JLT Round 2 vs. Carlton at Casey Fields

[DubDee 26,123]

People are talking about resting players after playing one game in 6 months!?

faaark me. If no niggles/knocks, get the best team out there

only one more match until the season starts in 4 weeks

[beelzebub 23,383]

Not about resting....about trialling...learning.... Evaluation

[mdemon 266]

Not sure if I have missed an injury report, but what has happened to Liam Hulett?

He doesn't seem to even get a mention in dispatches.

[Ethan Tremblay 30,968]

Looking forward to seeing what Hibberd brings. 

[Pennant St Dee 13,305]

15 minutes ago, Ethan Tremblay said:

Looking forward to seeing what Hibberd brings. 

A pair of boots?

[TeamPlayedFine39 8,510]

Looking forward to seeing

1. Weideman continue to develop in the seniors.

2. A fit Jack Trengove light it up

3. Christian Salem playing on the ball

4. Clarry build match fitness and run out the game

[Salems Lot 2,636]

Heading down for the double header; I can't see where members can aquire a ticket so since it is free to us I guess we just rock up.  Ticketmaster will sell you a ticket if you are a non member but of course I don't want to pay.  Does anyone have any intel on this matter

[Bring-Back-Powell 14,939]

Unless a player has a slight niggle (Hogan?) I'd go close to full strength and continue our good synergy of last week.

I know it's only JLT but we need to start getting fair-dinkum against this mob and getting into a winning habit.

We've been absolutely diabolical against Carlton the last 2 times we've played them, and we play them twice this year. We need to sort out our [censored] against this mob, identify why they've wiped us off the park the last 2 time despite their season being well and truly over, and put into practice how we're going to rectify our performances against them this year.

We should be beating this likely bottom 4 side twice this year.

[binman 43,813]

1 hour ago, Salems Lot said:

Heading down for the double header; I can't see where members can aquire a ticket so since it is free to us I guess we just rock up.  Ticketmaster will sell you a ticket if you are a non member but of course I don't want to pay.  Does anyone have any intel on this matter

I assume it is the same as last week - ie with the bar code on your members ticket you can get a reserved ticket for $5 on the Tickeytmaster site.

However the only reason to do so would be if you are concerned the game will sell out. Personally i think that is very unlikely - not least becasue dees fans don't like travelling all the way to the Docklands let alone Cranbourne.

Edited February 22, 2017 by binman

[Pates 9,660]

I'd definitely bring Watts in, maybe give one of Weids or Hogan a rest. If Hogan comes out maybe push Gawn into attack more, have those two rotating between ruck and FF. 

I'd also like to see Trengove given a good run, maybe one of the fringe players makes way. If Hibberd's ready bring him in, but there's no rush. We know Wagner comes out due to injury, one of Vince, Jones, or Lewis can have a breather this week and maybe build to the final JLT game being our round one dress rehearsal. 

Try a few new things, I liked the look of the Spencer/Gawn rotation, and Gawn pushing forward could create some headaches for opposing defenders. 

[dieter 3,325]

20 hours ago, Clint Bizkit said:

With six players on the bench and no rotation restrictions I don't see a need to rest players as much.

Melbourne have never won a game at Casey, we need to actually play well there for once to generate some interest in the area.

 

The won the intra club match last February. I was there....

[dieter 3,325]

10 hours ago, Pennant St Dee said:

A pair of boots?

And maybe a pie for half time.

[Salems Lot 2,636]

9 minutes ago, dieter said:

And maybe a pie for half time.

Ha, not if you are the second string goalie for Sutton FC!!

[Wiseblood 24,637]

I noticed 'Carlscum' was changed to 'Carlton'.  Nice to see a sense of humour still permeates across this board...

[dieter 3,325]

47 minutes ago, Salems Lot said:

Ha, not if you are the second string goalie for Sutton FC!!

??

[At the break of Gawn 4,460]

Mark Stevens has tweeted Watts expected to be left out again.

[DemonLad5 1,642]

1 – Jack Silvagni

3 – Marc Murphy

4 – Bryce Gibbs

6 – Kade Simpson

7 – Dylan Buckley

8 – Matthew Kreuzer

10 – Harry McKay

11 – Sam Kerridge

13 – Jed Lamb

15 – Sam Docherty

16 – Billie Smedts

17 – Sam Rowe

20 – Lachie Plowman

22 – Caleb Marchbank

23 – Jacob Weitering

24 – Rhys Palmer

25 – Zac Fisher

27 – Dennis Armfield

28 – David Cuningham

29 – Cameron Polson

30 – Charlie Curnow

33 – Jarrod Pickett

35 – Edward Curnow

37 – Daniel Gorringe

39 – Dale Thomas

41 – Levi Casboult

42 – Kym Lebois

43 – Simon White

46 – Matthew Wright 

BOLD = New Blues

 

[binman 43,813]

11 minutes ago, demon9 said:

Mark Stevens has tweeted Watts expected to be left out again.

