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The wing (Angus wing ) is not broke so don't try and fix it.

Save the print . Ridiculous our best big Forward by far and he's now a wingman!!! There's a very good reason he's at CHF and that is his best position for our team by far. on the opposite wing Gus is providing a very good package of skills including great defensive backup and tough interception at times. If you think about this wing has not been a weakness snd if you place a good competitive footballer there you will generally revive a good/ great result. We don't have to rob Tommy to pay Angus. How long did Tommy actually train on the wing in pre season any way He started there but it's got him fit for better things like great forward line footy which oppositions are finding it hard to match up with him each week. And he plays the G so well !!!

Yes it's like we have SIX new players inc. the 2019 Draftees Kossie Riv and Dogga all having their own influence on team development and results plus the new improved ANB Spargy and Hunt back from the forward line. In addition Lingers plus Tommo and the 2018 class of Jordan Sparrow Chandler and Petty have all made great strides in this last 12 months. AND nearly every one else is performing like an A grader Maxy Clarry Trac Maysie Jake L Tmac Fritta Jack V Hibbo Salo. The unknown potential of BBB and the Weid is so exciting the list is long and bats pretty deep. Jonesy Nev Locky Mitch Brown Majak Joel Smith plus Vanders can hardly get a look in but are there to fall back on like Bedford Bowey Laurie and Rodman are the future learning as they play each Casey game. No stone should be left unturned in 2021 which should give us perhaps our best chance in 57 years to end the Cursed drought. I personally think the Bulldogs are our biggest threat but perhaps a wet day would be suitable for us to shine.

Why upset the wing (Angus) now just to move our best big forward out of the forward line How illogical to switch deck chairs when it's not necessary !

Well put Ben E Angus just has to tidy up some disposal brain fades and he is a strength on the members side if the he ground. Love the way he supports the defence and he could do some elite passing to leading forwards to give us more shots on goal.

No defender goal side is because we don't play a small defender who should wait down like the crumbers up forward. By the way the first Carlton goal Levet went up ridiculously to spoil was miles away from the bell snd of course Carlton waltzed in for a goal. Lever should have seen at least 4 fly for the ball and waited behind for the crumbs. But he normally is superb on his own marking in defence and intercepting,

Cards it was Patches Houlihan who wanted Tmac ( see previous post) and Angus moved. Responding to that no suggesting any thing about resting or moving players. Angus got the ball but was careless disposer of it at times. Llve the zest he adds tonight defence around half back and gets the ball out of the area. Another team action like Spargs half back heroics yesterday in the outer side This team grows before our eyes but must not be too unselfish at times when it's necessary to nail shots or handballs etc.

Yes total ignorance of our new under threat new backman with the job to replace Tommo for this season ! Or totally make a name for himself on his own!!'

Will only improve with confidence and assurance that is already in the defence. He will be ok and is doing plenty of team things now with the inevitable improvement in marking etc. Will be every thing we have hoped for as he develops. Doesnt panic either Jake goes a bit !!! But what an interceptor !

Really Ham and you were happy with our forward line performance 2020? What we have got is a list that covers nearly every base for all conditions. We may need any one of our IMO 30/32 AFL standard players to use this year at any stage in the next potential 17 games. Dont underestimate any player in this group for our premiership tilt !! Remember BBB was protected a lot at Marvel and will take a bit longer to adapt to the MCG conditions particularly on a rainy and / or windy day!

Complete overrreaction from CARDS 13 and yourself about buying crows membership. From Cards13 advice it's going to cost him only $50 ( remember he is probably spending $500 to go to Adelaide already) going halves with his Crow supporter friend who has use of the ticket for another 2 games!! You are not really buying a Crows membership you are using a down payment of $50 on that for entry and seating as well. ( Presumably that's correct) Any seat in that stadium is fine ( have been in the Bradman Stand for Test cricket and for $50 you tick off another venue you watched the Might Dees win at. Demon land yes your entry is not as smooth and more costly but it does tick off a box off your stadiums list !! And the ignominy of purchasing a Crows ticket.!!! Crows are down to about 28/30,000 crowd although many seats are reserved and presold. Which reduces the choice somewhat. Please Enjoy both of you and I have a feeling this game is one we are going to be tuned in for as a warm up prep for the Bulldogs game. Before Covid I preferred the Recipricol rights MCC ticket entry for $40 at the G and let my friend who uses my ticket at the G for another family member and stood in the Outer in the Great Southern Stand half forward flank near where Tommy kicked his boundary goal yesterday. ( Otherwise known to Pies fans as the Dom Sheed pocket!!). The atmosphere in the MCC members now this year almost has me looking to do that on QB when I come from interstate for that "blockbuster" Even though I have the $0 ticket option and a seat at the G! Go Dees

Played another very useful back up game/ role where he just gets his hands on the ball and uses it pretty well. Also he is a fantastic tackler and Yao's elevated him as he is prepared to get his hands dirty. Also SpargO played IMO his best game for us Love his work in defence snd link up was strong. He is now quite an accomplished AFL player. All credit to him and our Footy Dept.

That is not correct We won in 2015/16/17 in Round 1. Beating GC GWS and Saints respectively.

How in the world can you move TMAC form the CHF? You are only moving deck chairs for the sake of fitting players in positions that they are not succeeding in. Both Tommy (not to a wing but in defence) and Angus can be moved during a game if necessary.

Mitch Brown is better than Daw for just a forward.

Agree how wise.

Agree was a nearly in some moves etc. Needs to be given another game vs Crows. Slick handball to Spargy was Oliver/Pickett style. On the Spargy front reckon it was his best game even though he kicked only one goal. Loves his work on the half back flank!

Don't speak too soon We don't know what is up ahead! WE have 30/32 players that are AFL worthy and some will vary vs different teams.

I am aRosman fan but he is a way off it in terms of consistent and pressure footy we require. Has ability and VFL is just the place to learn and hone his undoubted skills and endurance running for a senior role at some stage Later this year or next year. But very much a player of our future IMO.

Thanks FB. All note it please.

See previously DrD or Sues posts in this thread. On Kayo Looks like it may be but is a bit unproven etc. Follow the advice.

I agree but he is so good now at almost being another mid by the way he plays I just think keep him On HB and let him run. Of course never rule out a chance if needed to join the mid group in the centre or forward line.

Chandler deserves a chance but Baker no.

Well put dl4e exactly the response such c..p deserves. Garbo also gives a very good response to Jake in the centre bounce!!!

No bring Sparrow in and give him a go. Can always make changes during the game. PLEASE this incessant fantasy with Tmac on the wing is ridiculous. Its almost getting fans thinking of ways to change the team structure to get him there. In case any one is under the delusion that we could move a Tmac full time to the wing and succeed they do not understand the logic of team balance or placing players in their best positions. Yes a player can be moved during a game and Tmac performed that role vs North in Hobart and played on the backline in place of Tommo. Great result and he could be a Harry McKay opponent at some stage on Sunday with Petty being moved to CHF. Our forward line needs Tmac at his best as he kicks straight is mobile and is a team player above all else. He's playing just fine and when it's Not broke don't try and fix it. For those in the "Tommy for Wing" club yes he played about 5 mins a game starting there to get him mobile fir his forward starring role in 2018. Far different than wanting him to line up there and run all day. The team needs pace on the wing and I am perfectly happy with Angus performing that role until say Fraser Rosman or one if the other players earns a game in that position. Leave Tommy be the leader of our forward line and his work ethic and Bulk plus clunk marking are proving priceless to our improvement and form in 2021.