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PREGAME: Rd 02 vs North Melbourne

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Axe Chandler and Fritz

In May and Turner.

Happy to have another look at the three big forwards under the roof.

 

 

 

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    2 hours ago, Slartibartfast said:

    I don’t think 12 disposals and two goals against Howes is killing him, Green is a fantastic player and Howes is still learning. IMO he’s becoming the new whipping boy much as AJ is becoming a fan favourite. It will be interesting to see how the FD react. Only forced changes this week I’d suggest unless someone really played well for Casey. May and Turner come in if fit. 
     

    It wasn’t that Toby killed Howes, it was that Howes killed Howes. 

    2 GWS goals came from his errors like skipping over the footy in the middle of the ground or coughing up a bad handball in the goal square. And generally there were plenty of occasions for him to get a good fist in at the contest or body the ball and he didn’t take it.

    I don’t like to say it but he’s soft and there’s no reason to tolerate soft players when it’s not their first go at afl footy. 

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    1 hour ago, smurf said:

    Any inside info on the severity of Maysie's injury?

    Goodwin didn't seem overly concerned and suggested he might be a test for Gold Coast in round 3.

    So, you'd imagine he'll be back by round 4 V Geelong.

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    17 minutes ago, DeeSpencer said:

    It wasn’t that Toby killed Howes, it was that Howes killed Howes. 

    2 GWS goals came from his errors like skipping over the footy in the middle of the ground or coughing up a bad handball in the goal square. And generally there were plenty of occasions for him to get a good fist in at the contest or body the ball and he didn’t take it.

    I don’t like to say it but he’s soft and there’s no reason to tolerate soft players when it’s not their first go at afl footy. 

    Howes always gets done by small forwards

     

    Look at his track record

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    This is the NM team from R1 that were in their game vs doggies to 3QT and then faded in the last.

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    Petty to Larkey, TMac can take Darling, the Howes role would be v Zurhaar to free up Lever for intercept marking (worked well yesterday); but I'm not sure Howes is the matchup.

    I can see three tall(ish) forwards against this backline and under the roof. I'm sure we learnt something from playing them a couple of weeks ago in this regard -  Disco in for AJ the only change for mine. 

    Overall we're far too strong in the guts. 

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    3 minutes ago, In Harmes Way said:

    This is the NM team from R1 that were in their game vs doggies to 3QT and then faded in the last.

     

     

    Petty to Larkey, TMac can take Darling, the Howes role would be v Zurhaar to free up Lever for intercept marking (worked well yesterday); but I'm not sure Howes is the matchup.

    I can see three tall(ish) forwards against this backline and under the roof. I'm sure we learnt something from playing them a couple of weeks ago in this regard -  Disco in for AJ the only change for mine. 

    Overall we're far too strong in the guts. 

    An annoying downside to Melbourne putting itself into the early first round through trade and natural position in the last couple of seasons is that I'm aware of the potential of a bunch of those young North kids.

    It's nothing like the GWS list but there's enough talent in there that if they all happen to have their tails up on the same day, they can be very powerful.

    In a way, it is the perfect game for emphasizing the importance of doing the basics, the defensive efforts, and the general team things correctly, because getting those things right would definitely be enough to get the win.

    We're only in danger if we start acting like we're not in danger. The Isandlwana principle.

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    9 minutes ago, In Harmes Way said:

    This is the NM team from R1 that were in their game vs doggies to 3QT and then faded in the last.

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    Petty to Larkey, TMac can take Darling, the Howes role would be v Zurhaar to free up Lever for intercept marking (worked well yesterday); but I'm not sure Howes is the matchup.

    I can see three tall(ish) forwards against this backline and under the roof. I'm sure we learnt something from playing them a couple of weeks ago in this regard -  Disco in for AJ the only change for mine. 

    Overall we're far too strong in the guts. 

    I think Logue did a hamstring and Comben also came off sore, so will be interesting to see what happens with their backline.

    Obviously Archer also suspended, but I expect him to get off as that is a ridiculous thing to be suspended for.... but I thought that about Kozzy last year also

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    2 hours ago, smurf said:

    Any inside info on the severity of Maysie's injury?

     

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    If May gets up, then Howes is out

    Disco for Jeffo or JVR

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    9 minutes ago, DistrACTION Jackson said:

    I'd never really heard of a fractured larynx and now we've had two in the last 3 months....

    Just wait until we start using the Max Viney jujitsu on our opponents not our team mates 

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    17 hours ago, mandeelorian said:

    I think the wind and the kickers are more to blame than JVR.

    In first reading, I saw "I think the wind and the nickers are more to blame than JVR". And immediately thought "no wonder he was in knot yesterday". 

    Edited by Queanbeyan Demon

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    19 hours ago, jane02 said:

    Spoke to him during the preseason- he said he’s the fittest he’s ever been. I’d give him a game over Howes.

    But has he been training the house down?

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    3 hours ago, DistrACTION Jackson said:

    Think goody said may be back this week

    Stephen May may be back from injury, and if May plays, forwards may find it tough to score, as May may just shut them down before they may even get a sniff.

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    16 hours ago, dees189227 said:

    It's a must win next week. No excuses

    Turner is a very good mark & shot for goal. 

    How many chances do we give fritsch? No scores today & only a few marks. 

    Turner was bog ordinary in the 2 practice matches and is no certainty to return IMV

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    1 hour ago, SthSea22 said:

    If May gets up, then Howes is out

    Disco for Jeffo or JVR

    Jeffo wont get dropped after 2 goals in shizen conditions and in the perfect conditions at marvel has a chance to really shine.

    Edited by picket fence

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    3 hours ago, waynewussell said:

    Howes getting subbed off was also part of the juggle required to introduce Langford to the midfield.

    Not sure about that argument. We could have easily subbed out a forward and played Langford there.

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    2 minutes ago, picket fence said:

    Jeffo wont get dropped after 2 goals and in the perfect conditions at marvel has a chance to shine.

    Yeah I think he deserves more games... AJ may get a week suspension anyway.

     

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    2 hours ago, In Harmes Way said:

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    I can see three tall(ish) forwards against this backline and under the roof. I'm sure we learnt something from playing them a couple of weeks ago in this regard -  Disco in for AJ the only change for mine. 

    Overall we're far too strong in the guts. 

    So we're back to JvR doing the back up ruck work?

    Or maybe TMac and ? takes Darling.

    Goodwin has said things have to change. I reckon JvR honing his forward craft by staying put is one of those things.

    TMac is a great defender. Or forward. Tenth in the Bluey last year. But he ain't no ruckman. Neither is Petty.

    JvR is pretty good in the ruck, but we need him forward.

    I agree Disco should come in. Not sure who goes out. Should be Fritsch, but that won't happen.

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    2 hours ago, DistrACTION Jackson said:

    I'd never really heard of a fractured larynx and now we've had two in the last 3 months....

    It's a hard thing to talk about...

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    3 hours ago, bluey said:

    Axe Chandler and Fritz

    In May and Turner.

    Happy to have another look at the three big forwards under the roof.

     

     

     

    That would be four tall forwards plus Max down there half the time. The answer to our fowardline issues is not more tall guys.

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    Without getting shot at, I'd like to remind people that we just lost to a widely rated Top 4 team by 3 points while we fielded 6 debutants and didn't have Kozzy or May.

    We were able to stop GWS from getting the ball out quickly and scoring at will for (almost) the entire game.

    I don't think we are going to make too many changes. 

    Building momentum and experience are key.

    There will be changes through the season, but I can't see too many for this game outside of covering suspensions.

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