LJ and Hibberd are best 22. Ignore LJ’s height he is quality on ground and in pressure just as much as In the air (maybe more so)

Jetta out for Hibberd or Lockhart (if Hibberd not ready)

Hunt or ANB for LJ

I would personally play Harmes over AVB but cant see them doing it.

 

 

I'd bring in Jackson, Hibberd and Lockhart.

If Jackson is fit, he plays. I understand that three talls hasn't worked well for us at times, but it's a very different look with two of those being Jackson and Brown, so I'd replace one of the smalls. You could make a case for Hunt, ANB and AVB. I've been critical of Spargo in the past, but he's done enough to warrant a spot (and so does Baker).

Hibberd is also in my best 22, so he comes in if fit. I think we should consider playing a legit small defender, so in that case it wouldn't be a swap for Jetta - probably Smith instead, who I'm not sure has a great defensive footy IQ; otherwise, it'd be Tomlinson given he's been playing as a tall defender.

I'd also look at swapping Lockhart for Jetta. I've been a fan of Jetta since he started playing down back, but I reckon he's been on the decline since 2019 and - particularly if Hibberd is playing - we can have Lockhart just playing a lockdown role.

Three changes might do it. I rate Harmes, but I think we've ruined his 2020 playing him down back, and it's a big ask to play a come back and play a different role, particularly if Melksham is playing as a defensive mid. I actually also rate Hannan, but has looked hampered by his knee lately and probably doesn't warrant a spot.

Edited September 16, 20204 yr by Rogue

  On 16/09/2020 at 18:52, CHF said:

Not the UK.... in Europe so it is an hour better for me. Still Not a good time to knock the top off a bottle. Look around for a wine from Domaine Rouge Bleu. A red called Lunatique from the vineyard. Without a doubt it should be the MFC club drink for the name only at least.

i still have a few bottles of the 2011 to drink during the Freo/Bulldogs game if we are still alive.

Here's the list of wine names for 10 other clubs. I think Richmond is #2, Collingwood must be #3 and surely Essendon is #5.

  On 16/09/2020 at 07:16, forever demons said:

Jordan Lewis. Hard, ruthless, experienced. Just having him out there made a difference and the players walk taller.

There are a range of other assets with Lewis. He knows the modern game and how to win. He is an exceptional communicator in football terms, and highly adaptable across the theories of the game. He showed this for years, honing his skills whilst he still could and when these began to wane at the time of his transfer to the MFC, he taught others, he organised onfield and off the field, he communicated. Pure talent. I'd love to see him replace Goodwin - ASAP. Would he bite at the hook?

  On 16/09/2020 at 12:42, Docs Demons said:

Not sure if you can read much into it but in today's training gallery (picture 10/14) on clubs website there seemed to be 2 different squads. One with Goody talking to in what appeared to be the team to play this week and whilst you can't see them all Jackson was in it.

Only issue is I can't spot many of the defenders  - May, Lever, Hibbo, Salem, Nev, Rivers etc. are not in that photo, so maybe it was just the mids & forwards, so might give an clue but nothing definite either. Add those guys in and Harmes and it's a squad of around 24 which would be about right. 

Depending on the weather I'd be tempted to go a little taller against the bombers, they've looked terrible against the taller forwards lately, Dixon and Hawkins have not just kicked a few but made them look nervous each time the ball went in. The Weid/LJ/TMac combo wasn't great early in the year but maybe with the more mobile Brown (and against his old team) this is worth a shot. 

I'd be bringing in LJ, Hibberd and Lockhart while the outs are Hunt, Jetta (looked injured) and Baker (yes he just played his best game, but it was a toss up between him and AVB and AVBs continual pressure gets in over Baker's 2 opportunistic goals.)

  On 16/09/2020 at 22:12, Pollyanna said:

Love Demonland ..

Goodwin vs Swans - too passive, vs GWS - too active.

Being active is good.    The concern is that he has to give basic positional direction to professional footballers to that degree.  

  On 17/09/2020 at 01:27, Darkhorse72 said:

Being active is good.    The concern is that he has to give basic positional direction to professional footballers to that degree.  

Keep in mind that the coaching group can see the broad scope of the field far better than players on the ground. It's also possible that Goodwin is giving a new instruction which differs from the instructions he had previously given, such as at the most recent break between quarters, because the opposition may have changed their tactics.   

