MATCH PREVIEW AND TEAM SELECTION - ROUND 6

[beelzebub 23,200]

8 minutes ago, Deemented Are Go! said:

Great thought LH, that could confuse and unsettle them whilst spreading the load on our guys. 

I liked Nashers idea of quarter by quarter designated ruck, but this allows guys to also do their roles, as mentioned 

Just mix it up. 

Make it so they're as required to think on their feet instead of set/trained setups as we'll be.

Just locks the ball up more. All things equal they ought to tire before us.

[Demon Disciple 11,736]

5 minutes ago, monoccular said:

IF he can hit his best form, and IF he runs with Daniher all day, then he will have to do some ruck work.

Daniher always seems to play well on McDonald and against us. He is in some good form too, so that doesn't help.

It doesn't help that TMAC is having a somewhat average year too.

[picket fence 16,702]

51 minutes ago, spirit of norm smith said:

JKH... 9 disposals. 4 fumbles. 3 turnovers. OMG. Retained.

Stretch. 19 possessions. Run and carry. 5 inside 50s. Dropped. 

Goodwin must be concussed.

JKH better perform !!

Yep agree but notwithstanding that other than Max and Jessie and maybe Kent, I reckon this is the best team we have put on the park.!! 

I reckon a "Shock win" is definately on  the cards! I say Shock because we have been expected to win our last three games and havent! 

So I'll take a "Shock" win anyday!!

[Demon Disciple 11,736]

1 minute ago, picket fence said:

Yep agree but notwithstanding that other than Max and Jessie and maybe Kent, I reckon this is the best team we have put on the park.!! 

I reckon a "Shock win" is definately on  the cards! I say Shock because we have been expected to win our last three games and havent! 

So I'll take a "Shock" win anyday!!

Anything to even up our ledger this season. Would still keep the season alive

Edited April 28, 2017 by Demon Disciple

[picket fence 16,702]

2 minutes ago, Demon Disciple said:

Daniher always seems to play well on McDonald and against us. He is in some good form too, so that doesn't help.

It doesn't help that TMAC is having a somewhat average year too.

Well If Daniher has a Mc Donald for breakfast and Mc Donald for lunch maybe he will have Lower gut reactions and play Shizennnnnnn! 

[Forest Demon 4,681]

I don't like today's changes. Both Stretch and Harmes deserve their spot imo.

But hey, whatvever, I'm happy to go with it. Maybe Goodwin is just rotating some of our 15th to 22nd best players to get some fresh legs off the short break.

[3Dee 1,153]

ugly

[beelzebub 23,200]

Well, Dees need to draw a line in the sand and what more apt ground than Etihad !! 

Id run it across half back. Stop the ball before it and starve Joe and his mutts.

As badly as the Filth played they nearly did it. A crack opened and Dons won, thats all.

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As others have said, the JKH selection is poor. 

He didn't play well last week nor the week before in the VFL.

Stretch and Harmes both outplayed him. Trengove also deserves a shot ahead of him. 

[deeko 952]

1 hour ago, big_red_fire_engine said:

7 TACKLES. How do people not get it yet?

I'm not a fan at all to be honest. His tackles are more of jumper grabs of u14 footy rather than killing the play and burying an opponent.

I fail really to see what he brings

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1 hour ago, big_red_fire_engine said:

7 TACKLES. How do people not get it yet?

Did you watch the game or just look at the stats? He was atrocious Monday night. His lack of possessions and disposal efficiency were the main two reasons. But he also got pushed off the ball far too easily and he's not as quick as some may think.

If he had a blinder in the VFL the week before it may be warranted but he didn't. He needs more time in the seconds to get his game sense and match fitness (including pace) back up to scratch.

[brendan 3,432]

So I have decided to go to the game, got a mate who is bombers so going with him so just got general admission so I guess I'm on level 3, never been up that high is it a good view 

[Nasher 33,607]

I've seen enough of Billy Stretch this year and heard enough about his work ethic to know that at some point in the future, we'll all be sitting here tapping away writing nice things about him in the "BILLY STRETCH - 200 GAMES" thread on Demonland.  Clarry Oliver said earlier in the year that McCartney attached him to Billy as one of the shining examples of elite training habits - that is a massive thumbs up for Billy in my view.

But right now he's a 20 year old midfielder who has played 32 games.  He's not going to be able to maintain AFL level intensity all of the time at this stage.  He faded in the Richmond game and has a 4.5 day break.  This is going to be a game where it is truly all hands on deck.  Nobody with question marks over their ability to run out games should be in this one.  

I don't have any issue with not punishing young bodies and I'm very sure he'll be back in the side long before round 10.  

