Who takes the FF position?

[WERRIDEE 5,479]

I think Weideman thoughts?

[loges 6,767]

6 hours ago, WERRIDEE said:

I think Weideman thoughts?

I think Weideman to start with. Doesn't mean he'll keep it though.

[58er 6,441]

What about Tommmy Mac?

[Salems Lot 2,535]

3 minutes ago, 58er said:

What about Tommmy Mac?

CHF

[58er 6,441]

Not sure wher he played mostly in 2018 but both FF orcCHF are suitable

[John Demonic 5,796]

Took me way too long to rack my brain and realize who Brown is. I think we're not ready to forego the M. just yet. Give it a few rounds!

 

Edited January 15, 2020 by John Demonic

[spalding 1,128]

I’d play Fritsch there and try and isolate him as much as possible. He would be a tough match up with his one on one footy iq. Only works though if we are not bombing to the top of the square. 

[BW511 2,669]

I don't think Fritsch is strong enough to play one out.

He needs clear space around him to run and jump at the ball.

 

Weid will be first picked i'd say, but fear he doesn't have the mongrel in him to be a commanding presence.

Work ethic will have Brown will come in after 3-4 rounds is my guess

Edited January 15, 2020 by BW511

[Bitter but optimistic 22,241]

I'd like to see Weid earn the spot through his pre season efforts …. and then keep it through his good form.

It is time for him to deliver the goods - he can't survive on "potential" much longer.

[DeeSpencer 25,713]

I think we’ll see Fritsch, Melksham and Tommy Mc get the most time isolated as the deep target. 

Whether we play 1 or 2 talls alongside that group is up for debate. At this stage I’d suggest Jackson will be hard to leave out, but until we get some games it’s just a projection based on traits. Although I’d consider him a mix of ruck and forward flanker.

Weid v Petty v Brown? Tough to choose. And a heck of a job first up trying to compete with or space away from McGovern. Very early but I’d lean towards Petty.

[Mental Demons 136]

First choice would be T Mac and then Fritch. Of these 4 in order subject to injuries. Brown is the most ready to go. Then Weid but he is really a third tall and would be playing out of position. Petty has not proved he is a forward and is definitely not a natural forward. Jackson has not proved he can play any position let alone that of a full forward.

[hemingway 7,627]

We need mobility up forward, whatever form that takes. My guess, we will see players rotating at FF.  Whether they be tall or short, every team needs players with speed of movement,  We need some marking power but we need players at ground level with dexterity who can get the ball and retain it. For me, players like Weed, Petty and at times Tmac are clunky players that too often can lose the ball. . 

Fritsch would be my pick at FF. Fast lead, clever, can move sideways and has a strong overhead mark and beautiful straight kick.  Can receive well but also can chase his own ball.  Brown might be an option but I will go with what I know.  

[old dee 23,791]

1 hour ago, Bitter but optimistic said:

I'd like to see Weid earn the spot through his pre season efforts …. and then keep it through his good form.

It is time for him to deliver the goods - he can't survive on "potential" much longer.

Amen to that Bbo

[durango 2,007]

Petracca and get the former MFC player Allen Jackovich to coach him on how to position yourself one-on-one

[Bring-Back-Powell 14,836]

T Mac given he's the one most likely to kick the most goals.

I voted Mitch Brown out of that group. Kicked his 2 goals a game last year and has more runs on the board then Weideman. I'd have more confidence in Brown contributing towards a round 1 win V' West Coast. However, I hope Weed has a great year and makes Brown purely a back up depth option.

Let's hope we don't have a repeat of Oscar McDonald being our number 2 key forward because we ran out of players.

[Lord Travis 10,730]

Brown the most proven so he got my vote. He's proven he’ll give us 20+ goals from that position.
Weid should claim this spot easily, but is yet too do so. He’s the logical choice longer term assuming TMac and others are playing CHF in tandom. 
Petty showed promise and could claim it. Jackson is a fair way off it but is a big talent so could come on quickly and lay claim.

