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  • ScottH
    It's Goodes to cheer!!
    • Sep 2003
    • 23665

    #31
    Originally posted by ernie koala
    I'll be very surprised with any change other than Grundy in for McGlynn.

    Jude will play more time as a forward to cover for Benny.

    Sub will be interesting though.

    Maybe Malceski as sub

    I'd like to see Parker get a full game.
    Apart from what I'd like to see, I reckon this is it.
    We're not renowned for making wholesale changes, and not many teams do it in finals.

    Parker has the body size and hopefully the stamina to match it with the Pies mids.

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    • Mr Magoo
      Senior Player
      • May 2008
      • 1255

      #32
      Surely if you were going to play someone as a defensive forward then LRT will play that role.

      You wouldnt risk playing Grundy in a position he hasnt played for years in a game as important as this.

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      • Buzz13
        Pushing for Selection
        • Aug 2012
        • 85

        #33
        Originally posted by Woodie
        Wouldn't bring Spangher in, he hasn't played all year for a reason.
        Like the idea of Grundy forward, could play a defencive role on Reid.
        Still like Armstrong's chances, uses the ball very well, play him on a wing.

        Go Bloods
        Yes in all the games I have seen it has been either Reid or maxwell just dropping back and marking almost uncontested. It was @@@@ting me against west coast. I mean how many times did they pick him out. Agreed it might be a fantastic idea to play a defensive forward role on him, keep him accountable and earn those marks. Sam probably wouldn't be the best option, Ben gave him a bath a few matches back. Besides we need someone to bring the ball to ground so as crazy as it may sound reg would be a good option. I can't see it happening though so maybe lrt? Think we are a really good chance to break the hoodoo this time. We have closed the gap considerably and it was only our misuse of the ball last time. If we kick accurately for goal we will win!

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        • ScottH
          It's Goodes to cheer!!
          • Sep 2003
          • 23665

          #34
          Originally posted by Buzz13
          Yes in all the games I have seen it has been either Reid or maxwell just dropping back and marking almost uncontested. It was @@@@ting me against west coast. I mean how many times did they pick him out. Agreed it might be a fantastic idea to play a defensive forward role on him, keep him accountable and earn those marks. Sam probably wouldn't be the best option, Ben gave him a bath a few matches back. Besides we need someone to bring the ball to ground so as crazy as it may sound reg would be a good option. I can't see it happening though so maybe lrt? Think we are a really good chance to break the hoodoo this time. We have closed the gap considerably and it was only our misuse of the ball last time. If we kick accurately for goal we will win!
          Sammy didn't play that game.

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          • Woodie
            On the Rookie List
            • Aug 2012
            • 86

            #35
            Originally posted by ScottH
            Could give Spang the green vest.
            We need some one to play a defensive forward on Reid. Maybe even Reid!!

            Armstrong was very good against Geelong.
            Who would you replace him with?
            Mal??
            Not to sure, if Dawes doesn't come up maybe we don't need 2 ruckmen as LRT can do it when Mummy is resting up forward.
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            • Jewels
              On the Rookie List
              • Oct 2006
              • 3258

              #36
              Originally posted by ScottH
              Sammy didn't play that game.
              I assume he meant last season.

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              • Buzz13
                Pushing for Selection
                • Aug 2012
                • 85

                #37
                Originally posted by ScottH
                Sammy didn't play that game.
                Sorry meant couple of swans v pies games back - yeah last year for memory and Ben just gave him a footy lesson like the backyard.

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                • ScottH
                  It's Goodes to cheer!!
                  • Sep 2003
                  • 23665

                  #38
                  Originally posted by Buzz13
                  Sorry meant couple of swans v pies games back - yeah last year for memory and Ben just gave him a footy lesson like the backyard.
                  An I'm sure Sammy would like some payback!!

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                  • Triple B
                    Formerly 'BBB'
                    • Feb 2003
                    • 6999

                    #39
                    Originally posted by ScottH
                    I'd like to see Spangher get a game this week......
                    Probably drop Morton.....
                    I can't see any logic at all in dropping Morton for Spangher?
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                    • Ruck'n'Roll
                      Ego alta, ergo ictus
                      • Nov 2003
                      • 3990

                      #40
                      Age says that " . . . if Swans coach John Longmire is questioning whether he wants more of a like-for-like replacement for McGlynn." which would leave us less exposed vis-a-vis legspeed. Despite that it predicts Grundy in and McGlynn out.
                      Pies expect Dawes to play despite injury
                      Wouldn't it be great if we had another swift midfielder handy, perhaps something to remember at draft time.

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                      • ScottH
                        It's Goodes to cheer!!
                        • Sep 2003
                        • 23665

                        #41
                        Originally posted by Triple B
                        I can't see any logic at all in dropping Morton for Spangher?
                        Only person I could think of to allow Spang in.
                        Would be a tough call to drop Morton.

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                        • mcs
                          Travelling Swannie!!
                          • Jul 2007
                          • 8211

                          #42
                          Originally posted by ScottH
                          Only person I could think of to allow Spang in.
                          Would be a tough call to drop Morton.
                          I thought Spangher was really disappointing yesterday in the NEAFL grand final. In a physical contest, I thought he really struggled to have a good influence (I know he spent a fair bit of the game dropping back as a loose man) and didn't do a lot, so I don't think he'll be in the mix for the Prelim team, especially considering he hasn't played a senior game all year.
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                          • Doctor
                            Bay 29
                            • Sep 2003
                            • 2757

                            #43
                            Spang won't play after playing yesterday unless there's an injury. Clearly Morton is still in the frame or he would have suited up in Canberra. Unless there's illness or a training mishap it's down to Reg, Benny and Mitch for the last spot.
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                            • ugg
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                              • Jan 2003
                              • 15978

                              #44
                              Originally posted by Doctor
                              Unless there's illness or a training mishap it's down to Reg, Benny and Mitch for the last spot.
                              That would be 2 spots.
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                              • Ludwig
                                Veterans List
                                • Apr 2007
                                • 9359

                                #45
                                Armstrong has probably been the best in the ressies of late, but can't see any change other than Grundy coming in for McGlynn. Collingwood will play 3 tall forwards. If Dawes doesn't come up, Paine will come in. So I think there are matches for all of LRT, Grundy and Richards. Johnson has covered shorter opponents in the past, and can take a Fasolo or Didak if need be. Someone needs to pick up Jolly when he goes forward, so the 4th tall could be handy. Also, one of the talls can play loose man in defence, which seems to happen a lot in finals, with a defensive mindset. Pyke is a liability in defence, as he makes too many errors under pressure, so should only play in the ruck and forward. So that leaves Reid and the Pyke and perhaps Mummy up forward. We were very ineffective bombing the ball into the forward line last time we played the Pies, so don't think it is a particularly good strategy. It's very unlikely that we will be taking many contested marks in the forward fifty. But with a few big bodies in the forward line we should have a reasonable chance of bringing the ball to ground when there are no other options. Goodes to play midfield-wing. I think most of our scoring will come from the midfield. Collingwood defence showed that it can cover a tall forward line even without Maxwell. They are more vulnerable against smaller forwards and mids moving into space. The Reid brothers will probably play on each other. I would be happy if Sam can keep his brother from getting much of the ball. How the matchups go on Harry O, Shaw and Toovey will be critical. We need to keep the pressure on them and stop them from starting drives out of their defence.

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