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10 minutes ago, DemonLad5 said:

Those who think Spargo has any chance of being dropped ????

Anyone that thinks Spargypants will be dropped haven’t been paying close enough attention to the game. Aside from last week (when quite a few of the bottom 6 were off) he has been a vital cog in our forward pressure. 

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We have Sparrow, Chandler, BBB, Weed, Lockhart, AVB, Jetta and Bedford waiting in the wings and 16 rounds to go. Need to consider rotating and resting a few out esp some of the young and elderly. 
 

I’d like BBB to come in for Melk. 
And if Kozzy or Spargs is a little sore, then give Chandler a crack.

If Tmac gets suspended, bring in Weed as the roaming CHF.

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2 hours ago, Cranky Franky said:

Goodwin has made it clear at his pressers that Tom M is playing great footy up forward & is NOT going to a wing.

From what I have heard and read he is adamant he is not going to play back - the rest is your supposition.

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2 hours ago, DemonLad5 said:

No he hasn’t. He said he isn’t getting dropped and isn’t going to the backline.

Yes he has - go and listen to them again - its hard to hear the reporters' questions. In fact in one presser he replies that he will not go into the backline ever and in another he says he will not go to the wing.

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2 hours ago, CYB said:

We have Sparrow, Chandler, BBB, Weed, Lockhart, AVB, Jetta and Bedford waiting in the wings and 16 rounds to go. Need to consider rotating and resting a few out esp some of the young and elderly. 
 

I’d like BBB to come in for Melk. 
And if Kozzy or Spargs is a little sore, then give Chandler a crack.

If Tmac gets suspended, bring in Weed as the roaming CHF.

Just because we have depth players at Casey doesn't mean we need to play them in the seniors.

Players should only be rested if they genuinely require it, not so that we can give a game to Chandler or Bedford or vandenBerg or Lockhart.

Otherwise the best 22 get picked every week.

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On 4/24/2021 at 11:02 PM, Nasher said:

Jones, Melksham and Spargo are our clear bottom 3 at present. I think a case can be made for any of those three to go - but only one of them. I’d pick Brown ahead of Weid.

I’d be really tempted to go no change though. The present mix is working. The risk of breaking it has to be a consideration.

Spargo? Not sure I agree mate.

On 4/24/2021 at 11:07 PM, SPC said:

A few sore boys.. I recon Spargo will miss with his shoulder. Kossy might need a rest. He had an ankle issue at one stage but played on. 

No Spargo and no Kozzie? Unless Chandler can bring any sort of pressure like them it'll change the effectiveness of our system significantly. 

On 4/24/2021 at 11:49 PM, Cheesy D. Pun said:

I don't understand people wanting to bring in a key forward for a small or medium player.

We currently have a pretty good balance, so I certainly wouldn't be bringing a tall in without taking one out.

I've loved what Bedford is doing in the VFL and would love to see him replace Melksham but Melky seems to be bullet proof so it's an unlikely scenario.

Our talls play mobile though and not all our smalls or mediums play a pressure game (see Melksham and Fritsch, although they may be improving in this area). IMO we can afford to take out Melksham and bring in Brown, because it's goals we're trading there, not tackles. I would keep Jones in there though, because he allows us an extra mid rotation. Melksham can play there too, but isn't particularly contested.

If Harmes puts in a solid performance for Casey and Jones struggles, I'd make that move the following week.

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The game against North is a case of the many versus the few.

North have one genuinely effective clearance winner (Cunnginton), one genuinely effective rebounding defender (Ziebell) and only one or two serious performers in any other area, too.

A few specific changes aren't going to decide the matter.  If we are going in with 22 contributors again then the rest is details.

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16 hours ago, Lucifer's Hero said:

Without getting ahead of ourselves, the next 3 games are an ideal opportunity to try out different ideas - nothing drastic  just one or max of two at at time. 

