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CHANGES: Rd 09 vs Port Adelaide

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With a four day break and a few passengers today, there are a few options on the table here.

Jetta was really poor and I wouldn't be upset to see Rivers return.

Each of Jones, Brayshaw and Bennell struggled IMO. But is there anyone outside the 22 who is an improvement? Does TMac get one of their spots? Are we going to see players like Smith or Hunt or ANB coming in to bring some extra run after the short break?

 
2 minutes ago, titan_uranus said:

With a four day break and a few passengers today, there are a few options on the table here.

Jetta was really poor and I wouldn't be upset to see Rivers return.

Each of Jones, Brayshaw and Bennell struggled IMO. But is there anyone outside the 22 who is an improvement? Does TMac get one of their spots? Are we going to see players like Smith or Hunt or ANB coming in to bring some extra run after the short break?

Perhaps a rotation of minutes rather than players. Not sure what is happening with Harmes. Jetta looks in trouble.

Need to stop kick outs to Max. At least bring in Mc Donald as another tall option!

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    It's where you bring your best guns.

    Not sure we can put out a much better side.

    I suspect we will have plenty of time to experiment for the rest of the season.

    Just now, defuture15 said:

    Need to stop kick outs to Max. At least bring in Mc Donald as another tall option!

    worth a thought if the weather suits.

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    Out Brayshaw, Jetta, Harmes

    In Rivers, Tmac, Tomlinson

    Jones got better as the game went on

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    3 minutes ago, drdrake said:

    Out Brayshaw, Jetta, Harmes

    In Rivers, Tmac, Tomlinson

    Jones got better as the game went on

    No one is dropping Harmes, even if he did have a poor game. 

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    3 minutes ago, drdrake said:

    Out Brayshaw, Jetta, Harmes

    In Rivers, Tmac, Tomlinson

    Jones got better as the game went on

    If Harmes isn't holding on to a jumpers and giving away a free, he's then trying to break tackles and gets pinged for it.

    Dead set so predictable. 

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    Jones was OK, not the worst. Equal most I50's, which is what you need from a wing.

    Amongst the rest, time for Tom Sparrow?

     

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    19 minutes ago, titan_uranus said:

    With a four day break and a few passengers today, there are a few options on the table here.

    Jetta was really poor and I wouldn't be upset to see Rivers return.

    Each of Jones, Brayshaw and Bennell struggled IMO. But is there anyone outside the 22 who is an improvement? Does TMac get one of their spots? Are we going to see players like Smith or Hunt or ANB coming in to bring some extra run after the short break?

    Jones gets another week.  I still think the game is passing him by but he did okay.

    I think Jetta needs a spell.  Give Rivers another crack.

    I'd also not be against Gus getting dropped for Tomlinson.

    Also, I hope they stick with Jackson and Weideman.  Outside of the dodgy kicking for goal from Weid, both are doing a good job right now.  They deserve to keep their spots.

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    1 minute ago, big_red_fire_engine said:

    Out Jetta, Brayshaw

    In Rivers, whoever is in better form out of Tomlinson/Sparrow/Jordon

     

     

    That would be my out.

    Bring in Tomlinson and perhaps Rivers.

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    11 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

    If Harmes isn't holding on to a jumpers and giving away a free, he's then trying to break tackles and gets pinged for it.

    Dead set so predictable. 

    The head is a bit big at the moment 'dazz' & there's no reason for it...

    Needs to get back to basics or take a break.

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    I think we need to rest our younger ducks and get the older ducks in for Thursday nights game.

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    OUT: Jones, Jetta, O. Mac
    IN: Tomlinson, Rivers, T. Mac (def)

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    10 minutes ago, At the break of Gawn said:

    No one is dropping Harmes, even if he did have a poor game. 

    I wouldn’t be so sure about that.
    Goodwin gave him a special gee up at 3 qtr time but he didn’t respond at all.

    Harmes is having an ordinary season and there wouldn’t be one game this year where he’s been in our best 6-8.

    Like Brayshaw, he’s probably struggling with a clearly defined position on the ground.

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    3 minutes ago, Bring-Back-Powell said:

    I wouldn’t be so sure about that.
    Goodwin gave him a special gee up at 3 qtr time but he didn’t respond at all.

    Harmes is having an ordinary season and there wouldn’t be one game this year where he’s been in our best 6-8.

    Like Brayshaw, he’s probably struggling with a clearly defined position on the ground.

    Possibly (he was pretty good last week IIRC), but he's barely been in our bottom 6-8 like, unfortunately, Jetta and Brayshaw were today.

    6 minutes ago, rjay said:

    The head is a bit big at the moment 'dazz' & there's no reason for it...

    Needs to get back to basics or take a break.

    Agree 100%

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    3 minutes ago, jules7 said:

    Is it time for Pickett to have a rest?

    If you're talking about the 'fence' variety, then yes, he needs a rest.

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    I don't think we adapted to the wet (they did get 160mm of rain an hour before the game). I doubt Goody will make too many changes. I was pleased for Jones on the wing he did his job. Sadly the game has passed Nev by, at the moment and he will be rested. I would like to see T Mac back and would replace Fritsch who just isn't doing enough.If he doesn't mark it he does nothing on the ground and is out of form IMO. I also wonder if Bennell will be rested on a 5 day break.

    Out Jetta Fritch

    IN T Mac definite Smith or Neal Bullen  (latter 2 were emergencies for this game so they must be close)

     


    9 minutes ago, jules7 said:

    Is it time for Pickett to have a rest?

    Depends on the weather. If it’s another wet slippery pitch I  would not play Kosi or Pickett. dont misunderstand me I think both are future stars but in these conditions Tom McD and ANB would have been better 

    TMac back to provide a mobile big man around the ground to take some predictability off Max (who is doing a great job)

    Jackson was great in first half, but I think a young player would find it hard to back up after a 4 day break. Having said that , just like we have a million inside mids we seem to have a lot of medium fwds in Hannan, Melsham and Fritsch. SO maybe one of them may be rested.

    Unfortunately I feel Nev Jetta is struggling with pace of the game at the moment, Lockart was good tonight so maybe Rivers gets another go.

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    Surely Gus has run out of lives. Almost anyone would be an upgrade atm. Wouldn’t mind seeing Sparrow get a go

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    32 minutes ago, bing181 said:

    Jones was OK, not the worst. Equal most I50's, which is what you need from a wing.

    Amongst the rest, time for Tom Sparrow?

     

    Sparrow is good. Tough quick and competitive. He shouldve been in tonight 

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    18 minutes ago, jules7 said:

    Is it time for Pickett to have a rest?

     

    13 minutes ago, Demons11 said:

    Bennell looks like he needs a rest 

    Both give us something we don't have.

    That first Pickett dangerous tackle free was a joke...the 2nd one maybe but...

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