Changes v Brisbane

[YesitwasaWin4theAges 6,704]

Get Buggy back in against Bris. Watts back in for the Pies. Give Trac a spell for the Pies game.

[Dr.D 1,771]

I scratch my head when people on this forum defend guys like Watts until the cows come home year after year despite bringing no intensity or strength to the contest yet guys like Melksham and Harmes are always never given their due credit.  Both of these guys bring intensity and thats all that I want in players. not to mention melksham who has kicked some clutch goals for us in recent times. 

I won't even start talking about Hogan and intensity but why did people ask for Pederson to be dropped? He was BOG yday. 26 touches and 2 clutch goals. You dont drop these guys after some quiet weeks.

[jackaub 1,402]

Kennedy seems to be consistently good for Casey worth a try?

[layzie 33,871]

It would be nice to think the Kennedy is potentially knocking on the door

[beelzebub 23,380]

Apparently Salem was reported. Have to see how that pans out.

( No doubt Carlscum medicos scribbling away  )

[old dee 23,801]

37 minutes ago, layzie said:

It would be nice to think the Kennedy is potentially knocking on the door

He is a VFL player forget him.

[layzie 33,871]

Maybe so. Could still use some forward pressure, although we weren't bad with it yesterday.

[leave it to deever 17,511]

I hope Garlett can lift. He has really gone missing. He did the same thing last season and its why Carlton were happy to trade him. 

We need him in top gear now more than any other. He's due to kick a bag soon.

[pineapple dee 2,892]

6 minutes ago, leave it to deever said:

I hope Garlett can lift. He has really gone missing. He did the same thing last season and its why Carlton were happy to trade him. 

We need him in top gear now more than any other. He's due to kick a bag soon.

Let's not get too stuck into Garlett after yesterday's game. He's not a sacred cow but I thought Geary did a fair job on Jeffy yesterday. He was only an unlucky bounce away from two more goals. He's had quiet games but he will be massive value when things click for him. 

[leave it to deever 17,511]

Just now, pineapple dee said:

Let's not get too stuck into Garlett after yesterday's game. He's not a sacred cow but I thought Geary did a fair job on Jeffy yesterday. He was only an unlucky bounce away from two more goals. He's had quiet games but he will be massive value when things click for him. 

He seemed on the cusp yesterday and had some bad bounces. He didnt put the cue away which was good and tried all day.I get the feeling he is heading to having a massive game or two. He needs more space and the Saints flooded us.

[Watts the matter 1,235]

50 minutes ago, pineapple dee said:

Let's not get too stuck into Garlett after yesterday's game. He's not a sacred cow but I thought Geary did a fair job on Jeffy yesterday. He was only an unlucky bounce away from two more goals. He's had quiet games but he will be massive value when things click for him. 

Also keep in mind he was home during the week for personal matters, hopefully he gets back to what we know his capable of this week. We need him back to his best.

[beelzebub 23,380]

53 minutes ago, pineapple dee said:

Let's not get too stuck into Garlett after yesterday's game. He's not a sacred cow but I thought Geary did a fair job on Jeffy yesterday. He was only an unlucky bounce away from two more goals. He's had quiet games but he will be massive value when things click for him. 

Jeffy was way off his game. Im not potting per se. Its obsevational. He was clearly distracted. Whilst there may well be a reason for it he is out there to play afterall.

Hope he does click soon. He's distinctly un-clicked atm. 

 

[Demon_JB 1,385]

(If Salem isn't suspended)

IN: Watts, Salem
OUT: Wagner, Weideman

[DemonLad5 1,642]

2 minutes ago, juzzk1d said:

(If Salem isn't suspended)

IN: Watts, Salem
OUT: Wagner, Weideman

This

Or Frost in for Weid and then T.Mac forward

[Engorged Onion 10,223]

Should be a fun contested possession match - our lads vs Beams, Rockliff, Zorko and Rich. Do we have enough on the spread? 

[SFebes 4,884]

6 minutes ago, Danelska said:

Should be a fun contested possession match - our lads vs Beams, Rockliff, Zorko and Rich. Do we have enough on the spread? 

That's actually a scary midfield there

[Demons11 7,032]

20 hours ago, Diamond_Jim said:

Salem unless suspended for Wagner and Watts for Weideman

Garlett has a few credits

Would not be surprised if we rested Petracca and/or Oliver but I hope not.

Cannot see Hogan being ready but perhaps he could  play VFL in the bye week all going well

What makes you think Oliver needs a rest 

[monoccular 17,443]

16 hours ago, Chook said:

Every now and then I have to remind myself that Colin Garland is still on our list. Does anyone think he's a chance to break into the side still?

Sadly, like JT, I suspect that the game may have passed him by. 

6 hours ago, old dee said:

That could well be 2018 deeflog. Word is he (Salem)  will get a big suspension.

Word - fan blog sites / discussion boards?  

[Satyriconhome 10,879]

1 hour ago, beelzebub said:

Jeffy was way off his game. Im not potting per se. Its obsevational. He was clearly distracted. Whilst there may well be a reason for it he is out there to play afterall.

Hope he does click soon. He's distinctly un-clicked atm. 

 

Goodwin gave him a name check in his presser, must view his output 'differently''

[chook fowler 19,459]

4 minutes ago, Satyriconhome said:

Goodwin gave him a name check in his presser, must view his output 'differently''

He also mentioned Maynard in last weeks presser but he still got dropped. For what ever reason Garletts output has been poor - going to ground, missing easy set shots and turning the ball over. I hope he's not dropped because he is needed but this form can't continue much longer.

[old55 23,626]

Success is built on a squad, not a "best 22". We need to pick the best team to suit the circumstances.

We need to beat both Brisbane and Collingwood to make finals.  I'm not under estimating Brisbane, but I'm also aware we play the Pies off a 6 day break and we already have tired and injured players.

Out: Viney, Petracca

In: Maynard, Watts

I'd also like to see Salem for Wagner if he's not rubbed out.

[jnrmac 20,109]

5 hours ago, Moonshadow said:

Liked the efforts of Pedo. Got plenty of it. Hope he can retain his spot beyond R23

Yesterday we were better when he was rucking it seemed to me...

[old dee 23,801]

36 minutes ago, monoccular said:

Sadly, like JT, I suspect that the game may have passed him by. 

Word - fan blog sites / discussion boards?  

Comments from fan sites and a friend at the game mono.

[jnrmac 20,109]

Will be interested to see if Bugg is forced to come back through the Dewies and if the club wants to make an example of him.

I for one was extremely disappointed in how they hung him out to dry. Yes what he did was a brain fade but we should support all of our players. I suspect he won't get straight back in.

[Straight Sets Simon 23,113]

Salem has been given two weeks which can be reduced to one with an early plea.