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Match Preview and Team Selection - Preliminary Final

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I know there would be good reasons to replace Fritsch but imagine if this means he wonโ€™t play in the Grand Final? Gutted for the bloke

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    Just now, Drunkn167 said:

    I know there would be good reasons to replace Fritsch but imagine if this means he wonโ€™t play in the Grand Final? Gutted for the bloke

    Neither Pies or Tiges have 2 genuine KPF's. Will be back in should we progress to next week.

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    Just now, Wolfturdo said:

    Bit of credibility on the line with this decision. Better pay offย 

    so @Wolfturdo, in your view, what is a pass mark from an outcome perspective for smith?

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    The emergencies would suggest there is nothing in the O Mac being injured rumour going around this morning.

    If there had been something I think it would have been Dec Kielty on the plane as well.

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    1 minute ago, picket fence said:

    Well I gotta say Tim Smith AS EMERGENCY IS EVEN A BIGGER SURPRISE!!

    Jeffy? Pedo?? Bigger call!?

    Absolutely feel for Bailey, but he has been played. by necessity, out of position. ย He has had a fantastic first season and is destined for bigger things. ย  Who knows, IF we do win matchups may see him back for the GF?

    Can't criticise the selection though.

    However it does look like Jeffy may have played his last game. ย It will be interesting to see his body language in the VFL GF.

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    3 minutes ago, Nasher said:

    Goodwin obviously doesnโ€™t know anything about our players. Is he the right man for the job?

    Troll! ?

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    4 minutes ago, Drunkn167 said:

    I know there would be good reasons to replace Fritsch but imagine if this means he wonโ€™t play in the Grand Final? Gutted for the bloke

    He's got a long career ahead of him and he's part of a football team that is going to have sustained success for years to come. He'll get another chance.ย 

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    Fritta is stiff, but they obviously have a clear role in mind for J. Smith, one that probably frees Hibberd up to play a more attacking role alongside Salem and Lewis.

    ย 

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    If smith plays well and we win then it's a genius move but of smith gets smashed or plays badly and we lose people are going to be slamming the move.ย 

    I just don't think we needed to change our winning team. But thats why Goodwin is coach and im not.ย 

    But gee I do feel sorry for bailey. I reckon it would have been hard for goody to tell him

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    3 minutes ago, Demon Disciple said:

    Neither Pies or Tiges have 2 genuine KPF's. Will be back in should we progress to next week.

    Totally agree. Heartbreaking for Fritter, but we'll almost certainly see him in the GF when we get through. I don't mind the change though, it makes sense. I looking forward to seeing it pay off.

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    It's understandable.ย  Match up with WC tall forward line and the step up of the contest from last week.ย 

    JKH mised the finals and now it's Fritsch.

    If we get through it may be against Richmond who have a completely different structure so we could make a change there too.ย  Or there could be injuries.

    Just a commentย overviewing the system - taking MFC out of the equation - this is why at least everyone on the list who plays a game in the season should get a premiership medal.

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    1 minute ago, Wiseblood said:

    Fritta is stiff, but they obviously have a clear role in mind for J. Smith, one that probably frees Hibberd up to play a more attacking role alongside Salem and Lewis.

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    Absolutely, we're going to need that extra push off HB, and Smith will add the extra height and intercept power.

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    2 minutes ago, grey wolf said:

    Tough call on Fritta but you have to say the selection committee has finally got some balls!

    There was a time when we were too scared/stupid to make these calls!

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    8 hours ago, GCDee said:

    I don't think Harmes to Yeo would work...ย 

    Yeo can drag him deep forward or back and would crush him in the air.ย 

    Harmes to Shuey, Viney to Redden.ย 

    Oliver & Brayshaw to run wild.ย 

    So who plays onย Yeo?ย He needs a hard tag... Yippy Yeo cannot be let of the leash. He will run wilder and let all the other animals out. He needs aย tranquilliser quick smart! Nev to the rescue with a nice bump or Viney with a crunching tackle! Either one I donโ€™t care...ย 

    I still think Harmes is the one. Harmes can beat him going the other way.ย 

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    Theyโ€™ve gone for simplicity - defender for defender. Itโ€™s no surprise theyโ€™ve gone for Smith. There was an obvious need for another tall defender this week and Smith is the next best thing.

    I can only guess, but I suppose if they were decided on Fritsch or Tyson in the middle, they decided that the more imperfect disposal was outweighed by the superior contested game. Tyson has his issues and limitations, but at the end if the day would anyone be that confident Fritsch could deliver as a midfielder in the heat of a PF? Iโ€™m not that sure.

    Or maybe the option was never even on the table because Goodwin rates Tyson more than Demonland does. Who knows.

    Feel for Fritsch though. I reckon we can all agree that heโ€™s bloody unlucky.

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    5 minutes ago, RedButMostlyBlue said:

    Totally agree. Heartbreaking for Fritter, but we'll almost certainly see him in the GF when we get through. I don't mind the change though, it makes sense. I looking forward to seeing it pay off.

    Itโ€™s hard to predictย though, if Smith plays very well I donโ€™t think heโ€™d be dropped for the GF.ย 

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    A really tough call, but horses for courses. I am sure Bayley will play a blinder on Sunday, so the pressure will be on Smith, Hannah, Tyson and maybe a couple of others to produce on Saturday otherwise he may well take their spot in the GF. Really feel for the young man though

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    Very, tough call on Fritta, but he'll bounce back, I'm sure!ย  Between them, our MC have a lot of trained eyes and a ton of football judgement and nous.ย  I'll back them every time, but understand that even they are fallible (occasionally).ย  I reckon this is a courageous but correct call given the opposition.ย  Exactly as it should be, especially with the stakes as high as they are.

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    Brave decision, good decision.ย  Smith can be swung to Kennedy or Darling should our match ups not work out.ย  They are also playing 2 rucks and they will alternate forward.

    Hard decision but an obvious one.

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    I think the selection trade offs revolve around these factors.ย  We're trading contest and pressure for disposal efficiency with Tyson and Smith in and Fritsch out.ย  The FD reckon it will be a super hot contest and that's our "brand"

    http://m.afl.com.au/news/2018-06-05/the-stats-files-the-three-keys-to-winning-games-in-2018

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