DemonLad5 1,642 Posted April 28, 2021 Posted April 28, 2021 (edited) Zero chance Harmes comes straight back in I think it’ll be Brown + Chandler/Sparrow Edited April 28, 2021 by DemonLad5 3
DubDee 26,674 Posted April 28, 2021 Posted April 28, 2021 4 minutes ago, Nasher said: If it’s Jones and Melksham both out then it’s got to be Brown and Harmes in. I can’t see them dropping experience for Bedford or Chandler. Harmes has done nothing to get back in. He’ll have to take a number and get in line. He was about to be dropped before his injury. Chandler and Bedford have been good 3 1
Diamond_Jim 12,772 Posted April 28, 2021 Posted April 28, 2021 4 minutes ago, Nasher said: If it’s Jones and Melksham both out then it’s got to be Brown and Harmes in. I can’t see them dropping experience for Bedford or Chandler. Bedford had a rather good game in the VFL so unless there is some special tagging job that suits Harmes I cannot see him being preferred without a run at VFL level 1
Demon Dynasty 17,165 Posted April 28, 2021 Posted April 28, 2021 (edited) It's the ideal game to manage a few players. Giving a few at VFL level a look at senior footy is important for depth and cohesion if they are managed out again then called up once more if/when required later in the season. I'm sure Chunk is fully informed here and would be happy to fit in with the requirement and due for a week's rest/refresher or two. Although i don't quite get how he is resting if playing in the VFL. Unless his load is quite lighter on the day with minimal TOG. Melk out for BBB makes sense. BB needs to get some yards and touch behind him at the top level at some stage and he's too good to be played in the VFL for too long if ready to go. Likely to be taken out by some dingbat if he stayed down there. He's a difficult match up as well and means TMac & LJ will get the next rung defender. Both would appear to be astute moves on paper at least. Edited April 28, 2021 by Rusty Nails 3
Lil_red_fire_engine 11,383 Posted April 28, 2021 Posted April 28, 2021 6 minutes ago, Nasher said: If it’s Jones and Melksham both out then it’s got to be Brown and Harmes in. I can’t see them dropping experience for Bedford or Chandler. How about just dropping less impacting players for in form players that might impact in the right role? It is not like we dont have experience across the lines anymore. This is about getting a firing Brown in and I suggest the other player who will best complement. I dont think Harmes is a walk up inclusion off injury but could be wrong. 2
Demon Dynasty 17,165 Posted April 28, 2021 Posted April 28, 2021 Wasn't Harmes listed as 1 week on the MFC injury list? 1
Gator 18,053 Posted April 28, 2021 Posted April 28, 2021 Jones out was the obvious move. I suspect Chandler will come in, although I'm happy for either Bedford or Chandler. It's also time to get Brown in. 4
DEE fence 5,054 Posted April 28, 2021 Posted April 28, 2021 22 minutes ago, adonski said: BBB&B, Big Benny Brown & Bowey Have a sneaky feeling after reading Casey reports. Bedford has also earned a go according to reports. Melksham out is also a clear indication that Goodwin relies on Denonland. But seriously another tick for Goodwin, not playing favourites as some have accused. Can seperate being a mate from being a coach. 3 1
Lord Nev 13,512 Posted April 28, 2021 Posted April 28, 2021 We might all be in for a bit of a surprise this week I reckon... 3 1
Dannyz 3,100 Posted April 28, 2021 Posted April 28, 2021 Just now, Lord Nev said: We might all be in for a bit of a surprise this week I reckon... Rivers run dry. But only for short periods normally. 1
adonski 13,267 Posted April 28, 2021 Posted April 28, 2021 7 minutes ago, Dannyz said: Rivers run dry. But only for short periods normally. If they drop Rivers after that spoil I will burn the joint down 3 4
monoccular 17,760 Posted April 28, 2021 Posted April 28, 2021 8 minutes ago, Dannyz said: Rivers run dry. But only for short periods normally. Rivers still has a full tank I suspect. 1
Neitz the Great 557 Posted April 28, 2021 Posted April 28, 2021 24 minutes ago, Lord Nev said: We might all be in for a bit of a surprise this week I reckon... Care to elaborate?
