Changes for Port Adelaide (Official teams named)

[liz]

4 goals in the reserves and one of the best players,Showing form at a time when we need someone like him to step up. Also based on the fact we are getting nothing from that position to worry any AFL team..even Pt Adelaide!

The best players have fluctuated significantly from week to week. McNeill and Reid are probably the only two who have been consistently named in the best. He did kick 4 last week, but also has been played all over the ground, including stints in the backline. An article a few weeks ago suggested he still needs to match his onfield intensity with training intensity. Can't see the club naming him for a senior game until he's nailed that, unless we have no bodies left to bring in.

I am not convinced by a three tall forward line, especially while Bradshaw is out. Assuming they are intent on leaving Goodes up forward, I'd rather they brought in another medium or smallish player to play forward, particularly with Rohan there playing as a tallish medium. McGlynn will find his way back into the team soon you'd reckon, if not this weekend then a week later unless he reinjures himself. Wouldn't be surprised to see him replace either Playfair or White in the structure.

[chalbilto]

Can't see them replacing White, Playfair maybe.

[Molly dooker]

Here's my two cents worth.....

Game was saved/won by LRT (two dads) and we would have been nowhere near a win without Jude (no surprises to anyone who watched), Smith, White, Mc V and Bird.

Lewie used his brains and impeccable hands, Jude used everything he's got, Smith is a giant killer, White is getting better and better, Mc V and Bird were all over the place.

I agree whole heartedly that Playfair plays a role but he was a passenger and TDL would be my "IN".

[BRISWAN]

OUTS:
Bevan (too slow and there are better, younger and more skilled versions coming through)
Pyke (no idea where to position himself around the ground)
Playfair (doesn't present or contest anywhere near hard enough at this level)
Smith (unlucky to be dropped - but we need Vespa back)


INS:
McGlynn (replaces Bevan as a no brainer )
Currie (replaces Pyke and did quite well during NAB cup )
Johnston (replaces Playfair - as we need to get games into our 2008 first round pick )
Vezpremi or TDL (replaces Smith as we are desperately in need of a few guys who aren't afraid to have a shot on goal)

Speaking of shots on goal - we have too many guys that need to accept responsibility inside 50 and have a crack at drilling their shots.
On the weekend, there were several opportunities to have a shot - but instaed players opted for short passes.
These more often then not ended up in either turn-overs or putting guys into more acute kicking positions.

Fire up boys, take the shot and have a crack!

And if you miss.......man up!

The Bumbers had no less than 4goals created from kick-ins. This is unacceptable and basically amounts to a 12pt turn-around.

In contrast, our kicking in was appauling and needs a complete overhaul.

One major issue the boys had on the weekend was running hard and presenting themselves to space.
This was just not done enough. We were continually caught out and out numbered in contests and you can't expect to get away with this everyweek.

Despite his goals (that were all gimmies) Jesse White needs to work harder.....alot harder around the ground and creating leading options.

C'mon boys - I know you can play alot better than last Sunday.

[BSA5]

OUTS:
Bevan (too slow and there are better, younger and more skilled versions coming through)
Pyke (no idea where to position himself around the ground)
Playfair (doesn't present or contest anywhere near hard enough at this level)
Smith (unlucky to be dropped - but we need Vespa back)


INS:
McGlynn (replaces Bevan as a no brainer )
Currie (replaces Pyke and did quite well during NAB cup )
Johnston (replaces Playfair - as we need to get games into our 2008 first round pick )
Vezpremi or TDL (replaces Smith as we are desperately in need of a few guys who aren't afraid to have a shot on goal)

Lol, no. Just no.

[ugg]

If Johnston does crack a game, and it's a big IF, I would imagine he'd be running across half-forward and up to the wings rather than a CHF or FF. Most KPP players start out in this manner, mainly because they would get slaughtered playing against the established key defenders.

