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Tmac and hibberd in

Hunt and Jordan out with Jordan being moved to sub and Vanders going back to VFL.

 

Vanders did my head in last night. Fine line between tough and stupid. Give Hunt the week off if needed and same for T Mac. Rest of the team have a score to settle with The Crows. 

  On 09/08/2021 at 13:52, adonski said:

IN: McDonald, Hibberd
OUT: Sparrow, Hunt (inj)

Vanders back to sub. Jordon retains spot. 

Yep. No brainer.

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      On 10/08/2021 at 04:18, Mr Steve said:

    Vanders did my head in last night. Fine line between tough and stupid. Give Hunt the week off if needed and same for T Mac. Rest of the team have a score to settle with The Crows. 

    Vanders was well and truly on the wrong side of the line last night. 

     

    Did I detect in the presser that Goody is thinking about Weeds for next week in his comments about Tom?  Or am I way off track.

    It would be wise to make sure Tom is fully for for finals and Weeds would be better for the run if needed in the finals.  There may be a lot of discussion at the table about who needs a rest and who needs a run.

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    I would bring Hibberd in to replace Hunt. I would not bring TMAC in as even if declard fit he needs another week off.  They could rest a couple of players this week as well. 

      On 09/08/2021 at 14:07, DeeSpencer said:

    Hibberd for Hunt
    McDonald for Melksham
    JJ stays in
    Vanders back to sub

    Would have to think about if Salem needs a rest but they didn't do it this week and it's now getting really close to worrying about continuity and game time if he plays once in 3 weeks.

    Melksham? He kicked 2 and tagged McGovern and played very well. No way he gets dropped 

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      On 10/08/2021 at 00:06, Dee*ceiving said:

    Despite his defensive limitations Melksham really does fart through silk. 

    8 possesions (6 contested, 3 kicks, 5 handballs) 

    2 marks  

    3 frees againsts (0 for) 

    2 goals (one quite difficult) 

    79 SC points 

    Few players can impact the result of a game so greatly with so few handles of aggot 

    Don’t like to admit it because he is so frustrating but we are a better team with Melksham than without. Not sure where he fits if everyone is fit but think we have to play him now.

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      On 10/08/2021 at 05:01, Garbo said:

    Not sure where he fits if everyone is fit but think we have to play him now.

    Will get trickier with Jack back.

     

      On 09/08/2021 at 22:19, Nasher said:

    Agree. Vanders, Jordon, Sparrow and Melksham are the only players in the team whose positions are unstable IMO. Everyone else you could pretty much lock in for the rest of the year.

    Haven’t been a great fan but Melk showed his value last night several times. 
    Agree - sadly VDB looks spent. 
    Sparrow and Jordan have plenty of upside.  
    Frittata looking shaky to me but does have some credits still in the bank. 


      On 10/08/2021 at 05:07, roy11 said:

    Will get trickier with Jack back.

     

    Jack will take JJs spot and rotate through the forward line. This may even result in a little more time with Trac I50. 

    Presents risk and reward... 

      On 10/08/2021 at 04:51, Robbie57 said:

    Did I detect in the presser that Goody is thinking about Weeds for next week in his comments about Tom?  Or am I way off track.

    It would be wise to make sure Tom is fully for for finals and Weeds would be better for the run if needed in the finals.  There may be a lot of discussion at the table about who needs a rest and who needs a run.

    I got the vibe he might consider not bringing another tall

      On 09/08/2021 at 21:26, Clint Bizkit said:

    Because this week he was excellent and last week he was awful?

    Last week =  24 disposals, 8 tackles, 3 behinds, 5 score involvements, 4 turnovers @ 63% efficiency.

    This week = 25 disposals, 4 tackles, 1 goal 1 , 5 score involvements, 4 turnovers @ 68% efficiency

    Hmmmmm

      On 10/08/2021 at 06:05, Travy14 said:

    Last week =  24 disposals, 8 tackles, 3 behinds, 5 score involvements, 4 turnovers @ 63% efficiency.

    This week = 25 disposals, 4 tackles, 1 goal 1 , 5 score involvements, 4 turnovers @ 68% efficiency

    Hmmmmm

    I know the numbers align but his decision making was far better against the Eagles. He played like a smart [censored] against the GCS.

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      On 10/08/2021 at 05:20, binman said:

    I got the vibe he might consider not bringing another tall

    I get the vibe they will take no risks with Tmac next week at all. Too important from round 23 on. 

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      On 09/08/2021 at 22:19, dee-tox said:

    Salo definitely looks hurt. No way he is moving with the freedom he had earlier in the year.

    Speculation only but I reckon it's the groins.

    The very small steps he takes when running might indicate  this. Still covers the ground well.

      On 10/08/2021 at 04:18, Mr Steve said:

    Vanders did my head in last night. Fine line between tough and stupid. Give Hunt the week off if needed and same for T Mac. Rest of the team have a score to settle with The Crows. 

    Agree with this. Coaches seem to really rate him tho'.

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      On 10/08/2021 at 05:01, Garbo said:

    Don’t like to admit it because he is so frustrating but we are a better team with Melksham than without. Not sure where he fits if everyone is fit but think we have to play him now.

    I don't think a blanket statement like this is accurate. 

    I think we can be a better team with Melksham in it, when he's on song.

    But when he doesn't commit defensively, and particularly when Fritsch is also off, we're a worse side, and for large portions of 2019-21 Melksham's defensive work hasn't been good enough.

      On 10/08/2021 at 07:18, Mono said:

    Agree with this. Coaches seem to really rate him tho'.

    (Presumably this was re AVDB) - not sure they will  rate him as highly after Monday night though. 


      On 10/08/2021 at 02:30, GCDee said:

    Tmac and hibberd in

    Hunt and Jordan out with Jordan being moved to sub and Vanders going back to VFL.

    To where?

      On 10/08/2021 at 08:20, Demonland said:

     

    Is he any good? Have to say I have never heard of him. But I avoid anything to do with the AFC . The team I dislike the most.

      On 10/08/2021 at 06:05, Travy14 said:

    Last week =  24 disposals, 8 tackles, 3 behinds, 5 score involvements, 4 turnovers @ 63% efficiency.

    This week = 25 disposals, 4 tackles, 1 goal 1 , 5 score involvements, 4 turnovers @ 68% efficiency

    Hmmmmm

    Don’t get too caught up in the basic numbers. His turnovers the week before were quite damaging 

     
      On 09/08/2021 at 15:02, WERRIDEE said:

    I agree with the lot that Hibberd should come in. McDonald has to come in if fit. Hunt out injured and Sparrow omitted. vandenBerg omitted from the sub and Jones to replace him as the sub.

    What's wrong with this. Jones, McDonald and Hibberd in for me to.

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    I can’t see TMac being ready this week. Best to give his back longer to settle. Great opportunity for the Weed. Would prefer Lockhart to The Pig - much more run and flare.

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