Footy police are trying to suspend Kozzie but let’s not hope that happens or we are in trouble.

X Taylor is unlucky to get dropped but he was only picked because we’re down 5 half back flankers.

His ball use, contest and ball winning weren’t ready to debut, and all things considered he fought really hard to make an impact. Some big tackles and he has the athleticism. But nothing wrong with sending him back to Casey to really earn a debut on form.

50 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

Dont drop Taylor.

He didnt do anything wrong and simply played his role. Anyone expecting him to show out today against one of the best forwards in the competition have far too high of unrealistic expectations on him.

Taylor was fantastic I thought.... This guy will [play 200 games for MFC another astute pick up by Taylor, Um regarding Taylor!

Could Kentfield debut and play down back to replace Petty. Has more speed than TMac.

36 minutes ago, Graeme Yeats' Mullet said:

Why Heath OUT ?

Love Max pushing forward and JVR not having to ruck

Give The 2 rucks a bit more opportunity to see what we can do with it

Agree. I loved the coaching move at the start of the third 1/4. Moose starting ruck and Max as a deep forward to make Andrew’s accountable, also frees up Roo and Mihocek.

Edited 4 hours ago4 hr by Dee Viney Intervention

1 hour ago, Nascent said:

Out: Petty, Taylor, Heath

In: McDonald, Lindsay, Cross/hendo

Taylor does not get dropped

Wouldn’t mind potentially seeing Windsor managed and Lindsay back in.

Combined 19 disposals over the last two weeks for Windsor playing primarily as a centre bounce mid on top of not sticking tackles isn’t exactly cutting the mustard.

Love Windsor and think he’ll be great long term just think we don’t want to run him into the ground

Danger game. We seem to beat the better sides and lose to potential bottom 6 sides.

Go figure……and GO DEES!

Edit: Hang on, we are playing at the G…. no problemo!

Edited 3 hours ago3 hr by Wodja

CJ close to fit again: could come in for Petts

13 minutes ago, Dee Viney Intervention said:

Agree. I loved the coaching move at the start of the third 1/4. Moose starting ruck and Max as a deep forward to make Andrew’s accountable, also frees up Roo and Mihocek.

Annnnnd Jeffo, which means sides have a handful minding key marking forwards PLUS Fritta !!

3 minutes ago, sisso said:

CJ close to fit again: could come in for Petts

Um I wouldn't, too many soft tissue injuries.... Give him another week!

3 minutes ago, sisso said:

CJ close to fit again: could come in for Petts

Um I wouldn't too many soft tissue injuries.... Give him another week!

13 minutes ago, Demons11 said:

Taylor does not get dropped

You want to put in 2 Casey standard players for Taylor who will play 200 games for us ??? Yeah right!

AMW in? Also Lindsay back after his managed week.

You would imagine Tom Mac for Petty, but it's starting to say something that after all this time we can't turn to Adams.

4 minutes ago, bing181 said:

AMW in? Also Lindsay back after his managed week.

You would imagine Tom Mac for Petty, but it's starting to say something that after all this time we can't turn to Adams.

Unfortunately Adams is a bust, I saw him get totally towelled up a fortnight ago where he had 8 or 9 kicked on him. Um .. he aint the answer!

6 minutes ago, picket fence said:

Um I wouldn't too many soft tissue injuries.... Give him another week!

You want to put in 2 Casey standard players for Taylor who will play 200 games for us ??? Yeah right!

?????what

11 minutes ago, Demons11 said:

?????what

11 minutes ago, Demons11 said:

?????what

In response to Cross or Henderson getting a gig

OUT: petty (concussion), laurie
IN: plugger mac, lindsay

be interesting to see if cj is fit whether they bring him straight back in

gotta bear in mind the short turn around too

Lots of factors to consider:

Five day break

There a two who played today only because of injury but boy it would be rough to drop them - Laurie and Taylor.

Who of our injured players will be fit enough to return?

Do we continue with the 2 Max's?

Petty out with concussion.

Too early to be clear abut much of this until Tuesday/Wednesday.

2 hours ago, dees189227 said:

Mcdonald for petty.

Give taylor another go.

Agree. Only change required. Taylor, Heath, Bill & Jeffo need continuity and confidence will grow. TMac for Petty will do me. This team that ran out today whilst stuffed up a few times and skills need improving, you can't discount them having a huge crack.

Also, Heath has to stay. 5-day break and Gawny needs some help.

43 minutes ago, AB10 said:

Wouldn’t mind potentially seeing Windsor managed and Lindsay back in.

Combined 19 disposals over the last two weeks for Windsor playing primarily as a centre bounce mid on top of not sticking tackles isn’t exactly cutting the mustard.

Love Windsor and think he’ll be great long term just think we don’t want to run him into the ground

Bad missed tackle on Charlie in the last playing half back but I actually really like what Windsor gives us at centre bounces and either around the ground stoppages. I think he gives great defensive cover to Steele and Pickett.

He’s playing fairly low TOG most week (usually around 70%) so hopefully we aren’t overloading him.

8 minutes ago, picket fence said:

In response to Cross or Henderson getting a gig

He was responding to my ins and outs.

Taylor will be a beauty for us and I'm more than happy for him to retain his spot. However it wouldn't surprise me to see Lindsay slot back into the backline after his week off along with McDonald for Petty.

As for cross or hendo, I was basing that move as a replacement for Heath who only saw 27% game time with Gawn also having his worst game of the year. Another small/medium half forward for extra run.

However Kingy post match said he liked how Heath enabled Jeffo, JvR and Mihocek to stay forward so perhaps he'll keep his spot.

Gave Jeffo praise in his presser as well just FYI.

24 minutes ago, picket fence said:

In response to Cross or Henderson getting a gig

.

Edited 2 hours ago2 hr by Demons11

1 hour ago, DeeSpencer said:

Out: Petty, X Taylor, Heath

In: T Mc, CJ, Lindsay

5 day break and we need run, run, run to keep playing this style.

Would love to get Lindsay back on the wing or can swap down with Langdon if that’s not helping.

Forget about dropping Heath the coach mentioned him he won't be dropped it's crazy talk.

22 minutes ago, Nascent said:

He was responding to my ins and outs.

Taylor will be a beauty for us and I'm more than happy for him to retain his spot. However it wouldn't surprise me to see Lindsay slot back into the backline after his week off along with McDonald for Petty.

As for cross or hendo, I was basing that move as a replacement for Heath who only saw 27% game time with Gawn also having his worst game of the year. Another small/medium half forward for extra run.

However Kingy post match said he liked how Heath enabled Jeffo, JvR and Mihocek to stay forward so perhaps he'll keep his spot.

Gave Jeffo praise in his presser as well just FYI.

So what if he only had 27% game time he was there to keep the forward structure. We don't want Roo rucking and why would if the forward line can function well with Roo, Checkers and El Jeffo.

1 hour ago, Nascent said:

Heath had only 27% game time. Is it worth carrying a second ruck for that little game time?

Yes. I think this is the perfect use of the 23rd man.

I'd be amazed if T.Mac got another gig. He was ordinary in the reserves and Petty was terrible in the seniors we don't need either. Howes, Lever and Turner are our talls. Obvious selection this week after Lindsay gets managed he comes straight in and Petty goes straight out. I'd be amazed if this wasn't the outcome.