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11 minutes ago, GCDee said:

I know it's 1 week at a time, but we are playing a bottom 4 side this week then have two massive 8 point games the following two weeks, I'd really really consider resting some players this week. 

You do not rest players for sake of resting. If badly sore/half injured yes but we play our best side each week and remember in a few weeks they all can have a rest at the bye. Never, NEVER put players out for a rest only. Keep the system going as it seems to be OK to me. 

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If Viney is fit, he can replace Chandler.

If Jackson is fit, it’s a hard choice for his replacement. Weid is the most similar in terms of role, but Brown was the worst performing tall today.

Otherwise no change needed unless someone is sore.

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Would like to get Sparrow in somehow. Kid has been far and away our best player at Casey this year. Chandler the obvious candidate but would be unlucky to be dropped after his first game at the level.

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It’s a small sample size but I don’t like Weid, BB and Tmac in the same side. However we owe it to ourselves to stick to it for at least another week and give it a crack. Because Jesus if we can make that work, and get Jackson in and Viney and win some clearances... boy oh boy. 

However Weid and BB are both looking decidedly average on the lead and in the air. This concerns me greatly as they are defensive liabilities when ball hits deck. Something Jackson and Tmac are not (yes Tmac is athletic now, who saw that coming?!). I’ll cut them some slack as the weather was not ideal today and our inside 50 entries were 58% trash and the other 28% came from Brayshaw and went out the full. 
Another week to see if we can make it work, and if not, one of BB or Weid make way for Jackson. Because that’s right folks, we are in a position to drop one of these guys for a 19 year old. Life is whack. 

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1 hour ago, monoccular said:

IMVHO Weed offered a lot more than BBB today - neither scored a goal but BBB looked fumble and was easily brushed aside, whereas Weed did some ruck work and provided contests around the ground.

 

Problem is if Jackson comes back in then Weids ruck work is moot, and so your choice needs to be predominately judged based on there fwd output, neither showed much today but brown has 2 prior weeks on the board, either way at least one will need to go and so far Brown maybe just by virtue of been first in has the edge. It’s also possible both go out I certainly haven’t liked our fwd pressure the last 2 weeks, it’s coming out way to easily.

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5 hours ago, Demonland said:

Who comes in and who goes out?

I'd drop T-Mac, he is playing too well, we need to make sure he doesn't get ahead of himself, and it sends a message for he rest of the list that no-one is safe, not even one of the best key forwards in the competition.

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1 minute ago, chookrat said:

I'd drop T-Mac, he is playing too well, we need to make sure he doesn't get ahead of himself, and it sends a message for he rest of the list that no-one is safe, not even one of the best key forwards in the competition.

Smart. I like it. 
Oliver May and Lever need to go too. This level of excellent is disorienting and may cause you to not get any better. Off to Casey. 

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22 minutes ago, Jaded said:

Smart. I like it. 
Oliver May and Lever need to go too. This level of excellent is disorienting and may cause you to not get any better. Off to Casey. 

This exactly !! You've nailed it Jaded.  

Plus, just for good measure,  SACK Goodwin !!!

( well someone has to say it )

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I’d be resting that troublesome foot of Viney’s one more week, and giving Chandler another run. His mistakes were symptomatic of somebody getting used to the big arena, and he needs a chance to adjust. 

But if his inclusion is a no-go, then it’s Sparrow for my money. 

No other changes. 
 

 

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7 hours ago, In Harmes Way said:

I reckon we need to give Chandler a run. Loved his over the head handball to Spargo for a goal. Dropping him after a week won’t be great for his long term confidence.

Agree was a nearly in some moves etc. Needs to be given another game vs Crows. Slick handball to Spargy was Oliver/Pickett style.

On the Spargy front reckon it was his best  game even though he kicked only one goal.

Loves his work on the half back flank!

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7 hours ago, Patches O’houlihan said:

I'd be tempted to move Tom McDonald up to the wing, get Brayshaw into the middle to help with Clearances and keep Weideman, Jackson and Brown all forward when Jackson is back 

How in the world can you move TMAC form the CHF?  You are only moving deck chairs for the sake of fitting players in positions that they are not succeeding in.  Both Tommy (not to a wing but in defence) and Angus can be moved during a game if necessary.

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Chandler was horrendous. Poor kid tried so hard but simply got under everyones feet. Easy out for Viney when he is ready.

Weid did not impress at all. For a bloke coming off much touted form at VFL level he was just average. And STILL 2 grabs almost every mark. Not good enough for a key forward. TMac has him well and truly covered.

Am I the only one who thinks we look heaps better with Harmes in the middle? I've been impressed with how much more dangerous he makes us look. With Viney and Oliver (and Jordon) beside him, we have the capacity for Trac to spend a bit more time across half forward. It's a nice mix.

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8 hours ago, GCDee said:

I know it's 1 week at a time, but we are playing a bottom 4 side this week then have two massive 8 point games the following two weeks, I'd really really consider resting some players this week. 

I thought Max was looking tired v Sydney but he looked fine yesterday. There is no one that I can see who obviously needs a rest so I would hold off until the 3 week stretch either side of and including the bye to freshen things. From rd16 onwards have the best 22 playing every week leading into finals.

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4 hours ago, 58er said:

How in the world can you move TMAC form the CHF?  You are only moving deck chairs for the sake of fitting players in positions that they are not succeeding in.  Both Tommy (not to a wing but in defence) and Angus can be moved during a game if necessary.

Jesus a deck chairs reference when we’re 9-0…. “Shudders”. Those 2 words are not for this season 58, leave them to most of the last 15yrs thanks!

Others have mentioned resting players, we have a bye coming up in a couple of weeks, have a rest then? The team still needs to click fwd of the ball so no rest for you. 

Very happy to see no one potting Chandler or Weid after a 1 game showing, kudos people! 

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If viney is right I reckon they'll play him, perhaps on reduced minutes, as it might be harder to come back against the dogs without a week getting some touch. Though I guess he hasn't been out long.

Id take the opportunity to give Jackson another week's rest, even if ready. Qith his injury he would have no issue continuing to run etc so fitness won't drop old at all. And two games off would perhaps mean not having to rest him at a later point.

Another wet, greasy day yesterday. So not great conditions for sam and bb (though didnt stop their aa buddy).

This week in Adelaide the forecast is sunny, 21 degrees and light wind. Spring time conditions, just like finals.

Those boys will be licking their lips and we will get a much better sense of how they might go all together 

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13 hours ago, In Harmes Way said:

I reckon we need to give Chandler a run. Loved his over the head handball to Spargo for a goal. Dropping him after a week won’t be great for his long term confidence.

I agree. Its a completely different pace to VFL. Give him one more if he stinks drop him.

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11 hours ago, Youngwilliam said:

Chandler needs another game. Petty played well today, shows what good a couple games does. Frustrating how easily Weids gets pushed under the ball or out of the contest. Surely he is stronger than he let's on.

No changes for me.

Yep, so many called  for Pettys head after one game.

I think Petty was very good so lets give Chandler a chance as well.

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No change unless LJ is cherry ripe. Unleash Viney against the Dogs as he has a habit of having a ripping game first up from injury. If LJ then it needs to be Weid out as a like for like role. Weid was only ok but better than Brown yesterday but for forward dynamic Brown offers something different with his height and tentacles under the high ball and on the lead.  

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