MATCH PREVIEW AND TEAM SELECTION - Round 11

[old dee 23,899]

Just now, picket fence said:

Was that 8 or 18??

Take your pick PF

[dl4e 5,851]

Changes are okay. Would prefer Pederson to Dawes and oscar is a worry.

[Biffen 12,947]

9 minutes ago, AdamFarr said:

Great changes. Agree with all of them. Frost to play back too. Be very interesting to see how he goes.

A big weekend for me. If we can somehow beat Hawthorn it'll be the first step in converting my fiancée (of nine years) to the mighty red and blue. 

If you haven't converted her yet you are lacking persuasive powers. Buy her a membership.

[old dee 23,899]

6 minutes ago, dl4e said:

Changes are okay. Would prefer Pederson to Dawes and oscar is a worry.

That must be the understatement of the day dl4e.

[Skuit 10,031]

We just lost 140 games of experience from our already faltering back-line for a fixture against the Hawks. Yup.  

[old dee 23,899]

1 minute ago, Skuit said:

We just lost 140 games of experience from our already faltering back-line for a fixture against the Hawks. Yup.  

Yup makes perfect sense Skuit.

 

[What 18,810]

21 minutes ago, Bigred said:

upporter wise.... and if we win.... my bike ride home up the Johnston st. hill will be the easiest its been in yrs..

 

 

BR, where do you leave your bike at the G while the game is on?

[titan_uranus 25,050]

Generally good changes but I'm disappointed both Harmes and Kent have retained their places, yet again, whilst Kennedy is dropped instead.

I'm confident OMac has held his spot because Garland was already out. I don't like it, but so be it.

Grimes' time at this club must surely be coming to an end if he couldn't get a game this week.

[Lil_red_fire_engine 11,262]

Excellent changes as far as player and type. We actually appear to have a more balanced structure. However Vandenberg after limited games is a worry with Oliver who struggles to play major mid minutes and Trengove who has not played at the level for some time. Can see us struggling to run out the game. I am also somewhat surprised one of Kent or Harmes did not also get the chop. 

 

 

[daisycutter 29,795]

baffling

[What 18,810]

24 minutes ago, Skuit said:

We just lost 140 games of experience from our already faltering back-line for a fixture against the Hawks. Yup.  

That 140 games of experience has given us nothing this season

[Choko 493]

I think the Oscar bashing here is appalling.  The guy has played 5 GAMES. 5 GAMES people.  He's a kid in a grown up game.  I heard Jade Rawlings speak about him the other night, and he asked supporters to focus on what Oscar does well, not just what he isn't doing.

I for one am pleased that instead of a bloke like Garland or Dunn who have no more upside, we are blooding a guy the coaching team sees something in.

Either way, the focus on a bloke that has played 5 games is absurd.  Let him learn the game.

[dazzledavey36 55,453]

Hawks by 60 points.

[Adam The God 30,537]

41 minutes ago, Biffen said:

If you haven't converted her yet you are lacking persuasive powers. Buy her a membership.

We started dating in early 2007. The last time we won was 2006. Urgh. That might be a funny idea. She doesn't even want to come along with me this week. She's a bit scared of me I think.

[Adam The God 30,537]

27 minutes ago, big_red_fire_engine said:

Excellent changes as far as player and type. We actually appear to have a more balanced structure. However Vandenberg after limited games is a worry with Oliver who struggles to play major mid minutes and Trengove who has not played at the level for some time. Can see us struggling to run out the game. I am also somewhat surprised one of Kent or Harmes did not also get the chop. 

I don't think we can actually afford to cut more than one of Kent, Harmes and Kennedy. Their pressure roles are vital to our forward press.

[Straight Sets Simon 23,113]

7 minutes ago, Choko said:

Either way, the focus on a bloke that has played 5 games is absurd.  Let him learn the game.

Let him learn the game at Casey.

[The Song Formerly Known As 6,479]

7 minutes ago, Choko said:

I think the Oscar bashing here is appalling.  The guy has played 5 GAMES. 5 GAMES people.  He's a kid in a grown up game.  I heard Jade Rawlings speak about him the other night, and he asked supporters to focus on what Oscar does well, not just what he isn't doing.

I for one am pleased that instead of a bloke like Garland or Dunn who have no more upside, we are blooding a guy the coaching team sees something in.

Either way, the focus on a bloke that has played 5 games is absurd.  Let him learn the game.

People are bashing him about not being ready. No one thinks he doesn't have a chance to make it. But at the moment he is a major liability in the back line due to his build, strength, endeavor and nouse. Let him learn those things in the VFL and give him time bulking up.

 

[Bitter but optimistic 22,250]

6 minutes ago, AdamFarr said:

We started dating in early 2007. The last time we won was 2006. Urgh. That might be a funny idea. She doesn't even want to come along with me this week. She's a bit scared of me I think.

Do you give her jolly good floggings regularly Adam? Don't be bashful now, I would love to .. pant pant know.

PS. If you do send me a video and i'll give you a critique.

[Adam The God 30,537]

10 minutes ago, Bitter but optimistic said:

Do you give her jolly good floggings regularly Adam? Don't be bashful now, I would love to .. pant pant know.

PS. If you do send me a video and i'll give you a critique.

BBO going to new lows of inappropriateness. I'll pass it on.

[dees189227 12,431]

Well happy to see Dawes back to give Hogan a hand up forward. Obviously rapt to see Jack back and Vanders just gives us that bigger body in the midfield. Frost can help Gawn with the ruck and happy to see Oliver back.

I feel sorry for Dunn though. I mean a couple of seasons ago he stayed loyal and signed with the club, I know he hasn't been great this year but Id have him before Oscar this week against the hawks. 

[Bitter but optimistic 22,250]

4 minutes ago, AdamFarr said:

BBO going to new lows of inappropriateness. I'll pass it on.

Thank you Adam - I appreciate that.

[Bay Riffin 1,481]

Hawks are blooding a first gamer and 'resting' Will Langford against us.

they still treat us with contempt. When are we going to take it to them ?

[Bitter but optimistic 22,250]

40 minutes ago, big_red_fire_engine said:

Excellent changes as far as player and type. We actually appear to have a more balanced structure. However Vandenberg after limited games is a worry with Oliver who struggles to play major mid minutes and Trengove who has not played at the level for some time. Can see us struggling to run out the game. I am also somewhat surprised one of Kent or Harmes did not also get the chop. 

 

 

Yes this is a surprise to me. He's big and strong but I would have thought short of match fitness.

[picket fence 17,716]

34 minutes ago, Choko said:

I think the Oscar bashing here is appalling.  The guy has played 5 GAMES. 5 GAMES people.  He's a kid in a grown up game.  I heard Jade Rawlings speak about him the other night, and he asked supporters to focus on what Oscar does well, not just what he isn't doing.

I for one am pleased that instead of a bloke like Garland or Dunn who have no more upside, we are blooding a guy the coaching team sees something in.

Either way, the focus on a bloke that has played 5 games is absurd.  Let him learn the game.

Well step right up!!! Tell me what Jade Rawlings ( An average Forward ) now defence coach, thinks that Oscar Mc Donald does well ??..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Edited June 2, 2016 by picket fence

[Bigred 494]

55 minutes ago, Petraccattack said:

BR, where do you leave your bike at the G while the game is on?

Poetic licence

I do ride some days, but only if no children want to come and the car is needed.

I lock it up with a massive lock outside the members. 

And its an electric bike, so the ride up Johnstone st. is easy on the legs whether we win or lose!