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TEAMS: Rd 06 vs Richmond

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6 minutes ago, 640MD said:

All good points,  I do not disagree on any particular point, perhaps I look at Tmac with rose coloured glasses for one particular bullocking goal against  ? (west coast) in the goal square.  Weid could easily get to Tmac level, its all above his shoulders.

Tom has been on the edge of his end for some time now; a lot of his team stuff and contest actually seems to happen when he fails at what he is trying to do.

Weideman can certainly get to that level ; actually you'd think after being in the system for 6 years he'd be there now.

But he isn't and there is no sign he'll ever be Tom at his best.

When I see his name at CHF.I think......." Wayne Carey...not"!!  

All this talk about Weideman's                " head"...that's Tom's issue as well         ( other than the fact he can no longer run the opposition into the ground which Weideman will never do) and I figure he's pretty much cooked.

But I am happy he got a flag  , even with the junk time goal after the siren...which probably hurt a bit.

 

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    3 hours ago, mo64 said:

    Sorry WERRIDEE, you've now lost your abode and your holiday house. I'll enjoy going down to Sorrento and catching up with Goody and Max down the pub.

    I've been wrong twice the dees are doing my head in.

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    1 hour ago, Maldonboy38 said:

    Not a fan of the Dunstan inclusion. I am happy to be proven wrong but he is a poor man's Dan Hanneberry and lacks consistent grunt.

    If by poor man’s Dan Hanneberry you mean that he actually gets on the park and doesn’t just take 800k a year to sit in the stands, then yes - he gets paid a lot less, for a lot more.

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    1 minute ago, The heart beats true said:

    If by poor man’s Dan Hanneberry you mean that he actually gets on the park and doesn’t just take 800k a year to sit in the stands, then yes - he gets paid a lot less, for a lot more.

    He is better than that and his Form at Casey has been solid if unspectacular. Sometimes players who can play do not shine in lower levels. I expect Dunstan to be very solid and link up well taking Vineys spot

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    I like the decision to keep in Weid

    He has been ok in his 3 games and needs some regular games to build consistency and synergy with his teammates. He has started clunking marks which should be the main aim at the moment. Do that and the rest will follow.

    TMac may feel hard done by but can bang down the door in the 2s to demand a spot back. He was brilliant early last season but hasn't been to that level since probably the Port game last year.

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    Interesting. Selection is tough at the moment. 

    Tomlinson vs Smith is tough but clearly Smith is a little ahead for the FD at the moment. His marking has been better than Thommo and his athleticism makes him more versatile. 

    TMac vs Brown vs Weid has finally changed. It’s very interesting to see the Weid /Brown combination, this is the one we’ve seen the least of with Tommy keeping his spot all of last year. I think it could work, Weid is a good athlete, clunks marks and generally plays better when not the number 1 target, Brown plays his best running long leading patterns and taking the number 1 defender. I hope they both have a day out. Tommy is stiff but he hasn’t turned it on yet this year. 
     

    Dunstan is coming in for the exact reason he was brought to the club, one of our contested beasts goes down, he comes in. If he plays his role we’ll be fine, he doesn’t need to be Viney (who has been in career best form) he just needs to play his role at stoppage and get the ball to Clarry, Trac, Ed and co. If he brings his best it could put more pressure on some of the younger mids when Viney comes back as his best is very good. Should be interesting. 
     

    Please [censored] those Tigers! Go Dees!

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    Dropping T-Mac does add clarity to the one position in the forward line other than the positions filled by Fritsch & Ben Brown

    Weideman needs to perform to stay in the side but T-Mac also needs to also put pressure on Weideman's position ... so if Tom replaces Weideman down the track, the same scenario applies with roles reversed

    So it's no longer a debate about which player plays the best (in the same side) and who goes and who stays

    But Tom does have another avenue and that is as a reserve backman but with Smith seemingly ahead of him and Tomlinson in reserve, that path is a more difficult one

    So it's over to you Sam but ... Tom needs to stand out for Casey as well

    And Sam will almost certainly play across the half forward line and further afield ... a role others here have mentioned that he may be better suited to.  Lead up marks and then dishing off (quickly) could be his go (as opposed to playing as a deep forward)

     

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    tmac will be back in by seasons end ... stint in the vfl will do him the world of good

    Edited by Demons1858

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    2 hours ago, fr_ap said:

    Rosman?? Guy can't get near it at casey. Strange call

    Has been looking better since being moved down back.

