Who is our new centre half forward?
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Unless there were injuries last week, I imagine it will be Goodes in for Hall as the only change, and Playfair will be at CHF. Which won't have the Hawkes too worried. Croad will match up on him well. I agree with others that Brennan, who's form has been good in the 2's, should be given a chance as a forward flanker, esspecially against his old club. He's fierce at the ball and a great mark. As soon as he takes possession others, who can kick, should be running past for the receive.Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it's time to pause and reflect... MTComment
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Let's look at Roos's options. IMO we need a player who can either break open the game with great marking ability or a player who can enure that even if they don't mark it remains in our forward line.
Grundy - hasn't shown the ability to worry defenders and kick three or four goals - not good enough mark and doesn't have the desperation.
Brennan - Can take a mark and quick on the lead ... but won't mark the ball when it has been dropped on his head and just can't kick straight, although will tackle hard and may be able to keep the ball locked in the forward line. - no
Currie in to ruck and rotate everitt and jolly through full forward - mick o up to chf - good but micky o a bit slow can't do long leads and gets tired - a maybe
Goodes to CHF bring in a midfield runner, needs to a tackle breaker 'cause thats what goodes bets attribute is - Barlow - best option but I am reading reports Barlow' game has dropped off.
What are the other options - how have other teams exposed Hawthorn's defence. talls or small forwards?
Has the most potential as a tall forward methinks.Captain, I am detecting large quantities of win in this sectorComment
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Grundy is a very good mark. He has consistently shown that in his reserves form and nothing seems to be different in that regard now to 2 or 3 years ago. Certainly the degree of difficulty goes up when you are playing against AFL quality opponents but it is his strongest attribute IMHO.Comment
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Agree goodes for hall most likely
I agree that just one change - goodes in for hall is the most likely - but quite frankly this worries me greatly as i think we need some spark - and i think brennan in and told to bust some packs and really play a high energy game and then rotate spida/jolly/goodes there for a bit of variety is our best option.
To bring brennan in though means dropping someone - who?
I think it should be ablettComment
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I'd like Schmidt in as well, maybe for Bird who could be due for a rest.
I like the idea of playing Brennan as a forward (and have him up the sleeve in case one of our backs is being towelled up... a big possibility). But I guess Brennan and Grundy are probably fighting over the same position.
So for me its:
INS: Goodes, Grundy / Brennan, Schmidt
OUT: Hall, Bird, Buchanan"As everyone knows our style of football is defensive and unattractive, and as such I have completely forgotten how to mark or kick over the years" - Brett Kirk
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Buchanan must be right on the edge of the 22.
I'd like Schmidt in as well, maybe for Bird who could be due for a rest.
I like the idea of playing Brennan as a forward (and have him up the sleeve in case one of our backs is being towelled up..
So for me its:
INS: Goodes, Grundy / Brennan, Schmidt
OUT: Hall, Bird, BuchananWe just had a bye.
Agree with you on Buchanan and Brennan. Maybe schmidt for mal, who is playing gingerly at best, or BevanWhenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it's time to pause and reflect... MTComment
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Not saying drop them... but could they be due for a rest??Comment
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"As everyone knows our style of football is defensive and unattractive, and as such I have completely forgotten how to mark or kick over the years" - Brett Kirk
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