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30 minutes ago, Deemania since 56 said:

 

Surely Goodwin is not that foolish? In the eyes of so many supporters and members, he'd lose his job.

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56 minutes ago, layzie said:

Pittonet in and De Koning out. Going with experience at bagger land.

Pittonet kills Max as a rule. 

 

Here's another fixturing quirk.

We haven't played Carlton since Round 9 last year.

Since we last played Carlton, we've played the Bulldogs 5 times.

49 minutes ago, whatwhat say what said:

has cripps got off yet?

They are waiting for us all to go to bed before they announce it.👍


1 hour ago, DeeZone said:

They are waiting for us all to go to bed before they announce it.👍

Just like the old lockdown announcements 

4 hours ago, DeeZone said:

They are waiting for us all to go to bed before they announce it.👍

100%

Harmes should now come straight in for either Sparrow or Jordan.  Run with on Cripps.

 

A bit of a whisper Pickett has a knee niggle and might be in some doubt. Hopefully he is at training this morning, I'm sure we will have some eyes there.

Edited by Dee Zephyr

15 minutes ago, Dee Zephyr said:

A bit of a whisper Pickett has a knee niggle and might be in some doubt. Hopefully he is at training this morning, I'm sure we will have some eyes there.

Makes sense with the knee strapping last week.


10 hours ago, A F said:

Pittonet kills Max as a rule. 

How so? (Asking for my SuperCoach final!)

10 hours ago, A F said:

Pittonet kills Max as a rule. 

I don't think so.  They've played against each other twice in real games.  Round 2 2020 - Gawn 2 Brownlow votes, 21 disposals, 34 hitouts v Pittonet 14 disposals 23 hitouts.  Next game was the last time we played them - Round 9 2021 - Gawn 15 disposals, 44 hitouts v Pittonet 9 disposals, 23 hitouts and a goal.

12 hours ago, 1964_2 said:

No changes” 

So when is Noah Changes going to get a game?  Killing it in the Alternative Football League

1 hour ago, Dee Zephyr said:

A bit of a whisper Pickett has a knee niggle and might be in some doubt. Hopefully he is at training this morning, I'm sure we will have some eyes there.

Chandler on standby surely?

If we stick by the mantra that players do not play their first ever game as the sub, there are only two legit choices for the sub this week. Of course, if an emergency does get a call-up, that could change. For example, if Pickett doesn't get up (see above, re a suggestion of a knee issue), perhaps Laurie will get to play his first game.


13 hours ago, Deemania since 56 said:

 

Surely Goodwin is not that foolish? In the eyes of so many supporters and members, he'd lose his job.

Meh, that's like saying the club doctor could lose their license if they allow the medi-sub to come on from a faked injury!

10 minutes ago, JimmyGadson said:

The fact that Harmes can't get a gig after a loss says a bit about his importance to the team. (or lack thereof). 

Conversely, that would mean you consider Melksham an important player then yes?

15 minutes ago, La Dee-vina Comedia said:

If we stick by the mantra that players do not play their first ever game as the sub, there are only two legit choices for the sub this week. Of course, if an emergency does get a call-up, that could change. For example, if Pickett doesn't get up (see above, re a suggestion of a knee issue), perhaps Laurie will get to play his first game.

Possibly! Wouldn't be a bad one to start in. 

3 minutes ago, Lord Nev said:

Conversely, that would mean you consider Melksham an important player then yes?

Yes, he's playing an important role and doing it well. 

Harmes should be a mainstayer but his inconsistency is infuriating. He is at prime age. So the fact that he can't get back into the side says a bit imo.

What's your point?


21 minutes ago, La Dee-vina Comedia said:

If we stick by the mantra that players do not play their first ever game as the sub, there are only two legit choices for the sub this week. Of course, if an emergency does get a call-up, that could change. For example, if Pickett doesn't get up (see above, re a suggestion of a knee issue), perhaps Laurie will get to play his first game.

Surely it’s Chandler that is knocking down the door to get in. Laurie has not

2 minutes ago, JimmyGadson said:

Yes, he's playing an important role and doing it well. 

Harmes should be a mainstayer but his inconsistency is infuriating. He is at prime age. So the fact that he can't get back into the side says a bit imo.

What's your point?

Was just interested in your opinion mate. TBH I'm on the fence about both Harmes and Melksham being important for us. Melksham has been better than I expected since coming in, but personally I would prefer a tall forward in his spot, just think that would help our forward problems particularly when we have Ben Brown roaming so high up the ground so often.

16 minutes ago, Neil Crompton said:

Surely it’s Chandler that is knocking down the door to get in. Laurie has not

But Laurie is named as one of the four emergencies; Chandler is not.

Anyway, it might all be moot. Kev Martin has started a training thread for today and is keeping an eye on Pickett. Kev has confirmed that Pickett is at training.

 

I know the guy has done every role in footy this season but i'd give Brayshaw the role of going to Cripps at stoppages. He has the strength to compete with him in there and the footy smarts to expose him on offense. 

If we can mitigate Cripps at stoppage and our backs can keep McKay and Curnow under control i find it hard to see how Carlton can get us 

Personally I would like to see us include Harmes this week and rotate the sub through players like Sparrow, Jordon, ANB and Spargo. I think we would get a boost from these players being fresh and I don't think it would make a difference to our probability of winning.


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