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  1. On 24/03/2024 at 19:31, kev martin said:

    I agree, AMW is nearly slated in, heard it on the rumour roundabout.

    I just didn't see him in the first half, especially when the ball was in the area he was playing.

    Given he is possibly one of next ones to be given an opportunity at AFL level, I was expecting much more.

    Though, a bad day for many of them.

     

    I would not be surprised if he plays the 2nd SA game on the short turn around. 

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  2. Petty back for May and Fullerton forward to maintain the 3 tall structure. Hore in for Lever and include a runner as sub (granted Casey cupboard feels a bit bare).  

    Changed my mind on this. Tomlinson in for May. Petty stays forward. 

  3. 38 minutes ago, picket fence said:

    People suggesting Windsor or Hore as subs are of on another planet. BOTH GREAT LAST WEEK. Petty overated and lucky to get a game starts as sub!

    I am in the risk averse camp and would not play Petty, particularly when we had a functioning forward line. In saying that now that he is named on the bench I dont see any value in him being the sub so choose to look at the other available options named on the pine.  Oliver is just not one. Tmac could be being Hawthorn forwardline is not tall but think less likely than the remaining two. Both Windsor and Hore were good but neither were great (would not have either in our best 10). Windsor was subbed off validating whilst quality he may not be able to run out a game. Hore also has not played much AFL match minutes thus far. I suggest in all instances we are trying to play the longer game but I do hope it is not ahead of risking early wins. 

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  4. Whilst I dont mind bringing Petty in without getting much touch I do have concern with bringing him in when he has not played a full game. In saying that I anticipate both Petty and Brown will start and we will see high rotation of 2 of JVR, Petty, Brown through the forward line as well as high rest rate for Gawn with JVR chopping out more. I suggest Windsor likely sub otherwise Hore as only other likely option. 

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  5. 4 hours ago, leave it to deever said:

    No change for me please.

    Sparrow didn't fire but did anyone else shine enough at Casey to replace him?

    He's a big body that is hard to match up on.

     

    To my knowledge Sparrow had no midfield time (indicated by no CBAs). He played a high half forward pressure role and had the second highest pressure acts on ground for us with 24. I have a feeling he will be given high marks for playing the team role. 

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  6. 4 minutes ago, loges said:

    Tomlinson out wtf????

    Agreed. Tomlinson was one of few that beat his direct opponent last week. I would love to know what is expected of him to get a game compared to some who can have limited impact for weeks on end and continue to get a run. 

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  7. Sydney are a quality side. We were too fumbly(did not handle the conditions) and lacked offensive spread away from the contest. Gawn and Lever very disappointing. May and Viney could not have done much more. Howes has a very bright future. We really missed Koz and Laurie, Chandler, Spargo, Billings when on all may as well not played. Good to get that tough game on the postage stamp of a ground out of the way. Best to forget it and move on. 

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  8. 4 hours ago, picket fence said:

    Tomlinson has now had 6 goals kicked on him in the last two practice games. He does not instill confidence in me after that! Howes took a good mark but did little else. I'm not sure I would play either next week!

    We kept a forwardline with two Coleman medalists to 60 points. That's all that matters to me. Tomlinson plays round 0 because the whole works better with him in the defensive 7. 

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  9. Our defensive structure was back to it’s best. Windsor and Billing’s are clearly locks for round 1. Howes did his role and I think he likely plays as it allows Salem to play more mid (which makes a massive difference). Max. Sparrow. Salem best 3 for mine. I would play JVR and Schache as the talls but have JVR as the chopout for Max. Only concern for me is our small forwards minus Koz. A couple of nice cameo touches from each of Kynan, Kolt and Will in the last as well. 

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  10. 1 minute ago, WERRIDEE said:

    McDonald is a premiership player Tomlinson is nothing the sooner he is shown the door the better

    McDonald is not a premiership key defender. One of Tomlinson or TMac will play key back in round 0. 

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  11. 1 hour ago, Binmans PA said:

    May, Lever, Bowey, McVee, Rivers, Salem and Howes would be my 7 defenders, with Max floating back.

    But adding Tomlinson or McDonald would be 8. We haven't done this before, so it would be a departure.

    I'd basically have Howes (if he can do it) as a Murphy type (Howes is 1cm shorter). 

    As a rule, we play 7 forwards, 7 defenders and 8 mids/wingers.

