TEAMS: Rd 18 vs Essendon

[Turner 1,509]

3 minutes ago, D4Life said:

Simple reason people are asking why Lockhart   Isn’t playing is we don’t have a small lockdown defender! 

if tipinwoodi kicks 3-4 

walters vs Freo unmarked for easy goals

 

 

read somewhere that chandler was being trained down back is this T/F

[FritschyBusiness 1,478]

2 minutes ago, 58er said:

Yes but Locky not Nev he is cooked and unfit !

I am a big Lockheart fan so I back that, either is good.

[Cards13 9,117]

6 minutes ago, D4Life said:

Simple reason people are asking why Lockhart   Isn’t playing is we don’t have a small lockdown defender! 

if McDonald-Tipungwuti kicks 3-4 

walters vs Freo unmarked for easy goals

 

 

 

[Pates 9,660]

Well should Nev retire at the end of this year then the enduring image of him could be him putting his body on the line in a tight do or die match which we won.

I really like what we've seen of Lockhart this year so I hope him not getting a game is due to a desired match up, I would have him ahead of Smith otherwise (although admittedly Smith has looked less like a headless chook lately).

Hibbo back to face his old team, he was poor early in the year but he's come back into the form we know he capable of from about round 7 onwards.

Get it done Dees!

[FritschyBusiness 1,478]

5 minutes ago, Pates said:

Well should Nev retire at the end of this year then the enduring image of him could be him putting his body on the line in a tight do or die match which we won.

I really like what we've seen of Lockhart this year so I hope him not getting a game is due to a desired match up, I would have him ahead of Smith otherwise (although admittedly Smith has looked less like a headless chook lately).

Hibbo back to face his old team, he was poor early in the year but he's come back into the form we know he capable of from about round 7 onwards.

Get it done Dees!

Smith played a really good game last week on Himmelberg who got dropped this week after his performance, other than that I think he is a liability.. I just worry whenever he is near it or has to dispose of it

[Demons11 6,943]

39 minutes ago, Ham said:

Lockhart not even an EMG this week, would love the club to bring forward some transparency on what's happening with him.

Do you really expect the club to tell supporters and media about the reason why 22 other blokes are not in the squad? 

Lockhart is a mid- range player that has others in front of him, no commentary required.   It’s not like they are leaving Gawn out of the side. 

[Demons11 6,943]

21 minutes ago, D4Life said:

Simple reason people are asking why Lockhart   Isn’t playing is we don’t have a small lockdown defender! 

if tipinwoodi kicks 3-4 

walters vs Freo unmarked for easy goals

 

 

?when did Lockhart become the greatest defender in history? 
You blokes are kidding yourself. Lockhart is average at best and has a habit of turning it over.  Hibbo is miles ahead of him. 

[DubDee 25,712]

Defence looks good, midfield looks strong.  Forward line looks.....  AARRRGGHHHHH!!

lets hope the mids kick some goals!

[Wiseblood 24,637]

27 minutes ago, D4Life said:

Simple reason people are asking why Lockhart   Isn’t playing is we don’t have a small lockdown defender! 

if tipinwoodi kicks 3-4 

walters vs Freo unmarked for easy goals

 

 

We said the same thing about Dan Butler, who didn't score when we played the Saints, and Tom Papley, who was handy without causing us a whole lot of damage.

I'm a Lockhart fan but, apart from Smith, I'm happy with how our back line has been selected.

[Wiseblood 24,637]

41 minutes ago, Turner said:

hibbo had 3 kicked on him by walters and everyone was saying hes not small enough for the slippery little blokes then nev had 3 kicked on him by daniel last week who basically hadnt kicked a goal all season until then and now tippa is gonna run riot pretty much unopposed. u should be more worried

Not worried in the slightest.

[CHF 2,720]

4 minutes ago, DubDee said:

Defence looks good, midfield looks strong.  Forward line looks.....  AARRRGGHHHHH!!

lets hope the mids kick some goals!

Agree with that! Where are our goals going to come from? 

Edited September 18, 2020 by CHF

[Vineytime 847]

55 minutes ago, Lord Nev said:

Harmes and TMac not even emergencies... ?

 

Don’t really deserve to be on season form. Ordinary. 

[Lord Nev 13,512]

6 minutes ago, Vineytime said:

Don’t really deserve to be on season form. Ordinary. 

Sure, just find it interesting given the chatter about them both recently.

[Diamond_Jim 12,554]

Just has the look of a mid table team

I can count 7 players that you can argue should/shouldn't be in the team.

Bad memories of our loss to their Reserve side

[Gator 17,309]

Lots of Lockhart supporters.

Just a battler.

[Moonshadow 17,675]

50 minutes ago, Deemented Are Go! said:

Smith can play small 

Surprisingly, May has also taken smalls. Cameron is his bunny

[D4Life 2,468]

19 minutes ago, Demons11 said:

?when did Lockhart become the greatest defender in history? 
You blokes are kidding yourself. Lockhart is average at best and has a habit of turning it over.  Hibbo is miles ahead of him. 

I don’t think he is the greatest defender, but was starting to play the role, and at least stayed down, rather than up for the punch!

[Deemania since 56 6,610]

1 hour ago, Rab D Nesbitt said:

No Jacko. If we need to gain 50+ points on the Saints we better be hoping GWS make up the lions share of them as I can't see us doing it tbh. 

Jackson is a surprise omission but fair enough, he should not be risked this late in case we win against Essendrug. 

[Moonshadow 17,675]

Just now, D4Life said:

I don’t think he is the greatest defender, but was starting to play the role, and at least stayed down, rather than up for the punch!

Agreed, and good disposal generally. I thought he was starting to develop and could become Nev 2.0 

One of these guys that would benefit from 6-10 games in a row to cement a spot

[Moonshadow 17,675]

2 minutes ago, Deemania since 56 said:

Jackson is a surprise omission but fair enough, he should not be risked this late in case we win against Essendrug. 

Jacko will play in the first final ?

[Deemania since 56 6,610]

19 minutes ago, Wiseblood said:

We said the same thing about Dan Butler, who didn't score when we played the Saints, and Tom Papley, who was handy without causing us a whole lot of damage.

I'm a Lockhart fan but, apart from Smith, I'm happy with how our back line has been selected.

I'd reckon Smith had to be in the side, so he could rotate, slipping forward for an intercept and goal or two.

[Rab D Nesbitt 8,358]

2 minutes ago, Deemania since 56 said:

Jackson is a surprise omission but fair enough, he should not be risked this late in case we win against Essendrug. 

Fair point '56. I just thought he worked so well with the Weid prior to his injury and is a good chop out for Max who still looks to be playing a little sore. Brown is a bit too beige for mine. 

[Deemania since 56 6,610]

1 minute ago, Rab D Nesbitt said:

Fair point '56. I just thought he worked so well with the Weid prior to his injury and is a good chop out for Max who still looks to be playing a little sore. Brown is a bit too beige for mine. 

Fairy Nuff.

[Deemania since 56 6,610]

1 hour ago, Cards13 said:

Looks like the end of an era with Jones and Jetts on the way out sadly. 
 

Positive change with Hibbs run and skills.

....and Tom and at last, Oscar.

[spirit of norm smith 16,338]

39 minutes ago, DubDee said:

Defence looks good, midfield looks strong.  Forward line looks.....  AARRRGGHHHHH!!

lets hope the mids kick some goals!

Yes we need the Weid and Pickett to nail 3 or more each this week. They need to fire.