Jump to content

CHANGES: Rd 08 vs Sydney

Demonland
in Melbourne Demons

Featured Replies

 
8 minutes ago, Purple77 said:

You'd suspect Sparrow would have come in for Viney if his injury was known Thursday. The most like for like IMO. 

So out Baker, in Sparrow. Toughness is a must given the swans mids. 

Out Tomlinson, in Petty. It's his time. 

TMac was only one wayward kick away out of defence today for the sentiment to be entirely different haha. 

Nailed it. 

Sparrow was a class above in the vfl.

I don't think baker will make it.

Petty is a lock for Tomlinson's role. And we won't lose anything either. Petty is a gun and will slot in beautifully.

Heartbreaking for thommo.

    • Like 6

    I'm torn on the Petty or McDonald down back.

    I honestly thought the reason we got back into the game was Tom McDonald going back and strengthening our structures back to its norm. Not only that, he defended quiet well and it actually released Lever off Campbell to play his natural 3rd man role. 

    The other aspect is Petty needs games as well because we need to see if he's got what it takes down back. He's inexperienced, so supporters will need to be patient because he'll make some mistakes that'll tear your hair out. But I rate him highly and think that after a good block of games he'll settle into the role perfectly. I'm also a big fan of his intercept marking. You can never have enough of them down back who read the play well.

    I think they'll bring Petty in and potentially move McDonald to a wing to take Bakers spot. 

    Baker goes out and Sparrow comes in.

    I'm also really big in getting Sam Weideman in there somehow. How we structure that up I have no idea.

    • Like 8
     

    Out: Tomlinson, Baker, (Jones)

    In: Petty, Sparrow

    If Viney is good then he plays instead of Sparrow.

    No doubt for me we need another tall to cover Tommo, and Petty is obviously next in line. I’d be just as happy to move TMac back now and bring Weid in, I’m just nervous about moving too far away from what’s been working.

    Oskar Baker a way off I think. His tackles don’t stick, his defensive efforts are lacking and his ball use doesn’t have the hurt factor to compensate. I’ve got much more trust in Sparrow to deliver in that regard.

    • Like 2
    5 hours ago, Cheesy D. Pun said:

    To be honest, I'm a little unsure of where to go with our lineup.

    I sense that a Brown/Weed combo might make us too sluggish for our game style, but I'm going to run with it anyway on the back of the Tomlinson injury.

    Out: Baker, Melksham, Tomlinson

    In: Weideman, Sparrow, Bedford

    TMac to stay back.

    I wouldn't have a clue whether this works or not. Gee, it's a tough job picking the team at the moment.

    Nibbler was very poor today but has some credits in the bank.

    ANB is a spud, he played ok against Richmond, 2 weeks ago against the Hawks he did nothing, had about 10 clangers in a row, today he was usless, he’s horrible 

    Edited by don cordner

    • Thanks 1

    24 minutes ago, don cordner said:

    ANB is a spud, he played ok against Richmond, 2 weeks ago against the Hawks he did nothing, had about 10 clangers in a row, today he was usless, he’s horrible 

    So, you take the name of one of our all-time greats then come on here and call a player a "spud"; classy act you've got going there in your marathon contribution of 143 posts!

    • Haha 1

    The negativity around Melksham is bordering on War of The Worlds mass hysteria. If you took the time to watch the second half replay you might notice that Melksham played a key link-up role in our recovery... Nah! you wouldn't notice! 

    • Like 9

    IMO the path we take will depend on whether Fritsch gets suspended.

    If he does, I suspect TMac will stay forward. Too much change to the forward line. In that event, Petty comes in for Tomlinson.

    If he doesn't get suspended, then the question is whether we feel comfortable with TMac in defence. I'm very, very unsure about it. But I can see why they'll want to do it, as it opens a spot for Weideman without having to drop someone.

    Sparrow should replace Baker. Should never have played Baker today, he was terrible and just isn't improving. Go back to what has been working for us with Brayshaw on the non-Langdon wing predominantly, and get Sparrow into Viney's role whilst Viney's out.

    Jones probably deserves to return to the 22 but that means someone else has to come out. Could be ANB, who was poor. Could be Melksham, but his 18 pressure acts are probably what the FD wants to see so I'd be surprised.

