Changes for Rnd 3 v Port Power

[caj23]

Morton missed a fair chunk of pre-season with that infected knee so that needs to be taken into considertation when viewing his form this year so far. Take a look at Hanners and ROK who also had interrupted pre-seasons and they havent been able to fire yet either.

If he can turn things around with us he is just what we need up forward, but the ball is in his court

[Melbourne_Blood]

Morton aint no Buddy, and a run on the half back flank for a struggling half forward flanker aint too foreign IMO. Pretty sure he's played some games for the Tiges off a HBF anyway. Everyone of those teams you mentioned have their share of flexible players also. There not all lining up on their right flank, Left wing, Forward Pocket etc. every round for the whole match. I doubt Collingwood would have gone so well in 2010 without Neon Leon switching to a half back role and L Brown playing his forward/ backup ruck role so well after playing a lot of his career as a defender.

[ernie koala]

Morton aint no Buddy, and a run on the half back flank for a struggling half forward flanker aint too foreign IMO. Pretty sure he's played some games for the Tiges off a HBF anyway. Everyone of those teams you mentioned have their share of flexible players also. There not all lining up on their right flank, Left wing, Forward Pocket etc. every round for the whole match. I doubt Collingwood would have gone so well in 2010 without Neon Leon switching to a half back role and L Brown playing his forward/ backup ruck role so well after playing a lot of his career as a defender.

Spot on.
As I said earlier, flexibility is always an asset, regardless of the sub rule.

[swans]

Spot on.
As I said earlier, flexibility is always an asset, regardless of the sub rule.

Why are people talking about morton we got him as a fill in at pick 70 something. Lamb and Morton would fill the same role we should give lamb a go first right round one pick and all.

[DeadlyAkkuret]

Yep I'd give Lamb a game ahead of Morton, I just think he'd be more likely to take it with both hands than Morton.

[Big Al]

With games under his belt and with what I've already seen in the reserves i think Chops will be debuting ahead of Morton.

I'm not going to write off Morton just yet so early in the season but he does need to pick up the pace quite a bit.

[boroboy]

This time tomorrow everyone will be debating if White deserves another chance after 5 possessions, kicking 0-2, 0 tackles and 2 changers. Has the heart the size of a pea-always has and always will.

[DeadlyAkkuret]

Ok.

[Swansinger]

I predict 5 kicks , 4 hbs , 1 tackle , 8 hitouts and one goal for Jesse.

[Dirtyburt]

I predict he will take mark of the year on Everett shoulders just before half time. In a fit of excitement, he will admit he has been living with Ian Thorpe and ask him to marry him on the pa system.

I am going to ring Tom Waterhouse and get some odds.

I have been wrong before though

[longmile]

Watching the Carlton v Collingwood game I've come to realise that we really need a offensive small forward player like Betts or Garlett for Carlton. I know Ben McGlynn is considered as our small forward but has become more defensive over his games and so far this preason Jetta has kinda been playing like our small forward role. But I believe we really need TDL in the team, while he mightn't be the quality of Betts or Garlett he has the potential to be a key small forward. When TDL is in our forward line it appears more organised and he sets up more offensive scoring opportunities and less of our usual bombing and hoping. I'd rather see him get a run for three games and get some consistent support, instead of continual rotating players in to the forward line and hoping. I can see him bouncing really well off Reid. I feel that playing Everitt again is a real step backwards when we should be pushing our players you have shown genuine talent like TDL.

[boroboy]

Spot on Longmile. Unfortunately TDL doesn't fall in the same category as White-where you're given countless opportunities despite consistently poor performances.

[Melbourne_Blood]

It's kinda staggering he was not considered a starting 22 player in 2011 after what he served up for us in 2010. He had to fight back for a spot I
Was pretty sure he cemented in late 2010?? What did he average about 2.5 goals a game or near enough ? It's a but confusing. Especially considering our forward line is a massive weakness for us.

[Melbourne_Blood]

Edit; untimely injuries may have played a part I concede, but still....

[grarmy]

West coast game last year??

Mediocre effort. Well covered by intelligent members of this blog.