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23 minutes ago, layzie said:

I think their defence is better than that. They just don't protect it well when they turn it over in the middle because every is forward of the ball. 

Agree with that, I think my point is that Moore seems able to get back and anticipate whilst the others are struggling to do so but I accept its an exaggeration on my part. I think my  point is their gameplan is not built on defence first. Clearly there is way to disrupt how they like to play.  

3 hours ago, Dwight Schrute said:

I can't work out what can be taken from that game. you'd like to think there is a blueprint against the Pies but they blew a lot of chances. i suspect the slippery, dewy conditions at the Gabba at night have been an adjustment for the Dees and Pies 

I am no expert but will venture a couple of observations. 

The Wobbles were caught out on the counter with no players able to get back quickly. 

Their defence is not very good with really only one quality back, Moore. 

The Bears seemed to take the corridor away either by matching numbers or blocking the area. Compared to other games they seemed o be forced around the boundaries more than other games.

And yes Daicos should have ben reported for staging and did shirk a couple of times. I hope Harmes is available when we play them or at least Viney  that will sort him out. He needs clean space, clarry on the other hand works in the middle often with several hanging off him. 

36 minutes ago, dee-tox said:

I'd save Hibbo for specific jobs against top 8 teams.

If Viney's knee is still troubling him we could make a change there as well.

Good thoughts altough I tought Hibbo was really good for us and if he plays like that injury aside deserves his place, it is possible Viney still has some knee issues but who is Captain if he is out? 

Pickett comes in but its not a like for like if he simply replaces Brown and a back injury to Brown is not going to be helped with a flight to Perth. I thought Petty was good down front but not exceptional so I don't think he is a lock there. I would consider bringing in TMac for Brown. Question is how did TMac go at Casey?

Melksham has been also ok when subbed on but I think he is an out putting Sparrow on the pine. If Hibbo has achilles soreness then someone has to come in for him rather than risk an early aggravation against the eagles. Does Petty go back? However we need to be careful to recognise it was the run and carry of the eagles that kept them in the game yesterday including Jaydent Hunt's run off half back. It is absolutely true this year if you are off 5% any team can beat you this year. 

I would not want to be a selector although they did a good job this week. 

6 Oliver 

5 Grundy 

4 Langdon

3 Lever

2 May

1. Rivers

and JVR plays again next week unlucky not to get a vote. Loved Hibberds return. 

6.  Gawn

5.  Petracca

4.  Pickett

3.  Tomlinson

2.  Lever

1.  Chandler

I hope Thommo doesn't read this thread, until his knee he was terrific for us and after I fear confidence (and lost agility to a lesser extent) is the issue. I hope Goodwin has told him "cometh the hour cometh the man". 

29 minutes ago, Lucifers Hero said:

Fritsch gives me nightmares

• He is the only one in their forward line that worries me
• He'll score 3 goals in 5mins and you will be like wtf just happened…Sucks so bad

Someone is still scarred...

Thanks for the reports guys, fantastic. and lets get you some fuschia or red and blue one eyed glasses.  

32 minutes ago, Demonland said:

Out of interest who does he barrack for and can he point to the place on this doll where the MFC hurt him.

Out of interest what did he have to say about Oliver, Kozzi and that Freemantle player when we picked them? 

The whole rating of pick performance is pretty silly given you cant know for a couple of years, sure you can rate the ability to trade into better positions etc but not the actual outcome, its just daft to pretend you can.  

5 hours ago, Willy's Warriors said:

I thought it must be typo but no - 24 goals in one game.

Goulburn Valley Football League

Mansfield 39.14.248 defeated Tatura 0.1.1.

Jeepers, they needed a mercy rule in that game. 

Looks well developed in the photo above, have we pulled a shifty here? 

Welcome Ron Burgundy

11 hours ago, DeeSpencer said:

https://www.countryman.com.au/sport/afl-draft/afl-draft-2022-peel-thunder-defender-jed-adams-reveals-draft-rollercoaster-before-melbourne-swoop-c-9006792
 

Wants to play like Steven May. Born in Kalgoorlie and from Mandurah. Might not be in such a rush to get back to Perth. 

Interesting article. I wondered how we got a photo of him in the red and blue so quickly, it appears we gave him the wink and nod on Saturday. Clearly targeted by JT. 

First welcome to Matthew. 

Did I misunderstand JT in the video? He seemed to suggest if we had traded up it would have been to get Jefferson. If so they must really rate him highly. 

28 minutes ago, Pennant St Dee said:

Agree with this,

JT has a proven record and I think Jefferson is the safe pick for the Phantom draft selections as we need a key forward, but JT and his team will be looking beyond that.

For mine Pick 13 is best available because the talk of next years super draft is based on the depth of key talls.

I like the idea of taking a Hewett, Allan or George with 13 and based on the highlights reels if one of Lemmey or Foster is there at 37 then we take them, although I do like Gilbey if he lasts that long 

I am wondering if our desire to trade up is to get someone like Gilbey  and we just have to have the ace of spades; Lemmey!

24 minutes ago, Whispering_Jack said:

Jason Taylor speaks here ~

Demons happy to trade towards key position need?

A delphi would not be able to read much into that...

I will have a stab. We may think there is a forward going to be available below 13. There is someone in the top 6 we want and I have no idea who but Ginbey stikes me a Jason Taylor type. We could be doing a deal around the top and I'd say around 19 as well. 

5 minutes ago, Demonstone said:

I like the sound of this Hairy Lemmy kid.

 

 

Father son pick? 

Smart planning. Better to have an option in place. As for giving up 2023 picks we need to remember they are effectively 3 years away from being contributors. 

I don't follow the rules on this but always amused when seasoned players get rookied. Hibbo never gives in and I have always liked that, Melk is just mercurial. Both still have a place at the club.

Whoever goes to trac and asks what he did to go from the joker in the pack to the ace of spades. I think we let our standards drop last year a bit. 

Honestly i think it could be a Schacke (whihc would be nice) but most likely is JVR. 

FWIW I think Grundy should take 37 if Chandler is changing numbers, its a ruck number of choice after 11. 

Out of interest does anyone know how they go about deciding the allocation of numbers? Is it partly player driven?

purple says its happening

Wild idea, maybe he flourishes at the dees and we get behind him to do so!

If it was Shache I assume GNF will now say so.