     

    Weideman for Tomlinson (McDonald to continue down back)

    Chandler if Fritsch gets weeks

    Harmes if Baker is dropped

    41 minutes ago, don cordner said:

    ANB is a spud, he played ok against Richmond, 2 weeks ago against the Hawks he did nothing, had about 10 clangers in a row, today he was usless, he’s horrible 

    Suffice to say, I disagree. He is a big part of the reason we are having some early season success. Along with Spargo and Kozzy, he applies huge pressure on the opposition.

    If you judge him against his job description, today was his first poor game of the season.

    • Like 4
    • Thanks 1

    I’m still not sold on Petty; his reputation over the last 12 months has grown and grown the longer he hasn’t played.  He’s the new Joel Smith.  He may be a gun, but he’s not the first in line imho.

    I think a spot in the 22 is TMac's to lose, so I’d look to have him play CHB and bring in the Weideman to CHF.

    Jones out, to be replaced by Harmes and Sparrow in for Viney.

    I doubt Goodwin would want to see more changes than that, but if Melksham or Baker was in the gun, I’d be happy to see what a more mature Bedford has to offer.

     

    HIBBERD.          MAY.                      LEVER. 
    SALEM.             MCDONALD.        RIVERS. 
    LANGDON.       OLIVER.         BRAYSHAW. 
    HARMES.          WEIDEMAN.       SPARGO.  
    PICKETT.           BROWN.             FRITSCH. 
    GAWN.               PETRACCA.       JORDON. 

    INTERCHANGE: 
    HUNT.  JACKSON.  SPARROW.  ANB.
    And one of the following as sub:
    MELKSHAM.   BEDFORD.   BAKER. 

     

    Edited by TeamPlayedFine39
    Left out ANB.

    • Like 1
    • Thanks 1

    I don't think this is what will happen but if it were up to me the changes would be 

    OUT: Tommlinson, Baker 

    iN:   Harmes, Weideman. 

    McDonald goes back. we maintain 3 key talls up forward. Brayshaw stays in Vineys role on the inside, Harmes out on the wing. 

     

    3 minutes ago, TeamPlayedFine39 said:

    I’m still not sold on Petty; his reputation over the last 12 months has grown and grown the longer he hasn’t played.  He’s the new Joel Smith.  He may be a gun, but he’s not the first in line imho.

    I think a spot in the 22 is TMac's to lose, so I’d look to have him play CHB and bring in the Weideman to CHF.

    Jones out, to be replaced by Harmes and Sparrow in for Viney.

    I doubt Goodwin would want to see more changes than that, but if Melksham or Baker was in the gun, I’d be happy to see what a more mature Bedford has to offer.

     

    HIBBERD.          MAY.                      LEVER. 
    SALEM.             MCDONALD.        RIVERS. 
    LANGDON.       OLIVER.         BRAYSHAW. 
    HARMES.          WEIDEMAN.       SPARGO.  
    PICKETT.           BROWN.             FRITSCH. 
    GAWN.               PETRACCA.       JORDON. 

    INTERCHANGE: 
    HUNT.    JACKSON.    SPARROW.
    And one of the following:
    MELKSHAM.   BEDFORD.   BAKER. 

     

    I'm thinking pretty similarly but I'd be giving ANB another crack.

    I'm with you on Bedford but unfortunately, Melksham is somehow the golden child and can't be removed.

    • Like 1
    3 minutes ago, Cheesy D. Pun said:

    I'm thinking pretty similarly but I'd be giving ANB another crack.

    I'm with you on Bedford but unfortunately, Melksham is somehow the golden child and can't be removed.

    God!  How did I miss him!?

    No, ANB is definitely in.

    Even with some injuries, selection is very, very tough.

    • Like 1
    13 minutes ago, TeamPlayedFine39 said:

    I’m still not sold on Petty; his reputation over the last 12 months has grown and grown the longer he hasn’t played.  He’s the new Joel Smith.  He may be a gun, but he’s not the first in line imho.

    I think a spot in the 22 is TMac's to lose, so I’d look to have him play CHB and bring in the Weideman to CHF.

    Jones out, to be replaced by Harmes and Sparrow in for Viney.

