I mean when you’ve lost 5 in a row I suppose you don’t really need to change it up…

1 minute ago, dazzledavey36 said:

Oh would you look at this.. Zane Duursma omitted after being named in the initial extended bench last night.

Shock [censored] horror

5 minutes ago, Doug Reemer said:

Lol.

You got somewhat lucky though.

8 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

Windsor is

Sharp out.

Aren't we just reversing the change that was made two weeks ago? Most of our changes this year seem to have been undoing decisions that were made in previous weeks. There is absolutely no conviction or transparency with our selections this year.

Windsor in , Sharp out ..

Was the wait worth it ??

I actually don't mind the changes.

Windsor shouldn't have been dropped in the first place, we're giving Jeffo and Kolt another go (even with the latter probably sub)

I'd expect to see the Kentfield's and Mentha's of the world in a few weeks

I dont mind that Jefferson stays in.

Was hoping for Campbell and Howes though. Tholstrup is bloody lucky.

North outs make this a must win game.

Lose to an injury ravaged North and the club will officially be in crisis mode

that said i reckon we win by 20-30 points

What uninspiring selection, (though Sharp is a blessing) What exactly to look forward to this week?

Win well - big talent gap should be thunping these guys. Some of the younger players play well, some dont

Win small - lucky to win, will get easily beaten by the better teams. None of the younger players play well.

Lose - Meltdown. Hardly anyone plays well [Insert here] is underperforming and needs to be traded.

Not to say I dont want to win, but surely we need to use the next 8 weeks to learn something about our list, positional and roles if you are "rebuilding"

Spose I should wait for gametime and die of shock when May or Turner goes to FF, given their KPFs are worse than ours. No excuse not to put up 16 goals+ if the weather is fine.

People are acting like it’s the 2022 North Melbourne Kangaroos we’re playing. They’re not really much worse than us sorry to say. 4 bucks 50 is outrageous. I haven’t put a bet on for years but extremely tempted to whack 50 on that.

If we lose it will be a crisis on here I’m sure, but apart from being bitterly disappointing, I’m not sure it changes the plight of much at all.

If the club want Goody gone then a loss in a dead rubber to this North team isn’t going to be the dagger many think it is. Most likely he has his papers stamped either way already (my guess is he’s there in 2026).

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I see Charlie Comben is back for North, we kicked it to him 4124 times earlier in the season.

Hopefully they avoid this tactic this time.

I almost invariably back team selections by our Match Committee (who are much better placed than any of us to make these calls) but I will make the observation that Fritta will need to serve up a much, much better effort than his ‘limp wet lettuce’ performance in Adelaide. He is much better than that!

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7 hours ago, DubDee said:

He is very reliable. One of our few

He is not very damaging or quick but with an efficiency over 90% his kicks land.

the constant criticism of Salem is baffling to me. He is not our best player but he is solid and the least of our problems. With the issues we have such as the forward line and midfield it is bizarre that Salem gets singled out

Playing his role he shouldn’t be mid-table for metres gained.

I actually think he’s one of our bigger problems. IMO he’s just coasting through games, not influencing anywhere near the level we need from a half back who should be able to kick.

2 minutes ago, titan_uranus said:

Playing his role he shouldn’t be mid-table for metres gained.

I actually think he’s one of our bigger problems. IMO he’s just coasting through games, not influencing anywhere near the level we need from a half back who should be able to kick.

I agree, he offers absolutely nothing. We need to expose some of the kids.

He would be first out if I was selecting the squad. Chandler and Fritsch are close second/third.

What in Gods name has Tholstrup done to warrant selection

1 minute ago, Billy said:

What in Gods name has Tholstrup done to warrant selection

Perhaps because he can also Act very Alf like

I’m not sure where Laurie is at, but surely it’s not at Melbourne next season.

I don’t mind persisting with Jeffo and Kolt, we need to make a lot of list management decisions in the next year, and we can’t make them without giving players exposure.

I would love to see Windsor back to a wing and Langford/Lindsay spending more time in the middle, with Viney playing a defensive forward role.

8 hours ago, DubDee said:

He is very reliable. One of our few

He is not very damaging or quick but with an efficiency over 90% his kicks land.

the constant criticism of Salem is baffling to me. He is not our best player but he is solid and the least of our problems. With the issues we have such as the forward line and midfield it is bizarre that Salem gets singled out

Salem is one of our Major Problems

He no longer attacks off Half Back with any quick penetration

He accumulates possessions but doesn’t do a lot with them

Disappointed Campbell hasn’t been selected to help Max battle Xerri. He surely would offer more than Jefferson.

1 hour ago, dazzledavey36 said:

Oh would you look at this.. Zane Duursma omitted after being named in the initial extended bench last night.

Shock [censored] horror

You come off very stupid here.

No what I’m getting at is. If only 1 play or 2 players are omitted on a Thursday for a Sunday. Only 1 or 2 can be bought in. Excluding late outs.

So when Sharp was the only player omitted. We could only choose one from the squad named.

1 hour ago, adonski said:

I'd expect to see the Kentfield's and Mentha's of the world in a few weeks

Watch this space 😉

Selection confusion aside.

I can’t wait to watch us kick ourselves out this game!!

6 minutes ago, chook fowler said:

Disappointed Campbell hasn’t been selected to help Max battle Xerri. He surely would offer more than Jefferson.

Completely agree and I was in the verge of posting exactly the same thing. Max has to beat Xerri because all else aside, in this match he is playing for his 8th AA - well, that's how I see it anyway. So he should have been given help.

Just now, Ollie fan said:

Completely agree and I was in the verge of posting exactly the same thing. Max has to beat Xerri because all else aside, in this match he is playing for his 8th AA - well, that's how I see it anyway. So he should have been given help.

It would also have enabled Roo to play as a pure forward and not be battered in the ruck. I have told the Club I am available as a selector.

36 minutes ago, Jaded No More said:

I’m not sure where Laurie is at, but surely it’s not at Melbourne next season.

Reportedly there’s another Melbourne based club very interested in him. Suspect he’ll get another gig.

It’s a great example of a lack of selection integrity though, on our behalf.

Edited July 11, 2025Jul 11 by BLWNBA