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Norm Smith Medallist
Fages is addressing Team A before ball up.
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It's interesting that the first instinct to replace an injured HB is to move a sm fwd/mid down back. I'm not saying that Zorko couldn't do the job but is it really necessary to open up a spot for Lohmann up fwd? It's not the fwds that have lost a player, they haven't been weakened, it's the half back line that needs to be shored up. We have 3 very capable half backs, Prior, Madden and Answerth, all better defensively in that position than Zorko. First up against Carlton, I think we will need to be as tight defensively as we can be. I lean slightly towards Prior, probably stronger defensively than Madden but not as creative.Maybe Zorko pushes back.
Opening up a spot further up the ground for someone like Lohmann
id probably prefer to favour offensive capability over defensive when looking at who takes mckenna's spot if he cant play carltonIt's interesting that the first instinct to replace an injured HB is to move a sm fwd/mid down back. I'm not saying that Zorko couldn't do the job but is it really necessary to open up a spot for Lohmann up fwd? It's not the fwds that have lost a player, they haven't been weakened, it's the half back line that needs to be shored up. We have 3 very capable half backs, Prior, Madden and Answerth, all better defensively in that position than Zorko. First up against Carlton, I think we will need to be as tight defensively as we can be. I lean slightly towards Prior, probably stronger defensively than Madden but not as creative.
Maybe Answerth?
Still on. For now.Yes I'd be interested to know cos I reckon I'll still head along. Anyone know for sure? Mr Ripper or Mighty Lions?
If he does not get up for opening round that will put the quash on any coaching thoughts of Wilmot playing wing.Connor McKenna has picked up a Hammy issue, touch and go for Opening Round.
I agree that Prior would be my first choice replacement for the HBF, he can play that role well as well as rotate onto the wing as required (easy to keep swapping with Wilmot on field). Answerth for me is more Starc's backup as the lockdown small. His skills probably arent at the level to replace Kiddy or McKenna.It's interesting that the first instinct to replace an injured HB is to move a sm fwd/mid down back. I'm not saying that Zorko couldn't do the job but is it really necessary to open up a spot for Lohmann up fwd? It's not the fwds that have lost a player, they haven't been weakened, it's the half back line that needs to be shored up. We have 3 very capable half backs, Prior, Madden and Answerth, all better defensively in that position than Zorko. First up against Carlton, I think we will need to be as tight defensively as we can be. I lean slightly towards Prior, probably stronger defensively than Madden but not as creative.
Personally I think Madden is a lot better defensively than Prior and his pace would be a real asset against Carlton. Getting the ball the other way is the issue with Madden for me. I love his burst but at AFL level he has not got enough of it consistently enough. If he were with a lesser team I think he could be a regular player or if Starc got a LTI but he has been stuck in the line for a long while now. I still remember the Leigh comment to him from a few years ago (along the lines that if he kept playing like he did in that game he would have a long career) and I keep waiting but we have yet to see him really get another shot.It's interesting that the first instinct to replace an injured HB is to move a sm fwd/mid down back. I'm not saying that Zorko couldn't do the job but is it really necessary to open up a spot for Lohmann up fwd? It's not the fwds that have lost a player, they haven't been weakened, it's the half back line that needs to be shored up. We have 3 very capable half backs, Prior, Madden and Answerth, all better defensively in that position than Zorko. First up against Carlton, I think we will need to be as tight defensively as we can be. I lean slightly towards Prior, probably stronger defensively than Madden but not as creative.
Nah. We need someone new/different. We know what Answerth brings to table, hard nut lockdown defender who puts his body on the line and has average disposal skills + gets caught too often lately trying to do too much.
Brain would be a good choice to try. Either Brain or Prior who has put on some size this offseason.
Looks like Michael Voss Oval dries/drains pretty well.Beaut afternoon for a game of foot-ball. View attachment 1906560
Very wet underfootLooks like Michael Voss Oval dries/drains pretty well.
You could do a live stream for us Mr Ripper, you'd do a better job than those "another Smithy's snag" mob in the VFL.
Everyone needs practice.Nathan Williamson umpiring