Changes V Hawthorn

[hammo]

Having watched Playfair, over the years, in a handful of games for Geelong and a handful of games for the Swans.....There appears little or no upside on last weeks performance...that's as good as you will see from Playfair, and lets be honest it wasn't shiney, it was just ok.
I would love to think Roos and co might decide to "live dangerously" given the lack of form and inability to kick a score against good opposition...But it won't happen. History shows that over the last 3 seasons, (except for a few games at the end of last season) every time our team starts going badly, Roos gets even more conservative and defensive both with gameplan and selections. I suspect this trend will continue until there is no chance of finals, or injury forces his hand. An example of this was that neither Bevan or Playfair were picked on form, they were conservative picks where Roos knows what he's getting, and he knows they will fit into his conservative defensive gameplan

I agree with your assessment. This is also why Turnover Ted will return this week as an additional defensive option.

[sWAns63]

Heath seems like he'll be a good defender why not give him a big job on someone please don't bring Richards back

[sWAns63]

Our forward line for the moment looks like Playfair, Goodes, Bevan and some Rohan, with others rotating through. I don't think the Hawks backline is going to lose much sleep if thats the case. But you never know, it could be Henry's time to shine!

If Jesse is out of favour for the moment and McGlynn comes back through the ressies, it would be great to see TDL or even Lewis Johnston given a go, but if both Campbell Heath and Pyke stay in, the bench would be stacked with newbies or near newbies. Is it time to live dangerously or should Teddy get a recall!

Our forward line is a mess at the moment to keep a experienced foward like TDL out of the team is stupid

[Hartijon]

I agree with your assessment. This is also why Turnover Ted will return this week as an additional defensive option.

Sad but true. The over riding conservative selection policy not based on form leads to low morale and less team reliance. eg Would you handball to Ted in a tight spot or kick it yourself? Either option is just as risky and players know this. An in form player brimming with confidence is running past demanding the ball from you ,a totally different option and one thats easy to honour just like the leading forward.
Then to confuse us they pop Campbell Heath in much to the surprise I believe of Reserves watchers? Hardly conservative! How would you feel if you were MOD or Vez,or even Currie and Lewis? Nice kid active debut,shocking disposal and no idea where to run but all that is predictable in such a debut.

[johnno]

Am I the only one who thinks Campbell heath had an ordinary game? I've read many posts here and in other threads, with many people saying he had an OK game, but I personally believe he didn't do anything great on the weekend against freo. In fact I'm positive he'll be one who's going to be dropped this week against the hawkers.

Out: Bradshaw, Kennelly, Heath.
In: White, Mumford, McGlynn

[sWAns63]

I thought it was ok for a youngster having his 1st game better than some of his more experienced team mates

[BSA5]

Am I the only one who thinks Campbell heath had an ordinary game? I've read many posts here and in other threads, with many people saying he had an OK game, but I personally believe he didn't do anything great on the weekend against freo. In fact I'm positive he'll be one who's going to be dropped this week against the hawkers.

Out: Bradshaw, Kennelly, Heath.
In: White, Mumford, McGlynn

Heath had 6 tackles and 5 inside 50s. He was a bit hit and miss, but he did some good stuff and definitely deserves another game. Did a fair bit better than Gary Rohan on debut, look at him 2 games later.

[sWAns63]

No doubt Rohan will be a similar player as Cooney and maybe better

[Peace]

No doubt Rohan will be a similar player as Cooney and maybe better

haha because he has red hair?


i really hope TDL gets a call up.

[sWAns63]

He just looks that type of player hopefully he'll be better and we don't turn him into a defensive midfielder

[sWAns63]

i really hope TDL gets a call up.

So do I he's a Subi boy he's a real forward and that what we're missing c'mon really! he's better than Bolton or Bevan up forward!

[Melbourne_Blood]

I thought all reports were that McGlynn would come back through the Ressies?

[hammo]

No doubt Rohan will be a similar player as Cooney and maybe better

Or Brendan Goddard

[sWAns63]

Or Brendan Goddard

Lots more zip then Goddard and hopefully we don't have to stick him down back for long periods

[ernie koala]

Or Brendan Goddard

Or Keith Greig