At some stage we need to get Brown into the side so vs North is the ideal time, then let him settle into the team dynamics vs Sydney and Carlton before facing Bulldogs and beyond.

Ditto the next three weeks is a good time to rotate any young or sore players or to try out players in the VFL knocking on the door. 

So a few changes in the next few weeks will strengthen our selection flexibility.

As stupid as it sounds, Carlton is a danger game. They match up well against us.

15 hours ago, Graeme Yeats' Mullet said:

Aside from the Brown/Weideman dilemma. We have some younger talent to consider getting game time into:

Sparrow, Chandler, Lockhart, Bedford, Baker, Petty

And some more experienced heads we can rely on:

Jetta, Mitch Brown, AvB, Daw

It feels extremely unusual to have this much depth

At some stage, we'll need to "manage" a few legs and rotate a bit of this through the side

I disagree. This is not where we're at as a football club anymore. Young players, health of the AFL 22 permitting, should have to wait until their form demands selection and until there is an available spot on offer in the AFL 22. We don't just get games into players for the sake of it. It's a long season, so if the guys at Casey continue to put their hands up, they'll eventually get their chances organically.

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35 minutes ago, Little Goffy said:

The game against North is a case of the many versus the few.

North have one genuinely effective clearance winner (Cunnginton), one genuinely effective rebounding defender (Ziebell) and only one or two serious performers in any other area, too.

A few specific changes aren't going to decide the matter.  If we are going in with 22 contributors again then the rest is details.

Yet another great test of our maturity to not go into the game thinking the 4 points are in the bag. Very common for teams to have a come down from a big match when coming up against lesser teams.

Bring the same forward pressure as we did against the tigers and get ourselves a big win.

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7 hours ago, Cheesy D. Pun said:

Probably true. We can't keep them all on the list and clearly we didn't want to going into 2021.

Very risky. I'd be keeping Weideman if we think he is good enough. McDonald and Brown are both 28.

6 hours ago, BW511 said:

I (and the club) never would have expected Weid and Brown to succumb to injuries before we begun. The T-Mac wing role was probably a last straw type deal. I doubt the club ever considered this scenario occurring but it really is a conundrum.

For the latter half of the year, I believe Weid and Ben Brown are more important than T-Mac, however I commend him for making it difficult to get them in. He’s had a great start.

Still believe we need to roll guys through in the middle third of the year so we have every base covered for a proper tilt at finals and going deep in them 

I worry about Jones just going, Melky will have one good game and 6 nothing games. Feel like those 2 are the obvious targets to go out, but as mentioned their positions would mean a definite shift in structure/setup

The thing about taking those two guys out of our side is there goes 450 games of experience. When it comes to the pointy end that experience could be invaluable.

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I reckon we had our best side on the feild for our biggest test and we passed with flying colours.

And I reckon Fritta and May may have been needled. May be worth resting them now to recover fully from their injuries.

Kozzie may have injured his ankle  and could be rested.

Jones certainly did enough to show he is in our best 22 when the side plays for and with him like they did this week.

There really was no one who didn't do their bit and so no obvious change 

But at Punt Road Brown, Weid, Jetta all showed they are a cut above. Weid still has not got the smarts that the other two have.

Bedford has impressed at the lower level and could do with some exposure up a level.Daw was also impressive and could release Jacko the young body if he needs a relief.

Petty got a bit banged up and may have been set back.

It is a good problem to have, the coaches and selectors are making the right calls and if they continue we can meet my optimistic projections. Play the squad and take the flag. It's a long season so keep em all eager and confident.

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12 hours ago, rpfc said:

Yes we do. Brown is our FF.

If TMac can’t fit into that then that is a problem. He trained in the summer for a wing and while his kicking would be heart in mouth stuff when he runs defensively he will be up there with Langdon with kms covered and would be a dangerous threat running forward and taking grabs overlapping with the forwards.

