have anyone better?

    2. Do we have the required level of fitness if we add Newton or Salem compared to Grimes who makes mistakes but does cover a lot of ground

    3. Do we need to play Michie and/or Grimes to work out where they are at

    At this stage:

    In: Salem, Newton

    Out: Grimes, Michie

    With Salem, Newton, ANB or even Brayshaw as sub. I think it's smart not alarmist to suggest Brayshaw needs to be sub or the week off at some stage this year.

    I like your ins and outs.

    My only reservation is do we need Fitzy in to give Gawn more of a breather and counter their talls down back?

    I'm undecided, but I'd like to see more of Newton and Salem's a given, even if he's the sub.

    I still want to see more of Michie but he didn't help his cause on Saturday.

    Fitzy on Brown would make sense. They're both a little um ungainly and would be up against each other as relief ruck.

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    Grimes did his job he butched a few and was caught with the ball a few times, but they so did a lot of other players. He has done enough to keep his spot, needs to work on his awareness, but also needs players to give him the ball when his free not in the middle of traffic. I would like to see mitchy given another game, though I think we need another tall/ruck in this week against norf, Fitzy would be my first choice.

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    From reading the Casey thread etc., would be surprised if Salem gets a call up this week. Has missed a lot of footy.

    White probably not ready, not sure what's going on with Toumpas, maybe the knock he had the previous week has set him back a bit because the first half review on him from that week was excellent.

    Which probably only leaves Fitzy - who played a stellar half of VFL footy then disappeared.

    Which is interesting, especially for those who say we haven't improved: we're not considering Bail, M Jones, Terlich or McKenzie, who not that long ago were automatic starters.

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    Agree! He still butchers it on occasion but you cannot question - his endeavour, courage, ability to read the game, make position and yes ... knowledge to stand up and be counted when required.

    Was an extremely reliable mark in defence yesterday too.

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