Changes for Rnd.17 V Hawthorn.

[stellation]

Sinclair wasn't that bad. He just didn't do much. A bit like Rose really.

I tend to agree, on first watch I was thinking "sheesh, is Callum even playing?" but then after a second viewing and keeping an eye out for him he didn't really seem to do too much wrong when he was near the ball, he just simply wasn't near the ball very much.

It's hard to gauge without seeing it live what was going on, it may have just been one of those games where every time you lead one way the ball swings the other.

[stevoswan]

I tend to agree, on first watch I was thinking "sheesh, is Callum even playing?" but then after a second viewing and keeping an eye out for him he didn't really seem to do too much wrong when he was near the ball, he just simply wasn't near the ball very much.

It's hard to gauge without seeing it live what was going on, it may have just been one of those games where every time you lead one way the ball swings the other.

I was at the game and didn't notice him much. He didn't seem to do a lot.....

[Mug Punter]

The club doesn't seem too concerned because they just gave him a 3 year contract. He's been very solid in the reserves for quite a while. When he's played in the same team as Nankervis, Naismith has usually been the better of the two.

To put things into perspective, at the end of this season Sinclair will be 27, Naismith 24 and Nankervis 22. Sinclair should be at his peak, Naismith just emerging as an AFL ruckman and Nankervis should still have a couple of years to develop to an AFL standard. 24 yo seems to be around the mark that good ruckmen come into their own. If Nankervis and Sinclair are about equal now, I would rather give Nankervis the start as he is more likely to benefit from the experience at higher level. Sinclair can go to the NEAFL and work on his marking.

I like our current ruck stocks and don't think Sinclair has been that bad. I think a top team needs four good ruckman and I'm very happy that an area that was a weakness a year or so ago is in such good shape. Naismith is shaping up as a good prospect and yet another graduate of our rookie program

[707]

Just watched the replay, Rose back to the NEAFL, you can't have that few possessions and stay in unless you have a gold pass. If ressie reports are correct, probably McGlynn returns against his old team the enemy. McGlynn and Papley both buzzing around the forward line getting paid high frees paid sounds just like the Hawks forward line!

So only the one change, reward form - Rose out, McGlynn in.

[barry]

48 hours ago most were saying mcglynn should retire. Now after an ok ressies game hes back in the 22?.

How about we just leave the team settled for a bit?

[barry]

Back to hawthorn.. we need to beat them for the good of the comp. They will slip to 4th if they lose.

[Maltopia]

Three games in twelve days for us, so I wouldn't be too surprised or negative if they did rotate out Rose and Sinclair as the Hawks will be quite rested in comparison. Would be so nice to beat the Hawks twice. Can't stand some of their cheating dirty players. For all of their fantastic skills, Mitchell is a snipe with his knee (and he got Hanners in the throat last time we played) and Hodge is a drink driving thug who doesn't mind trying to hurt players.

[Scottee]

Three games in twelve days for us, so I wouldn't be too surprised or negative if they did rotate out Rose and Sinclair as the Hawks will be quite rested in comparison. Would be so nice to beat the Hawks twice. Can't stand some of their cheating dirty players. For all of their fantastic skills, Mitchell is a snipe with his knee (and he got Hanners in the throat last time we played) and Hodge is a drink driving thug who doesn't mind trying to hurt players.

Think you are right about a rotation, although the 2s only played on Saturday so they would only have a 5 and a half day break. Would be interested to know whether any players were managed through the ressies game with a view to a senior berth.

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[707]

48 hours ago most were saying mcglynn should retire. Now after an ok ressies game hes back in the 22?. How about we just leave the team settled for a bit?

McGlynn went out for low numbers but had a very good game in the ressies. Rose should go out for the same reason, even lower numbers. Benny would definitely lift if he came back in and on Rose's performance will give us more numbers and fwd 50 zip.

[barry]

That swinging doors approach doesnt work for me.
One bad game and you're out?

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[Cheer_Cheer]

That swinging doors approach doesnt work for me.
One bad game and you're out?

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It seemed to work OK for the team on Friday night..

[barry]

It seemed to work OK for the team on Friday night..

Maybe geelong aren't as good we thought they were.

Settled lists win flags.

[CureTheSane]

That swinging doors approach doesnt work for me.
One bad game and you're out?

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Yeah, it works for me.

[bloodsbigot]

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[dimelb]

That swinging doors approach doesnt work for me.
One bad game and you're out?

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I'm inclined to agree with barry in this case. If (yes, I know) Rose's kicking had been more accurate we would not be having this discussion. And his forward defence is very good - chasing, tackling, hard at the ball - all you could want. I'd give him more time.