25 minutes ago, stinga said:

Last week he ran at pace and picked up the ball one handed, ran through hawk defenders and kicked the goal

Nice goal, but it wasn’t express pace taking him away from defenders, he just had a good angle and the Hawks missed some tackles.

4 hours ago, BDA said:

Viney for sharp

Spargo stays in because of lack of alternative. He’s on thin ice. Offered nothing yesterday.

(been a long time supporter but 2021 was 4 years ago. Has to rediscover his mojo to justify his list spot. I sincerely hope he does)

4 hours ago, Nietaphart said:

Spargo is the weakest link atm. Viney comes in for him. Sharp provides pace and defensive pressure.

Spargs seems to be always running on the spot and only comes into games in the last quarter when the opposition are tired and the game opens up.

1 goal in 10 games is not good enough for a modern day small forward.

Kynan Brown anyone? Fierce tackler already proven at AFL level.

6 hours ago, DeeMee said:

I’d like to see if Brown can offer more than Spargo. Other than that Viney in for Sharp although I don’t mind Sharp but Vin has to come in. Lever another week away. Hope Lindsay’s ok.

Yes please Viney in to be the tagged. Oliver back in the guts. Lever another week get very fit.

Perhaps hound dogga for Spargo if another change. But they just eat the premiers on their dung heap.

It's also tracs 200th

18 minutes ago, monoccular said:

Kynan Brown anyone? Fierce tackler already proven at AFL level.

I’d like to see Kynan in favour of Spargs, but Viney will come in and it’s a matter of who goes out. Sharp is the new whipping boy but he needs some time to settle into the team. Chin was the whipping boy in past years and judged harsh by many supporters. Sharp has the ability to play a role and has kicked 6 goals whilst playing many games as the sub.

I wouldn’t be disappointed if Viney and Brown came in for Spargo and Sharp tho.

Would think Laurie gets a crack at the seniors before Brown, been far better at Casey and uses the ball better. Tackle numbers similar.

1 hour ago, monoccular said:

Kynan Brown anyone? Fierce tackler already proven at AFL level.

DEFINATELY KYNAN BROWN! Played a great game on Saturday!

1 hour ago, seventyfour said:

The discussion around AJ, Sharp and Spargo exposes one of our biggest flaws, which is depth. Our list is fit yet there's no kids banging down the door for a spot.

Assuming we keep Pickett, Petracca and Oliver, we'll really need to trade future picks to get back into the 2025 draft.

I partly agree about depth but feel both Spargs and Sharp have had ample time to clinch regular spots as of now.

Time to give Pup ( Kynan) a go and take a chance on either Sestan or Adams if the injury or form necessitates.

But depth wise I don’t think JV or Jake are bad to add at this stage of the season

1 hour ago, stinga said:

Viney in and play deep defensive forward - has the body to block for petty , melksham and johnson and can kick a goal. Backmen would be looking over their shoulder. Need Johnson in that second ruck role not only for tap but aggression around stoppages, and he's not slow like JVR.

Keep Sharp ahead of Spargo - taller, can kick further than 30 metres, has pace, and actually kicks the occasional goal that Spargo does not.

Not sure what to do about Lever - all defenders going well and we already have 7 who offer different things (Salem, windsor, McVee, Bowey, May, TMac, Turner) 8 if you count Rivers occasionally. Turner makes the others better because he can play tall, great closing speed and is physical We also need him to have continuity in defence as TMac probably retires next year and May won't go on much longer.

You have not heard of AdaMMs.?

Windsor to preferably centre or wing

17 hours ago, Roost it far said:

How bad was AJ’s shot at goal. Thankfully Melksham got it to Langdon who tried to miss. There’s a few bottom 6 players who can’t kick under any pressure. I also thought Tracc’s last quarter miss was pretty poor. Still I ain’t complaining tonight.

Come on, it was so clearly a set play to a leading Milkshake to execute a kick akin to the old 3.0 degree of difficulty in olympic diving.

20 hours ago, DeeSpencer said:

Langford deep forward in bursts

Extremely keen to see this.

7 hours ago, Roost it far said:

Sharp gets himself where he needs to be which is a positive, he’s also quick. The downsides are he’s a deer in the headlights with the ball. I’m sure he trains well but do you want him on GF day?

Sharp has done a lot of good things this year, particularly when others haven't exactly played lights out football. He's also well regarding inside the changeroom and by the coaches. But I agree, is he a lot better than a Laurie, Billings, Sestan, Woey etc to keep his spot or is he on a similar level (ie a really really good VFL player, but not quite an AFL lock)

7 hours ago, Dr. Gonzo said:

With Viney back who plays the tagging role this week?

Viney and Clarry to could share it, start one in the tagging role, then see how it's going and how fatigued etc they are getting, then switch it up with the other one. That will def keep oppo coaches on their toes.

