Changes for Rd22 vs GWS

[Markwebbos]

Kelly and Shaw both out for Giants. Greene and Williams still out too. If we are going to beat them, now is the time.

[Steve]

I am bemused that the selectors keep picking Robinson. Is O'Riordan injured AGAIN? He deserved getting back into the 22 at least.

We're a better team with Robinson in. It's a separate debate whether we should play other youngsters ahead of him for the future, but he's a 10-15 possession player who never fumbles and generally does something constructive with whatever he's involved in.

There has to be a role for COR to play him - we have McVeigh, Newman, Lloyd and Jones as rebound defenders already, and you could add Cunningham and Florent as options to spend time in those roles also.

[Industrial Fan]

Robinson to Whitfield for sure

[Flying South]

Robinson to Whitfield for sure

I'd prefer to see Cunningham go to Whitfield, Hewett to Coniglio and Robinson to Shiel. Whilst they tend to get an even spread amongst their midfielders, Coniglio and Shiel have been consistent in their clearances. If we can limit those and get on top in that area we will go a long way to winning.

[Mountain Man]

I have been anxious to see the long term replacement for Smith - and now an immediate issue. He has been so important IMHO in preventing scoring by the best small forward and has a wonderful record.

I will be interested to see how the back 6 do line up - presumably the 'rebounders' of Jones and Lloyd remain in their roles, and while Cunningham has been playing mostly as a defender, he too seems more valuable as a creative player.

So, maybe Robinson is the answer - particularly if Whitfield does play as selected as a 1/2 forward flanker

[Ludwig]

Robinson to Whitfield for sure

Not for sure, but I like the idea. Robbo is good tagger and has the pace to keep up with Whitfield. Seems a good role for him.

I would have preferred FOX COR, but probably not a big difference in the end.


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[CureTheSane]

Didn’t Cameron get 188 DT points. Why not reward him?

I don't know why.
Match ups I guess....

[liz]

So, maybe Robinson is the answer - particularly if Whitfield does play as selected as a 1/2 forward flanker

Can't see Whitfield playing anywhere other than half-back. He's been their primary architect from there for pretty much the whole season, and until Williams returns (if he does, this season) I can't see that changing. Shaw's omission makes it even less likely he'll be moved.

They've got lots of very high quality players but, with Kelly missing, Whitfield is the obvious one to lock down on ahead of all others. He creates so much of their play. I imagine Cunningham and Robinson will both get to spend some time on him.

Notwithstanding Hewett's success in round 3, I reckon we need him as one of our main onball brigade with neither Kennedy nor Parker really at their very best right now. If he feels the urge to lock down on someone, there are a few options in there for him to get his teeth into. But I hope he's asked to play a two way role, rather than a primarily defensive one.

[MattW]

I personally would've gone with COR too but it really is hard to argue with 46 possessions and 16 clearances that Robinson accumulated in the NEAFL last week. I suspect he will play more centre/forward with Florent and maybe even Heeney or Cunningham spending more time back in Nick Smith's role.

I agree with your second sentence. I have a feeling we'll see Heeney play back a fair bit again. Longmire suggested Robinson would play midfield, I suspect to cover the likes of Heeney and Parker as they play forward and back respectively.

[desredandwhite]

"Yo-yo" Robbo into the team again.

I don't have a particular beef against him, he's perfectly serviceable for the most part but frustratingly never seems to translate NEAFL form into AFL success. I just wish they'd either stick with him, or stop picking him. One week in and one week out, over and over again doesn't help his confidence or help with continuity.

If we're ever a chance against their current squad, it's right now while 1/3 of them are injured.

[Hotpotato]

Has Aliir Aliir played against GWS before or in his much improved form and confidence?

He’s such an important player to help win games now.

[ernie koala]

I'd prefer to see Cunningham go to Whitfield, Hewett to Coniglio and Robinson to Shiel.

Is this the new 'cortinas versus ferraris'?...Looks like it on paper....

Hopefully Kirky can inspire this version of cortinas to perform the same type of heroics as his cortinas did all those years ago.

[Ludwig]

Is this the new 'cortinas versus ferraris'?

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[Melbourne_Blood]

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He’s back ! Lol


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[ugg]

Grundy back in the NEAFL. I think the Giants will have 4-5 listed players in that game.

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