Preview 2024 Round 2 Freo v Roos

[Snuffaluphagus]

to be fair some of draper's kicking in the preseason doesn't make much more confident

Haha, I would put it a level above those two. I confidence he can move the ball forward, on evidence, the other two I'd want doing nothing but bombs down the line and sidways 20m kicks.

Before I get jumped on, Banfield had a very good game, he was clean and in good spots but he's never being a good option of defence and after listening to JL he seems to agree we need a long term option, that is not Banners as a back. I agree with FreoMatt that maybe Draper is a lock which is very very exciting

 

[s_wd6]

Why would you bring in Reidy to play forward when you have Tabs or Voss who could do better. Your point on Jackson is spot on snd is why Reidy won’t play, our Jackson/Treacy ruck/forward combination couldn’t have worked better last week so they won’t mess with that


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Only mentioned is because his name keeps floating around. I think Tabs is cooked and his decision making is way too slow, so Ideally Voss in for me

 

[WilloTree]

Seems like the only interesting one is what they do for extra defender, especially since it's North who play pretty small up there.

Walker, Tabs/Voss a lock, then they either leave Banfield down there and bring in JOM or Draper plays

Do you mean if they pick Draper, O'Meara goes to Peel?

 

[s_wd6]

Also I think based on what’s been said already by JL it’s clear that neither Draper nor Davies will be playing this week.

 

[Snuffaluphagus]

Do you mean if they pick Draper, O'Meara goes to Peel?

I imagine he'd be the sub tbh

 

[gungho]

Did people on here think Banners is a defender because he was thrown there for 1 quarter after we lost 3 blokes?
It will probably work against North and West Coast, but it's not a strategy I'd adopt for any other games.

 

[Mags98]

The whole game with Banfield and Hughes taking it out of the backline fills me with dread to be honest but we'll see

hughes obviously started horribly but still though he ended the game ok and certainly didnt go into his shell despite the early mistakes - banfield im less sure on, but he can deffo do a job on sheezel though, i remember his early years up against merrett i think, shut him right down

 

[WilloTree]

I imagine he'd be the sub tbh

Fair enough. fwiw I'm going with Walker, O'Meara and one of Tabs/Voss.

Banfield will stay forward.

BUT I would absolutely love Simpson to be a selection surprise. Even if he starts as sub and Raz get a full game.

 

[sumavich]

Banfield is showing his detractors that he is hard to kill.
He's flexible, kicks goals, and has a tank.
However, his major blight was when he let that Geelong Irish fella run rings around him at Optus all those years ago.
He kicked a goal, and Banners was basically a witch hat!
However, all is forgiven, and if he backs it up this wekk, should never be castigated on this forum again

 

[Snuffaluphagus]

hughes obviously started horribly but still though he ended the game ok and certainly didnt go into his shell despite the early mistakes - banfield im less sure on, but he can deffo do a job on sheezel though, i remember his early years up against merrett i think, shut him right down

I’m ok with one, both feels like a critical mass of potential disaster and is not a long term solution

 

[FreoGirl]

Yep, happened last year at HOME and a lot on this board seem to think we are a certainty.
Yeah we beat the Lions but they seem to be a bit disinterested atm
Roos have so much young talent that one day will click, when it does look out.
Mark my words, this weekend is a worry!!

I don't believe we are a certainty, but the boys are fired up for a good crack at it. I'm disappointed to hear Clark might be injured - that will be massive

 

[FreoGirl]

Banfield is showing his detractors that he is hard to kill.
He's flexible, kicks goals, and has a tank.
However, his major blight was when he let that Geelong Irish fella run rings around him at Optus all those years ago.
He kicked a goal, and Banners was basically a witch hat!
However, all is forgiven, and if he backs it up this wekk, should never be castigated on this forum again

100%!! it's like they are continually searching for his flaws - he deserves his spot. He has the fitness to play an entire game.