They’ll use Brown or Weid depending who is fittest and had most time in training come end of preseason.

[dl4e 5,851]

Joel Smith ???

[dpositive 1,665]

2 hours ago, hemingway said:

We need mobility up forward, whatever form that takes. My guess, we will see players rotating at FF.  Whether they be tall or short, every team needs players with speed of movement,  We need some marking power but we need players at ground level with dexterity who can get the ball and retain it. For me, players like Weed, Petty and at times Tmac are clunky players that too often can lose the ball. . 

Fritsch would be my pick at FF. Fast lead, clever, can move sideways and has a strong overhead mark and beautiful straight kick.  Can receive well but also can chase his own ball.  Brown might be an option but I will go with what I know.  

Constant Coordinated Rotation has to be the option. Churn. 

This rotation where selected ff leads out and selectedflanker runs in to that spot, all forwards consequently churn around to a structured position.. This not only means there is separation and forwards do not impede each other but also creates match up issues that can be exploited. It also creates space due to movement and provides anticipatory reaction as forwards know where their teammates will be.

Requires discipline in knowing where teamates are and where opposition are. If opposition does not pursue opponent then a clear target is provided.

 

[Pulp Fritschon 739]

I’d give Weideman first crack and make him play the 2nd ruck role also. 

Tmac and Weideman as the talls, Pickett and ANB as the smalls and Petracca, Melksham and Fritsch as the mid range types who all go well in the air. 

I do like Hannan as a player but not sure the mix would be right with him in there also. 

 

 

[Demon3 2,541]

The traditional FF role has changed, you look at our bigger Fwds:

Tmac, Weid, Brown, Petty, Jackson, Fritta, Melk, Trac, Hannan, AVB, Joel Smith, Pruess at any given time, any of those guys could play out of the Square.

I think its Weid and Brown right behind him. Big year for Weid.

[Demon Dude 425]

Weideman to partner Tom Mac as the key forwards.

Brown the reserve.

Petty and Jackson 3rd tall forward/ruck type options.

[Ron Burgundy 8,584]

Surely it’s got to be Tom McDonald.

If not him, then Mitch Brown. I’m still stunned that Essendon delisted him. He’s a really decent forward - and they need him.

I find it entirely bizarre. Did he take Mrs Worsfold on a dinner date or something? It doesn’t make sense. I reckon he’ll play 25 games for us in 2020.

 

 

[Kent 2,910]

7 hours ago, Ron Burgundy said:

Surely it’s got to be Tom McDonald.

If not him, then Mitch Brown. I’m still stunned that Essendon delisted him. He’s a really decent forward - and they need him.

I find it entirely bizarre. Did he take Mrs Worsfold on a dinner date or something? It doesn’t make sense. I reckon he’ll play 25 games for us in 2020.

 

 

Totally agree Ron. Pick up of the year and will certainly pressure Weid for the spot. He is ready to go and will play most games .

On the other matter perhaps he didnt!

[old dee 23,791]

7 hours ago, Ron Burgundy said:

Surely it’s got to be Tom McDonald.

If not him, then Mitch Brown. I’m still stunned that Essendon delisted him. He’s a really decent forward - and they need him.

I find it entirely bizarre. Did he take Mrs Worsfold on a dinner date or something? It doesn’t make sense. I reckon he’ll play 25 games for us in 2020.

 

 

I think I read when he joined us that he played 12 senior games last year. A friend of mine Yes I have a friend who is an Essendon supporter says he is inconsistant. sounds like Kent to me. But time will tell like always, at the very least he sounds like a good back up.

Edited January 16, 2020 by old dee

[dl4e 5,851]

3 hours ago, old dee said:

I think I read when he joined us that he played 12 senior games last year. A friend of mine Yes I have a friend who is an Essendon supporter says he is inconsistant. sounds like Kent to me. But time will tell like always, at the very least he sounds like a good back up.

I don't have a high opinion of him at all. Inconsistant is putting it mildly. He is only good as a leading forward and given our kicking skills that doesn't hold out much hope. Just hope the weid can pull his finger out.