CHANGES: Rd 20 vs Gold Coast

[Demonstone 22,638]

I don't know how Johnson was even getting a game in the first place.

[La Dee-vina Comedia 16,816]

4 minutes ago, Demonstone said:

I don't know how Johnson was even getting a game in the first place.

Are you sure it's not one of your diabolical mid-week conundrums?

[In Harmes Way 7,796]

Do any of the players likely to be dropped have a father named John? 

[Deestinga2 75]

15 hours ago, Demonstone said:

But that would make him 136cm, or a bit under four foot six in the old money.

That's much too short to be an AFL player, no matter how good he might be.

Comedy gold right there Demonstone. Bout time some lightened the mood of Demonland.

[titan_uranus 25,020]

Well, Bowey won't be playing on Rankine:

https://www.afl.com.au/news/655103/suns-axe-former-no-3-pick-nine-goal-sharpshooter-to-make-debut

[picket fence 17,179]

3 hours ago, Deestinga2 said:

Comedy gold right there Demonstone. Bout time some lightened the mood of Demonland.

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[Mel Bourne 4,515]

Can somebody advise me on something? 
 

Whenever the subject of replacing a defender arises - in this case the potential of resting Hibberd - why is Lockhart barely ever mentioned? He’s been in our best-on-ground lists two of the last three rounds. Even the write-up of last week’s Casey game on the MFC website goes into great detail, yet never mentions his name once. Except to say he was second-best on ground in the stats. 
 

What am I missing here? 

[Engorged Onion 10,223]

13 minutes ago, Mel Bourne said:

Can somebody advise me on something? 
 

Whenever the subject of replacing a defender arises - in this case the potential of resting Hibberd - why is Lockhart barely ever mentioned? He’s been in our best-on-ground lists two of the last three rounds. Even the write-up of last week’s Casey game on the MFC website goes into great detail, yet never mentions his name once. Except to say he was second-best on ground in the stats. 
 

What am I missing here? 

Bloody good point - he's out of favour here on Demonland, but is that the reality for the FD? 

[Mel Bourne 4,515]

7 minutes ago, Engorged Onion said:

Bloody good point - he's out of favour here on Demonland, but is that the reality for the FD? 

The running joke is (insert name) must have parked In Goodwin’s spot. I can only assume his spot was free because Lockhart stole the car and set it on fire in the middle of Casey Fields. 

[Lord Nev 13,512]

27 minutes ago, Mel Bourne said:

Can somebody advise me on something? 
 

Whenever the subject of replacing a defender arises - in this case the potential of resting Hibberd - why is Lockhart barely ever mentioned? He’s been in our best-on-ground lists two of the last three rounds. Even the write-up of last week’s Casey game on the MFC website goes into great detail, yet never mentions his name once. Except to say he was second-best on ground in the stats. 
 

What am I missing here? 

Not totally sure, but my guess would be that he's perceived as more of a pure small lockdown defender and our defensive setup this year seems to require more rebounding small defenders.

[Demonstone 22,638]

I heard that he's having trouble with his weight from overeating and is now nicknamed Lockhart Gorge.

Not saying I necessarily believe that scuttlebutt.  

[Mel Bourne 4,515]

7 minutes ago, Lord Nev said:

Not totally sure, but my guess would be that he's perceived as more of a pure small lockdown defender and our defensive setup this year seems to require more rebounding small defenders.

Interesting. It’s strange to me that a player who’s in form would be overlooked for such a thing, given the amount of general overlap in lockdown/rebounding. Lockhart has good skills and is a reliable kick, so it’s odd to me that he couldn’t be viewed playing a rebounding role when the need arises. 

[Mel Bourne 4,515]

4 minutes ago, Demonstone said:

I heard that he's having trouble with his weight from overeating and is now nicknamed Lockhart Gorge.

Not saying I necessarily believe that scuttlebutt.  

He does spend a fair amount of time playing video games. Often that pursuit is paired well with high calorie snacks. 

But he looks in pretty good shape. The only extra weight he seems to be carrying is a moustache. 

[Lord Nev 13,512]

3 minutes ago, Mel Bourne said:

Interesting. It’s strange to me that a player who’s in form would be overlooked for such a thing, given the amount of general overlap in lockdown/rebounding. Lockhart has good skills and is a reliable kick, so it’s odd to me that he couldn’t be viewed playing a rebounding role when the need arises. 

Personally I think we should be looking to add a more specific lockdown small into the backline mix before finals. It's gradually becoming more and more of a concern how easily we're scored against once the ball is on the deck inside defensive 50.

[Wizard of Koz 1,107]

Lockhart has some strengths that we are lacking. Speed and defensive pressure when ball hits the ground in the backline. 

 

He is prone to a few mulligans each game though.

[Engorged Onion 10,223]

27 minutes ago, Demonstone said:

I heard that he's having trouble with his weight from overeating and is now nicknamed Lockhart Gorge.

Not saying I necessarily believe that scuttlebutt.  

south west coast joke... 

[picket fence 17,179]

Is Bowey confirmed as yet??

[adonski 12,220]

On 7/28/2021 at 2:13 PM, adonski said:

Surely Hibbo instead

Bowey for Hibbo, Sparrow for Jordon.

Too many fumbles for Hibbo. Glad they kept Rivers in.

[Mickey 4,685]

Bowey Sparrow in, Hibbo Jordan out

Edited July 29, 2021 by Mickey

[Red But Mostly Blue 4,547]

2 minutes ago, adonski said:

Bowey for Hibbo, Sparrow for Jordon.

Too many fumbles for Hibbo. Glad they kept Rivers in.

Pretty good changes. Might have been useful to bring in Weid for Jacko, if for no other reason than to give Jacko a break - and try a few things before finals. Also happy Rivers will play.

[Pates 9,660]

Surprised that Hibbo got the chop, he’s a cool head to have back there usually. Still, good luck to Bowey! We’ve been found out in the small defender department lately so this is the young lads chance to make a place for himself in a team heading towards finals. 

Sparrow for Jordon is a good shout. 

[Demon Dynasty 17,109]

2 hours ago, Mel Bourne said:

Can somebody advise me on something? 
 

Whenever the subject of replacing a defender arises - in this case the potential of resting Hibberd - why is Lockhart barely ever mentioned? He’s been in our best-on-ground lists two of the last three rounds. Even the write-up of last week’s Casey game on the MFC website goes into great detail, yet never mentions his name once. Except to say he was second-best on ground in the stats. 
 

What am I missing here? 

I also think he's unlucky to miss ahead of Bowey Mel after watching him in a number of Casey games.  Appeared ripe to me

[Demon Dynasty 17,109]

17 minutes ago, Red But Mostly Blue said:

Pretty good changes. Might have been useful to bring in Weid for Jacko, if for no other reason than to give Jacko a break - and try a few things before finals. Also happy Rivers will play.

LJ is very much in need of a refresh break that's for sure.  IMHO Max needs one also.

Not going to happen but Daw for one week to cover those two and Melk as the in for LJ up forward wouldn't have hurt against the sons.

[Lord Nev 13,512]

3 minutes ago, Rusty Nails said:

LJ is very much in need of a refresh break that's for sure.  IMHO Max needs one also.

Reckon we're going to see some changes in their mix and roles this week.