 

[Footskill]

Haha, I would put it a level above those two. I confidence he can move the ball forward, on evidence, the other two I'd want doing nothing but bombs down the line and sidways 20m kicks.

Before I get jumped on, Banfield had a very good game, he was clean and in good spots but he's never being a good option of defence and after listening to JL he seems to agree we need a long term option, that is not Banners as a back. I agree with FreoMatt that maybe Draper is a lock which is very very exciting

Hater jk

 

[The Feeder Club]

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call worries me a bit

Dockers coach dismisses critics as big selection calls loom

Dockers coach Justin Longmuir has dismissed critics of his one-year contract extension

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[FreoGirl]

Who sniff is going to sniff replace Clark? sniff

 

[millsy]

This Hugh Dixon call worries me a bit

Dockers coach dismisses critics as big selection calls loom

Dockers coach Justin Longmuir has dismissed critics of his one-year contract extension

www.afl.com.au

Hugh himself probably a big concerned!

 

[Quay Club]

This Hugh Dixon call worries me a bit

Dockers coach dismisses critics as big selection calls loom

Dockers coach Justin Longmuir has dismissed critics of his one-year contract extension

www.afl.com.au

No respect

 

[theGav56]

This Hugh Dixon call worries me a bit

Dockers coach dismisses critics as big selection calls loom

Dockers coach Justin Longmuir has dismissed critics of his one-year contract extension

www.afl.com.au

He has done the entire preseason without a hat, then gets a debut under a closed roof?

The club wouldn't let that happen. It'll be Draper.

 

[Wray27]

JL said they like 3 talls. I think Tabs or Cox will come in.

Be a bit hard for Cox without his hamstring attached

 

[ilikepotatoes]

Who sniff is going to sniff replace Clark? sniff

What's happened to Clark?

 

[Waterhouzin]

I’d mentioned on another thread but would we give any thought to Johnson back ?
He’s the same height as Chapman, very good kicking skills out of defence and has a bit of mongrel about him.
He looked a little lost up the ground last week, maybe a month or so having the ball come to him may help
Certainly didn’t hurt Mundy, Cerra, Young and numerous other mids!
In which case Walker, JOM and Voss in.
Agree though that there is no better game to trail Davies or Draper so maybe not.


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[serial_thrilla]

Good news everyone!

Dockers coach dismisses critics as big selection calls loom

Dockers coach Justin Longmuir has dismissed critics of his one-year contract extension

www.afl.com.au

 

[Wray27]

Good news everyone!

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Dockers coach dismisses critics as big selection calls loom

Dockers coach Justin Longmuir has dismissed critics of his one-year contract extension

www.afl.com.au

Very good WAFL player. Appeared not to have the work ethic to make at AFL

 

[FreoMatt]

Fair enough. fwiw I'm going with Walker, O'Meara and one of Tabs/Voss.

Banfield will stay forward.

BUT I would absolutely love Simpson to be a selection surprise. Even if he starts as sub and Raz get a full game.

The problem is you need to think about the whole team balance when you are making changes. Bringing in OMeara and one of Tabs/Voss leaves us a defender short, so if Banfield plays forward. Who goes back? Young? You’ll get a lot of push back if that is your intention


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[Wray27]

The problem is you need to think about the whole team balance when you are making changes. Bringing in OMeara and one of Tabs/Voss leaves us a defender short, so if Banfield plays forward. Who goes back? Young? You’ll get a lot of push back if that is your intention


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Yep I was willing to have Young and Switta roll thru the backline in my pre game team. But after Sunday not unless another injury disaster.
Young is midfield all year so 2 backs come in. Hopefully Walker to replace Worner and one of Davies(not Dixon)/Draper.
Jlo wants the forward structure to stay with 3 talls, so either Tabs/Voss with Treacy playing the same role or Reidy rucking and Jackson to forward/ruck role.
The interesting one is if O’Meara comes in!