14 minutes 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.

Very much doubt the Weid comes in too but you never know I guess.

 

Whether Brown and Sam Weideman both come into the side this weekend remains to be seen.

“Albeit we love having them at VFL level, they are certainly far too good for VFL football,” VFL coach Mark Corrigan said.

1 hour ago, dazzledavey36 said:

It's happening.

 

You b@#$/y beauty Bbb.

A big bag of goals coming up.

11 hours 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

I would have scoffed at this a few days ago, but now, not so much...

18 minutes ago, DeeZee said:

It’ll either be Melksham dropped or Jones rested.

Jordon also an outside chance to go out .

Harmes not far away from returning either.

Jordan should not be dropped ( only managed if necessary ) for Harmes to replace him. Harmesy needs a good 2 game block at Casey to earn a recall as JJ has done as asked from about 70% game time only. 

 

1 minute ago, 58er said:

Jordan should not be dropped ( only managed if necessary ) for Harmes to replace him. Harmesy needs a good 2 game block at Casey to earn a recall as JJ has done as asked from about 70% game time only. 

I have no idea where Harmes fits in our side

Jordon is proving he is just as good if not better than Harmes on the inside. 

If Jordon could hit the scoreboard that would be huge, but I like his role

11 hours ago, Go the Biff said:

Bringing Brown in is gonna cause some structural shift. Unless you drop LJ & Brown contributes in the ruck. Neither of which is on.

So Brown forward, Melksham Casey and TMac to take over Melksham's "connector" role which is essentially a large part of what he's been doing anyway.

We lose Melk's distribution skills but TMac gets the ball more, is a more obvious target & far better in the air. He kicks fairly low & flat into the forward line so that may be to our advantage. He'll throw in the odd howler but who doesn't.

This gives the least disruption to our structure.

I've no idea how to fit Weid in at this stage

No No No 

Tmac DOES  NOT take over Melkshams role. HE continues at CHF and plays as he has done. 
 

Mediums and LJ are now in Melky role same as BBB at FF with LJ next to him running around or leading or marking with  a small forward in the pocket.

LJ is the X factor who can play HF FP or FF if necessary or ruck  as required. 
 

It may mean Maxy limits his time up forward depending upon the game situation etc. 

Amazed some posters want Harmes back in.Whats he done since 2018? Definitely keep Jordon maybe also bring in another recruit with a full tank. Brown must play.  I just hope it doesnt rain or blow a gale on Sunday.

The two outs are obvious.

 

 

Edited April 29, 20213 yr by siam juntaRus

9 minutes ago, MF-C said:

 

I have no idea where Harmes fits in our side

Jordon is proving he is just as good if not better than Harmes on the inside. 

If Jordon could hit the scoreboard that would be huge, but I like his role

I tend to agree with you. I would play Jordan over him at the moment - he has a better footy IQ and will only improve with age and experience. 

Harmes may become trade bait at the end of the year given lack of game time. 

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

39 minutes ago, DeeZee said:

It’ll either be Melksham dropped or Jones rested.

Jordon also an outside chance to go out .

Harmes not far away from returning either.

God I hope Harmes doesn't come back any time soon

Edited April 29, 20213 yr by AzzKikA

39 minutes ago, DeeZee said:

Harmes not far away from returning either.

I see him and Jordon fighting it out for the one spot, and until Jordon is dropped or rested, Harmes will be at Casey for the foreseeable future.

2 minutes ago, AzzKikA said:

God I hope Harmes doesn't come back any time soon

 

If they try and jam him into the team it will be a terrible mistake.

Would rather see any of Bedford, Chandler, Sparrow or Lockhart in than Harmes.

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.

2 minutes 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.

 

Whats this?  Is Rivers injured?

If hes out then Bowey is a sneaky chance for a debut.

Rivers out is a weird one - hopefully just rested  

8 minutes ago, Pickett2Jackson said:

 

If they try and jam him into the team it will be a terrible mistake.

Would rather see any of Bedford, Chandler, Sparrow or Lockhart in than Harmes.

Agreed, hope we've seen the last of him. May get a few possessions but butchers it every time.

I know weiderman has kicked a bagful, but I still think Brown is more reliable and experienced. We know how good a player he is. He can mark the ball and is a pretty good kick for goal. I'd just have more faith in him kicking a few goals than Sam. 

34 minutes ago, MF-C said:

 

I have no idea where Harmes fits in our side

Jordon is proving he is just as good if not better than Harmes on the inside. 

If Jordon could hit the scoreboard that would be huge, but I like his role

Regarding Harmes, i don't want him back in as i'm not sure currently he makes us any better. Maybe he does, i think he was best as a tagger, but viney is doing that role, so could he come in fora Jones? I'm sure he will be back soon regardless!

26 minutes ago, siam juntaRus said:

Amazed some posters want Harmes back in.Whats he done since 2018? Definitely keep Jordon maybe also bring in another recruit with a full tank. Brown must play.  I just hope it doesnt rain or blow a gale on Sunday.

The two outs are obvious.

 

 

The visible fact is that Jordan is getting red-hot! A few more consecutive games, he'll most probably be white-hot. This is a wonderful conundrum (which player to utilise) for the selectors - and each provides a variation in the team's productivity. Great times ahead ... 

34 minutes ago, CYB said:

Harmes may become trade bait at the end of the year given lack of game time. 

In 2018 he nullified every team's best midfielder and got possessions himself. 

Now you're going to say "Yes in 2018".

Edited April 29, 20213 yr by one_demon

1 minute ago, one_demon said:

In 2018 he nullified every team's best midfielder and got possessions himself 

Agreed, he was great in 2018. But on current form you would have to question whether he could get a game this year. If we are not looking to trade in, I think he will request a trade out given lack of game time. 

12 minutes ago, dees189227 said:

I know weiderman has kicked a bagful, but I still think Brown is more reliable and experienced. We know how good a player he is. He can mark the ball and is a pretty good kick for goal. I'd just have more faith in him kicking a few goals than Sam. 

Yes he's done it consistently at AFL level.  The jury's still out on Weideman.

37 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

Haha that video was made months ago. Makes you wonder of 'marketing' and getting Brown in for the rivalry match has anythiung to do with team selection... 

7 minutes ago, CYB said:

Agreed, he was great in 2018. But on current form you would have to question whether he could get a game this year. If we are not looking to trade in, I think he will request a trade out given lack of game time. 

Harmes had a pretty awful year last season. He even admitted this in the recent Gus n Gawny podcast. He was placed across half back where he really struggled to make an impact and settle into the position. He's been moved back to HF this season where he prefers to play and more comfortable in the role with his marking ability.

I think he's another guy that provides depth. I'd imagine the role of mid/HF will be rotated throughout the season between Harmes, Jones, Jordan, Melksham and Sparrow. Another area where we have great depth and competition for spots so I can see this being the most common area we will see ins and outs throughout the season to keep us competitive.

Harmes in eventually for Jones to me is a stronger side. His contested work, fitness/agility and marking ability gives him the edge over the old head of Jones who hopefully will be in and out for the rest of the year as depth.

Edited April 29, 20213 yr by Yung Blood

Sparrow surely ahead of Harmes if Jones is out