Preview Changes and pre match discussion vs Geelong in Hobart

[king of the road]

Not definite that Stephenson plays half back.
Could replace Ford across half forward while someone like Scott goes back to create run out of there.

 

[Makeshift Park]

This is some sort of poetry

I watched the trailer for the new Dylan biopic today, so I read it in his nasal drawl.

 

[RossHenshaw]

We definitely lack some class and kicking off halfback without Colby and Fish back there. You'd think Stepho plays there after doing it in the VFL and maybe we move Scott back to half back this week to give a bit more run?

Yep we are definitely going down the line to a contest all day … no run & carry

 

[the big lebowski]

Not definite that Stephenson plays half back.
Could replace Ford across half forward while someone like Scott goes back to create run out of there.

110% down back imo

He’s played the role before

Just needs to minimise brain fades. It’s not a long term thing but could work for a week

 

[TennisPlayerAndy]

I see our HB run has been obliterated.

Prepare for stodgy-long-kicks-to-no-one D50 exits.

 

[Rollmop]

So who’s going to Stevo’s farewell game then? Hope he makes something of this chance but just don’t see it happening. Can’t see him playing down back either

 

[Ichiro #51]

Jeez, I hope we’re not basing list management decisions on a bloke having one good game (or not) down back. You would think the footy department has a bit more up it’s sleevo than “didn’t get a kick v Geelong in Hobart = delist”.

 

[Zebrah]

Disappointing injuries but I will enjoy seeing what the INs have got. Good Sleevo gives great drive. I hope we good Sleevo.

Think the back 6 will be:

Archer- Corr - Tucker
McDonald - Logue - Stephenson

 

[the big lebowski]

Not an ideal team

Good to see a stack of youf though

 

[Zebrah]

Prefer Bergman in for Shiels or Tucker.

 

[Orange Peanut]

Can't wait to watch Stevo squib out of contests in defence, fun.

Well Geelong are practising running away from players, so he might not be on his own.

 

[tazaa]

So if McKercher, Fisher and Ford are right to go for the Tigers, who goes out?

Hansen, Stephens and Stephenson?

Would probably be our strongest 22 in a long long time if that’s the case.

 

[Chewy Chewman]

I’d actually like to see Powell down back in that playmaker role. Perfect opportunity to try and use that vision and add another string to his bow.

 

[chubbspeterson]

Jeez, I hope we’re not basing list management decisions on a bloke having one good game (or not) down back. You would think the footy department has a bit more up it’s sleevo than “didn’t get a kick v Geelong in Hobart = delist”.

There won't be too many teams lining up for Jaidyn unless he shows good form. His trade value would be low.

 

[chubbspeterson]

Yep we are definitely going down the line to a contest all day … no run & carry

40% chance of rain the day before and 70% chance of rain on the saturday.
Not sure how much run and carry will be possible in the wet and on a shorter ground as well.

 

[RossHenshaw]

40% chance of rain the day before and 70% chance of rain on the saturday.
Not sure how much run and carry will be possible in the wet and on a shorter ground as well.

 

[Rollmop]

Jeez, I hope we’re not basing list management decisions on a bloke having one good game (or not) down back. You would think the footy department has a bit more up it’s sleevo than “didn’t get a kick v Geelong in Hobart = delist”.

He’s been ordinary for ages. I was rapt when we first drafted him but he’s been a huge letdown. We have better options than him now.

 

[giantroo]

“Big watch on sheezel, rolled his ankle yesterday may not play” - Kingy

 

[Possession]

“Big watch on sheezel, rolled his ankle yesterday may not play” - Kingy

Might have to change my tip to Cats if he doesn't get up. Our other outs are not great already.

 

[AnEmptyChair]

Ffs Lot of talk on twitter that Sheez is a good chance to be a late out. Apparently Kingy said on radio this morning too that he heard he's rolled his ankle and likely won't play?

 

[muttley45]

I would trust Harry to be professional enough to not risk playing if he isn't 100% right, apart from the regulation byes, has he missed any sort of game time since he arrived ? i look forward to seeing another 350+ games at least

 

[Better Loosen Up]

Would rather us be cherry ripe for our last 4 weeks. If that means Sheeze sits out too then all good.

 

[Moti]

So if McKercher, Fisher and Ford are right to go for the Tigers, who goes out?

Hansen, Stephens and Stephenson?

Would probably be our strongest 22 in a long long time if that’s the case.

Stephens is ahead of Shiels, Stephenson, Duursma and Philips right now.

As for the changes, let's play the game first.

 

[Moti]

We have probably 1 too many mids but if we do have them, we should rotate them heavily. We have this odd habit of selecting them then only playing a couple for the majority of the game. I would give different looks almost every centre bounce, unless we are head and shoulders ahead. Give Philips, Powell and I would throw in Zurhaar and Curtis more time through there and also allow LDU, Wardlaw and Jy some more downtime.

 

[kool kangas]

Not definite that Stephenson plays half back.
Could replace Ford across half forward while someone like Scott goes back to create run out of there.

Surely Duursma will get that job at Half Forward