  On 17/09/2020 at 01:32, La Dee-vina Comedia said:

Keep in mind that the coaching group can see the broad scope of the field far better than players on the ground. It's also possible that Goodwin is giving a new instruction which differs from the instructions he had previously given, such as at the most recent break between quarters, because the opposition may have changed their tactics.   

Yes, the concern is on field leaders are not doing that.  Hence our problem of controlling games and making adjustments without the coach.  

  On 17/09/2020 at 01:15, Red and Blue realist said:

Depending on the weather I'd be tempted to go a little taller against the bombers, they've looked terrible against the taller forwards lately, Dixon and Hawkins have not just kicked a few but made them look nervous each time the ball went in. The Weid/LJ/TMac combo wasn't great early in the year but maybe with the more mobile Brown (and against his old team) this is worth a shot. 

I'd be bringing in LJ, Hibberd and Lockhart while the outs are Hunt, Jetta (looked injured) and Baker (yes he just played his best game, but it was a toss up between him and AVB and AVBs continual pressure gets in over Baker's 2 opportunistic goals.)

Cracking weather on the North Coast at present. Looking forward to riding to work on Mon/Tues 28, 31 deg.

Anyway, 60% 1-5mm and 24 deg on Sat at Broadbeach. 50% < 1mm tomorrow, 25.

I have absolutely no idea whether Goodwin can coach at training or is a nice guy or an [censored]    hole.

But I do know that watching the Demons play   I get mightily upset,  and I pay membership for that privilege .

I just hope that Goodwin gets involved with the Demons, and shows some of that emotional involvement,

During the play on game day.   And that its not "just" a job someone gave him a long contract to do, without any guarantee of success.

 

Can some one tell me who will turn up to play this week   Fuchia's   Or   DEMONS  !!

  On 17/09/2020 at 01:15, Red and Blue realist said:

Depending on the weather I'd be tempted to go a little taller against the bombers, they've looked terrible against the taller forwards lately, Dixon and Hawkins have not just kicked a few but made them look nervous each time the ball went in. The Weid/LJ/TMac combo wasn't great early in the year but maybe with the more mobile Brown (and against his old team) this is worth a shot. 

I'd be bringing in LJ, Hibberd and Lockhart while the outs are Hunt, Jetta (looked injured) and Baker (yes he just played his best game, but it was a toss up between him and AVB and AVBs continual pressure gets in over Baker's 2 opportunistic goals.)

I get the reasoning; seems sound and strong, to me. 

When do the teams get announced? 

  On 17/09/2020 at 08:32, Cards13 said:

When do the teams get announced? 

Who knows these days Cards, they used to be Thursday evening but it seems it is only the night before the game so for our game tomorrow but don’t be surprised if it is in ten minutes time. 

Edited September 17, 20204 yr by old dee

Teams obviously not coming in tonight.

  On 17/09/2020 at 08:36, old dee said:

Who knows these days Cards, they used to be Thursday evening but it seems it is only the night before the game so for our game tomorrow but don’t be surprised if it is in ten minutes time. 

Lol it used to be like clockwork od, sigh oh for simpler times. 

all teams this year have been announced the day prior to the game at about 6.20ish

I hate this new policy of releasing the teams the day before, at the very least I think they should be releasing a squad.

  On 17/09/2020 at 08:48, whatwhatsaywhat said:

all teams this year have been announced the day prior to the game at about 6.20ish

Yeah, it's tonight at 6:20PM.

 

 

no LJ?

 

 

The Brown v Jackson selection this week is possibly the hardest selection call all year. I don't envy them. 

When we got Jackson and Weid together early this year is when it all clicked. Our forward line has function best with that line up. So it's the obvious choice. 

But Jackson's a first year kid, not that dangerous, not really a forward but really a ruck, coming off a long injury stint, so he's off the pace and no exposed form, while Brown played ok with 7 marks and 13 disposals last week, so leaving it unchanged is the obvious choice. 

But Weid has been out of firm the last 3 weeks with only 16 disposals, 4 marks and 1 goal in that time. He needs a week off, so running with Jackson and Brown is the obvious choice. 

 

Personally I think I'd roll the dice and go with Weid and Jackson because that's when it worked best, and we have struggled up forward since Jackson's injury. But I suspect no change is the safer choice. 

 

In - Hibberd, Harmes and LJ if fit

Out - Nev, Melksham and Hunt