    I doubt Goodwin would want to see more changes than that, but if Melksham or Baker was in the gun, I’d be happy to see what a more mature Bedford has to offer.

     

    HIBBERD.          MAY.                      LEVER. 
    SALEM.             MCDONALD.        RIVERS. 
    LANGDON.       OLIVER.         BRAYSHAW. 
    HARMES.          WEIDEMAN.       SPARGO.  
    PICKETT.           BROWN.             FRITSCH. 
    GAWN.               PETRACCA.       JORDON. 

    INTERCHANGE: 
    HUNT.    JACKSON.    SPARROW.
    And one of the following:
    MELKSHAM.   BEDFORD.   BAKER. 

     

    Nailed it IMHO. Nibbler on the interchange, Bedford to replace Fritsch (if suspended), Jones to be medical sub again (which adds to his tally). Baker, Petty & Melksham as emergencies.

    Edited by CBDees


    15 minutes ago, TeamPlayedFine39 said:

    I’m still not sold on Petty; his reputation over the last 12 months has grown and grown the longer he hasn’t played.  He’s the new Joel Smith.  He may be a gun, but he’s not the first in line imho.

    I think a spot in the 22 is TMac's to lose, so I’d look to have him play CHB and bring in the Weideman to CHF.

    Jones out, to be replaced by Harmes and Sparrow in for Viney.

    I doubt Goodwin would want to see more changes than that, but if Melksham or Baker was in the gun, I’d be happy to see what a more mature Bedford has to offer.

     

    HIBBERD.          MAY.                      LEVER. 
    SALEM.             MCDONALD.        RIVERS. 
    LANGDON.       OLIVER.         BRAYSHAW. 
    HARMES.          WEIDEMAN.       SPARGO.  
    PICKETT.           BROWN.             FRITSCH. 
    GAWN.               PETRACCA.       JORDON. 

    INTERCHANGE: 
    HUNT.    JACKSON.    SPARROW.
    And one of the following:
    MELKSHAM.   BEDFORD.   BAKER. 

     

    Best 23 I love it.

    B: HIBBERD, MAY, LEVER

    HB: SALEM, MCDONALD, RIVERS

    C: LANGDON, PETRACCA, BRAYSHAW

    HF: NEAL-BULLEN, WEIDEMAN, PICKETT

    F: SPARGO, B.BROWN, FRITSCH

    FOLL: GAWN, OLIVER, JORDON

    IC: JACKSON, HUNT, SPARROW, HARMES

    SUB: JONES

    EMERG: PETTY, MELKSHAM, BAKER

    Edited by WERRIDEE

    Out

    Fritz,  Baker, Tomlinson, ANB, B Brown

    In

    Weid, Sparrow, Petty, Bowey, M Brown

     

    • Like 1
    • Love 1

    Something to consider with the replacement of Tommo is that this isn’t a temporary 1-2 week deal, this is very likely a season deal. So whoever we replace him with this week we should be considering to be the permanent replacement. 

    So of the options available who do we think would be the best option not just for now but first week of finals? Much as I said Petty before, and I’ll clarify I still haven’t seen the match yet, it sounds like TMac slotted into the role quite well. He is more experienced and simply I would say a better footy player. Tom has earned a position in the team and this gives that to him with Weid being able to come in to play CHF. TMac also has flexibility about him and the tank to play multiple roles. 

    I’m on board with the Weid for Tommo, TMac back to defence. 

    Edited by Pates

    • Like 2
    3 hours ago, bluey said:

    Big stuff up get ridding of Hannan, about to pay the price.

    Really ???,  loved hIm  in  2018 But too injured and never the same.

    Frankly saved him from delisting by going to Dogs.

    Maybe you also want Lent back!!!!'

    Seriously Chandler should get call up for Baker.

    Just now, 58er said:

    Really ???,  loved hIm  in  2018 But too injured and never the same.

    Frankly saved him from delisting by going to Dogs.

    Maybe you also want Lent back!!!!'

    Seriously Chandler should get call up for Baker.

    Kent not Lent !!! 


