binman 44,806 Posted February 27, 2023 Posted February 27, 2023 19 minutes ago, In Harmes Way said: I’d like to see Judd McVee back up his good game against the Saints He'll play i reckon. They will want him to build some momentum ahead of a round one selection. My guess is of the young players, JVR , Chandler, McVee, Bowey and Turner will all play. And maybe Verell (to cover maxy?), Laurie AMW and Woey. Hibbo, Jordon and Tomo all to play. Fritsch too if right. If i';m close to the mark with those guesses that's say 8-10 players to come in. They will probably play a mega extended bench (coxz last week was the dress rehearsal) so maybe 6 players who played the first four periods against the saints will have to come out. My guess on those 6 players are: Lever (injured, so no brainer), Maxy (practicing the break they flagged they want to give him during the season?), May, Tracc, Viney and Brown. With limited minutes for Langdon, Oliver and Kozzie. 7
Deestar9 1,854 Posted February 27, 2023 Posted February 27, 2023 1 hour ago, dazzledavey36 said: I read a snippet in the herald sun that we will be putting put a younger squad then what we had against the Saints. Did anyone else see this?? Goody also said that … 1
layzie 34,528 Posted February 27, 2023 Posted February 27, 2023 I'd be expecting to see McVee out there again along with others. 4
Guest Posted February 28, 2023 Posted February 28, 2023 2 hours ago, layzie said: Can we have him? If we all want new tattoos… sure!
Bring-Back-Powell 15,536 Posted February 28, 2023 Posted February 28, 2023 Interesting that in recent years we take the first practice match more seriously than the second one in terms of selection and on field results. In 2021 we rested half a dozen best 22 players in the second game to the Dogs and last year we didn't bring much intensity and let Carlton waltz all over us in the midfield in that second game of the 2022 pre season. Can't really argue with this preparation given we've got a combined 19-1 record for the first 10 rounds of 2021 and 2022. We need to his the ground running into round 1 as we have the Dogs, Brisbane and Sydney to start the season. 6
old55 23,860 Posted February 28, 2023 Posted February 28, 2023 13 hours ago, WalkingCivilWar said: He’s quitting football to become a tattooist. True story. Given his accuracy in front of goal an arm tattoo design is likely to end up on your chest. 2 8
La Dee-vina Comedia 17,136 Posted February 28, 2023 Posted February 28, 2023 Is this game played with proper rules? That is, 4 quarters of normal length plus time on; 4 interchange plus sub with usual rotation limits; limit to 23 players for the whole game; 4 field umpires; etc? (If not, what's the point? And if so, what's the point? As you can tell, I don't like pre-season, practice matches.) 1 1
Queanbeyan Demon 7,020 Posted February 28, 2023 Posted February 28, 2023 48 minutes ago, La Dee-vina Comedia said: Is this game played with proper rules? That is, 4 quarters of normal length plus time on; 4 interchange plus sub with usual rotation limits; limit to 23 players for the whole game; 4 field umpires; etc? (If not, what's the point? And if so, what's the point? As you can tell, I don't like pre-season, practice matches.) Yes, the usual will apply LDC: Max will be manhandled off the ball three yards away from an umpire - no free kick Clarry will be blocked 20 times - no free kick BBB will be tunneled - no free kick Big Nank will push Grundy in the back half a dozen times - no free kick Cotchin will throw the ball with his back to the umpire - no free kick. 5 3 9
Bring-Back-Powell 15,536 Posted February 28, 2023 Posted February 28, 2023 53 minutes ago, Queanbeyan Demon said: Yes, the usual will apply LDC: Max will be manhandled off the ball three yards away from an umpire - no free kick Clarry will be blocked 20 times - no free kick BBB will be tunneled - no free kick Big Nank will push Grundy in the back half a dozen times - no free kick Cotchin will throw the ball with his back to the umpire - no free kick. Which is ironic because when he was North, all an opponent had to do was breath on him and he'd get a free kick. That was one of the reasons I was excited about when we picked him up. 3
bluey 1,120 Posted February 28, 2023 Posted February 28, 2023 Crunch time for Laurie and Van Rooyen I would think. 2
—coach— 3,496 Posted February 28, 2023 Posted February 28, 2023 17 minutes ago, Bring-Back-Powell said: Which is ironic because when he was North, all an opponent had to do was breath on him and he'd get a free kick. That was one of the reasons I was excited about when we picked him up. Stats tell the story: - 183 frees for in 130 games at an average of 1.41 per game for north - 25 frees in 32 games at an average of 0.78 per game for us He’d have 3 per game if he played for dogs! 4 7
DeeSpencer 26,669 Posted February 28, 2023 Posted February 28, 2023 In 2021 v the Dogs we rested Oliver and Salem, Brayshaw was on limited minutes in the VFL match and BBB and Viney were injured. In 2022 v Carl we rested May and Hibberd, in addition to Petty, Rivers and Salem being out injured. I think BBB, Gawn, Lever, May, Oliver, Petracca are all good candidates to skip the Tigers game and given we are meaning to be more conservative this year I'd have no issues with all of them missing. But I'd be a little bit surprised if we went with more than that. Out: BBB, Gawn, Lever, May, Oliver, Petracca In: JVR, Schache, D. Turner, Hibberd, JJ, Woewodin FB: McVee Petty Hibberd HB: Bowey Turner Brayshaw C; Hunter Sparrow Langdon HF: ANB T Mc Harmes FF: Chandler JVR Spargo Foll: Grundy Viney Pickett Int: JJ Schache Rivers Woey 5 2
