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CHANGES: Rd 07 vs North Melbourne

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7 minutes ago, CYB said:

I think he will request a trade out given lack of game time. 

Yes, either we find a place for him or he'll probably look elsewhere.  That would be a shame.

Edited by one_demon

 
47 minutes ago, siam juntaRus said:

. Brown must play.  I just hope it doesnt rain or blow a gale on Sunday.

 

20 degree maximum, slight chance of a shower, wind speed in afternoon 11 km/hr.

In other words, ideal weather for a full forward,

 
1 minute ago, one_demon said:

 

Yes, either we find a place for him or he'll probably look elsewhere.  That would be a shame.

I really doubt this. I think you'll see a better Harmes when he comes back. Reports are he's the fittest he's ever been and been placed back in the forward half where he is much better playing that role while spending time in the middle.

The guy bleeds red and blue as a long term Melbourne supporter/person. He will bang the door down I think. Not sure if it will come to full fruition but that will be the goal for player and club as an important piece come Sept.

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    47 minutes ago, wheaters31 said:

    I can clearly see comments made in this video coming back to bite us......

    https://www.afl.com.au/video/603594/frenemies-with-ben-brown-he-s-not-known-for-his-chat-?videoId=603594&modal=true&type=video&publishFrom=1619658958001

    Reporter "What are you expecting from him when he plays against them"

    Petracca "To kick 10"

    Doesn't surprise me if reports are true that Rivers is out. Put his body on the line time and time again on Saturday night. Hopefully its just soreness and not something more.

    Jetta the clear and obvious replacement. Been playing consistently in VFL playing through the middle as a cut above. How good is depth!

    Really hoping reports of Jones and Melk at Casey this week is true. No more games gifted to senior past proven players. Base it on form and structure.

    Out: Jones, Melk, Rivers

    In: Brown, Jetta, Sparrow

    Sub: Bedford or Bowey (who bother played well last week)

    Edited by Yung Blood

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    4 minutes ago, Yung Blood said:

    Doesn't surprise me if reports are true that Rivers is out. Put his body on the line time and time again on Saturday night. Hopefully its just soreness and not something more.

    Without any knowledge, there is a good chance he is a bit banged up - he doesn't shirk a contest, that's for sure

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    1 hour ago, Bring-Back-Powell said:

    Weed would be privately miffed after kicking 10 goals in 2 weeks.

    Presumable Melksham or Jones will be dropped for BBB unless there is a mystery injury or resting required.

    He can be miffed but BBs track record is miles better than Weids

     

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    1 hour ago, Hannibal Inc. said:

    He shouldn't be.  Tom McDonald is keeping Weideman out, not Brown.

    100%

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    In Brown and Chandler

    Out Jones (managed) and Melksham.

    If Rivers out, bring in Jetta

    Weid and Harmes are going to have to bide their time at Casey - and bang the door down before they get picked.

    A number of posters are saying that we will be too tall having 3 talls in our forward line. Why would this be an issue? We pl;ay 3 talls in the backline, and we still have great defensive pressure. Why can't that logic and performance apply to the forward line?

    If you watch Browns interview he says that Weid is playing VFL tonight 

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    3 hours ago, Nasher said:

    whynotboth.gif

    I don’t think the two things are mutually exclusive. A player can make things difficult for the opposition AND get the ball a bit themselves; ANB and Pickett are doing this.

    Count how many possessions Spargs got from these highlights. I make it 1 kick.

    Maybe it's just me, but I'm happy if he does this all day for 1 kick.

     

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    13 minutes ago, DemonLad5 said:

    If you watch Browns interview he says that Weid is playing VFL tonight 

    Link to interview?


    I think we can play 3 talls if one Jackson is one of them because he can be a forward target, a ruckman, mid. A coaches dream because he can be whatever we want him to be, and he could probably hop on one leg and bark like a dog whilst doing it.

     

    1 hour ago, Neil Crompton said:

    A number of posters are saying that we will be too tall having 3 talls in our forward line. Why would this be an issue? We pl;ay 3 talls in the backline, and we still have great defensive pressure. Why can't that logic and performance apply to the forward line?

    It could work but you can’t swap a Ben Brown for a Small, it would have to be for a mid size like Melk or Fritsch. Neither typically apply any more pressure fwd than the talls but can create a mismatch like Fritsch did vs cats.

    Think it sounds like there might be a few outs due to soreness 

     

     

    This is very likely MFCSS but we really have to be mindful of not sculling the bath water, we’ve had a great win last week but I want the boys switched on from the outset. The coaches should be pointing to our depth and saying, “if you don’t perform there are guys ready to take your place”. Stay focused Dees.

    I’m glad BBB is playing but I’m also a little sad he’s not debuting at the MCG. Surely Melksham makes way. Weid very unlucky but TMac in such great form. 

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    5 hours ago, BW511 said:

    Jones and Melk playing VFL and Rivers out according to @Dannyz mail, so there could be more changes to come along with Brown.

    I'd like to see Bedford or Chandler get a guernsey.

    Harmes could not have injured himself at a worse time, he will (should) be pushing [censored] uphill to get back into the side.

    Just to clarify, I was alluding to the fact he was banged up after Saturday night and so may need a rest. 


    It wouldn't surprise me if Jones' 301 game is as the sub, which would mean just one change to the 23.  

    In: Brown

    Out: Chandler

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    3 hours ago, DemonLad5 said:

    Ben Brown | Debut https://www.melbournefc.com.au/video/923031/ben-brown-debut?videoId=923031&modal=true&type=video

     

    Aknowledges that the sides been going really well and all he's gunna try and do is "fit in to the structures".

    We got a seasoned, 60+ goal a year key forward just casually and calmy entering the line up. 

    Goddamn, we really are flying right now.

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    Was wrong about Jones and Melksham, thought they were dropped.They are not playing at Casey.

    Could a sore/managed player make room for BBB, or will one of Melky or Joness be the medical sub?

     
    13 minutes ago, At the break of Gawn said:

    Can’t see Mitch Brown playing for Casey? 

    True. Good pick up. 
    Mystery injury of the week or emergency for Sunday? 


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