Changes for Round 6 v Richmond Tigers

[waswan]

Excited for the kids but geez it shows the lack of depth we currently have when we are debuting two kids with absolutely zero experience

Pick 5 plays Round 1 every year

[Mr Magoo]

Pick 5 plays Round 1 every year

I didnt know that and maybe would give me confidence if he had an experienced team around him but we arent anywhere near that at the moment.

Hopefully they both prove me wrong .

[Ludwig]

Excited for the kids but geez it shows the lack of depth we currently have when we are debuting two kids with absolutely zero experience except a couple of scratch matches against the reigning premier.

It is actually indicative of how much depth we DO have, since even with a plethora of injuries, it's still very hard to crack into the senior team. BTW, every debutante plays his first game having zero AFL experience.

[Mr Magoo]

It is actually indicative of how much depth we DO have, since even with a plethora of injuries, it's still very hard to crack into the senior team. BTW, every debutante plays his first game having zero AFL experience.

Firstly I did mean - no NEAFL or real preseason experience as opposed to Afl level .

I beg to differ on the question of depth - our injuries are in our big men not our midfield .

So do you think we are travelling well with strong depth ?

[Ludwig]

So do you think we are travelling well with strong depth ?

No. Just being annoying.

[Ralph Dawg]

There are two precedents to look at here. The first is Carlton, who have played alot of kids over the last few years for seemingly little huge improvement.

The other is GWS who use to get flogged all the time but now are a premiership powerhouse being driven by many of the kids who use to cop the hidings (admittedly many are the cream of the talent).

If we end up coping some blow outs, hopefully our youngsters will learn and come out the other side better players.

[Markwebbos]

Excited about this, as I'm sure we all are.

Loved the quote from Warner in the interview on the official site: 'can't wait to go out there are smash it'.

Looking forward to seeing Crazy Chad getting amongst it.

Hope they give him a job to do e.g. Martin

'Calm down': Why Horse had a word to feisty Sydney smokey

During a recent pre-season training session, Warner was his usual combative self. So much so that Sydney coach John Longmire had to stop proceedings for a quiet word with the midfielder.

[giant]

The kid can play. Ran himself to a stand still on Saturday. Given we're we are at and overall nature of season 2020, he should stay. I think there's more upside in him than others at the moment.

"Weak in the contest" seemed a strange comment to me, but he did look cooked by the end. I've liked what I've seen but I won't be shocked if they give him a break.

[Mr Magoo]

No. Just being annoying.

[rickmat]

Very encouraged to see 2 of our young talented recruits being given the opportunity to play this week against Tigers. Nothing to lose by giving these boys a taste. Two different talents, one has silky skills and the other tough and ball winner. Looking forward to both showcasing their talent. Hopefully more of the young talent given an opportunity this season. Current players such as Clark, Lewis Taylor, Gray are not making a difference in the team and I'd rather play young hungry talent who give 500% a go in a lost season such as this year is. We need to keep blooding more of our young guys when there is the opportunity

[jono2707]

If we want a tagger, Clarke stays in. That seems to be pretty much what he does well, so for him it's probably a week to week proposition based on needs. And that depends on whether we want to free up George,l from being a tagger, which I'd hope so.

Stoked to see the two youngsters debuting - in a season that's shaping up as a bit bleak results-wise, the blooding of new talent can often be some sun shining through the clouds....

[troyjones2525]

You're not the only one, MattW, who has singled out O'Riordan for demotion, but I don't see a compelling reason for dropping him. He is down from last year, especially the attacking part of his game. I feel that he's been instructed to focus on his defence first and rebuild his confidence after last year's injury. He was making very good progress last year before he got injured. I don't see why he can't continue on that course. I think he's heading to be be our lock down small defender. It will take time to learn to control some of the most talented players in the comp. I don't envy a player in that role.

I also would love to see Stoddart get a game, but rather replacing Mills so that Mills can finally play midfield.

Agree here. Didn't think he was that bad. He was a little quiet but usually kicks well and makes decent attacking decisions when he gets it which is a breath of fresh air. We need all the fast players who kick well as we can get!

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[crackedactor 01]

Yes seen him in action and he is a real hard nut. Reminds me a lot of young Luke Parker. Hope he can play like him in the big league.

[Velour&Ruffles]

Very encouraged to see 2 of our young talented recruits being given the opportunity to play this week against Tigers. Nothing to lose by giving these boys a taste. Two different talents, one has silky skills and the other tough and ball winner. Looking forward to both showcasing their talent. Hopefully more of the young talent given an opportunity this season. Current players such as Clark, Lewis Taylor, Gray are not making a difference in the team and I'd rather play young hungry talent who give 500% a go in a lost season such as this year is. We need to keep blooding more of our young guys when there is the opportunity

I would be happy with a meagre 300% effort, but I must concede I have never been a demanding taskmaster.

[Rod_]

Would love to see both of the new kids get in Dusty's face and bring a little huff and puff just prior to the first bounce! What a statement to the footy world (I thought of it first BTW)