Good that the dice has been rolled. Performance in Round 1 not up to it

3 debutants  we watch and hope they do it right

 

52 minutes ago, TheKozzieExperience said:

O Mac out is going to please a lot of people

....there's just so much to be excited about!!!!!!!!! We have a chance, even against Carlton,

Love the side lots of outside run, I hope it works 

58 minutes ago, titan_uranus said:

In: Bennell, Rivers, Jackson, Salem, Jones, Hunt, Smith

Out: Hibberd, Lockhart, Spargo, Bedford, Brown, ANB, OMac

 

The four sweetest words in footy.

Not sure how I feel about this... the team is very, very green.  Not as confident as I was yesterday.

Great to see some kids get a run and hopefully it’s a sign that form and effort are being rewarded.

Feel for Lockhart; thought his preseason form was excellent.

Shocked to see Hunt; not that I don’t rate him, just haven’t seen or heard anything about him in months.

 

Checked in for the zoom call with Simon Goodwin on Tuesday.  From what he said about the kids and the need for speed, I don’t think any of these changes should come as a massive shock.

I do like the fact that we have a lot of flexibility in the team. 

In defence we have the usual names of Jetta, May and Lever that will be in the back half the whole time. Rivers I can see would also only play there. Salem Will have a defensive role but is a more re-bound attacking player. Hunt, Jones and Smith can all rotate through there as well as into other roles. Tomlinson, TMac and Fritsch all have experience in defence if required. That gives us a lot of options in the back 50.

With the midfield I always like it when I see any three of Brayshaw, Viney, Oliver, Petracca and Harmes at Gawn's feet at the center bounce. There is also Melksham and Jones that are in attendance at times. Jones less so these days. On the outside with Langdon and Tomlinson on the wings we have a couple there that may spend upwards of 90% TOG. In Fritsch, Bennell, Hunt and possibly even smith we have a few quick players that could fill in out there.

Forwards are the biggest problem but with this team we have plenty of structures we could try. I just hope that the coaches are prepared to ring the changes to look for scoring avenues. We need to be proactive in this way. 

Wow we are really pushing the odds with that forward line.

Of course you have to believe that is the way they will line up which seldom happens.

If we accept it in broad terms the the two key forwards are a player who has only once produced his 2018 form and a kid who is playing his first game straight from under 18’s football. 
We then have Brayshaw who has seldom been a goal kicker along with Petrecca with the same disease and another kid who has played one game since leaving the under 18’s. we are going to need 6 from Fritsch to be in the hunt.
Still taking out Spargo gives one more competent player in the 22.

We will struggle to win this game.

Really excited to see how Jackson goes at FF. I don’t expect him to kick many goals but I would really like too see what potential he has in that position.

Edited June 11, 20204 yr by Alex Flood

8 minutes ago, Alex Flood said:

Really excited to see how Jackson goes at FF. I don’t expect him to kick many goals but I would really like too see what potential he has in that position.

Imagine if our luck finally changed and Jackson and Pickett become stars, Bennell goes on to do what Burgoyne has done at the Hawks. 

1 minute ago, Half forward flank said:

Imagine if our luck finally changed and Jackson and Pickett become stars, Bennell goes on to do what Burgoyne has done at the Hawks. 

Imagine all the demonlanders, living life in peace. 

3 minutes ago, Half forward flank said:

Imagine if our luck finally changed and Jackson and Pickett become stars, Bennell goes on to do what Burgoyne has done at the Hawks. 

There is nothing wrong with dreaming Hff. In fact it is probably the only thing that keeps the average Dees supporter sane.

Just like Weideman to step up. This team needs him to fulfill his talent with some intensity and marking power. 

49 minutes ago, Greendale said:

It doesn't actually matter at all but I don't get why we keep naming Melksham as a starting onballer. Do we think we're tricking other teams or someting?

He played there against Richmond and was near BOG for us by half time. He has the tools to play there and would be a useful option in there to develop with his ball use and aggression. 

Edited June 11, 20204 yr by John Demonic

Hibberd's non selection, especially at the expense of a first-gamer in Rivers, is a very bold call but I like it. Mahoney mentioned in the Zoom chat that Rivers had overtaken him.

I was just flicking through the AFL Record and remembered that Hibberd statistically had a very good game in Round 1. In some ways was back to his best in his ability to get the ball, but his delivery into the forward line was atrocious. I know it's been a long time between drinks, but it really shows that stats like metres gained and inside 50 aren't going to impress the coaches.

On 6/10/2020 at 8:46 AM, TheKozzieExperience said:

Forget the Eagles games. We were told an hour before the match the season was cancelled.  Really it should be replayed as  the other 8 games were played under the assumption the season was continuing.

That's pathetic.

Didn't affect the eagles.

So...... came on here to see all the humble pie being eaten over OMac's non selection......

Walk up start, best 22.. what a joke.

I like the injection of pace. More chance of upsetting opposition zones.

Some fairly courageous selections with Rivers, Jackson and Bennell.

I would love someone up forward that can take a mark or three. 

Will be interesting to see where Jones, Smith and Hunt play.

We'll be too physical for them and win by 34 points!

49 minutes ago, Sir Why You Little said:

Good that the dice has been rolled. Performance in Round 1 not up to it

3 debutants  we watch and hope they do it right

 

7 changes!

I'm lost.... why Hunt?

Please tell me it's not as a forward

2 minutes ago, Diamond_Jim said:

I'm lost.... why Hunt?

Please tell me it's not as a forward

It's as a forward.

Jordan named as an emergency. Kudos to the young fella. Must have a good pre-season....

26 minutes ago, old dee said:

Wow we are really pushing the odds with that forward line.

Of course you have to believe that is the way they will line up which seldom happens.

If we accept it in broad terms the the two key forwards are a player who has only once produced his 2018 form and a kid who is playing his first game straight from under 18’s football. 
We then have Brayshaw who has seldom been a goal kicker along with Petrecca with the same disease and another kid who has played one game since leaving the under 18’s. we are going to need 6 from Fritsch to be in the hunt.
Still taking out Spargo gives one more competent player in the 22.

We will struggle to win this game.

FB:  Jetta,  May,  Lever

HB:  Harmes,  Smith,  Salem

CL:  Langdon,  Oliver,  Tomlinson

HF:  Jones,  Jackson,  Melksham

FF:  Fritsch,  Hunt,  TMc

Rk:  Gawn,  Petracca,  Viney

 

Int:  Brayshaw,  Pickett,  Bennell,  Rivers, 

 

1 hour ago, titan_uranus said:

No surprises as to Spargo, Bedford or Brown.

I am surprised that OMac has gone but I think we suspect Carlton will go in with a smaller forward line and we can cope without him.

 

That's the interesting thing. McKay and Casboult are over 200cm and McGovern 191. Maybe we'll use Max in the last line of defence?

We have 4 players who have played 1 game between them this season , 2 first gamers, 2nd gamer &  1 who hasn’t played in 2+ years.. nothing against them but sounds risky.. not sure what the rational is here... May sound old school but 4 inexperienced players at the same time, understand Bennell has played but not in 2years .. 

The changes concern me.