And lastly, injuries will impact ‘synergy’ we should experiment within reason to make sure we are prepared for the inevitable forced changes that will have to come if we are to play 26 weeks this season.

The old adage of if it ain't broke don't fix it.

So if Melkshsm is dropped and BBB or a Weid are Full forward that is fine.

But don't switch Tmac Our forward structure is based around Tmac and he is delivering, as long with the others.

When  the whips are cracking BBB will be there and firing. 

Weid will also get a chance not certain about both on the same forward line though.
 

Plenty of time for all to state their case. but NO TOMMY or TOMLINSON for the wing. Angus is doing just fine also.

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5 hours ago, Little Goffy said:

The game against North is a case of the many versus the few.

North have one genuinely effective clearance winner (Cunnginton), one genuinely effective rebounding defender (Ziebell) and only one or two serious performers in any other area, too.

A few specific changes aren't going to decide the matter.  If we are going in with 22 contributors again then the rest is details.

This week it is about fine tuning the effectiveness of the team. For instance, if we bring in Brown for a mid or a small, is that going to upset team balance which has been so effective up til now. Personally, l think inclusion of Brown is a must, it is simply how best to do this. When you have someone who is fully fit available who has kicked over 60 goals in a year, you must play them in your best 22. You only need to look at what Cameron has done for the Cats to see that. It is now simply a question of who will need to be dropped. 

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2 hours ago, 58er said:

Plenty of time for all to state their case. but NO TOMMY or TOMLINSON for the wing. Angus is doing just fine also.

I think Tmac doesn't have to go the wing. He could be a very high half forward. Taking marks near the 50 arc and converting is a great asset, as he works up and down the flanks using his endurance running. Also, giving a marking outlet for the backline kick.

A defender would have to follow him, which could cause a bit of confusion in the oppositions system.  

This would give more space for Fritta and BBB, to lead into, as an uncongested forward area could develop. 

 

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Its seems we have numerous players other team would love to have but we can't make room for them? ..... I must be on the wrong site. Feeling a bit confused. 

My two cents: Spargo was epic for us on Saturday. Weed is the future and we need to keep him for the next few campaigns. Burgo, please please stay.

I suspect the weather forecast will have a lot to do with selection if we play in Tassie. We must not get ahead of ourselves.

Finally we don't have a real power forward. TMac got a couple of grabs because Max positioned himself incredibly well. Tmac is playing really well and deserves his spot but the question is whether the final improvement to the side is a power forward without losing our smalls pressure game. 

Hope the selectors aren't as confused as i am. Go Dees.

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4 hours ago, 58er said:

The old adage of if it ain't broke don't fix it.

So if Melkshsm is dropped and BBB or a Weid are Full forward that is fine.

But don't switch Tmac Our forward structure is based around Tmac and he is delivering, as long with the others.

When  the whips are cracking BBB will be there and firing. 

Weid will also get a chance not certain about both on the same forward line though.
 

Plenty of time for all to state their case. but NO TOMMY or TOMLINSON for the wing. Angus is doing just fine also.

TMac plays so high anyway. 
 

It’s ok, just let it happen. It will be ok.

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There's no way Spargo goes out. He didn't get a ton of ball against Richmond, but he's one of the most savvy and composed users of the ball in the forward half. Every time he gets the ball he does something good with it and often picks a short target inside 50. Massively underrated I reckon. Plus he's part of that pressuring forward unit.

 

 

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I'd like to see one of Weed or Brown in the side because whilst were 6-0 and in great form, I don't know if we can beat the bulldogs or the power later in the year or in finals without one of them in the side. 

Both take great marks and would be in our top 5 in the team for accuracy on set shots which, when they are marking and kicking goals you dont have to defend and lock the ball in the forward 50 as much.

Who comes out? I got no idea haha

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We need Brown in the team.  We'll be better with a quality FF.

McDonald is keeping Weideman out.  That's just the way it is.

Brown should come in for Jones.  

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