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As a teaser, this is from Whispering Jack’s match preview UNFINISHED BUSINESS -

“The great unknown of 2021 will be how teams adapt to the longer quarters and reduced rotations. It’s been suggested that fitness and fatigue will come into play, particularly at the end of quarters.

“Therefore, I would expect a conservative approach to team selection so that players who have had reduced preseasons will have to prove their ability to see out a full game before selection in the team. The noises coming from the club suggest this will be the case. Jack Viney was ruled out well before the time came for team selection and I believe that a couple of others who might be counted as regulars will be kept back out of an abundance of caution. (I thank the premier for that line).”

 
4 minutes ago, Pickett2Jackson said:

First game of the year and team selection sucks.

Such a slow team.  Sparrow ahead of Chandler....

Has Chandler suddenly become an on baller? Team is pretty much right I would personally  play Bowey ahead of Jetta and Chandler ahead of Spargo on form but its a good balance for who is available. 

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1 minute ago, ArtificialWisdom said:

Good to see we're starting on a positive note

These people.... exasperating.

1 minute ago, olisik said:

Harmes on the wing. Good grief.

Yep - it's a rare day I agree with your constant vitriol of the club selections and players @olisik (back handed, I know) - however, the evidence from the last few years is that Harmes struggles in this position... however, I defer to the selection committee... the decision cannot be around 'it'll click sometime for him'... so what else is there to do?

 

Just can’t see where our improvement on 2020 is going to come from looking at this. 

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5 minutes ago, olisik said:

Harmes on the wing. Good grief.

Won't stay there - utility negator and tag.


5 minutes ago, olisik said:

Harmes on the wing. Good grief.

Just because he is named there doesn't mean he is going to play there, you would think that people would wake up to the fact that a lot of positional spots named pregame alter on game day.

Harmes on the wing is a strange one. Baker didn't nail down the spot down so let's see how he goes

Otherwise its the best available to us

Congrats Clayton Oliver on 100 games. Great effort.

2 minutes ago, olisik said:

Just can’t see where our improvement on 2020 is going to come from

I think that it is there, underneath the carpet at the moment. Who knows when it will emerge? It's a cautious team selection but this is a game in which we need to be aggressive and ready to switch on the talent.

Just now, drysdale demon said:

Just because he is named there doesn't mean he is going to play there, you would think that people would wake up to the fact that a lot of positional spots named pregame alter on game day.

Look who you're replying too. That'll answer your question. 


Hope Clarry plays a blinder on his 100th

Best of luck for a great game and find career to Jimmy Jordon - definitely due some good luck

And for all the naysayers that say that Jetta is too slow - show them how it’s done you bloody legend

3 minutes ago, drysdale demon said:

Just because he is named there doesn't mean he is going to play there, you would think that people would wake up to the fact that a lot of positional spots named pregame alter on game day.

Ok then, if he doesn’t play there then who does? Whose our 2nd winger based on this team?

Jones? Tmac?

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6 minutes ago, olisik said:

Just can’t see where our improvement on 2020 is going to come from looking at this. 

Exactly. Last years problems are this years problems - one outside runner, and no forward line.

I’m still furious we didn’t try and bring in another winger. It’s been an issue for 4 years. 


It’s an ok team until you hit the forwardline. I worry about the non-Langdon wing too. 
Thank god May is playing. At least our backline and on ball brigade look very strong. 

Spargo getting a game on his last weeks terrible performance, says a lot about our options and lack of improvement. Meanwhile Chandler and Bowey miss out

Shocking selections

 

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4 minutes ago, Engorged Onion said:

so what else is there to do

Pickett on the wing.

Harmes a run with role. 

Sparrow centre.

Pettraca rotating mid and forward line.

 
5 minutes ago, drysdale demon said:

Just because he is named there doesn't mean he is going to play there, you would think that people would wake up to the fact that a lot of positional spots named pregame alter on game day.

If I was coach I'd name people in different positions every week just to come to this thread and laugh manically 

Edited by ArtificialWisdom

1 minute ago, olisik said:

Ok then, if he doesn’t play there then who does? Whose our 2nd winger based on this team?

Jones? Tmac?

Watch the game and find out.


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