Team for Round 18 v Richmond: Rohan 'in the mix'

[wolftone57]

Download the AFL app on your phone, go to the match centre and select 'live audio' in the top right-hand corner. Then you can choose which radio station calling the match that you want to listen to.


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Then you get AFL Radio too.

[DK_]

I have watched the replay of the weagles game and was wondering if anyone else thought that the role Jesse played was not dissimilar to how Goodesy played before spending lots more time in the forward line. I am not suggesting Jesse is the next Goodes but that he is agile enough, and now fit enough to work up the field. It was great seeing him start on the wing at centre ball ups. His run into the forward line for a goal was very Goodes like and not the first of its type in the last few weeks!? I have often hoped Jesse would come good, now I'm hoping he can continue in this vein.

I think it's the same role that Reid was playing before he was injured, but White's size makes him more dominant and prominent.

There was a point in the match where someone kicked across the goal face and White almost took a massive specie. Didn't quite stick, but I thought it must be seriously disconcerting as a defender to suddenly find Jesse White perched on your shoulder!


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[Bloodthirsty]

Although I feel this is less than a danger game than West Coast, they are all must-wins from here so I wouldn't be taking this opportunity to be messing with the team by blooding new players. Do it against teams like the Bulldogs if you have to. There is no way Shaw or Rohan will be back this week - but it is awesome to know that they will be back. I see the Saints game as the one that brings back Rohan, and maybe a couple of others too.

This week, make BJ the sub and give Cunningham a full game (as someone said earlier). BJ needs a bit of a break to get his head around AFL-level football.

[Swansongster]

Thanks for the tips. Haven't upgraded to a smartphone yet (my old dumb phone works fine except for this sort of situation).

I can't imagine that local ABC would be doing the Swans game in NSW instead of Wok and the boys rambling on endlessly about rugby league? MMM sounds like the go and 4:40 is about when I would expect to be getting Toukley-ish. Hopefully I can watch the 2nd half at a pub near the airport. It's a long time since I've been to the Alex (and never to watch footy). I used to work not far from there.

[Alan]

Tigers have got lots of small runners, so I suspect BJ and Harry will get full games and our newest favourite, Jesse White, will get the vest. Rohan and Shaw are about as much chance as me, for this week.

[liz]

Tigers have got lots of small runners, so I suspect BJ and Harry will get full games and our newest favourite, Jesse White, will get the vest. Rohan and Shaw are about as much chance as me, for this week.

Alternatively, the strategy might be to go very tall in the forward line to stretch their defence. The need to cover lots of smaller runners is less important on the SCG than it might be on the MCG, particularly as the smaller players we do have are officially members of the hardest two-way running midfield in the AFL.

[liz]

Tigers have got lots of small runners, so I suspect BJ and Harry will get full games and our newest favourite, Jesse White, will get the vest. Rohan and Shaw are about as much chance as me, for this week.

Alternatively, the strategy might be to go very tall in the forward line to stretch their defence. The need to cover lots of smaller runners is less important on the SCG than it might be on the MCG, particularly as the smaller players we do have are officially members of the hardest two-way running midfield in the AFL.

[Alan]

Alternatively, the strategy might be to go very tall in the forward line to stretch their defence. The need to cover lots of smaller runners is less important on the SCG than it might be on the MCG, particularly as the smaller players we do have are officially members of the hardest two-way running midfield in the AFL.

All very fair points.

And your selection, Liz?

[DK_]

Alternatively, the strategy might be to go very tall in the forward line to stretch their defence. The need to cover lots of smaller runners is less important on the SCG than it might be on the MCG, particularly as the smaller players we do have are officially members of the hardest two-way running midfield in the AFL.

Given the way Cloke tore them a new one earlier in the season, and Tarrant and Black took them apart a few weeks ago, I reckon Horse will be looking at ways to fit another tall in our lineup!

My bet's on a swap between BJ and Cunningham, with an outside chance of BJ for Rohan.

Then again, my record on these things closely matches GWS win-loss ledger...


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[Doctor J.]

Download the AFL app on your phone, go to the match centre and select 'live audio' in the top right-hand corner. Then you can choose which radio station calling the match that you want to listen to.


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This
I used this in Italy last year to listen to the Adelaide final. Worked a treat . Happy memories

[liz]

All very fair points.

And your selection, Liz?

Unless there is rain forecast, I'd leave the team as is, with possible consideration to swapping BJ and Cunningham, depending on how BJ is holding up physically.

We need to remember that Jack was initially selected as a short term replacement for Jetta, who had what was touted to be a short term injury. I reckon the coaches thought they might get a quarter or so to see how Jack performed at this level, and that would be the end of things for this year at senior level. Circumstances mean that Jack has had far more opportunity than the coaches would have imagined. At the time Cunningham was injured, or I suspect he would have been chosen instead. I was very surprised to see Jack get his chance so soon but he has well and truly out-performed my expectations. He makes mistakes due to inexperience, and there are times that you can tell he knows what he is trying to do but doesn't yet have the physical strength and/or skill to pull them off. But he's done lots of little things in traffic that haven't got as much attention as the goals he kicked against Melbourne but which show how quickly he is learning. He appears to have a real ability to learn things quickly. At some stage he will almost certainly return to the reserves but I expect him to put all he has learned to effect. I wouldn't be the least surprised if he emerged as an almost automatic first team selection next year if he gets a good pre-season into him.

So while Harry might be better equipped physically at the moment, while the team can continue to "carry" Jack and give him a chance to make small but important contributions, his football education continues to be fast-tracked.

I'm a fan of Harry too and would love to see him get a chance to play a full match or two before he is squeezed out by the likes of Shaw, Goodes (fingers crossed) and McGlynn returning to the side.

[Ludwig]

The Tigs are vulnerable to a tall forward line, especially on the small SCG. They, themselves usually only go with 2 tall forwards, so someone like Dre could wander forward as well and take a few marks inside 50. Why not have Dre tag Delidio. Force him to cover a taller player when the Swans have the ball. If Lids goes forward, no problem. Dre can cover it.

I wonder if the Tigers will bring in another tall or 2. I don't think their other tall players are much in favour these days.

I expect the Tigers to put up a good fight. I'm sure they want to challenge themselves against us and the Hawks, to see where they are. They also have a very deep midfield, only a bit less in experience and quality, but quite capable of playing 2 way football to a high level.

[ernie koala]

Unless there is rain forecast, I'd leave the team as is, with possible consideration to swapping BJ and Cunningham, depending on how BJ is holding up physically.

I agree, Cunningham showed plenty of dash in his short stint last week. And a sub role for BJ at this stage, would see him come on full of confidence....A win, win.

[wolftone57]

I wouldn't be surprised to see Towers given a go this week. The stronger body etc. BJ looked a little tired last week in some of his efforts, a little scrappy and that is not unusual for a kid learning the caper. I have a feeling they might give him a rest to freshen him up and put the vest on deano. I might be wrong though. Between 6.30 tonight and 5pm tomorrow we will find out.

[Mr Magoo]

I wouldn't be surprised to see Towers given a go this week. The stronger body etc. BJ looked a little tired last week in some of his efforts, a little scrappy and that is not unusual for a kid learning the caper. I have a feeling they might give him a rest to freshen him up and put the vest on deano. I might be wrong though. Between 6.30 tonight and 5pm tomorrow we will find out.

I agree, BJ hs done extremely well and beyond everyones expectations but playing at this level would be extremely demanding on a body that hasnt had many afl preseasons. I would take him back to ressies, give cunningham a game (tippet would love it based on his kicking tohim last week) and that would leave the vest for a someone like towers.