Changes for Round 6 v Richmond Tigers

[Ralph Dawg]

Tigers might have up to 7 out! Having said that, they have alot of depth. At this stage, my changes would be (providing they are fit)

In Stephens Amartey Maibaum Gould
Out Ronke Gray Melican Hayward

Hayward spent most his time on a wing and HB. His composure and decision making need more work to play as a defender - needs time in reserves. Surely Gould as a specialist defender would fill the brief better. Gray looked slow and not up to the pace of the game. Ronke barely did a thing.

[snajik]

Yes but if by some freak of nature we beat Richmond, be prepared for the endless commentary about how the Tigers had all these players out plus they had to play interstate.

[MattW]

Yes but if by some freak of nature we beat Richmond, be prepared for the endless commentary about how the Tigers had all these players out plus they had to play interstate.

I'd cop that, because it'd be glorious nonetheless.

[Captain]

In: Fox (to play as 2nd tall defender), Stephens
Out: Melican (injured), Gray

[barry]

Rumour is that Cotchin faked his injury to get out of going to the hub.
Tigers are ripe for the picking!

[Markwebbos]

It’s a worry that Stephens, noted for his kicking as a draftee is now struggling with it. I wondered if he’d be worth bringing in to tag in place of Clarke, given his tank etc as this would take off some of the pressure.

If there’s no replacement for Melican then surely Amartey has to ruck.

I know it’s a risk but I would love to bring in someone to release Mills. Give Gould a block of games and let him sink or swim.

[aguy]

Rumour is that Cotchin faked his injury to get out of going to the hub.
Tigers are ripe for the picking!

I had wondered that too. But there is photo of Cotchin on the plane With the team so looks like he has gone

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It’s a worry that Stephens, noted for his kicking as a draftee is now struggling with it. I wondered if he’d be worth bringing in to tag in place of Clarke, given his tank etc as this would take off some of the pressure.

If there’s no replacement for Melican then surely Amartey has to ruck.

I know it’s a risk but I would love to bring in someone to release Mills. Give Gould a block of games and let him sink or swim.

I’m with you. Give amarty a go against soldo. And play Gould and Stephens. Let’s see what they’ve got. A perfect chance against injury riddled tigers

[waswan]

You really have to wonder if a Top 5 pick cant get a game, in this team, with so many passengers and with all these injuries, why did we pick him.

Play the bloody kid, he earnt his stripes as a Top 10, the NEAFL isnt playing and if it was it is well below the level any of our draft picks were playing at last year.

Gould got 18 touches in a SANFL GF, 10 months ago, for christ sake

[Bexl]

Tigers might have up to 7 out! Having said that, they have alot of depth. At this stage, my changes would be (providing they are fit)

In Stephens Amartey Maibaum Gould
Out Ronke Gray Melican Hayward

Hayward spent most his time on a wing and HB. His composure and decision making need more work to play as a defender - needs time in reserves. Surely Gould as a specialist defender would fill the brief better. Gray looked slow and not up to the pace of the game. Ronke barely did a thing.

Swap Maibaum for Brand and I think thats ok.

[aguy]

Sound like Gould wasn’t that great in the scratch match. Shame because I was very excited when we picked him. I miss NEAFL

Injuries to ronke Melican

Out Ronke Melican Hayward Gray
In Stephens Brand Amarty Warner

[waswan]

Im not a firm believer in guys dropping a level and dominating..... doesnt always happen.

Young guys can play well at a high level doesnt mean they always dominate a lower level and vica versa.

Look at Clarke last year, other than Mitchell no one has had a higher possession NEAFL game.

The system a team plays doesn't always help either, clearly we have a handball game and last week thw amount of handballs to a guy under pressure was crazy.

[Markwebbos]

Sound like Gould wasn’t that great in the scratch match. Shame because I was very excited when we picked him. I miss NEAFL

Injuries to ronke Melican

Out Ronke Melican Hayward Gray
In Stephens Brand Amarty Warner

Brand is available and “possibly” McCartin. Sam Reid and Sinkers another week away.

Brand for Melican
Wicks for Ronke
Stephens for Clarke
Amartey for Gray move Mills to the mids and Aliir to defend

[dejavoodoo44]

Brand is available and “possibly” McCartin. Sam Reid and Sinkers another week away.

Brand for Melican
Wicks for Ronke
Stephens for Clarke
Amartey for Gray move Mills to the mids and Aliir to defend

That's close to my preference. Except I thought that Clarke was better last week, than a few people are giving him credit for. So I'd leave him in and let Stephens continue to develop for a week or two longer, in the scratch match league.

[mattybloods]

Brand for Melican
Wicks for Ronke
Stephens for Clarke
Amartey for Gray move Mills to the mids and Aliir to defend

I like these changes but I would like to see Warner instead of Wicks, sounds like he goes in hard and will bring energy to a side that needs it.

Aliir is not a ruck. At his best he is a top tier intercept marker. Throwing him around in the ruck does nothing for his confidence; let him stick to what he's good at.

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[mattybloods]

Also Clarke held Gaff to 18, he might stay for now

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