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TEAMS: Rd 07 vs Hawthorn

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2 minutes ago, wheaters31 said:

Tomlinson is a seriously good KPD if given the opportunity. Will enable May to go forward and provide that "contest" the coaching staff are always after, in the air. 

Also played a bit as a key forward with GWS with some success

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    Jackson comes in we need a ruck to play 30 odd percent of game time, max can't keep doing what he is especially with the upcoming schedule.

     

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    If Tomlinson plays that lead up target I want to see him be aggressive in the contest 

    Not sure I see Jackson being that lead up target and I don't want Weed to be either

    So Tomlinson playing Tmacs role and Weed deep? 

    Sounds good, but bizarre not to even have Brown in 

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    38 minutes ago, Dr. Gonzo said:

    I know it's not all about possessions but Lockhart must be doing some scintillating work off the ball that isn't evident on TV

    I think he really goes in hard, chasing, throwing his body around etc.

    He isn't playing a possession needing position, so it's very hard to judge on tv.

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    Would've like to see what Brown could bring. Can't afford for Weid to have a quiet game, he has to have a presence.

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    1 hour ago, JTR said:

    I'd like to see Jones in there somehow. Still think he has a bit to give.

     

    I love Jones for what he has given over the past decade, but if he isn’t centre square material any more where does he play? He struggles to nail down another spot. 

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    1 hour ago, Lucifer's Hero said:

    Hawks have named Ceglar in their starting 22 but "AFL.com.au understands Ceglar – who has led the ruck for the Hawks this season – broke his toe early in last week's loss to Collingwood and will miss at least one week".  Ceglar's broken toe.

    Clarkson playing mind games!  Either Ceglar's injury report was a furphy or a late change coming up!

    We should thrash their team.  They are old or have players with recent injury issues. 

    They played short kick/mark, ring-a-ring-a-rosey in their back 50 last week like Cats vs us.  But unlike Geelong they didn't try to attack because they can't run/chase.  Too slow!

    And do they have any recognised forwards other than Gunston?

    Big question is will they come out all guns blazing after the blowtorch they received this week?

    If we show last weeks composure and move the ball quickly we will win.  We have a much better team.

    But they have a very very good tactical coach and that could make the difference on game day. The ground doesn’t suit their game style so it will be interesting to see how this match pans out. 

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    20 minutes ago, FarNorthernD said:

    I love Jones for what he has given over the past decade, but if he isn’t centre square material any more where does he play? He struggles to nail down another spot. 

    Jones has played what 280 games I think he may have an idea how to play other positions. We need more on field leadership I hope he can provide some of that up forward. 

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    31 minutes ago, FarNorthernD said:

    I love Jones for what he has given over the past decade, but if he isn’t centre square material any more where does he play? He struggles to nail down another spot. 

    Perfect Half forward or Pocket in his decline.

    He has been a battering ram and a finisher for more than a decade.

    We now need a sharp shooter.

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    Just have this sneaky feeling Smith may be picked to play forward now.

    With OMac's game presence last week making for a more composed backline; that may be the push over the edge Goody needs to try Smith forward again.

     

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    I like the thought of playing Jackson as the deep forward. As we know he is tall and has a great leap. I feel he will be able to run and jump and cause a contest against frost, Frawley mcevoy etc. Then we can use our small forward line as it hits the ground. Also allows him to rotate into the ruck to give gawn a rest. 

    Weideman as the tall lead up forward will get him involved in the game and build confidence. Also he takes more marks when he is on the lead with space. I think that's more his game.

    Could be the start of a great forward line partnership for years

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    Was sad to see Rivers overlooked again, but I guess with the upcoming glut of games he’ll get another crack soon enough.

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    Jackson, Smith or tomlinson in for TMAC 

    However my 4 interchange would be Fritch,Jackson,Tomlinson and Jones. That will not be the case though.

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    43 minutes ago, Lord Nev said:

    Just have this sneaky feeling Smith may be picked to play forward now.

     

     

    It would be strange in so far as it would be reverting to the one big forward line surrounded by small and mediums again (even though Smith can play big, sort of with his leap). And that set up just wasn't working.

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    1 minute ago, binman said:

    It would be strange in so far as it would be reverting to the one big forward line surrounded by small and mediums again (even though Smith can play big, sort of with his leap). And that set up just wasn't working.

    Yeah, I'm not keen on it. I thought Brown was almost a lock, but it's shaping up as a real Goody type selection with Smith should it happen.

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    1 hour ago, Earl Hood said:

    But they have a very very good tactical coach and that could make the difference on game day. The ground doesn’t suit their game style so it will be interesting to see how this match pans out. 

    only because our bloke hasn't a clue. 

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    1 minute ago, Queanbeyan Demon said:

    only because our bloke hasn't a clue. 

    Go on, do it.  Give in to the temptation of using your wonderful creativity in calling him 'Goodloss' again.  

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    23 minutes ago, Lord Nev said:

    Yeah, I'm not keen on it. I thought Brown was almost a lock, but it's shaping up as a real Goody type selection with Smith should it happen.

    Brown a lock? Really??

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    10 minutes ago, jumbo returns said:

    Brown a lock? Really??

    "Almost a lock" was what I said, and yes I thought Brown seemed the most sensible and obvious option. The most experienced and natural forward out of himself, Jackson and Smith, and has more onfield experience with Weid than the others as well.

    I'm not a big fan, but I tend to try and think about selection from a realistic and practical point of view rather than just pure personal opinion.

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    Please tell me Tim O'Brien isnt playing for the Hawks. I am too scared too look at their squad.   Still have nightmares about that dud killing us a few years ago.

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    6 minutes ago, Lord Nev said:

    "Almost a lock" was what I said, and yes I thought Brown seemed the most sensible and obvious option. The most experienced and natural forward out of himself, Jackson and Smith, and has more onfield experience with Weid than the others as well.

    I'm not a big fan, but I tend to try and think about selection from a realistic and practical point of view rather than just pure personal opinion.

    If it's Jackson or Smith we're pretty inexperienced in the key forward positions.

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    8 minutes ago, Lord Nev said:

    "Almost a lock" was what I said, and yes I thought Brown seemed the most sensible and obvious option. The most experienced and natural forward out of himself, Jackson and Smith, and has more onfield experience with Weid than the others as well.

    I'm not a big fan, but I tend to try and think about selection from a realistic and practical point of view rather than just pure personal opinion.

    Me too

    Realistic and practical point of view leads directly to no Brown

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    4 minutes ago, loges said:

    If it's Jackson or Smith we're pretty inexperienced in the key forward positions.

    Mebbe - but excitement and exuberance will shine through

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