Changes v West Coast

[longmile]

I found it quite surprising to see the statistics for the season so far. We are well down the list but with a free kick differential of -12 or less than one per game. The games where we were well and truly on the wrong side of the free kick count must have been balanced out by us being on the right side a few times
It’s funny I can’t remember those games quite as well ????????
The 2021 free kick ladder after Round 15

First 4 weeks when we were the AFL darlings I noted that we got some very soft decisions go out way

[dejavoodoo44]

Weather forecast for Geelong at match time. A maximum of 12°, showers and a brisk breeze of 40km/h. West Coast might be a bit tall?

[caj23]

Bells average is mostly so low as he's been medical sub for a handful of games

There was no medical sub in 2019 or 2020. His highest disposal count is 15, let’s just admit he hasn’t been capable of finding the ball at AFL level

[Ralph Dawg]

Weather forecast for Geelong at match time. A maximum of 12°, showers and a brisk breeze of 40km/h. West Coast might be a bit tall?

Let's hope so. Strong breeze will make it tough overhead. With a tall forward line, they will need their mids to press hard into their F50 to provide ground level support. Makes it crucial for our mids to get on top.

[AB Swannie]

There are two games that are absolutely critical to our finals hopes - today and Round 18 vs GWS. It starts with today. I get that the conditions should mitigate West Coast’s talls but I feel like we just never play well in poor conditions. Big games required from Mills, Parker, and JPK and most importantly Ramps.

[Roadrunner]

There was no medical sub in 2019 or 2020. His highest disposal count is 15, let’s just admit he hasn’t been capable of finding the ball at AFL level

I think this is his last chance as he’s had a few games to show something. Hope for his sake he can prove us wrong but I don’t like passengers as we’re not elite to be able to afford them. But he tries his best- unfortunately it has not been good enough so far. With Blakey, he has shown ability in his first year but hasn’t developed from there as we all hoped. Is it his body? Moving him to defence seems the most logical move as long as he is not up against a big bodied forward. I’m not sure what our coaches have planned against the Weagle’s talls- unless it’s wet we could be in trouble.

Problem is we don’t have the KPDs at the moment, so we’re just shuffling the deck.

[dejavoodoo44]

Let's hope so. Strong breeze will make it tough overhead. With a tall forward line, they will need their mids to press hard into their F50 to provide ground level support. Makes it crucial for our mids to get on top.

I'm expecting big games from Mills and Parker. I also have an inkling that Gulden might be given a bit more of a roving commission, and consequently, launch a fair few telling attacks. I also expect Wicks and Bell to drive the Geelong rebounders insane, and in the process, create a few chances for Papley to take advantage of.

It could be misplaced, but I'm actually feeling pretty confident about this one.

[Ralph Dawg]

I think this is his last chance as he’s had a few games to show something. Hope for his sake he can prove us wrong but I don’t like passengers as we’re not elite to be able to afford them. But he tries his best- unfortunately it has not been good enough so far. With Blakey, he has shown ability in his first year but hasn’t developed from there as we all hoped. Is it his body? Moving him to defence seems the most logical move as long as he is not up against a big bodied forward. I’m not sure what our coaches have planned against the Weagle’s talls- unless it’s wet we could be in trouble.

Problem is we don’t have the KPDs at the moment, so we’re just shuffling the deck.

Going into a must win game against a weagles lineup with Allen, Darling, Kennedy, Vardy and Natanui and we drop a tall defender for the skinny lizard, with only one defender above 190cm (McCartain).

Says alot about where Brand and Gould are. I think we are aiming to starve their forwards opportunities and slingshot out of defence with our smaller, faster backline.

[longmile]

There was no medical sub in 2019 or 2020. His highest disposal count is 15, let’s just admit he hasn’t been capable of finding the ball at AFL level

I agree, but the stat of 4 disposals a game I quoted was only so low cause it was his 2021 stats, where he has been medical sub multiple times.

Tbh I had Bell's last chance as last week, but here he is again...

[Captain]

Heeney is the one who needs to lift. One of the highest paid players in the comp (the HS has him 13th on their list) but wouldn't be in the top 100 at the moment.

He is wasted playing forward and like Mills before him, I think it's time to make Heeney a permanent midfielder.

[Ludwig]

I also expect Wicks and Bell to drive the Geelong rebounders insane, and in the process, create a few chances for Papley to take advantage of.

They'll be so mad that they'll be throwing their shoes at the TV.

[MattW]

Heeney is the one who needs to lift. One of the highest paid players in the comp (the HS has him 13th on their list) but wouldn't be in the top 100 at the moment.

He is wasted playing forward and like Mills before him, I think it's time to make Heeney a permanent midfielder.

Yes, Heeney needs to play well and if he does reckon we'll win.

[Captain]

Gaff is out for today's game so that will help!!

[Aaron]

MEDICAL SUBS
Sydney: James Rowbottom
West Coast: Jack Petruccelle

[dejavoodoo44]

They'll be so mad that they'll be throwing their shoes at the TV.

Yes, sorry, West Coast. Strangely, when I was cycling to the shops, the thought occurred to me, "Did I write, Geelong, instead of West Coast?"