Changes for Rnd 13 V Carlton (The Mummy Returns)

[wolftone57]

KJ to swap with Jetta for the sub role, but I'd keep Jetta for late game speed. This means someone else must be omitted ... there's nobody in the backline or midfield I think we can leave out against Carlton. so I'd have to agree that LRT must be the unlucky one.

I agree with the posts that the match ups will be key. Last game against Carlton we were very competitive until Judd blew us away. If we can come out even against him, Gibbs and Betts plus win our share of other matchups I think we are in with a good chance in a close match.

Ryano was put on Judd (WRONG, WRONG ,WRONG) just bad coaching & he left him there all game, poor Ryano, he had to sacrifice his own game to chase Judd around all game. Shaw should have gone to Judd that day I said that at the time. LRT must play as the Blues as I have already mentioned use 3 talls in the f/line at any given time.

[lwoggardner]

In Mummy, Jack (from sub)

LRTs versatility keeps him in the game and on the ground, likewise Jet's x-factor.

Sub from Bird, McVeigh, Mattner - least impact mids/halfbacks at the moment

The alternatives are

1. Play tall and drop one of the above Bird, McVeigh, Mattner as well as one being sub.
2. Drop a tall defender - Ted or AJ
3. Stick with the single ruckman and drop Seaby

Playing tall might be a good option for Carlton particularly if Waite is back. Option 3 is possibly the easy out for the coaches but I think we need to find a gameplan that builds on a strong ruck combination.

Might need to be a "short-straw" selection policy this week as anyone dropped or called to sub would consider themselves unlucky.

[nomae]

I think the question is, is LRT a better ruckman than Seaby is a forward?

[wolftone57]

Jetts 8 posessions, TDL 4, LRT 5. It wasn't the sort of day for TDL or Jetts just too wet. This won't be an issue next week as we will be playing under the roof of Etihad Stadium We need to be very aware of the difference of playing there compared to on the other grounds. Little wind, no rain, air con (causes breathing probs if not used to playing under it) & humidity (All the exhalation of breathe).

[wolftone57]

In Mummy, Jack (from sub)

LRTs versatility keeps him in the game and on the ground, likewise Jet's x-factor.

Sub from Bird, McVeigh, Mattner - least impact mids/halfbacks at the moment

They are going to play 2 monsters, Hampson & Kruizer so we definitely need Seabs.

The alternatives are

1. Play tall and drop one of the above Bird, McVeigh, Mattner as well as one being sub.
2. Drop a tall defender - Ted or AJ
3. Stick with the single ruckman and drop Seaby

Playing tall might be a good option for Carlton particularly if Waite is back. Option 3 is possibly the easy out for the coaches but I think we need to find a gameplan that builds on a strong ruck combination.

Might need to be a "short-straw" selection policy this week as anyone dropped or called to sub would consider themselves unlucky.

They will play 2 monsters in Hampson & Cruizer so we need Seabs. Hampson is particularly valuable to them in the forward line so will stay even if Waite comes back. That will mean they have 4 talls in the F/Line, so we will need LRT

[liz]

Sub from Bird, McVeigh, Mattner - least impact mids/halfbacks at the moment

Bird a "least impact mid"?

[lwoggardner]

Bird a "least impact mid"?

Fair enough. McVeigh (unfortunately) < daylight < Bird et al

[Go Swannies]

Who did Bird play on yesterday? He, like Nick Smith, are playing best when they are invisible - as is their opponent. Shaw had a couple kicked on him because he left his man but he also did some good attack himself.

[gloveski]

There is no way Bird will be used as a Sub, people obviously don't understand his role in the side atm. Reminds me of Jack a few years ago tagging the oppositions best midfielders, another 12 months of this and they will unleash him in my opinion

[Jewels]

The only one from yesterday that was crap is Jetta, he was truly dreadful, I could tackle better, and all of you that say "it wasn't a day for running type players", Rhycey didn't seem too perturbed by it! But he needs to be kept in the team as the sub. The only time in his whole career (in my opinion anyway) that he has been of any value to us, was the other week when he subbed against North, he was everything any team could want from their sub and was the impetus to us winning that game.
I'm a huge Lewie (LRT) fan but he's the one I believe has to make way for Mummy. Seabys was magnificent yesterday and to drop him after that effort just sends the wrong message and I think Mummy needs a real ruckman as backup to take the load off him.

[scolsey22]

I would have thought LRT out mummy in. Carlton have a few talls up forward in o hailpin, henderson, waite and hampson when he goes forward, so LRT may be kept to play back.

[BSA5]

The only one from yesterday that was crap is Jetta, he was truly dreadful, I could tackle better, and all of you that say "it wasn't a day for running type players", Rhycey didn't seem too perturbed by it! But he needs to be kept in the team as the sub. The only time in his whole career (in my opinion anyway) that he has been of any value to us, was the other week when he subbed against North, he was everything any team could want from their sub and was the impetus to us winning that game.
I'm a huge Lewie (LRT) fan but he's the one I believe has to make way for Mummy. Seabys was magnificent yesterday and to drop him after that effort just sends the wrong message and I think Mummy needs a real ruckman as backup to take the load off him.

Jetta kicked two goals, and was the only bloke on the team who could kick straight. Pretty valuable contribution if you ask me.

[ScottH]

Jetta kicked two goals, and was the only bloke on the team who could kick straight. Pretty valuable contribution if you ask me.

1 was from 10cm out though.

[ugg]

1 was from 10cm out though.

That's no certainty as LRT will attest to

[BRISWAN]

Ins:
Mumford

Outs:
Mattner

Sub:
Mumford

Would love to see White return and kick a bag and silence the critics here.
18 mnths ago the same crew were calling him to be our great saviour.
The boy is 23 and will come good.

LRT is a complete waste in the ruck and I'm looking forward to seeing both Mummy and Seabs firing in the same team.

Despite the knickers - very winnable game coming up against the Blues.

Go boys, the Blues are still soft centered!!!!