1 hour ago, Random Task said:

Would think Laurie gets a crack at the seniors before Brown, been far better at Casey and uses the ball better. Tackle numbers similar.

Laurie has had many chances at AFL level and never seems to make the step up. I'd have Sestan debut or Brown come in before Laurie.

17 hours ago, GS_1905 said:

Hopefully gets looked at. I think it was Rayner with the sloppy spoil attempt.

It was Raynor - the faux tough guy. Dangerous action, Viney out for 2 weeks with concussion for essentially the same action.

We seem to be on the receiving end of a lot of dog acts that go unpunished by HQ

30 minutes ago, The Taciturn Demon said:

Extremely keen to see this.

Yeah he’s starting to find his confidence in his marking around the ground. For just a few minutes a quarter whilst one of the talls are on the bench he could be the extra marking option.

4 minutes ago, jnrmac said:

It was Raynor - the faux tough guy. Dangerous action, Viney out for 2 weeks with concussion for essentially the same action.

We seem to be on the receiving end of a lot of dog acts that go unpunished by HQ

So is Lindsay ok?

If Lindsay is not ok, can we give Sestan a try? Please?

3 minutes ago, Neil Crompton said:

If Lindsay is not ok, can we give Sestan a try? Please?

If Lindsay misses then Viney replaces him

I love AJ

Can't believe I'm saying this

He's just a wrecking ball - chaos merchant

45 minutes ago, jumbo returns said:

I love AJ

Can't believe I'm saying this

He's just a wrecking ball - chaos merchant

Overated, harking back to the 70ts type footy. Cannot possibly sustain a 5 possession game and a lucky goal surely!

2 hours ago, Yarra Valley Demon said:

Laurie has had many chances at AFL level and never seems to make the step up. I'd have Sestan debut or Brown come in before Laurie.

I have a couple issues with this post.

1. A player that has had chances at afl level and find themselves in the VFL shouldn't be written off. We wouldn't be doing it with JvR (who's played 4x the amount of games Laurie has). Players develop their games at different rates and Laurie has been putting consistent solid football in the twos.

2. There seems to be an ongoing myth that Laurie is this 50+ gamer that's been around for 8years. He's played 11 games in 4 years (now into yr 5). 6 of those games were as starting sub. So only 5 starts in those games. He has never played more than 2 games in a row. Compare that to Sharp who has played 10 games already for us, Tholstrup 20, Woewodin 21.

3. Laurie is playing far better footy in near identical roles, mid/half forward rotation, and is a far better user of the footy.

Don't get me wrong, I don't think Laurie is a star in waiting and I actually like Brown as a developing player. But in my view Laurie is by far more deserving of a spot in the current 22 by recent standards.

7 minutes ago, Random Task said:

I have a couple issues with this post.

1. A player that has had chances at afl level and find themselves in the VFL shouldn't be written off. We wouldn't be doing it with JvR (who's played 4x the amount of games Laurie has). Players develop their games at different rates and Laurie has been putting consistent solid football in the twos.

2. There seems to be an ongoing myth that Laurie is this 50+ gamer that's been around for 8years. He's played 11 games in 4 years (now into yr 5). 6 of those games were as starting sub. So only 5 starts in those games. He has never played more than 2 games in a row. Compare that to Sharp who has played 10 games already for us, Tholstrup 20, Woewodin 21.

3. Laurie is playing far better footy in near identical roles, mid/half forward rotation, and is a far better user of the footy.

Don't get me wrong, I don't think Laurie is a star in waiting and I actually like Brown as a developing player. But in my view Laurie is by far more deserving of a spot in the current 22 by recent standards.

All good points. If he does earn another chance and a block of games I'm more than happy to be proven wrong!

1 hour ago, picket fence said:

Overated, harking back to the 70ts type footy. Cannot possibly sustain a 5 possession game and a lucky goal surely!

At least he's consistent ... from memory the last match he played was also a 5-possession game.

Lots of bluster, but if you look past that I'm really not sure he's bringing much. Perhaps his physical aggro is helping those around him, but only the inner circle would know that.

Just re Spargo: he has missed a LOT of footy, understandable that he's taking time to get up to speed.

Whether they persevere with him I have no idea. He certainly brings attack on the ball, but once again, is it enough?

Pity there's no-one really in the VFL banging the door down. Perhaps Brown. Equally, with Viney and presumably Lever back in, I can't see them making a third change to a winning side so I'd imagine Charly gets another week - even as sub?

1 hour ago, picket fence said:

Overated, harking back to the 70ts type footy. Cannot possibly sustain a 5 possession game and a lucky goal surely!

Don’t forget his pinpoint pass to Melksham in the last. Won us the game!