[Bitter but optimistic 22,066]

4 minutes ago, brendan said:

So I have decided to go to the game, got a mate who is bombers so going with him so just got general admission so I guess I'm on level 3, never been up that high is it a good view 

Take an oxygen tank and a telescope.

[Engorged Onion 10,137]

2 minutes ago, Nasher said:

I've seen enough of Billy Stretch this year and heard enough about his work ethic to know that at some point in the future, we'll all be sitting here tapping away writing nice things about him in the "BILLY STRETCH - 200 GAMES" thread on Demonland.  Clarry Oliver said earlier in the year that McCartney attached him to Billy as one of the shining examples of elite training habits - that is a massive thumbs up for Billy in my view.

But right now he's a 20 year old midfielder who has played 32 games.  He's not going to be able to maintain AFL level intensity all of the time at this stage.  He faded in the Richmond game and has a 4.5 day break.  This is going to be a game where it is truly all hands on deck.  Nobody with question marks over their ability to run out games should be in this one.  

I don't have any issue with not punishing young bodies and I'm very sure he'll be back in the side long before round 10.  

sense and reason... sense and reason....

[Demon Disciple 11,736]

IMO, that is the best our back line has looked this year, but would put Hunt on the HBF and Vince up on the wing.

[brendan 3,432]

12 minutes ago, Bitter but optimistic said:

Take an oxygen tank and a telescope.

That bad, I was hoping to get a good view on our zones and stuff bit hard to see that sort of stuff at the MCG sitting on bottom deck on wing 

[Bitter but optimistic 22,066]

Just now, brendan said:

That bad, I was hoping to get a good view on our zones and stuff bit hard to see that sort of stuff at the MCG sitting on bottom deck on wing 

Well you'll certainly get a bird's eye view brendan

[Nasher 33,607]

2 minutes ago, brendan said:

That bad, I was hoping to get a good view on our zones and stuff bit hard to see that sort of stuff at the MCG sitting on bottom deck on wing 

My experience is that the view from the heavens there is pretty good.  Sat right near the back on level 3 at a neutral game I went to once and found I had a very clear picture of what was going on.  

I actually like an elevated distance view in general for that reason.

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10 minutes ago, brendan said:

That bad, I was hoping to get a good view on our zones and stuff bit hard to see that sort of stuff at the MCG sitting on bottom deck on wing 

At the Tiges game I was near the balcony of level 4. It's been a long time since I've sat that high. I usually sit level 1 and occasionally 2 or 3 if I organise my MCC guest passes. 

I thought it was quite enjoyable for a change, and yes you'll be able to make out the structures. Try your best to get as close to the rail as you can without impending your view. With that said I think I'll still stick to level 1 in future,  but I'll probably do it from time to time for a change. Just keep away from the far back or you'll feel you're watching ants

[DubDee 24,455]

51 minutes ago, brendan said:

So I have decided to go to the game, got a mate who is bombers so going with him so just got general admission so I guess I'm on level 3, never been up that high is it a good view 

Out of interest, how much for a GA cheap ticket? Still deciding whether to watch at pub or go to the ground 

[Adzman 2,153]

I think Stretch and Harmes just couldn't get up after the Richmond game. Would be interesting to see the time spent on each ground for each player. Playing two down in the wet may have taken a heavy toll on them. Doubt they were dropped based on form.

Fresh legs makes sense even just for a week.

 

Jkh should buy a lottery ticket though....

[picket fence 16,702]

2 hours ago, deeko said:

I'm not a fan at all to be honest. His tackles are more of jumper grabs of u14 footy rather than killing the play and burying an opponent.

I fail really to see what he brings

A tackle actually means you are second to the ball!! I see him as a poor mans Isaac Weetra!

Edited April 28, 2017 by picket fence

[brendan 3,432]

40 minutes ago, DubDee said:

Out of interest, how much for a GA cheap ticket? Still deciding whether to watch at pub or go to the ground 

It was $25 

[brendan 3,432]

56 minutes ago, ignition. said:

At the Tiges game I was near the balcony of level 4. It's been a long time since I've sat that high. I usually sit level 1 and occasionally 2 or 3 if I organise my MCC guest passes. 

I thought it was quite enjoyable for a change, and yes you'll be able to make out the structures. Try your best to get as close to the rail as you can without impending your view. With that said I think I'll still stick to level 1 in future,  but I'll probably do it from time to time for a change. Just keep away from the far back or you'll feel you're watching ants

Yea I thought I would do it for a change, I still like sitting level 1 but for $55 to sit with mostly feral bombers will take my chances in the rafters