Redleg 42,145 Posted February 28, 2023 Posted February 28, 2023 1 hour ago, —coach— said: Stats tell the story: - 183 frees for in 130 games at an average of 1.41 per game for north - 25 frees in 32 games at an average of 0.78 per game for us He’d have 3 per game if he played for dogs! Very interesting stat. 2
Bring-Back-Powell 15,536 Posted February 28, 2023 Posted February 28, 2023 1 hour ago, —coach— said: Stats tell the story: - 183 frees for in 130 games at an average of 1.41 per game for north - 25 frees in 32 games at an average of 0.78 per game for us He’d have 3 per game if he played for dogs! Amazing isn't. He was -5 in free kicks last year compared to 2018 and 2019 where he averaged an amazing +33. He really didn't have a good 2022 for multiple reasons. 2
Demonsterative 3,021 Posted February 28, 2023 Posted February 28, 2023 17 minutes ago, Bring-Back-Powell said: Amazing isn't. He was -5 in free kicks last year compared to 2018 and 2019 where he averaged an amazing +33. He really didn't have a good 2022 for multiple reasons. While interesting, I can’t help but think it’s all about the delivery to him. At Nth, he was leading into space, arms stretched out with a chop to his arms. At the Dees the ball is on top of his head, easy for Backman to spoil. I’d like to,see his one on one stats at both clubs 6
Lil_red_fire_engine 11,383 Posted February 28, 2023 Posted February 28, 2023 22 hours ago, Redleg said: Jason Castagna wont be playing, as the 26 year old surprisingly retired from AFL football, effective immediately. Clearly fears facing the Dees even in a practice match. 7
stinga 629 Posted February 28, 2023 Posted February 28, 2023 1 hour ago, DeeSpencer said: In 2021 v the Dogs we rested Oliver and Salem, Brayshaw was on limited minutes in the VFL match and BBB and Viney were injured. In 2022 v Carl we rested May and Hibberd, in addition to Petty, Rivers and Salem being out injured. I think BBB, Gawn, Lever, May, Oliver, Petracca are all good candidates to skip the Tigers game and given we are meaning to be more conservative this year I'd have no issues with all of them missing. But I'd be a little bit surprised if we went with more than that. Out: BBB, Gawn, Lever, May, Oliver, Petracca In: JVR, Schache, D. Turner, Hibberd, JJ, Woewodin FB: McVee Petty Hibberd HB: Bowey Turner Brayshaw C; Hunter Sparrow Langdon HF: ANB T Mc Harmes FF: Chandler JVR Spargo Foll: Grundy Viney Pickett Int: JJ Schache Rivers Woey Agree but would add Howes and K. Turner. Assuming Fritsch, Melks, Dunstan and J smith are still partly injured. AFW would be a roughie. 1
Willmoy1947 4,260 Posted February 28, 2023 Posted February 28, 2023 53 minutes ago, Demonsterative said: While interesting, I can’t help but think it’s all about the delivery to him. At Nth, he was leading into space, arms stretched out with a chop to his arms. At the Dees the ball is on top of his head, easy for Backman to spoil. I’d like to,see his one on one stats at both clubs You can only lead when you are not being blocked.. 2
Demonsterative 3,021 Posted February 28, 2023 Posted February 28, 2023 22 minutes ago, Willmoy1947 said: You can only lead when you are not being blocked.. Or when delivery into the forward line allows being blocked. Being blocked requires slow forward entries. It’s well known in the AFL world our midfield forward entries are poor, we kick/bomb it toyhe a forward pocket too often as defensive forward play and our midfielders are not great disposers of the ball. The coaching panel said we were too safe going forward last year. Brown was a Lone Ranger at the back end of last year playing a role not suited to him. Free kicks were not paid due to playing to his weaknesses, oppositions working how to expose our disposal, game plan and forward line. It was not the umpires lack of paying feee kicks. 1
mauriesy 7,443 Posted February 28, 2023 Posted February 28, 2023 6 hours ago, Queanbeyan Demon said: Yes, the usual will apply LDC: Max will be manhandled off the ball three yards away from an umpire - no free kick Clarry will be blocked 20 times - no free kick BBB will be tunneled - no free kick Big Nank will push Grundy in the back half a dozen times - no free kick Cotchin will throw the ball with his back to the umpire - no free kick. But we are playing the side with the worst free kick differential in the AFL for the last three years at least. 2 1
Stiff Arm 4,420 Posted February 28, 2023 Posted February 28, 2023 5 hours ago, bluey said: Crunch time for Laurie and Van Rooyen I would think. For this match? It's only preseason? I thought I read JVR might have a hammy issue? 1
Stiff Arm 4,420 Posted February 28, 2023 Posted February 28, 2023 On 2/27/2023 at 6:32 PM, Redleg said: Jason Castagna wont be playing, as the 26 year old surprisingly retired from AFL football, effective immediately. He's nuts! 1
Stiff Arm 4,420 Posted February 28, 2023 Posted February 28, 2023 Like a dog with a bone, that Kane Should spend more time talking about how PA lost Amon, Wingard and especially Silk 2
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