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It is not looking good but don't be surprised if Barlow and Ted are back.[/QUOTE]
If barlow returns i'll be warming up the membership shredder
If barlow returns i'll be warming up the membership shredder
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I'd like to think if Barlow does get any other chance, and if he really does have the ability we believe he does, then he would put in a strong effort. I think it was a little harsh that he was branded Complete and Utter Dud after a game ( Geelong at Geelong ) in which he did play poorly, but so did our star full forward, most of our Midfielders, and a host of others.
The reason I'm willing to see him get another go is Playfair. I thought he was useless against the dogs, and voiced that on here. Against Fremantle however, i though he was easily one of our best. I believe maybe if Cheese had the oppurtunity to play back to back games, he might have really come out with something to prove against the doggies after a poor performance the week before. Not that he shouldn't have had somethig to prove against the cats, but thats as tough a day at the office as you can get in Footy.Comment
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How many chances do you want him to have. i admit he is a great athlete BUT he has no understanding or feel for the game. He should try out for the Commonwealth Games athletics where he would probably do well.Comment
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the rain
People are forgetting that when it rains the pace of a game slows down. Playfair came into his own in these conditions and played well which he can at that pace. My worry is on a dry day he will be exposed for lack of pace. Bevan also just has not clicked as a defensive forward although unlucky with pathetic decisions against him. The new kid looked promising and might give us something in a year or two. Can anyone explain how he got selected? So (like a broken record) the form players MOD and vez should be given a game,TDL might as well have a chance if Campbell Heath has one. Out Playfair,Bevan ,Bradshaw ,Kennelly.In Vez,MOD,TDL ,White...if McGlynne is fit then TDL misses out.
I was wrong about the team selected to play Fremantle as I predicted a 39 point loss and it was 37points. Really hate to be right but unless we get a selection on form policy things will get worse and low morale will seep through the club like a virus.Fremantle gave us 2 stars in Smith and Jack! Can't say too much about how good their game was. Rohan showed a bit and Mr Improvement Mike Pyke was really good. Both Smith and Pyke were in hot form in the reserves before promotion!!!!!! Let's get a team with potential to win on the field and then coach them well.Comment
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FB - Heath, Grundy, LRT
HB -Mattner, Shaw, Mal
Mids - Kirk, Bolton, McVeigh, O'Keefe, Kennedy, Jack, Jetta, Hanners, Smith, MOD
Ruck - Mummy, Pyke
HF- Goodes, McGlynn
FF- Rohan, Playfair,
That equates to
In: Mcglynn, Mummy, MOD
Out: Kennelly, Bradshaw, Beavan
This is for mine the best case scenario for this week, which is a little sad.
Mod - in because of his great form, deserves a go. Can play mid or half back
McGlynn - If fit he is an automatic selection, gives us alot more than beavan
Mummy - Obvious
Pyke - Kept his spot after a great performance against big Sandy
White - Roos said he needs a few weeks in the 2's to get his confidence back. From reports didnt dominate and rolled his ankle so for the long term good he need a couple of weeks in canberra
Playfair - Was OK on the weekend so begrudgingly because of form and injury he keeps his spot
TDL - Another couple of games like last week in canberra and he will force his way into the forward line
VEZ - ????????? Ive got nothing. seems out of favor, could be due to attitude, fitness or undisclosed disciplining
Johnston - Is regularly named in the bests could be a smokey for a spot in the forward or backlineComment
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Out : Playfair In : Mumford
Out : Bradshaw In :TDL or White(if not injured)
Out : Kennelly In : MOD
Out : Bevan In : Vespa
This is just my wish list, I know I'll be putting up with Playfair for at least another week.
On another note I found it odd, in fact dissappointing, that the '3 captains' asked for Heath last week, and got him (he had a pretty ordinary debut but looks promising)...How many reserves games do they watch? Certainly not as many as the coaches. I would of thought the reserves coaches should be making the call, not players.Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it's time to pause and reflect... MTComment
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Kennelly, Bradshaw, Bevan and Playfair out if White is fit.
Mumford, McGlynn, O'Dwyer, White depending on fitness.
O'Dwyer must gat a game. They tend to reward form players and he fits into Kennelly's position well. McGlynn should play but they might demand a game in the ressies from him. Its White or Playfair for the forward post. Bird musn't be far away also. But what we need is hardness at the ball and in the tackle.Comment
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Remember there are all those times when the captains make requests and they are ignored. Everyone's entitled to ask - even us! Though we are strangely ignored.The man who laughs has not yet heard the terrible newsComment
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Stuart Maxfied asked the coaches something when he was captain. Cant remember how it turned out thoughComment
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The previous week's emergencies are usually a decent guide as to who's knocking on the door so Veszpremi and O'Dwyer must be close (I am ignoring Turnover Ted though the temptation to go defensive and shore up defensive options may be too great this week).
I can't recall TDL being in the emergencies yet so despite his 7 goals, he may not immediately be in contention. We also don't know how his goals came.
I could be pushing his barrow but if Veszpremi has been playing off half back in the reserves, isn't Keneally's position ideal for him to come in?
McGlynn's match fitness at the very least must be a worry."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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In: MOD, Mummy, McGlynn, White
Out: Bevan, Bradshaw, Kennelly, Playfair
TDL to string a couple of good games together first. Would also like to see Ted back this week dropping in the hole in front of Buddy and Roughead.Comment
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. Would also like to see Ted back this week dropping in the hole in front of Buddy and Roughead.[/QUOTE]
Poor Ted, i heard they use him as a crash mat at training too....Comment
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