If true there is no doubt Goodwin will be asked about it

[DemonLad5 1,642]

MELBOURNE
1. Jesse Hogan, 2. Nathan Jones, 3. Christian Salem, 5. Christian Petracca, 6. Jordan Lewis, 7. Jack Viney, 9. Jack Trengove, 10. Angus Brayshaw, 11. Max Gawn, 13. Clayton Oliver, 14. Michael Hibberd, 15. Billy Stretch, 18. Jake Melksham, 20. Colin Garland, 22. Aaron vandenberg, 23. Bernie Vince, 24. Jay Kennedy-Harris, 25. Tom McDonald, 26. Sam Weideman, 28. Oscar McDonald, 29. Jayden Hunt, 30. Alex Neal-Bullen, 32. Tomas Bugg, 33. Jake Spencer, 37. Dion Johnstone, 43. James Harmes, 44. Joel Smith  

 

Watts out again

I think Jeffy pulled up with a sore hammy. He had it bandaged at family day

[DeeSpencer 26,082]

Out: Wagner, Garlett
In: Hibberd, Johnstone, Garland, Trengove

Hibberd in for Wagner. Will be interesting to see if they go with the same emergencies this week or if they give someone else a run. I'd certainly like to see Trenners and DJ get a run, maybe for Harmes and ANB.

Edit: DJ will play as per MFC website.

Edited February 23, 2017 by DeeSpencer

[ArtificialWisdom 4,045]

Just Wags and Jeffy for Hibbs and DJ?

Surprised there isnt more rotating, would have liked any of Watts (apparently still with issues?), Pedersen,  hulett,  T Smith, Keilty and frost to come in for a run. The fact Frost again hasnt been selected makes me think there are more than considering elevating J Smith to play in the backline come round 1... 

Although does this now leave us with all 3 of Kent, BenKen and Jeffy on or just returning from the injury list not the greatest leadup for our smalls... DJ might even have a chance at a surprise early selection.

Edited February 23, 2017 by ArtificialWisdom

[Kumamoto_Ken 1,531]

28 minutes ago, binman said:

If true there is no doubt Goodwin will be asked about it

Mahoney confirmed that key forward would not play again this week and explained why.

“We think there has been some predictable, but unfair media speculation about Jack Watts’ non-selection. To clarify, the team is being selected on some key criteria, during the pre-season,” he said.

“Jack knows exactly what needs to be worked on and his past two or three weeks, he’s been working hard on what he needs to improve on in certain areas.

“He still remains a key player for us this season.”

http://www.melbournefc.com.au/news/2017-02-23/hibberd-johnstone-to-play-jeffy-injured

[ArtificialWisdom 4,045]

Just now, Kumamoto_Ken said:

Mahoney confirmed that key forward would not play again this week and explained why.

“We think there has been some predictable, but unfair media speculation about Jack Watts’ non-selection. To clarify, the team is being selected on some key criteria, during the pre-season,” he said.

“Jack knows exactly what needs to be worked on and his past two or three weeks, he’s been working hard on what he needs to improve on in certain areas.

“He still remains a key player for us this season.”

http://www.melbournefc.com.au/news/2017-02-23/hibberd-johnstone-to-play-jeffy-injured

I dont think he explained anything. He just said the same vague comment a slightly different way 

[The Chazz 4,077]

4 minutes ago, DeeSpencer said:

Out: Wagner, Garlett
In: Hibberd, Johnstone, Garland, Trengove

Hibberd in for Wagner. Will be interesting to see if they go with the same emergencies this week or if they give someone else a run. I'd certainly like to see Trenners and DJ get a run, maybe for Harmes and ANB.

Edit: DJ will play as per MFC website.

Dee, I'd much prefer the likes of ANB, Harmes, JKH, et al, to be playing.  Reality is, this is still a practice match, so let's try and build some confidence with these guys.

[Hellaintabadplacetobe 4,294]

Time for JKH to shine, could not ask for a better opportunity to cement himself a start in around 1. I hope he grabs it!