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2021 Injury List

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I think Jackson in the relief ruck role has been very effective and allowed Max to head back and take defensive marks. I'd keep him in.

What about Weid for Fritsch? He has played well in terms of defensive efforts and taking grabs but his goal kicking is off. Weid is a more reliable kick for goal but defensive pressure not his strong suit but i think we can mange with charlie and kozzie applying the front half pressure.

Great problems to have.

 

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    It's getting better, would really love to see Brown getting closer to footy action. Clearly the round 3-4 estimates were very optimistic for both him and Weid.

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    On 3/30/2021 at 1:36 PM, old dee said:

    The whole secondary league is just crap really. 

    So true — even pre COVID it was second rate, with shorter season plus byes, but now it lets down the emerging and returning players big time. 

    On 3/30/2021 at 2:02 PM, Bring-Back-Powell said:

    Weid for Jackson?

    We lose some resting ruck ascendancy but gain some goal kicking ability, of which Jackson appears to have none of at the moment.

    Not saying we should replace Weid with Jackson but unsure if we can fit another tall in.

     

    Haven’t been able to see the Saints game yet,  but by several accounts Jackson’s run in the ruck was very important in turning the tide around. 

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    On 3/30/2021 at 2:02 PM, Bring-Back-Powell said:

    Weid for Jackson?

    We lose some resting ruck ascendancy but gain some goal kicking ability, of which Jackson appears to have none of at the moment.

    Not saying we should replace Weid with Jackson but unsure if we can fit another tall in.

     

    I'd like Weid for TMac. It doesn't mean Tmac is out. He can rotate with Brayshaw on the wing and Brayshaw can swap wing / inside mid. It would mean maybe Sparrow or someone out - not that he deserves it. Jackson and the Weid worked well together last year before Jackson went down. We can also see if TMac works on the wing or not. Jackson will be something special when he starts putting it together. Not sure when that will be but it's not too far off.

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    I’m opening myself right up here but I reckon the Weid might struggle to get a game in front of TMac. Jackson has been invaluable as second ruck and I can’t see us dropping him for Sam. 
     

    I’m still not totally sold on Weideman to be frank. Benny Brown would already be in front of him in terms of preference. Further, what happens if Majak starts smashing the door down?  Sam needs to kick consecutive bag fulls in the twos before even being considered.

    In terms of depth forwards, we are in a great position. We just have to get the best of them all together on the park.

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    On 3/30/2021 at 4:10 PM, Better days ahead said:

    I think Jackson in the relief ruck role has been very effective and allowed Max to head back and take defensive marks. I'd keep him in.

    What about Weid for Fritsch? He has played well in terms of defensive efforts and taking grabs but his goal kicking is off. Weid is a more reliable kick for goal but defensive pressure not his strong suit but i think we can mange with charlie and kozzie applying the front half pressure.

    Great problems to have.

     

    Not even a like for like player.

    Fritta is a medium with many skills not kicking ATM and Sam is one dimensional forward marker who can ruck a bit. That's why I like LJ instead as he is more versatile and will learn quickly .

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    Just now, 58er said:

    Not even a like for like player.

    Fritta is a medium with many skills not kicking ATM and Sam is one dimensional forward marker who can ruck a bit. That's why I like LJ instead as he is more versatile and will learn quickly .

    As well as Fritsch LJ instead of Weid. 

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    20 hours ago, Pates said:

    It's getting better, would really love to see Brown getting closer to footy action. Clearly the round 3-4 estimates were very optimistic for both him and Weid.

    Just said on the news that he'll be back in full training from tomorrow and hopes to get some VFL minutes if not this weekend then next. 

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    19 minutes ago, 58er said:

    Not even a like for like player.

    Fritta is a medium with many skills not kicking ATM and Sam is one dimensional forward marker who can ruck a bit.

    I agree they are not like for like

    The trade-off is Weid offers more reliable goal kicking v the defensive effort Fritsch brings (which he wasn’t bringing last year btw).

    I like Fritsch but his goal kicking is off. We have kossie and Spargo to bring the forward pressure. He’s in the team to kick goals and he’s not doing it at the moment.

    If Fritsch starts to kick straight then he stays in for mine. But if he doesn’t he’ll be dropped and will have to go back to Casey to work on his technique and re-build his confidence.

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    I believe Ben is back in full training tomorrow?

     

    Edited by dazzledavey36

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    Just now, dazzledavey36 said:

    I believe Ben is back in full training?

     

    Yep, huge

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    Exciting news.

    I can;t wait to see BB play for us but i hope the club err on the side of caution with his rehab and recovery. Make sure he is 100% right before putting him in the side. TMac has stepped into the breach in his absence (never thought i'd write that) and we've won our games so no need to rush him back.

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    You beauty! 
     

    Brown and T Mac plus Fristch and smalls will be a hell of a fwd line

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    30 minutes ago, MF-C said:

    Hopefully BBB can play half a game this week or next in VFL 

     

    don't think there is a vfl practice game this week. there is one the week after (afl rnd 4 equiv)

    Edited by daisycutter

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    On 3/30/2021 at 4:10 PM, Better days ahead said:

    I think Jackson in the relief ruck role has been very effective and allowed Max to head back and take defensive marks. I'd keep him in.

    What about Weid for Fritsch? He has played well in terms of defensive efforts and taking grabs but his goal kicking is off. Weid is a more reliable kick for goal but defensive pressure not his strong suit but i think we can mange with charlie and kozzie applying the front half pressure.

    Great problems to have.

     

    Agree with this, and who is to say that Weideman, when ready is not going to strip a fitter, angrier, more confident, indomitable player?

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    1 hour ago, MF-C said:

    Hopefully BBB can play half a game this week or next in VFL 

     

    Except that there are apparently NO VFL games this weekend. ???

     

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    3 minutes ago, monoccular said:

    Except that there are apparently NO VFL games this weekend. ???

     

    Maybe they'll create some just for Dangerfield to play in ?.

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