Schauble

[cruiser]

I still can't believe they dropped him for the game against the Dogs, despite their strategy for doing so. What do you think? Should our key full back be elevated back into the A's for the game against the Saints? Should he have been dropped in the first place? Can we afford to lose his calm leadership and intelligent disposal?

[ROK Lobster]

yes no no no

[stellation]

yes no no no

[Sean]

I was very disappointed and I'm still assuming that there was a reason for it that we don't know about it. As soon as it happened I thought that Roos better be praying that we win.

Anyway, we did so I guess there is no reason to be too critical. But, he has to come back next week.

[SimonH]

Maybe a debate for another day, as now the match has been played, we've won it, and London to a brick he'll be back next week.

For mine, I'm in favour, for the following reason- defenders (especially those on the full back line) are in the team to stop the opposition kicking goals. No other reason. Of course you rebound, create opportunities upfield etc, but all of that is consequent on stopping the opposition from kicking goals when it's up their end. So if your team's defender doesn't have an appropriate match-up against the opposition's forwards, there is no reason to play him. It's not a question of 'do you play your best 22, or the 22 that's most likely to win you the game?', because your best 22 is the 22 that is most likely to beat that particular opponent on that day.

Certainly there are other intangibles like stability and experience that players bring to a team, no matter who their direct opponent. But our backline without Schauble was not short on those things.

People might disagree with the premise that Schauble did have no appropriate opponent in the 'dogs forward line. But if that premise is granted, they shouldn't disagree with the above philosophy of selecting teams.

[Ruck'n'Roll]

Not sure about his exclusion, Yes we won, Yes the Dogs play short and Yes the Saints are taller.

I wonder who Roos would have played on Grant if he'd been in the front half, bacuse Schauble would have been the best matchup for his strength.

On the other hand I was very pleased to see the likes of Ball and Schauble in the two's, just because we seem to be developing some depth is a very pleasing one.

[floppinab]

I was very very surprised when he was dropped. I think it's just a little short sighted. After just one senior game for the year he now has to come into the team and do a big job (a big assumption I guess, Barry on Gehrig, LRT on Revolt, any room for Schaubs?????) on the back of a pretty soft game in the seconds. Not the best preparation.

[ROK Lobster]

Originally posted by floppinab
LRT on Revolt

I think there would be.

[Ruck'n'Roll]

Originally posted by floppinab
any room for Schaubs?????) on the back of a pretty soft game in the seconds. Not the best preparation.

While the ACTFL games have been a blow-out this year, our reserves are far stonger than last year, it IS still match practice which is a lot better than what Jolly received during his 'break' and probably better than sitting on the bench for most of the game.

So I reckon he could return to the firsts.

[gilze]

The only reason I think he may not is the fact that Williams is set to play and jason ball made it through the reserves. I certainly can't imagine Roosy dropping 3 after the Bulldogs game

[Mark]

IMO

In: Ball, Williams, Schauble
Out: Monty, Moore, Nicks

Monty (deserved), Moore (Bit stiff but had a crack) Nicks (solid but his time has gone)

[Nico]

Originally posted by ROK Lobster
yes no no no

You are starting to sound like Danny Frawley.

[gilze]

I think that'd be pretty harsh on Nicks, thought he was good on teh weekend and kicked-in superbly. I'm wondering if Bevan's name will be thrown about at the selection table this week

[Nico]

What about against the wall and out the window.

[Mark]

Originally posted by gilze
I think that'd be pretty harsh on Nicks, thought he was good on teh weekend and kicked-in superbly. I'm wondering if Bevan's name will be thrown about at the selection table this week

Agree Nicks was solid and a bit stiff on game this week

Agree Bevan would be discussed, just think we end up with too few small/midfield options (espec for Roos !) if Monty, Moore and Bevan all go ?