Demon Dynasty

Melk finding some form & Gus into the middle might make it difficult for Harmes to get back in. Not saying he won't but yeh

To be fair Rab he ran pretty hard with a slight handicap

No chance that pig's flying surely

Completely different circumstances and team vs that debacle.

Straight in for the Weid. In great form the last three matches and couldnt do any worse. Apologies to Weid and wish him all the best. Lovely young fella and might turn it up at some point. But he's had plenty of chances to solidify his place and hasn't quite taken things to a level required to cement. We have absolutely nothing to lose by playing JVR for the rest of the season unless he gets fatigued. Highly lilely of course but it's time to roll the die. JVR will present a completely different prospect for the oppo. Bloke can play and take key marks at times even against solid defenders. Can split a pack as well and gets to a number of contests to do so. Will take a while to settle but his time has arrived. Exciting stuff. Let's go Demons!!

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Yes to all the above except the putting on more weight issue. Weid is as big as he gonna get and aint small (weight wise i believe he is sitting on 95/96kgs). He's in the prime of his athletic shape right now and this last season or two is the time most KFs start turning it on. That we are considering JVR as a likely replacement at 19 ...kind of says it all. Weid averages just a smidgen over a goal a game since his debut. It's not exactly mouth watering stuff from someone who's been in the system for 6 plus seasons now and an average more akin to a half decent small forward. I would give him one more game to try and show something and allow BB a run at Casey as you suggested. JVR one more week to see whether he can bring the consistency at that level prior to a debut the following week. The most realistic likelihood though is if BBB is fit he will get the call up to replace Weideman. if not i would say Weid will get yet another opportunity vs the Pies. Personally think JVR was ready for a small entre against Port. Ship may have sailed there this season. Goody isn't very daring when it comes to changing personnel. Would be wise to take note of Casey form though in my opinion and should have blooded JVR and given Chandler his first look (this season) against Port. Even if they didn't quite cut the mustard, it sends a bit of a reminder to some of the fringe players that their level / effort needs to be high and consistent if they're to keep getting a game in the 22. You slack off (eg., zero tackles, hardly any pressure acts, not doing the team D things etc) you're out.

Assuming Harmes needs another week and BB is fit? Out: Weid, ANB In: BBB, Chandler If BB isn't fit... In: JVR, Chandler

Gus is much craftier than our other mids. He's also a solid D as we've seen all year but doesn't offer the line breaking run of Hibberd (to a lessor extent but it's still there), Hunt or, at times, Rivers. Quick reaction time and smarts in terms of decision making (handball vs quick kick vs roll and gun vs the old one/two). Certainly has more tricks in his bag. Speaking of Hibberd i thought he was super tonight.

And dont play the slackest of rolling zones....up on them and in their face from the get go, only reverting to the above when the game was well and truly beyond doubt in the last quarter.

Much better from Sparrow there. One the contest first, picked up the ball and rolled inboard then kicked long to top of the square

Jackson soft as butter today. Playing a man down.

We finally dumped that bog awful half to 3/4 ground fold back zone. Too easily sliced and diced and plays into Freo's game style big time in particular. In their face from the get go and thats how it should be if you're gonna win against the top clubs. Not sure why we revert to the former so often. Looks great when everyone's in form and up and running on top of the ground early in the season. Once the real stuff starts and the pressure goes up it's too easily picked apart.

Absolutely. He just doesnt look like it at any stage from any position on the ground

Crush these pretty boys!!!

SparGOAT!

Weid hit the pack and buttered up with a chase. Good job

BS PLAY SPARROW..... KICK IT LONG FFS!!!!!

Why do we insist on mostly always wanting to pick the ball up! ??? Especially in greasy conditions. Just tap or kick it on ANB!!!!!!

Awful from Petty there

Half arsed chase from Dogga there. I'd be dragging and having a word. Not good enough at this level. Staying or going

Sparrow you have a long kick son. Cant see an option kick it to the top of the square!!

Great mark Jake

Poor one on one work from Lever when the dump kick came in. Doing ok but still out of sorts.

It all comes down to 'the want' and imposing yourself into a game regardless of conditions LN. Hopefully he can turn it around in the second half and contribute.