Changes for round 18 - Freo

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  • 707
    Veterans List
    • Aug 2009
    • 6204

    #76
    Originally posted by Markwebbos
    Giving myself 3.5 out of 4 as I had Knoll as the ruck inclusion. They must think Maclean’s the least worst.

    Still feel we are a chance against a Fyfe-less Freo
    Betting is fairly even, Freo just favourites.

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    • 707
      Veterans List
      • Aug 2009
      • 6204

      #77
      Originally posted by Ludwig
      This will be a noteworthy game regarding the value of ruckmen, with Freo having 3 and Swans selecting 0. The strange thing about McLean's selection is that Longmire usually likes to see a consistent body of work over an extended period of time yet McLean has only played a handful of games. It's baffling how McLean comes into the side after a couple of good, but not exceptional games, while Darcy Cameron couldn't a game last year even though he was the best player in the NEAFL.

      It's sort of like the McInerney selection earlier this year when it just came out of the blue (almost). Just saying that others seemed more credentialed of the low credentialed lot. Anyway, looking forward to him proving he was worthy of selection.
      Different circumstances from last year when making selections or non selection of Cameron, we're no longer capable of making the eight so the dice can be rolled, as it has with McLean, but the MC must have liked what they've seen from him recently.

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      • Ludwig
        Veterans List
        • Apr 2007
        • 9359

        #78
        I seems that we figured it was farcical trying to compete in the ruck, in the normal sense of the play, so we'll just have another tall player who can do other things. But why not Amartey?

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        • troyjones2525
          Swans Fanatic!
          • Mar 2008
          • 2908

          #79
          Hayward can consider himself extremely lucky to be playing this week... it must be true about him being the coaches favorite!

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          • Markwebbos
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            • Jul 2016
            • 7186

            #80
            Originally posted by Ludwig
            I seems that we figured it was farcical trying to compete in the ruck, in the normal sense of the play, so we'll just have another tall player who can do other things. But why not Amartey?
            I'm not really sure how this selection would work. I wonder if Reid or Aliir will take just the centre bounces and then McLean / Fox the rest?

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            • S.S. Bleeder
              Senior Player
              • Sep 2014
              • 2165

              #81
              Originally posted by lwjoyner
              why wont we challenge dawsons suspension
              Because he's guilty. He made a mistake and copped a far penalty.

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              • Scottee
                Senior Player
                • Aug 2003
                • 1585

                #82
                Originally posted by Markwebbos
                I'm not really sure how this selection would work. I wonder if Reid or Aliir will take just the centre bounces and then McLean / Fox the rest?
                Having had a look at McLean , his main strength is his marking , not ruckwork; and I think the plan is to play Reid in the ruck and McLean as the marking target.

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                We have them where we want them, everything is going according to plan!

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                • Ralph Dawg
                  Senior Player
                  • Apr 2018
                  • 1729

                  #83
                  Originally posted by Scottee
                  Having had a look at McLean , his main strength is his marking , not ruckwork; and I think the plan is to play Reid in the ruck and McLean as the marking target.

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                  MacLean, Blakey and McCartain - would have to be the three youngest KP Forwards to line up in the one forward line ever!

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                  • S.S. Bleeder
                    Senior Player
                    • Sep 2014
                    • 2165

                    #84
                    Originally posted by Ralph Dawg
                    MacLean, Blakey and McCartain - would have to be the three youngest KP Forwards to line up in the one forward line ever!
                    The futures so bright I gotta wear shades.

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                    • longmile
                      Crumber
                      • Apr 2011
                      • 3372

                      #85
                      Originally posted by troyjones2525
                      Hayward can consider himself extremely lucky to be playing this week... it must be true about him being the coaches favorite!

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                      Menzel should of come in for him.
                      Hayward has been one of my faves the last 2 years but he's been appalling for the second half of this year, he needs to regain form and confidence

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                      • troyjones2525
                        Swans Fanatic!
                        • Mar 2008
                        • 2908

                        #86
                        Originally posted by longmile
                        Menzel should of come in for him.
                        Hayward has been one of my faves the last 2 years but he's been appalling for the second half of this year, he needs to regain form and confidence
                        Agree. He's got plenty of talent but is badly out of form and is a basket case when in front of goals, particularly with a set shot. Could use a few weeks in the NEAFL to hopefully regain some confidence and kick a few goals.

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                        • Blood Fever
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                          • Apr 2007
                          • 4051

                          #87
                          Originally posted by S.S. Bleeder
                          The futures so bright I gotta wear shades.
                          Happy with the changes and the youth of the side. Mclean could turn out to be useful. Good, positive, youthful roll of the dice. Looking forward to the side having a real crack.

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                          • S.S. Bleeder
                            Senior Player
                            • Sep 2014
                            • 2165

                            #88
                            Originally posted by Blood Fever
                            Happy with the changes and the youth of the side. Mclean could turn out to be useful. Good, positive, youthful roll of the dice. Looking forward to the side having a real crack.
                            Out of the inclusions I'm happiest for Stoddart. He really deserves it. He couldn't have done anything more than he's already done to deserve a shot in the seniors.

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                            • MattW
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                              • May 2011
                              • 4231

                              #89
                              Originally posted by ugg
                              It's a debut for ....McLean! Considering he hasn't rucked in the last 2 weeks I don't think he's going to be taking over first ruck duties from Aliir?

                              In: Clarke, Fox, McLean, Stoddart
                              Out: Cunningham (injured), Dawson (suspended), Jack (omitted), Ronke (omitted)

                              Emg: Rose Ronke Jack Menzel

                              Fyfe out !
                              But will take relief ruck role, I suspect

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                              • Aprilbr
                                Senior Player
                                • Oct 2016
                                • 1803

                                #90
                                Originally posted by S.S. Bleeder
                                Out of the inclusions I'm happiest for Stoddart. He really deserves it. He couldn't have done anything more than he's already done to deserve a shot in the seniors.
                                Totally agree. I think this kid can make it with opportunity and help. The final part of the season given our current predicament is a perfect opportunity for this.

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