2018 JLT Series - Game 2: St Kilda v Melbourne

[gringo2011]

I'm not talking about the broader conversation i was specifically talking about Weller vs Long. Long hasn't yet shown anything at any level to show that he's going to be part of our future. He's also only 20 so i'm more than happy to wait on him but at this stage he doesn't deserve to be playing seniors because he's hardly been effective at VFL level.

Yeah Longs potential looks like it could build through actual match time but Weller should be given first chance at a regular season spot because he has been a reliable option. He's probably only a few bad games off losing that spot if the team starts to falter and his form stays below what he's capable of though. If we start to look like finals aren't an option I imagine it's guys like Weller and Gilbert who will be pushed out.

 

[VDS66]

it's a trade off though. Getting games into players that will be part of the future push to a flag v. playing an experienced battler who is slightly ahead form wise. I.e., Gilbert v White/Rice, Weller v Long/Lonie and Brown v Goddard. Richo always seems to go with the battler.

Thing is... White isnt jumping out of the blocks, there must be something going on in the background that we don't know about.

Rice is a way off as well, so is Goddard.

 

[Saint Shags]

On the contrary I expect it to free them up. They won't be constantly looking for him so will hopefully just choose the correct option ( as long as they don't just kick it long at every opportunity.)
I'm hoping the up - and - comers realise that their time is now and they grasp this opportunity to stand up and be counted.

Im thinking the same. It would have been tough over the last couple of years for the young guys to ignore Roo. Now they have a bit of freedom.

 

[STK2020]

Casey Fields Carparking
I have not been there before. Does anyone have any tips on where to park if the adjacent carpark is full as it does not look too big?

Looking at google maps I see that there is a large grassed area nearby . Is that used for overflow carparking?

Do the nearby residential streets have parking restrictions on weeknights that prevent parking there?

etc.

Thanks in advance for any advice.

I think they will open Frenken Homes Oval up for parking . Expect long delays leaving after the game ( memories of Waverley Park ).
I was thinking of parking at the shopping centre on Berwick - Cranny Rd .

 

[CursingFijian]

Long is definitely not staking a red hot claim for the small forward role. I think he is at a level where he is handy depth and can do some good things through out the course of a game, but his contribution is still not strong enough. Even if we stop talking about disposals and/or goals his defensive pressure isn't quite at the level.

He does have an appetite for contact that cannot be disputed. Again, that aggression can't be taught in a training drill.

 

[Paddy2014]

Yeah Longs potential looks like it could build through actual match time but Weller should be given first chance at a regular season spot because he has been a reliable option. He's probably only a few bad games off losing that spot if the team starts to falter and his form stays below what he's capable of though. If we start to look like finals aren't an option I imagine it's guys like Weller and Gilbert who will be pushed out.

You're an oracle. Weller and Gilbert both withdrawn!

 

[#gosaintas]

Would love a stream link if anyone has one

 

[triggering bro]

You know you’re struggling when Lonie is a notable absentee fmd

 

[JuKa]

Any stream would be greatly appreciated

 

[StJHD]

Yes sorry to be repetitive, I just got out of work so any stream would be appreciated. PM me if needed. Thanks

 

[cartel]

Nice by Bruce then, hopefully doesnt shank