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Word of warning to those who want Bennell back in the side. As skilful as he is you need to get the ball to show it.

 
4 minutes ago, loges said:

Word of warning to those who want Bennell back in the side. As skilful as he is you need to get the ball to show it.

If there was competition for his spot, I would agree. A lack of intensity and a low-possession game aren't really going to impact us that much.

But it's not like those in the 22 are doing much better than this. I mean, are we really saying Melksham's 8 disposal, 0 tackle, no score game is more impactful than what Bennell might produce? Or Fritsch's 13 disposal, 2 tackle, 0.1 game? Spargo's 9 disposal, 2 tackle, 1 goal game?

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    40 minutes ago, titan_uranus said:

    I am reliably informed that Brayshaw and Harmes will miss this game due to injury.

    Any idea who comes in Titan?

     
    4 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

    Any idea who comes in Titan?

    Unfortunately not.

    If Hibberd's not ready, it's quite a bit of experience going out without much to bring back (Jones will miss too through injury).

    Presumably PIckett is one inclusion. I'd like to see Bennell and Lockhart too, and maybe Baker/Bedford. We'll need players to be able to rotate through centre bounces to take Brayshaw's minutes.

     

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    Out: Goodwin

    Really looking forward to coming bottom 4 next year too until knuckleheads open their eyes and realise Goodwin isnt going anywhere with this footy club.


    1 hour ago, titan_uranus said:

    I am reliably informed that Brayshaw and Harmes will miss this game due to injury.

    A minimum of 7 changes this week surely.

    33 minutes ago, titan_uranus said:

    If there was competition for his spot, I would agree. A lack of intensity and a low-possession game aren't really going to impact us that much.

    But it's not like those in the 22 are doing much better than this. I mean, are we really saying Melksham's 8 disposal, 0 tackle, no score game is more impactful than what Bennell might produce? Or Fritsch's 13 disposal, 2 tackle, 0.1 game? Spargo's 9 disposal, 2 tackle, 1 goal game?

    If he plays I hope he has a blinder, it's just in his past 2 games I hardly noticed him.

    1 minute ago, Pickett2Jackson said:

    A minimum of 7 changes this week surely.

    OMac, Smith, Brayshaw, Harmes, Wagner, Jones

    Hibberd, Lockhart, Bennell, Pickett, Bedford, Baker

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    1 hour ago, titan_uranus said:

    I am reliably informed that Brayshaw and Harmes will miss this game due to injury.

    Do you know if the injuries are serious Titan? 4 days is a very short turnaround for even a mild injury. 

    Thats a big loss of experience  also isnt it, with no Jones either. Wonder who gets a run through the middle? 

    6 minutes ago, Turner said:

    OMac, Smith, Brayshaw, Harmes, Wagner, Jones

    Hibberd, Lockhart, Bennell, Pickett, Bedford, Baker

    Not sure Hibberd will be ready.  I want to see all of those other 5 get called up for sure.


    18 minutes ago, Coq au vin said:

    It’s looking like a VFL side.

     At least it will have some fresh legs and young hopefully hungry players in it.

    Take that any day over the same old.

    1 hour ago, stinga said:

    I hope they take a punt and play Gawne at CHF and put Preuss in the ruck.  We don't lose a lot that way in the ruck but you saw what happened when May went forward in the last quarter with a guy who can compete hard in the air.  Brown (as well as he played) just stuffs Weid up and Weid is the future.  We can't afford to take May from defense.   We are really missing Jackson or an improved Petty.

    The Defense should tighten up with Hibberd replacing  Smith who I hope never plays another defensive game for Melbourne again.  I don't know who had the great idea of turning him from a promising forward into a hopeless defender.

    Its a pity Jordan and Sparrow are unavailable. Probably VDB to take Brayshaw's spot if injured.

    Maybe Bennell to cover Jones if he doesn't come up.

    No future in Josh Wagner so I'd take Loquart

    Neale Bullen  out for Pickett in.

     

     

    Goodwin is very stubborn Smith could be that 3rd tall that is hard to match up on but no Goodwin plays him as a defender. I'm tired of him and I don't trust the team - they are flakey.

    48 minutes ago, titan_uranus said:

    Unfortunately not.

    If Hibberd's not ready, it's quite a bit of experience going out without much to bring back (Jones will miss too through injury).

    Presumably PIckett is one inclusion. I'd like to see Bennell and Lockhart too, and maybe Baker/Bedford. We'll need players to be able to rotate through centre bounces to take Brayshaw's minutes.

     

    Jones out is hardly going to make any difference - he shows no leadership out on the field, he's playing for the numbers chasing 300.

    1 hour ago, Wells 11 said:

    Do you know if the injuries are serious Titan? 4 days is a very short turnaround for even a mild injury. 

    Thats a big loss of experience  also isnt it, with no Jones either. Wonder who gets a run through the middle? 

     

    On 9/4/2020 at 3:34 PM, Lord Nev said:

    Harmes will be out a few weeks with a hammy.

     


    1 hour ago, Wells 11 said:

    Do you know if the injuries are serious Titan? 4 days is a very short turnaround for even a mild injury. 

    Thats a big loss of experience  also isnt it, with no Jones either. Wonder who gets a run through the middle? 

    I don't, no. Only three games left, one of which is on Monday, so there's not a huge amount of time for them to get back before the end of the home & away season.

    On 9/3/2020 at 7:35 PM, Older demon said:

    Of a 4 day break a few need a rest or a chop out

    Out Oscar, Jones, Smith, ANB, Fritch who can stay out till he shows a desire to tackle

    In Hibberd, Picket, Pruess (Freo play 2 ruckmen and give Max some relief) Lockhart and Hannan

    Preuss/Max both in. 

     

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    hore available according to burgo with the outs in midfield he comes straight back in for smith and tomlinson stays up the ground?

    No brayshaw & jones. harmes extremely unlikely. hibbo good to go

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    10 minutes ago, Turner said:

    hore available according to burgo with the outs in midfield he comes straight back in for smith and tomlinson stays up the ground?

     

    Thats good news. Hore showed plenty for us last year.  He may not fit in the team with both Hibberd and Lever available though.

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    4 hours ago, Dr.D said:

    Out: Goodwin

    Really looking forward to coming bottom 4 next year too until knuckleheads open their eyes and realise Goodwin isnt going anywhere with this footy club.

    Yep, replace him with Donald Trump. Get a life, Dr. D.

    Harmes, Brayshaw and Jones have had minimal impact the last 2 weeks, Harmes really hasn’t provided us with anything all yr. Brayshaw has had a few good games but overall has been underwhelming, Jones has shown glimpses. 
     

    The most startling thing is though there is not much quality to replace them with...

     

     
    4 hours ago, Dr.D said:

    Out: Goodwin

    Really looking forward to coming bottom 4 next year too until knuckleheads open their eyes and realise Goodwin isnt going anywhere with this footy club.

    A very interesting observation on the radio today by Leigh Matthews that the coach and his coaching make very little difference to the outcome of games. He said it’s what the players do on the field that wins games, not the coaching. This seems pretty obvious except to some on this blog site.

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    If Harmes, Brayshaw and Jones are out what other general mids do we have to come in.

    AVB is the only one I can think of?


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