What do we get from playing Campbell? We got slaughtered in the middle last week until he was subbed off, and he's literally the oldest bloke on the list.
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Grundie is on the top of his form at present, so hopefully not.
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Nothing.
If we are going to get slaughtered, we might as well give Heath a chance to see if he's worth keeping. Or we play Marshall in the position he plays elite football.
I would debut Keeler, maybe Moose to play mainly forward and to chop out Marshall in the ruck.
Personally I would go for Keeler as he is much more mobile. But i would play him in a mobile role.
Sharman FF.
One of Owens or Pou in the forward line. Not both.
The rest smalls who can apply tackling pressure.....plus Higgins.
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Phillipou, Campbell, Heath, Membrey, Garcia????????
Squad selection tonight - so everyone will probably be right until tomorrow!!!
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Keeler is only 1 week back from injury. He probably needs at least 2 more at that level before even being considered.
Heath for Campbell
Phillipou for Dow
Sharman (into 22) for King
Howard for Caminiti
Garcia the sub
Phillipou for Dow
Sharman (into 22) for King
Howard for Caminiti
Garcia the sub
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Against Brisbane he gave us a clear advantage
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Exactly, so imagine what he'd do to Heath on debut. With how physical he is he'll fold Heath 2x over and force him into early retirement
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And Heath vs Grundy wouldn't?
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We get to push Marshall forward to cover King. You may argue Heath over Campbell, but the physical style of Grundy would kill Heath at the first centre bounce. Would much rather give Heath another week before debuting vs O'Brien of Adelaide who is a much more favourable matchup
I'd rather footballers do what we pay them to do. As I have said, it's a football match not a traumatic event.
Time to find out.
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Excellent counter-argument pal
Excellent counter-argument pal
How do we find out about our youth if we are petrified to play them?
Footballers need to be coached and encouraged, not molly-coddled. I reckon Heath has enough spunk to perform admirably against three-club Brodie.
You missed the part where I said I would keep Roma as the No1 ruck against Grundie.
Keeler or Heath to just give Roma a chop out, and so only be rucking occasionally and often not against Grundie at all.
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It's about finding the right time - like literally anything in life. Why would you throw him against one of the most physical and high-quality rucks in the competition and put him at risk of devoided confidence and not just wait one week for the perfect opportunity? His "spunk" - you're a funny guy. Ironic you talk about football being about coaching - what you're suggesting is literally the opposite. It's been 100+ weeks since he's been drafted, it doesn't hurt to wait one more.
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You missed the part where Heath only performs when he's the number 1 ruck. He's not a no2 ruck nor a key forward, struggles when playing majority of matches there. Keeler has taken around one centre bounce in about 12 months, I don't think so.
And who tf is Grundie?
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Campbell struggles as the number 1 and number 2 ruck. Prefer to give Heath a chance as Marshall’s backup
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Surely can’t go with Campbell again. Looked like he was playing a different sport last week and TBH it’s embarrassing he’s still on our list.
Marshall is our #1 ruck, let’s not turn one problem into two.
In: Howard, Sharman, Membrey, Garcia
Out: Caminiti, King, Campbell, Dow
Dow turning into a real non contributor. Hopefully he’s just injured.
Marshall is our #1 ruck, let’s not turn one problem into two.
In: Howard, Sharman, Membrey, Garcia
Out: Caminiti, King, Campbell, Dow
Dow turning into a real non contributor. Hopefully he’s just injured.
What happens if he suffers a broken leg at Sandy this week? Grab the opportunity when it is presented to you.
At some stage you're going to have to go through people like Grundy to get what you want - might as well find out how steep the mountain is now.
I am talking is coaching - I would interpret what you are suggesting as "parenting a preschooler".
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Heath would at least have the excuse of being an inexperienced kid rather than a 32 year old career backup.
Frankly, it shouldn't be either of them. Marshall is our number 1 ruck and among the best in the comp. Play your best players in their best positions, then fill gaps with what's left over. Dont use your best players to plug holes and then have to fill their position with scraps.
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No Phillipou?
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Against Brisbane he gave us first use and made our pedestrian midfield look like clearance specialists. He had a bad game against Sweet but I think that was just a bad match up. I don't think Grundy is. an outstanding tap ruck so might actually be okay against him.
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