Dr. Gonzo 24,468 Posted April 28, 2021 Posted April 28, 2021 1 hour ago, Nasher said: If it’s Jones and Melksham both out then it’s got to be Brown and Harmes in. I can’t see them dropping experience for Bedford or Chandler. My thinking is they'll bring in Weid and Sparrow but I could easily see it being Brown and Harmes (assuming he's recovered from his wrist fracture). My only concern with Brown coming in is the potential to upset our forward half pressure as he is notorious for going missing once the ball hits the ground. Weid on the other hand doesn't mind laying the odd crunching tackle.
dees189227 12,512 Posted April 28, 2021 Posted April 28, 2021 I can see the logic in resting Jones. He had a massive build up last week and they are going to manage him through the season obviously wanting him to impact towards the end of the year. It make sense. Although it has ruined queens birthday when he was going to overtake Neita as games record holder. Melksham gets dropped simple as that. But I don't want to start changing the team to much, we are on a good thing at the moment.
daisycutter 30,021 Posted April 28, 2021 Posted April 28, 2021 funny there is no mention elsewhere of the ch7 rumour.....not even on the ch7 web site 1
adonski 13,267 Posted April 28, 2021 Posted April 28, 2021 10 minutes ago, daisycutter said: funny there is no mention elsewhere of the ch7 rumour.....not even on the ch7 web site If you can be bothered checking out the replay online, it's at 36:25. Poster is correct. 1
Storm Boy 376 Posted April 28, 2021 Posted April 28, 2021 58 minutes ago, Neitz the Great said: Care to elaborate? Bowey could be making his debut. This just a guess. 1
Lord Nev 13,512 Posted April 28, 2021 Posted April 28, 2021 1 hour ago, Neitz the Great said: Care to elaborate? Not really as it's only a bit of gossip atm! haha
Pickett2Jackson 3,904 Posted April 28, 2021 Posted April 28, 2021 9 minutes ago, Storm Boy said: Bowey could be making his debut. This just a guess. id say thats about a 2% chance of happening when we have Hunt, Salem and Hibberd all on fire.
adonski 13,267 Posted April 28, 2021 Posted April 28, 2021 1 minute ago, Lord Nev said: Not really as it's only a bit of gossip atm! haha 1 1
Mel Bourne 4,541 Posted April 28, 2021 Posted April 28, 2021 (edited) 52 minutes ago, Lord Nev said: Not really as it's only a bit of gossip atm! haha I mean, it’s not like there’s a stipulation to post only verified information here. Edited April 28, 2021 by Mel Bourne
BigMacjnr 283 Posted April 28, 2021 Posted April 28, 2021 Why wouldn't they use the north game to try something a little different: Out: Jones and Melksham In: Ben Brown and Weideman Brayshaw shifts forward, TMac shifts to the wing, and Jackson shifts to an athletic 'medium' role instead that Melksham had. Should have no impact on our pressure stats should BB and Weid have the same hunger to tackle as we have seen with the rest of the team. 2
Chook 15,069 Posted April 28, 2021 Posted April 28, 2021 19 minutes ago, BigMacjnr said: Why wouldn't they use the north game to try something a little different: Out: Jones and Melksham In: Ben Brown and Weideman Brayshaw shifts forward, TMac shifts to the wing, and Jackson shifts to an athletic 'medium' role instead that Melksham had. Should have no impact on our pressure stats should BB and Weid have the same hunger to tackle as we have seen with the rest of the team. Brayshaw won't shift forward. He's a key defensive player for us. I'd go so far as to say he'd be keeping McDonald out of the wing position because of how well he plays the defensive winger role for us. Wied just can't come in while McDonald is playing so well and Brown is untried at this level. Brown is ahead of him on runs on the board, so we have to try Brown first. One of Wiedeman, Brown or McDonald will have to be at Casey each week, and McDonald is the one the other two will have to force out. 2
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