    Out: Tomlinson, Baker

    In: Weiderman, Chandler

    • Like 1
    10 hours ago, DeeZee said:

    Weed for Thommo 

    Harmes for Melksham 

    Chandler for Jones

    Bedford for Baker

    Looks about right. Maybe Sparrow for Baker who was in for Viney

    9 hours ago, Dr.D said:

    he was bloody horrific!!! he was weak on the lead. he never got separation and he gave a costly free kick away in the last quarter which resulted in a north goal. He also dropped the easiest of marks that would've sealed the game. he is a must drop. 

    Such incredible intellect. I really feel like I'm reading greatness.

    • Haha 1
     

    Ben Brown if he is to play fwd in place of Tmac (on the the assumption he is going back) needs to get up the ground more and be a link man, the real strength of tmac this year was his work round the ground not the goals he kicked. He gets a pass today being his first week in but going forward he needs to contribute more. The same for Weid when he gets his chance. Unless they can kick 3-4 a week the talls need to do more in other ways. 2 goals and 5 touches won’t cut it

    Edited by Garbo

    • Love 1

    Guest
    This topic is now closed to further replies.
    Go to topic listing

    Featured Content

    • REPORT: Port Adelaide

      Of course, it’s not the backline, you might argue and you would probably be right. It’s the boot studder (do they still have them?), the midfield, the recruiting staff, the forward line, the kicking coach, the Board, the interchange bench, the supporters, the folk at Casey, the head coach and the club psychologist  It’s all of them and all of us for having expectations that were sufficiently high to have believed three weeks ago that a restoration of the Melbourne team to a position where we might still be in contention for a finals berth when the time for the midseason bye arrived. Now let’s look at what happened over the period of time since Melbourne overwhelmed the Sydney Swans at the MCG in late May when it kicked 8.2 to 5.3 in the final quarter (and that was after scoring 3.8 to two straight goals in the second term). 

        • Clap
        • Thanks
        • Like
      • 2 replies
      Demonland

    • CASEY: Essendon

      Casey’s unbeaten run was extended for at least another fortnight after the Demons overran a persistent Essendon line up by 29 points at ETU Stadium in Port Melbourne last night. After conceding the first goal of the evening, Casey went on a scoring spree from about ten minutes in, with five unanswered majors with its fleet of midsized runners headed by the much improved Paddy Cross who kicked two in quick succession and livewire Ricky Mentha who also kicked an early goal. Leading the charge was recruit of the year, Riley Bonner while Bailey Laurie continued his impressive vein of form. With Tom Campbell missing from the lineup, Will Verrall stepped up to the plate demonstrating his improvement under the veteran ruckman’s tutelage. The Demons were looking comfortable for much of the second quarter and held a 25-point lead until the Bombers struck back with two goals in the shadows of half time. On the other side of the main break their revival continued with first three goals of the half. Harry Sharp, who had been quiet scrambled in the Demons’ first score of the third term to bring the margin back to a single point at the 17 minute mark and the game became an arm-wrestle for the remainder of the quarter and into the final moments of the last.

        • Clap
      • 0 replies
      Demonland

    • PREGAME: Gold Coast

      The Demons have the Bye next week but then are on the road once again when they come up against the Gold Coast Suns on the Gold Coast in what could be a last ditch effort to salvage their season. Who comes in and who comes out?

        • Thanks
      • 76 replies
      Demonland

    • PODCAST: Port Adelaide

      The Demonland Podcast will air LIVE on Monday, 16th June @ 8:00pm. Join Binman, George & I as we dissect the Dees disappointing loss to the Power.
      Your questions and comments are a huge part of our podcast so please post anything you want to ask or say below and we'll give you a shout out on the show.
      Listen LIVE: https://demonland.com/

        • Thanks
      • 31 replies
      Demonland

    • POSTGAME: Port Adelaide

      The Demons simply did not take their opportunities when they presented themselves and ultimately when down by 25 points effectively ending their finals chances. Goal kicking practice during the Bye?

        • Haha
        • Thanks
      • 252 replies
      Demonland

    • VOTES: Port Adelaide

      Max Gawn has an insurmountable lead in the Demonland Player of the Year ahead of Jake Bowey, Christian Petracca, Clayton Oliver and Kozzy Pickett. Your votes please; 6, 5, 4, 3, 2 & 1.

        • Thanks
      • 31 replies
      Demonland
    View All