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CHANGES: Rd 02 vs St. Kilda

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  On 20/03/2021 at 21:58, 58er said:

Get off Spargy's  case Watch the game 
 

NOT Melksham in

IN Viney Chandler Hibberd

OUT Jones Hunt possibly Sparrow

Love Bowey to debut but wait I guess

Perhaps I am blind but I  cannot Spargo mentioned there?

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      On 20/03/2021 at 06:10, Roost it far said:

    Out: Jones, Sparrow

    In: Viney, Melksham 

    We'd also need a bit of HIbberd drive and penetration; come to think of it, right up forward, Mitch Brown would currently be useful and clever enough to kick a few, snatch a few, lead well taking defenders with him. The Melk should come in and Viney has been missed as his grunt can turn the midfield into a slaughterhouse. Petty and TMac rotate/swing CHF/ CHB and Tomlinson to the other wing. Do it!

    I am struggling to understand all this Viney in and Sparrow out. Yes viney in the side but replacing Jones is a far better option.

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      On 21/03/2021 at 04:52, Deemania since 56 said:

    We'd also need a bit of HIbberd drive and penetration; come to think of it, right up forward, Mitch Brown would currently be useful and clever enough to kick a few, snatch a few, lead well taking defenders with him. The Melk should come in and Viney has been missed as his grunt can turn the midfield into a slaughterhouse. Petty and TMac rotate/swing CHF/ CHB and Tomlinson to the other wing. Do it!

    2 changes after a win is plenty


      On 21/03/2021 at 03:05, jumbo returns said:

    As per usual, Fritsch escapes scrutiny

    I’m sick of Fritsch making people post dumb things. 
     

    There you go, consider him scrutinised. 

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      On 21/03/2021 at 05:01, Roost it far said:

    2 changes after a win is plenty

    Conservatism reigns. As does mediocrity in performance outcomes. I wonder if these two conceptualisations are related in footy?

     

     

    Hunt, Sparrow out

    Hibbard, Viney in

     

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      On 20/03/2021 at 21:21, Clint Bizkit said:

    It’s alarming that we didn’t address our lack of outside run and pace in the off season.

    Was a lack of outside run and pace really an issue for us yesterday?

    I'm not sure it was. I'd argue our skill level was a bigger issue than our outside run.

      On 21/03/2021 at 03:05, jumbo returns said:

    As per usual, Fritsch escapes scrutiny

    Scrutiny for what?

    FWIW I thought he was quite good yesterday. He's much more accountable defensively than he used to be, leads repeatedly, created chances and kicked 2 goals. And all that against a side that is geared towards defence before anything else.

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    If you are watching the saints game now.   Get a load of how much Ratten is invested in his sides win.

    He actually  gets a little excited.   Wish our coach did !

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    Huge win for the saints. Showed real grit. We'll need to up our performance levels significantly next weekend if we hope to win.

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      On 21/03/2021 at 05:59, Deemania since 56 said:

    Conservatism reigns. As does mediocrity in performance outcomes. I wonder if these two conceptualisations are related in footy?

     

    A great way to keep playing badly is to keep making multiple changes for guys with little or no preseason 

      On 21/03/2021 at 07:09, Better days ahead said:

    Huge win for the saints. Showed real grit. We'll need to up our performance levels significantly next weekend if we hope to win.

    Hopefully they’re sore and knackered 

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      On 21/03/2021 at 06:43, titan_uranus said:

     

    Scrutiny for what?

    FWIW I thought he was quite good yesterday. He's much more accountable defensively than he used to be, leads repeatedly, created chances and kicked 2 goals. And all that against a side that is geared towards defence before anything else.

    Great to see Fritta stick a couple of tackles yesterday. That's an improvement on last year.

    Hunt had a shocker but I'd like to see him again before he's dropped. Harmes goes, the rest did enough

    In: Viney

    Out: Harmes 

      On 21/03/2021 at 06:58, 640MD said:

    If you are watching the saints game now.   Get a load of how much Ratten is invested in his sides win.

    He actually  gets a little excited.   Wish our coach did !

    ? Yeap Goodwin just sits like a robot during a win? Lol

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    Did I see nev give up a chase into oppo goal square to mow a player down 3rd or 4th? He looked like he basically stopped running g 


      On 21/03/2021 at 04:52, Deemania since 56 said:

    We'd also need a bit of HIbberd drive and penetration; come to think of it, right up forward, Mitch Brown would currently be useful and clever enough to kick a few, snatch a few, lead well taking defenders with him. The Melk should come in and Viney has been missed as his grunt can turn the midfield into a slaughterhouse. Petty and TMac rotate/swing CHF/ CHB and Tomlinson to the other wing. Do it!

    What will Melk bring after 2 lean years?

    only had ONE practice game and no form.

    Wouldnt make all those changes  Not that necessary.

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    My impressions after watching the replay is that it was a solid performance. The roving to Max Gawn is an issue and though Rivers made a mistake or two, he takes the game on and he needs to be rewarded. I have reservations about Hunt, Sparrow and Harmes. If Viney and Hibberd and Melksham pull up okay after the Bullants hitout, I'd like to see them included.

      On 21/03/2021 at 03:05, jumbo returns said:

    As per usual, Fritsch escapes scrutiny

    Because he hits the scoreboard. Has kicked 8 goals in 3 games (albeit 2 practice matches) which puts him on pace for a 50 goal season.

    Not a chance in the world you would even briefly contemplate dropping Fritsch and he’s certainly a player the opposition would be weary of.

     

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      On 20/03/2021 at 07:01, DubDee said:

    JOnes and Jetta will not and should not be dropped. Jetta won a lot of 1:1s today and was very solid down Back

    And Jones?

    Agree on Jetta but I'd be dropping Jones for Viney. Harmes lucky.

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      On 21/03/2021 at 11:07, Dr. Gonzo said:

    And Jones?

    Agree on Jetta but I'd be dropping Jones for Viney. Harmes lucky.

    I like Jones at HF. 18 touches, 6 score involvements. Didn’t have a Great game but we need experience in the forward line right now and he is a good kick

    viney in for Sparrow or Harmes for me

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