Experiments for the NAB cup

[Freak 100]

Put down what you would personally like Daniher to try come round 1 NAB cup.

-I would like to see White play mostly up forward, with Jamar given the whole game as number 1 ruck.

- Danny Hughes to be played in the forward pocket for the whole game.

- Dunn CHF

- Bate on the wing and given game time

- Simon Buckley on the other wing.

-Newton given permanent full-forward spot

-Bruce and Green both deep in the forward line.

-Give McLean plenty of rest so he can be fit and healthy for the proper season.

- Give Frawley a go given that he puts on weight in the pre-season.

We are playing hawthorn first up and they will be experimenting with their kids so its a good opportunity to experiment with ours.

What would you like to see?

[Straight Sets Simon 23,113]

-Newton given permanent full-forward spot

-Bruce and Green both deep in the forward line.

I really like these ideas.

[Gorgoroth 12,942]

i actually would like to see bruce and green swap on the wing to a forward flank

[Toad33 57]

I think it is a given that Neitz will be rested until the last preseason game (like last year) therefore it is a good opportunity to try a few different forward set ups.

I like the idea of leaving Newton at FF, but a change needs to be made if he is not getting a kick after two games. Others who would be worth a look there are Miller, Dunn, PJ and even Bate.

I would also like to see the resting ruckman getting more game time deep in the forward half (hopefully this includes Neaves).

Wheatley should be given a wing/half forward position to try and make his own.

Bizzell needs a run to prove he is not too old and slow.

I think that the likes of Robbo, Davey, Travis, Wheels, Byron, Green, Bruce Yze, McLean, White and even Macca might be rested for a couple of the games if they show some good form early and don't need the run due to injury (touch wood). Doing this will open up an opportunity to try some of the younger brigade.

The first side should be selected on training form with an emphasis on giving the younger players a crack to prove themselves. The older fringe players will always get their opportunity if the young blokes don't cut it.

I can't think of too many other 'experiments' that would benefit the team when all are fit and able to be selected. Perhaps putting Sylvia on a HBF where he played so well against the Roos last preseason.

Go Dees - too many days to go.....bugger.

[Sleeve 67]

Byron to play so he can "lose a few".

[Whispering_Jack 29,963]

Newton given permanent full-forward spot.

And hopefully he'll kick a few which would cause a bit of a dilemma with the selectors over at Sandringham (if Juice isn't then considered ready for the AFL).

[Jaded No More 68,880]

Not really fussed who plays where, but this is who I want to see play:

-Buckley

-Frawley

-Petterd

-CJ

-Sylvia

-Bell

-Newton

-Warnock

-Dunn

-Bate

-Jones

-Jamar

-PJ (if fit)

-Neaves (are rookie eligible?)

This is who I don't want to see, unless we make the final:

-Neitz

-Brock

-Rivers

-Whelan

-Bruce

-White

Got to protect our 6 most important players, all of which are injury prone.

[demon magik 0]

Got to protect our 6 most important players, all of which are injury prone.

well said jaded...

[davey_magik 1]

Agree with all that has been said, I'd like to think Sylvia will be left in the middle for the majority of every game and rested up forward but 80% gametime in the middle, also wouldn't mind Bell given a go there and Bate as well.

[Guest Dream Team]

Some good ideas. I want Warnock as FB, CJ & PJ up forward, Bucks on a wing, Newton FF, Dunn CHF, Neaves in the ruck with Jamar and Weetra any where on the ground.

[Demon Disciple 12,118]

I want to see CJ at HBF for the majority of our games, with Danny Hughes at HFF for the majority of our games.

I liked the idea of Miller leading up the ground and Dunn filling Miller's position when Miller is up the ground, which was suggested here or on 'ology not too long ago. This should be done for all the pre-season games.

[Rogue 585]

I liked the idea of Miller leading up the ground and Dunn filling Miller's position when Miller is up the ground, which was suggested here or on 'ology not too long ago.

This was floated all through last season

[Dappa Dan 2,188]

I've been trying to formulate a side that has all the young'uns we want in there, but unfortunately if we were to select ALL of the guys I want to see, it would be the next best thing to forfeiting the game. It's still interesting to look at, even if it's just fantasy.

eg.

B: Petterd Warnock Neville

HB: Wheatley Carroll Frawley

C: Buckley Moloney CJ

HF: Sylvia Miller Dunn

F: Hughes Newton Hayes

R: Jamar Jones Pickett

Int: PJ Weetra Neaves Bode Garland Yze

That's a full side of players who are not confirmed as starting in our 24, with the exception of the following:

Carroll - needed 1 more KP defender who isn't injury prone.

Pickett - will probably need 4 pre-season matches to get match-fit.

Dunn/Miller - depending on your point of view.

Jamar/PJ - depending on your point of view.

Jones - depending on your point of view.

Sylvia - needs to be given every chance to prove himself.

Yze - needs to earn his spot. And LEAD.

Moloney - assuming he's injury and OP free he needs to be given the chance to get fit and earn his rightful place again.

If we were to field that side against a full-strength Hawthorn, we'd be in trouble all over the ground. It'd be exciting and all, but we'd be in trouble.

I'm wracking my brain trying to remember what kind of a 24 ND went with last time, and with the exception of Neitz being out I can't remember what he went with. One thing's for sure though, there's going to be players included that you just wouldn't think would ever get a go, like Bartram who not only played, but just kept going and going.

If I don't see Buckley, CJ, Dunn, Hughes, Newton and Neaves at some point I'll be very disappointed. I also hope Neville finally gets a crack after an ugly year with injury. After being retained I expect we'll see Bode as well. Weetra would be fantastic to see play after all the interest in his selection, but from what I heard he's got a way to go yet. I expect to see Garland do a Bate/Dunn and get selected next year. My smoky for senior selection in 2007, particularly for the NAB is Hayes. I don't expect him to do a Davey necessarily, but I live in hope.

[since57 0]

hey guys, isnt there $1million up for grabs for winner of pre season and afl g/f?

if so , wouldnt we want our best team there?.