1 hour ago, rpfc said:

Interesting how the biggest hypocrite on this site laments hypocrisy...

 

I would prefer Garlett to Hannan. Kent and Weideman have a great opportunity that didn't look likely a few weeks ago.

Spargo, Spargo, Spargo...

I think he is cooked. Evidently, the club doesn't agree. Huge stakes.

 

Garlett has been struggling.  I like Kent in particularly if he is in form. 

Just now, picket fence said:

Nup how can you play a League footballer .. THAT CANT KICK MORE THAN 35 M??

Ludicrous, Plus has NO PACE ….. on a big ground 

Ah Jeffy outa form no doubt , but in a crunch game still better than Spargo!

At least Spargo gives effort.  If Jeffy is out of form, he gives nothing 

1 minute ago, Demons11 said:

At least Spargo gives effort.  If Jeffy is out of form, he gives nothing 

Effort?? Class ALWAYS beats Effort! 

I rest my case!

12 minutes ago, layzie said:

Quite the inexperienced forward line really. Guys who are either raw KPP, have missed a lot of footy or very young. Not saying it’s bad but hope they know what they’re doing.

Chaos balls, she'll be right ?

1 minute ago, Graeme Yeats' Mullet said:

Chaos balls, she'll be right ?

Club in panic mode!

Its called 

Bikini Mode!! 

"Cover ur Arse

1 minute ago, picket fence said:

Effort?? Class ALWAYS beats Effort! 

I rest my case!

Well, class + effort anyway. 

1 minute ago, drysdale demon said:

All games of football are won by the midfield.

As long as the "keepings-off" bit works as a consequence.  Let's face it,  the sport is now about creating a stoppage,  winning the stoppage,  controlling possession and then a having a shot at goal.  Controlling the possession is not our strength but invariably it is a strength. 

Turn the ball over and lose and you'll see a change of personnel.  In Goodwin's team,  a player can't run past a contest or turn the ball over as a primary weakness.  But if you're not great,  you have to play blokes who aren't that good. 

Spargo, with his weak kicking very lucky to stay in. 10 disposals at 60% efficiency, so 6 effective disposals.

JKH 14 disposals at 100% efficiency so 14 effective disposals, a big difference. He did some good things, can provide a good link, and was a long way from our worst (see ANB and or Garlett). I think he’s mostly done his bit since he came back in. He seems to be the selector’s whipping boy, given little leeway compared to others like Hannan and Garlett who until recently had to play a whole string of poor games before they got the chop. For a change, Garlett’s game v Sydney was so bad that in itself it brought about his omission.

Of JKH and Spargo, Spargo should have been given a rest, but I’d prefer either of them to Hannan. I think Hannan’s busy running style creates an impression that he’s fast, but then see the foot race with Lynden Dunne on Queen’s Birthday. Regarding tackling pressure, the last game the three of them played together was v the Dogs, Spargo 7 tackles, JKH 8, Hannan zero.

6 minutes ago, napster said:

Spargo, with his weak kicking very lucky to stay in. 10 disposals at 60% efficiency, so 6 effective disposals.

JKH 14 disposals at 100% efficiency so 14 effective disposals, a big difference. He did some good things, can provide a good link, and was a long way from our worst (see ANB and or Garlett). I think he’s mostly done his bit since he came back in. He seems to be the selector’s whipping boy, given little leeway compared to others like Hannan and Garlett who until recently had to play a whole string of poor games before they got the chop. For a change, Garlett’s game v Sydney was so bad that in itself it brought about his omission.

Of JKH and Spargo, Spargo should have been given a rest, but I’d prefer either of them to Hannan. I think Hannan’s busy running style creates an impression that he’s fast, but then see the foot race with Lynden Dunne on Queen’s Birthday. Regarding tackling pressure, the last game the three of them played together was v the Dogs, Spargo 7 tackles, JKH 8, Hannan zero.

Tend to agree, not happy with JKH’s omission. Spargo needs a rest, has struggled with tackles and kicking 30 m plus in the past 3 seasons plus. 

He will be a weapon in time but not this year. 

2 minutes ago, Earl Hood said:

Tend to agree, not happy with JKH’s omission. Spargo needs a rest, has struggled with tackles and kicking 30 m plus in the past 3 seasons plus. 

He will be a weapon in time but not this year. 

A weapon???

Slow, cant kick. Seriously??

Edited August 17, 20186 yr by picket fence

The Eagles sit where we sit ... average/above average and sometimes quite good.  The same argument could be put forward for another 8 sides.  There are no great teams although the Tigers are playing like a great team but I still see them as quite beatable.