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    completely satisfied with the changes, wont hear a murmur of complaints from me

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    5 hours ago, Dr. Gonzo said:

    I like the decision to keep in Weid

    He has been ok in his 3 games and needs some regular games to build consistency and synergy with his teammates. He has started clunking marks which should be the main aim at the moment. Do that and the rest will follow.

    TMac may feel hard done by but can bang down the door in the 2s to demand a spot back. He was brilliant early last season but hasn't been to that level since probably the Port game last year.

    Weideman is hardly "clunking "..he hasn't done that since the 3(?) In the finals 2018( ?)  ...so long ago I forget the detail.

    Tom is an old man in this team and  probably plays a bit lost .

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    Dunstan got in for Viney. Good decision, he's better than Melksham in that role

    We have such good fortune with injuries at the moment, I'd love to see Bedford get a game though the kid has talent

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    On 4/21/2022 at 6:31 PM, one_demon said:

    Looks like Viney, Lever and Weideman will go out and Dunstan, Smith and Brown in.

    You were hell bent in that McDonald would not be dropped....

     

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    I'll keep my powder dry in the Weid/TMac debate until after the game

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    Is Van Rooyen far off a game? Probably too early and needs more time to develop. Tmac isn't getting any younger and the Weid hasn't nailed down a spot so there's an obvious pathway to the senior team for him if he's good enough.

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    we will miss Vineys' hardness and work rate at the coalface

    Dunstan is more of an outside mid but kicks a few goals

    Real chance for Sparrow to step up and do the grunt work all game like JV

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    37 minutes ago, loges said:

    I'll keep my powder dry in the Weid/TMac debate until after the game

    Maybe we give it a few games rather than just the one. 

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    I think if the finals started next week, TMac would be in the team - but they don’t and he is not.

    Ideal world - we would not have both our key forwards as 30 year olds with long careers behind them.

    So Sam gets more opportunities to earn a place in this team. 

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    15 minutes ago, Kent said:

    we will miss Vineys' hardness and work rate at the coalface

    Dunstan is more of an outside mid but kicks a few goals

    Real chance for Sparrow to step up and do the grunt work all game like JV

    I’ve always seen Dunstan  as inside. Think he’s as good as we’ve got to try and replace Viney. 

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    2 hours ago, Hatchman said:

    Dunstan got in for Viney. Good decision, he's better than Melksham in that role

    We have such good fortune with injuries at the moment, I'd love to see Bedford get a game though the kid has talent

    I have no knowledge of Dunstan or remember seeing him play at the saints.

    What can we expect tomorrow night from him????

    Any thoughts appreciated

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    10 hours ago, Dr. Gonzo said:

    I like the decision to keep in Weid

    He has been ok in his 3 games and needs some regular games to build consistency and synergy with his teammates. He has started clunking marks which should be the main aim at the moment. Do that and the rest will follow.

    TMac may feel hard done by but can bang down the door in the 2s to demand a spot back. He was brilliant early last season but hasn't been to that level since probably the Port game last year.

    It will be reversed next week. 

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    1 hour ago, rpfc said:

    I think if the finals started next week, TMac would be in the team - but they don’t and he is not.

    Ideal world - we would not have both our key forwards as 30 year olds with long careers behind them.

    So Sam gets more opportunities to earn a place in this team. 

    But how many more rpfc? 

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    I for one am happy with Weeds pick over Tom Mc. He is taller, younger and finally getting close to the bulk and strength of Tommy. He is part of our new generation.

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