Preview AFL Round 19 - North Melbourne v Geelong, Etihad Stadium, 7:40PM Saturday 2 August

[Lana]

The ins and outs I want to see

IN
Blicavs
Christensen
McCarthy(not as sub)

Outs
McIntosh
Hartman
Murdoch(rested, doesn't play in the VFL)

 

[Art Vandelay_]

In: Blicavs, Christensen
Out: Simpson, Hartman

Don't mind those changes myself

 

[catempire]

In: Christensen, Blicavs
Out: Simpson, Hartman

Probably the easiest week at Selection Committee all season.

That's best 22, ain't it?

 

[cynical]

The point I was making is that he has steadily improved throughout the season in both respects, and that neither statement is true now. The poster's comments were obviously based on conclusions based on early observations, which have become personal biases set in concrete, unshaken and unmoved by changes in circumstances and facts.
He is now a more than useful 2nd/3rd ruckman, and has been ever since the season's half-way mark (whenever he has been played as such), especially at boundary throw-ins and as 3rd man up, which is a matter of simple observation.
His season-long ruck stats (and last season's) are no longer relevant, first because of this improvement, and secondly because they include games where he simply didn't ruck at all.
The suggestion that he's poor under pressure may have been true last season, in a couple of finals, in his 20th game or thereabouts. As a matter, again, of simple observation, it is demonstrably untrue now. His coolness under pressure is a marked feature of his play, especially in the context of his inexperience. He ain't perfect, but he's better in this respect that many, many sub-40 gamers.

We haven't played any finals like games since Hawthorn earlier in the year (I wont count the Sydney game since we were destroyed)

Blicavs has still made plenty of mistakes this season, being caught holding the ball many times. He has also been hidden a lot in the backline.

As a pure no2 ruck he is yet to prove himself. 11.2 disposals a game and 6.8 hitouts. He should be getting somewhere around 15 hitouts a game as a no2 ruck especially when he ends up rucking against forwards and not many genuine no2 rucks. (even including his games as a sub or defender 6.8 hitouts a game is pathetic)

I'd love to see him get 15 possessions and 15 hitouts against a top 4 team but when finals comes around he will be lucky to get 10 and 10.

 

[Teriyakicat]

In: Blicavs, Christensen
Out: Simpson, Hartman

Don't mind those changes myself

I'd reckon most would've picked that this week- so everyone gets a sausage from the meat tray or a bite of a chocolate from the box of choccies!

 

[JUBJUB]

That's best available22, ain't it?

EFA
Someone who wears # 10 in it would make it the best 22

 

[Art Vandelay_]

I'd reckon most would've picked that this week- so everyone gets a sausage from the meat tray or a bite of a chocolate from the box of choccies!

Given Carlton play tonight, I could eat it at mick's BBQ tomorrow

 

[SleazySimon]

We haven't played any finals like games since Hawthorn earlier in the year (I wont count the Sydney game since we were destroyed)

Blicavs has still made plenty of mistakes this season, being caught holding the ball many times. He has also been hidden a lot in the backline.

As a pure no2 ruck he is yet to prove himself. 11.2 disposals a game and 6.8 hitouts. He should be getting somewhere around 15 hitouts a game as a no2 ruck especially when he ends up rucking against forwards and not many genuine no2 rucks. (even including his games as a sub or defender 6.8 hitouts a game is pathetic)

I'd love to see him get 15 possessions and 15 hitouts against a top 4 team but when finals comes around he will be lucky to get 10 and 10.

He won 19 hitouts against the bulldogs and 14 against Melbourne in his most recent games so he's improving and getting a lot more of the ball as well. I would have thought rotating ruckman is the best policy if Simpson has no tank.

 

[Teriyakicat]

Given Carlton play tonight, I could eat it at mick's BBQ tomorrow

You reckon it'd be a BYO, NSFB?

 

[vinum coupe]

you need to lift
5 posts per day av
if you subtract the judas and flake love
1.2 posts per day

lol.
You still have real issues with differentiating between posters.

 

[SleazySimon]

Another Thursday night, another whinge fest from Geelong fans regarding selections

 

[catempire]

Another Thursday night, another whinge fest from Geelong fans regarding selections

Where???

It would be hard to quibble with that 22.

 

[you pick one]

In: Christensen, Blicavs
Out: Simpson, Hartman

Probably the easiest week at Selection Committee all season.

That's best 22, ain't it?

Yep

EFA
Someone who wears # 10 in it would make it the best 22

Tenace

 

[catempire]

Tenace

Nah-uh.


Grant Tanner.

 

[SleazySimon]

Where???

It would be hard to quibble with that 22.

Its coming

 

[Catsmaninamerica]

Spewing - Wanna see Hartman in every week. and I think Simpson is a 22 player. Who comes out for him? Dont know. Cos Blitz and HMac have to play. 24 into 22 dont go.

 

[you pick one]

Spewing - Wanna see Hartman in every week. and I think Simpson is a 22 player. Who comes out for him? Dont know. Cos Blitz and HMac have to play. 24 into 22 dont go.

Hamish but not till next week.

 

[Teriyakicat]

Spewing - Wanna see Hartman in every week. and I think Simpson is a 22 player. Who comes out for him? Dont know. Cos Blitz and HMac have to play. 24 into 22 dont go.

You're LATE!!!!

 

[Catsmaninamerica]

You're LATE!!!!

huh?

 

[Teriyakicat]

huh?

Read the post above, from Sleazy. Well, to be fair, you need to read his post before that one as well. He reckons the 'whingefest about selections' is coming... then cue your post

 

[Catsmaninamerica]

Read the post above, from Sleazy. Well, to be fair, you need to read his post before that one as well. He reckons the 'whingefest about selections' is coming... then cue your post

i wasnt whinging. I acknowledged that there is no one that deserves or should come out of the side. i just really like Simpson and hartman. When you use the words "you're late" it really stresses me out.

 

[Teriyakicat]

i wasnt whinging. I acknowledged that there is no one that deserves or should come out of the side. i just really like Simpson and hartman. When you use the words "you're late" it really stresses me out.

oops- sorry- didn't mean to stress you. I assumed you'd have read the posts above yours and mine would have made sense. I understand that not everyone is happy with the team selections each week- I can't fit Hartman into my 22 right now, though maybe Murdoch would go if Hartman was to squeeze in. Anyway, I guess we've just got to wait for game day to see if one of Bews, Lang or Simpson will get a game, as they're the emergencies this week.

 

[Catsmaninamerica]

oops- sorry- didn't mean to stress you. I assumed you'd have read the posts above yours and mine would have made sense. I understand that not everyone is happy with the team selections each week- I can't fit Hartman into my 22 right now, though maybe Murdoch would go if Hartman was to squeeze in. Anyway, I guess we've just got to wait for game day to see if one of Bews, Lang or Simpson will get a game, as they're the emergencies this week.

i think you missed my double entendre regarding the expression "youre late" it was actually very funny. Just so you know

 

[Teriyakicat]

i think you missed my double entendre regarding the expression "youre late" it was actually very funny. Just so you know

Sigh. I thought of it but didn't realise you had such a witty sense of humour! I apologise
I'll move my 'catsmaninamerica' magnet over to the 'quietly funny' side of my magnetic board

 

[footycats007]

Does anyone know if I can walk up to this game and scan my membership to enter?
Or do I have to pre-purchase a ticket online before I go?