Changes V Hawthorn

[swansrule100]

i think the majority of people here agree on kennedy. But i still cant believe the people who would even consider dropping him. A third year player almost averaging 20 possies a game, almost 5 tackles a game. Stats on the way up and should get more game time. In fact id be interested to see his game time this year and game time in the middle as well.

If he had been a swan from the get go this site would be dedicated to him

[dimelb]

The bench I'd like to see is Pyke (who has done nothing to merit being dropped), Heath (who should have more than one run in the firsts before leaving again), TDL and MOD (who IMO have knocked down the door).

[Matty10]

I'd have no real problem with those selections dimelb, but do you think that we need a second ruckman against the Hawks? His spot could be given to someone more versatile for this particular game. Or are you looking at it more long term with respect to giving him exposure for when we will need him against sides with a strong ruck set-up?

[sWAns63]

He's proven u wrong in the first 9 games of the season.

Maybe in the next few years you'll see it.

Like I said I hope he proves me wrong over a long period of time and doesn't turn into another player clogging up the midfield with ineffective disposal

[bodgie]

I can't see the point in dropping Pyke for one game leaving Mumford coming back solo. The team needs whatever cohesion it can find at the moment. Seaby is gone for a good while yet. Bevan and Richards aren't offering much. That leaves 2 spots for TDL MOD and White.

[Lucky Knickers]

Like I said I hope he proves me wrong over a long period of time and doesn't turn into another player clogging up the midfield with ineffective disposal

One game at a time and all that. Right now he's not clogging up anything nor is be being ineffective. Most importantly he is taking his opportunity with both hands and really having a crack.. If your glass is half empty - go grab a top up.

I'd love MOD in - he loves the MCG.

[Triple B]

Like I said I hope he proves me wrong over a long period of time and doesn't turn into another player clogging up the midfield with ineffective disposal

What he does over a long period of time is irrelevant to the current argument/discussion.

If for some reason he gets stage fright against his old club on the weekend and finds his confidence disintegrates to the point that he never plays a decent game for the rest of his life, the fact remains, he has been terrific the first 9 rounds this year and anybody who has failed to see the little hidden things he does, well, that's say's everything.....

[dimelb]

I'd have no real problem with those selections dimelb, but do you think that we need a second ruckman against the Hawks? His spot could be given to someone more versatile for this particular game. Or are you looking at it more long term with respect to giving him exposure for when we will need him against sides with a strong ruck set-up?

I don't think we need a second ruckman against the Hawks but it gives us a big advantage,especially when he's an enthusiastic developer like Pyke. It also helps Mummy along. And yes, I want him to have as much experience against better teams as possible, because we will be needing him to do this job for a few more weeks yet.

[sWAns63]

What he does over a long period of time is irrelevant to the current argument/discussion.

If for some reason he gets stage fright against his old club on the weekend and finds his confidence disintegrates to the point that he never plays a decent game for the rest of his life, the fact remains, he has been terrific the first 9 rounds this year and anybody who has failed to see the little hidden things he does, well, that's say's everything.....

I'll keep an eye out for these little things he does though they might be too small to see.

[aardvark]

Kennedy ranked first for contested possesions and second for clearances. Makes him our best midfielder in my book.
It must be hard to see the little things from 6000 klms away

[royboy42]

There is one similarity between Cresswell and Kennedy...it's not until you have a good hard look at a replay that you see how much work they do..and how much possession they hand out. Even at the game, you need to have a good football eye, but believe me, Kennedy will not sit out a match for lack of form for a loooong time at Sydney.

[Damien]

Negative on Kennedy? wow, really can't believe I am reading that. Kennedy is a shining light. He has a brilliant footy brain and works so hard during a game, one of my favourite players to follow around the ground, knows where to run, knows where his team mates are, knows where the opposition is, generally makes the best decision....Brilliant recruit.

[Bloody Hell]

At the end of last weeks game both Rohan and Jetta were playing off the HF line. Looked dangerous - hopefully well see more of the same this week.

[Bloody Hell]

???

HF: Gary Rohan, Henry Playfair, Lewis Jetta
F: Trent Dennis-Lane, Adam Goodes, Jesse White

Got to be a winning score in there somewhere!


Though I don't think White will be there. - INT Trent Dennis-Lane, Campbell Heath, Matt O'Dwyer, Mike Pyke (Probably Bevan for TDL).

[johnno]

???

HF: Gary Rohan, Henry Playfair, Lewis Jetta
F: Trent Dennis-Lane, Adam Goodes, Jesse White

Got to be a winning score in there somewhere!
Though I don't think White will be there. - INT Trent Dennis-Lane, Campbell Heath, Matt O'Dwyer, Mike Pyke (Probably Bevan for TDL).

I like it.