[Hartijon]

[QUOTE=BRISWAN;490425]OUTS:
Bevan (too slow and there are better, younger and more skilled versions coming through)
Pyke (no idea where to position himself around the ground)
Playfair (doesn't present or contest anywhere near hard enough at this level)
Smith (unlucky to be dropped - but we need Vespa back)


INS:
McGlynn (replaces Bevan as a no brainer )
Currie (replaces Pyke and did quite well during NAB cup )
Johnston (replaces Playfair - as we need to get games into our 2008 first round pick )
Vezpremi or TDL (replaces Smith as we are desperately in need of a few guys who aren't afraid to have a shot on goal)

No way would you drop Smith,one of our top10 IMO.the shut down job he has done has been sensational plus he manages to kick the odd goal.He is a gem! Pyke has to stay.his tapwork was so good they confused him with Mumford! What a compliment. So Currie doesn't make it ! However the player to give a rest as opposed to dropping would probably be Jetta, a great potential star but as stated many times,needs a Jesse White style reserves game or two to sharpen up his skills.Then Vespa or TDL gets in. My vote is for TDL otherwise it makes no sense to have recruited him.

[CJK]

OUTS:
Smith (unlucky to be dropped - but we need Vespa back)

Post of the day!

Unless serious, then; 'wut?'

[rojo]

I would love to see Lewis J and TDL get some game time in this window of opportunity with Bradshaw out. The question is have they earned their place yet? Those who have watched the ressies would know better than I. It sounds as if they are not quite banging the door down yet. Unfortunately for them when McGlynn and also Moore are fit the opportunity will be gone.

[UglyDuckling]

I think the obvious ones are
Out:
Beavan - Had and ok game kicked a couple of good goals but having him in holds back someone with the potential to be much better. ATM he is really a depth player

Playfair - Had a quite one on the weekend after a couple of decent games. The question is about structure if bradshaw doesnt come in we would be swapping tall for short and i think the real concern is that without a dangerous third tall the defenders will be able to zone off too easily on Jesse and Adam. So it could go either way for him to be dropped

In:
McGlynn - Automatic inclusion after is spectacular form early in the season.

Moore - Started the season OK and is probably in our best 22 if he can get the ball he is a very nice user with well weighted kicks into the forward 50

Close:

Pyke - People want him gone but i love his tap work (see sore throat he gave jarrad for a sweet goal on the weekend) so i would keep him. Also helps mummy to his excellent work

Vez - got some continuity in the 2's and i would love to see him get a game soon. I dunno if this is the week but i would be happy for him to come in

TDL - Similar to Vez the injury early in the season seemed to put him back but he has started to find some nice goal kicking form in the 2's if his fitness and consistency stay he should be close to getting a game soon.

MOD - didnt back it up with a good game in the 2's to force his way in after being dropped. Might be a bit sore or not consistent enough???

Currie - He has to be close but i think you have to be in good form when the opportunity arises to get a game and it hasnt really all come together form him yet. Would like to see him soon.

Richards - Simply no where near our best 22 now. He really needs to dominate the 2's to come back in but hasnt done it. I think he may be traded at the end of the year, im sure there would be a few clubs that need a tall defender hawthorn, gold coast, west sydney (would have to delist and he get rookied), fremantle (they take all kinds of spuds and he did once play for essendon)

[liz]

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MOD - didnt back it up with a good game in the 2's to force his way in after being dropped. Might be a bit sore or not consistent enough???

Or stuck in Sydney as first emergency for the senior team and therefore with no chance to stick it up the coaching staff for dropping him after one game!

[stellation]

Or stuck in Sydney as first emergency for the senior team and therefore with no chance to stick it up the coaching staff for dropping him after one game!

Results not excuses, my dear.

[Far Reach]

Given Port's ruck stocks, Mumford may play a mosty lone hand with Playfair in support. Out Pyke, in marking forward that can have a run through the midfield. My bet is Vesz. I've been critical of Bevan but if he's in form he can play a role. I'd prefer O'Dwyer but don't see this change to a winning team.

[UglyDuckling]

Or stuck in Sydney as first emergency for the senior team and therefore with no chance to stick it up the coaching staff for dropping him after one game!

that would explain it

[BigD]

If McGlynn is right to come back I agree Henry should be the one to go. He hasn't really shown me much over the last couple of weeks.
I definitely wouldn't risk Tadgh until after the break now.