6 hours ago, spirit of norm smith said:

No changes.

Except 90 less fuc%$^n handballs. Against the Swans, they will destroy us if we continue to f$^^k around with the footy

We over used it by hand more so than any other match so far but wasn't far off our common 1.0 ratio. The Power match we had a 1.20 ratio and lost badly so in the end it really comes down to how well you use it by foot. We aren't as good as the Hawks just yet unfortunately!

This mix is just about right IMO and we can rest up after the Swans game. Plus the young blokes that looked a little loose/spent (Hunt, Oliver) will get another look at how the boys up top go about their business if they remain. Can't do that if they aren't playing. No changes this week please.

Don't think Jeffy did enough, but I'd have him in the side before Vanders I reckon. Is a very untidy footballer. Goes hard, but his inefficiency is costly at times.

We need to reduce turnovers against the Swans or they will chop us up on the turnover on the boutique ground. 

Harmes is pretty reliable with the ball except for last week.

Vandenberg or Hunt sprayed the ball and could be dropped or just as well kept.  Vandenberg looked weary.

No one put their hand up at Casey.

Garlett will be back before long, but maybe not against the swans on the SCG. I think him being dropped was no more than the FD making a statement to him regarding needing to maintain high standards, rather than any real form issue or concern.

I'd love to see Grimes come in for maybe VB or Stretch. Can start on a wing/HF and be used in defence if we're getting hurt back there

 

So I'm heading to Mt Buller for the weekend, because [censored] stereotypes.

5 hours ago, steve_f said:

We need to reduce turnovers against the Swans or they will chop us up on the turnover on the boutique ground. 

Harmes is pretty reliable with the ball except for last week.

Vandenberg or Hunt sprayed the ball and could be dropped or just as well kept.  Vandenberg looked weary.

No one put their hand up at Casey.

Matt Jones did.

I've noticed a lot of people saying that Vanders struggled or was a bit untidy. He's not the prettiest footballer but he's just so hard around the ball and is an awkward match up at half forward next to Hogan, Watts and Dawes.

I really like what he offered today and would definitely play him next week.

Like most I'd focus on fatigued players, Stretch may be in that basket in which case I'd bring in M Jones or Harmes.

In: Gartlett, Matt Jones

Out: Vandenberg, NFI

It would be hard to drop anyone as it was probably the most even team contribution we have had for a long time, but fresh legs must be a priority.

 

Oliver was average against Pies but we need his hardness and contested work against Swans. Wagner out for Grimes

Matt Jones in but no idea who for. I just loved Jones in the side earlier and want him back

Just now, DemonLad5 said:

Oliver was average against Pies but we need his hardness and contested work against Swans. Wagner out for Grimes

Matt Jones in but no idea who for. I just loved Jones in the side earlier and want him back

Why should Wagner get dropped?  He did nothing wrong this weekend. 

I still think we go with no change.  Unless they feel one of the kids needs a rest there is no need to drop anyone from that side.  As Roos said it was an even contribution across the board.  No need to mess with a winning formula at the moment.

7 minutes ago, DemonLad5 said:

Oliver was average against Pies but we need his hardness and contested work against Swans. Wagner out for Grimes

Matt Jones in but no idea who for. I just loved Jones in the side earlier and want him back

6 hours ago, praha said:

So I'm heading to Mt Buller for the weekend, because [censored] stereotypes.

There is not much snow, about 150mm on Bourke St (mainly man made) 

Melbourne members dont go to Buller for the snow Do they?

17 minutes ago, Wiseblood said:

Why should Wagner get dropped?  He did nothing wrong this weekend. 

I still think we go with no change.  Unless they feel one of the kids needs a rest there is no need to drop anyone from that side.  As Roos said it was an even contribution across the board.  No need to mess with a winning formula at the moment.

Poor decision making & poor disposal is usually a good reason to be dropped. One of my mates who watched yesterday but is a neutral supporter had the same opinion. Only thing is who replaces him... Grimes has been playing midfield at Casey so doubt he'd be bought in to play off half back.. Maybe Michie, although Grimes does deserve a go on his form, might just have to find a spot for him

I thought Wagner was good yesterday, am I on my own here?

32 minutes ago, stuie said:

Sounds strange but he brought more to the team than most thought

12 hours ago, chook fowler said:

They may be tempted to rest Oliver.

He's so quick in close with his disposal. I reckon you've got to play him on that "basketball court" aka SCG

25 minutes ago, Clint Bizkit said:

I thought Wagner was good yesterday, am I on my own here?

I thought he was good too 

29 minutes ago, JV7 said:

Poor decision making & poor disposal is usually a good reason to be dropped. One of my mates who watched yesterday but is a neutral supporter had the same opinion. Only thing is who replaces him... Grimes has been playing midfield at Casey so doubt he'd be bought in to play off half back.. Maybe Michie, although Grimes does deserve a go on his form, might just have to find a spot for him

I agree 100% with that sentence! Unfortunatly you seem to be very confused about who Wagner is, he is a fantastic kick and makes pretty good decisions for a ~10 gamer! You also want to bring Michie or Grimes the latter i agree deserves a run but neither of them have as good disposal as Wagner.

Just now, JV7 said:

Poor decision making & poor disposal is usually a good reason to be dropped. One of my mates who watched yesterday but is a neutral supporter had the same opinion. Only thing is who replaces him... Grimes has been playing midfield at Casey so doubt he'd be bought in to play off half back.. Maybe Michie, although Grimes does deserve a go on his form, might just have to find a spot for him

Absolutely they should be dropped.  Problem is Wagner wasn't one of those players.

24 minutes ago, DemonLad5 said:

Sounds strange but he brought more to the team than most thought

No I agree Jones was good earlier in the year, but he hasn't earned a call up yet. That, plus Wagner for Grimes and Oliver out I have to disagree with.

 

Has to be purely injury and/or fatigued based this week.  You wouldn't drop anyone on yesterday's performance.  Sure, Vandenberg is still building but remember he only had one game at Casey after quite a long lay off.  Dawes played three and took an important step yesterday.  We're better with him in the side and both he and Vanders bring toughness around the footy - required to beat the Swans as GWS demonstrated.  Those baying for Kent's head have gone quiet I notice.  I think we're a chance this week.  When did we last play at the SCG?  Not a happy hunting ground but don't think this group has played there much?

3 minutes ago, Copuchas said:

Has to be purely injury and/or fatigued based this week.  You wouldn't drop anyone on yesterday's performance.  Sure, Vandenberg is still building but remember he only had one game at Casey after quite a long lay off.  Dawes played three and took an important step yesterday.  We're better with him in the side and both he and Vanders bring toughness around the footy - required to beat the Swans as GWS demonstrated.  Those baying for Kent's head have gone quiet I notice.  I think we're a chance this week.  When did we last play at the SCG?  Not a happy hunting ground but don't think this group has played there much?

He is very up and down, this week he was good. I think he is a gun and will get better, but it was out of him and harmes to go. He was lucky and he came out and made sure he held his spot. Thats what we wanted to see.