We've got a great opportunity to beat a team who are where we are ... they are not a great team and Goodwin will be pressing that point home.  We have to start well and out-muscle them out of the middle - play to our strengths.  It's do-able.

WE  WILL GET flogged ! 

Not up to it football wise

37 minutes ago, picket fence said:

Effort?? Class ALWAYS beats Effort! 

I rest my case!

You can have all the talent in the world but if you don't apply it your just a waste of space. I'd prefer a talented player who works hard over just a hard worker. But if the more talented player isn't working hard you take the hard worker everytime. At least you know the hard working player will be accountable and play a role defensively. It's something you can never guarantee with Garlett, he picks and chooses when he puts in defensive effort. He has been like that his whole career. It was ok for us when we were a bottom side but it's not enough for a finals team. 

5 changes doesn't smack of desperation.  

With both Hunt and Hogan injured, and with Hibberd and Melksham returning, we were always going to make a few changes.  JKH has been okay without being good, while Garlett has only had one good game, and that was against arguably the worst opposition in the competition.

What I like is that we are still rewarding some good form.  Weideman and Kent have both been in very good form, with Kent giving us some pace and hardness across half forward, while Weideman ensures that McDonald isn't triple teamed all night and he can be the one to give Maxy a rest.  Hannan also gives us another medium sized marking forward who can cause match up headaches and give others a quick chop out through the middle of the ground.  Hibberd and Melksham speak for themselves and we are a far better side with them there.

These 5 changes are necessary and hardly the sign of desperation.  I'd argue that these 5 changes make us a better side, with the exception of Weideman for Hogan (although I'll back the Weid to step up and jag a few this week) and that can only be a good thing.

10 minutes ago, picket fence said:

Not up to it football wise

We are getting close. When we are "on" we dominate. We drop it regularly but I hope that as our list matures we will stop that. I've been entertained this year though alot of that comes with frustration and pain. I think we worry most of the other teams. Prefer the ability of this list to compete then others from recent years. Two more games to "enjoy", with a reasonable chance, that is in our own hands to make the final series. 

28 minutes ago, picket fence said:

A weapon???

Slow, cant kick. Seriously??

Not sure he is slow, how fast are you? But yes at this stage he has a lot to work on mainly strength in tackles and ability to kick more than 40 meters when he gets it. That is why I wanted him out of the side for a rest and maybe JKH in! What is your point? 

5 minutes ago, Earl Hood said:

Not sure he is slow, how fast are you? But yes at this stage he has a lot to work on mainly strength in tackles and ability to kick more than 40 meters when he gets it. That is why I wanted him out of the side for a rest and maybe JKH in! What is your point? 

Hes not slow, but he's not quick either.

But when i think of quickess i think of Hunt, Garlett, Dangerfield etc.

1 hour ago, drysdale demon said:

Really.

Ily DD

Where's Drysdale, btw?

23 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

Hes not slow, but he's not quick either.

But when i think of quickess i think of Hunt, Garlett, Dangerfield etc.

He gut runs enough for me, will be a good asset, but he is looking tired

Did not think we had a hope last week but this weeks side looks a lot better to me.

Dees to win by a couple.

These are exactly the changes I asked for earlier in this thread. If we lose, it’s my fault.

I reckon we’ve got this. Cancel your September holidays.

1 hour ago, picket fence said:

Yeah well have to be because

1 Has no pace 

2 And cant kick more the 30 M 

Still would have preferred Jeffy!

Watch this one backfire Spectacularly!

Yeah we will miss no tackles, no one percenters  and less than 10 possessions

Edited August 17, 20186 yr by chook fowler

2 hours ago, picket fence said:

 

Ah Jeffy outa form no doubt , but in a crunch game still better than Spargo!

When has Garlett ever performed in a crunch game?  Let me help you -  never.

Ill take Spargo all day, yeah he struggled last week and might be tiring as hes an 18 year old rookie,  but he will go when its his turn and hes hungry.

Edited August 17, 20186 yr by Petraccattack

3 hours ago, Little Goffy said:

I had a really nice coffee the other day and it was only $3.50, I couldn't believe it, I was expecting $3.80 or even $4, it is in Sydney after all. Does anyone know why the barista had it so low?

$3.50? In Sydney? And it was really nice? Get outta here! ?

5 hours ago, Jibroni said:

Were now  $2.15. Am I missing something?

... they reckon lightning never strikes de one club,  two weeks running.