    Round 0 we possiblly face Logan McDonald, Hayden McLean and Joe Amartey.
    Round 1 likely Naughton, JUH and Darcy.

    One of Tomlinson/TMac will play. 

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  12. 34 minutes ago, Binmans PA said:

     

    As I've mentioned previously, I would be trying only two defensive talls in May and Lever, and prior to his retirement I would have played Gus as the intercepting mud sized player releasing Bowey, McVee, Rivers and possibly Howes. 

     

    We've tried this before. It doesn't work defensively and actually derails Levers ability to intercept and for us to springboard effectively. Its a shame Turner is out of action but otherwise we need to use one of TMac or Tomlinson as a deep no frills, big body lock down defender. May and Lever need to play their natural game and the springboard needs to come with more run and dare from Bowey, McVee, Rivers, Salem, Howes. 

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  13. I  am confident Jordon will accumulate well on the postage stamp that is the SCG and hopefully carve out a quality career. He had his chances at MFC and did not take them and was too like for some others we have. He was also exposed in other positions on the wider MCG expanses,The Brayshaw retirement does not change the situation with he nor Harmes in my view. Brayshaw had hardly played midfield til late in the year and has not when we were at our best. We need to take this opportunity to inject some difference into our CBAs whether that be Pickett, Salo, Laurie, Rivers  or other.  

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  14. 3 hours ago, whatwhat say what said:

    why? so he can win the clearance, run around in a circle, then bomb long to no one in particular?

    he's brilliant at the first part, the second part is fine if he can work himself into space, but his disposal execution post-clearance leaves a lot to be desired

    The first part is getting and get it going forward our way.  The rest will come. I will take his 5 from 8 clearances over 0 from 22 from NIbbler. 

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  15. 56 minutes ago, Slartibartfast said:

    If I buy as Armchair Membership how many people can access Kayo at the same time?  In other words, can I share it with a mate?

    I believe it comes with Kayo Basic plans, if so 2 users can stream/view at the same time. 

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  16. 10 hours ago, Roost it far said:

    Find it interesting that so many on here deny the fact we crumbled under pressure in the last 2 years of finals, especially 23 and that our culture is not all it’s cracked up to be. Maybe take a listen to Christian Petracca talk about it. He flat out admits both. I know many of you can’t bare to think we’re not the best and talking about it triggers you but we’re not. We’re in it but we need a lot to go right and some very important things to change. 

    I agree we did not handle the expectation and pressures and still lost twice by the small margins to two  quality sides. That’s says to me we just need to get the team mentality right and manage the big moments better. The Petracca talk confirms the players are aware and not denying this.  Most other things are in check. 

  17. On 12/02/2024 at 18:40, Roost it far said:

    It's also exactly why we might be headed for a fall. The margins are so fine and with Petty, Melksham and likely McAdam out who exactly is going to kick the goals?

    Mainly the same guys that played in both finals that had us in winning positions but didn’t execute. We are no worse off than last year. We did not lose through lack of creating scoring chances but poor execution and  conversion away from finals wins. 

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  18. I hope for. 1 No injuries. 2. Windsor to lay strong claim for the second wing. 3. Validation of the improvement in Laurie and Howes to be AFL ready. 4. Billings to show some clean kicks into a leading JVR. 5. No injuries.  

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  19. 5 hours ago, Wizard of Koz said:

    It just makes sense. We gotta give it a go. Brown wont even be fit to play any games anyway. At least we get someone who is fit and playing alongside his bro could do wonders for him. 

    This is a great idea if SVR has suddenly morphed into a mature age back up ruckmen. 

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  20. 1 hour ago, DeeSpencer said:

    If Viney isn’t seen as the right fit then Petracca. Maybe just Tracc regardless.

    Max’s play slipped last year, even with the Grundy distraction, too many poor decisions with the ball attempting to do too much.

    I’m hardly buying there’s widespread cultural issues but they’ve let a couple slip through the cracks. Empowering fresh voices and taking some load off Max could lead to a better spread of leadership across the playing group. 

    How do you think Viney would handle the questions as it relates to Oliver that have  and will continue to come? You cant question his on field and on track but the media management is a massive part of the role? Sometimes players form can impact with the additional and perceived responsibilities. Would you risk that with Trac?  I dont think this is the year to mess with it but should be from 2025 showing a clear next stage transition including more openly developing the younger layer. 

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