Andrew Schauble

[barry]

A left field idea might be to put Goodes on Reiwoldt if LRT is getting beaten. Goodes aint doing much elsewhere at the moment, and has played CHB before.

[Newbie]

Originally posted by barry


Even if Kosi doesnt play, I have real concerns with LRT's ability to hold Reiwoldt, and Barry's ability to hold Gehrig. I guess Bolton could cover Reiwoldt, but there is no one else for Gehrig.

How about playing LRT on Gehrig? I dont think we need an extra defensive specialist just as a cover. We would be putting ourselves a foot behind before the game if we do so.

[barry]

Originally posted by Newbie
How about playing LRT on Gehrig? I dont think we need an extra defensive specialist just as a cover. We would be putting ourselves a foot behind before the game if we do so.

Nah, LRT needs to bulk up before he could handle FB, especially Gehrig. His best position is CHB.

[cruiser]

BTW, welcome back Barry. Your sentence over?

[Go Swannies]

Gherig doesn't play smart - he just plays as a gorilla. So how about LRT starting on him - and see how much he has learned about marking contests? But can't see B2 on Reiwoldt - or Leo. Gherig with his injured thumb (and groin) might be a bit easier to contain, anyway.

Edit: I was writing as others were posting. Sorry about the overlap.

[Newbie]

Originally posted by barry
Nah, LRT needs to bulk up before he could handle FB, especially Gehrig. His best position is CHB.

LRT certainly could play as a dour defender. I reckon if we ask LRT to play about 2 paces behind Gehrig with the objective is to spoil and negate Gehrig, he could do allright. He just needs some help once the ball gets to the ground.

And Barry could be freed to move on Reiwodlt. Barry bodywork is really suited to Reiwodlt. I noticed that Reiwodlt often tended to lose the mark once there is some body pressure to his body. When Barry goes for spoils, he often attacks the opposition body as well.

[stellation]

I'd dearly love to see Schaubs back in. He can offer an option at both ends of the ground.

Having said that, I'd be suprised if Andrew was comfortable about being brought back in for the prelim after missing most of the season when young guys who have been playing are not in the squad.

[Charlie]

Originally posted by stellation

Having said that, I'd be suprised if Andrew was comfortable about being brought back in for the prelim after missing most of the season when young guys who have been playing are not in the squad.

I have little doubt that he'd be itching to play.

[stellation]

Originally posted by Charlie
I have little doubt that he'd be itching to play.

He is, but he would have a bit of an issue with the selection.

[barry]

I think that Schauble would only have a slim chance at selection if Kosi and Hammil were playing.
Otherwise, I think Roos will assume we have the firepower to beat them with the current squad.

Who played on Gehrig for the Crows final ?

[Sanecow]

Originally posted by stellation
He is, but he would have a bit of an issue with the selection.

I'd be fall-off-my-chair surprised to find out he's been playing in the reserves without being willing to play in the seniors at any opportunity.

[stellation]

Originally posted by Sanecow
I'd be fall-off-my-chair surprised to find out he's been playing in the reserves without being willing to play in the seniors at any opportunity.

I am sure that he has been willing to play in the seniors the whole time, and he is willing to play this weekend as well.

[Go Swannies]

But can the Reserves get by without him?

[Schneiderman]

Originally posted by barry
Who played on Gehrig for the Crows final ?

Rutten. And kept him virtually touchless.

I seriously doubt Gehrig will be the biggest problem. Our midfield has the toughest assignment, and restriciting supply from there is the key. Gehrig has a sore groin and sore thumb - Leo should be able to cover him easily.

[NMWBloods]

I'd like to see Schauble back in to mind Gehrig, who will mostly rely on body strength I think given his lack of fitness. Having said that though, it presents a great opportunity for Barry to run off Gehrig.

My call would probably be to play one man loose in defence, either to cover Gehrig or Reiwoldt if he remains close to goals. Not sure who is best for that - I don't think Kennelly has the defensive ability for that and I'm not sure if LRT has the smarts to do it yet.

The advantage of Kennelly though is if he is left as a loose man then he can provide our run off half back. Given the likelihood that our midfield will be beaten, I think we will need to rely on our defensive rebound to get the ball to our forwards, hence I think the plan should be around ensuring Kennelly and Barry have the ability to rebound.

I would put C Bolton on Riewoldt.

I can't really see a great matchup for LRT - probably just wherever there is a gap.