Changes for Gold Coast

[go_the_dockers]

Who gives Sandi a rest, Pav?

Dawson or Johnson or A Pearce?

 

[schnoods]

I find it strange RTB only playing the one ruck! When was the last time he did that?

One thing Ross is known for is late changes, im expecting Griff to come in, hopefully its CPearce.

Well it hasn't been a luxury having 3 Rucks ready to play we have had for a while.

I think the Sub rule being abolished changed alot of teams playing 2 rucks. We had ideally a while ago Sandi, Tabs, Pav, 1 of Clarke or Griff and generally the worst performing forward or most tired player got subbed off for a speedier more lively spark.

Game has shifted to mobility again, 1 ruck and a few back up pinch hitters is all that's needed. An extra inside mid is more valuable than a 2nd string break even Ruckman IMO.

 

[Fred Ziffel]

I think the changes are good, perhaps bit harsh on Griffon when there was other bad performers.

Really feel that the bad talk about Freo has forced Ross to play youth, which is a good thing.

All I hope there isn't a late change MDB in, Weller/Langdon out.

This is a real chance. DeBoer to tag Gary. It would also mean the hope of a new game plan would be down the drain.

 

[meima]

This is a real chance. DeBoer to tag Gary. It would also mean the hope of a new game plan would be down the drain.

Maybe deboer/silva for C.pearce he is in interchange.

 

[Confucius]

Swapping Taberner and Griffin for A Pearce and M Johnson should improve our mobility and our skills.

Swapping Clarke with Sandi, will improve our clearances.

I think Langdon can match Mzungu around the ground except with better skills.

I actually think Johnson has been brought in for Mzungu because our backline needs to be taller than last week. And APearce come in for Tabs. Sandi for Clarke.

The big deal is that Langdon replaces Griffin which makes our forward line dramatically different. And I like it a lot.

That's how i view it.

 

[Fred Ziffel]

I actually think Johnson has been brought in for Mzungu because our backline needs to be taller than last week. And APearce come in for Tabs. Sandi for Clarke.

The big deal is that Langdon replaces Griffin which makes our forward line dramatically different. And I like it a lot.

That's how i view it.

I think Alex Pearce is going to play forward with a bit of ruck work.
Langdon straight swap for Gu.

 

[G Mus]

Who gives Sandi a rest, Pav?

I'd say it doesn't matter, whoever is near it and Fyfe/Dawson third man up depending on if it's in attack or defense

 

[Boppo]

Not worried about Sandi solo-rucking. Last time he rucked against Nicholls, he got the 69 hitouts if I recall. Nicholls is a pretty terrible ruckman.

I reckon Nicholls is pretty decent.

 

[Fred Ziffel]

Maybe deboer/silva for C.pearce he is in interchange.

That is true; I missed that one.
Clancee is very lucky to have not been dropped.

 

[Confucius]

I think Alex Pearce is going to play forward with a bit of ruck work.
Langdon straight swap for Gu.

APearce forward, yes. But Langdon will play mostly forward too - different role to Mzungu. I'll bet you a pack of Barbeque chips on it.

 

[free at last]

This is a real chance. DeBoer to tag Gary. It would also mean the hope of a new game plan would be down the drain.

Gazza will tear MDB to shreds IMO

 

[Fred Ziffel]

APearce forward, yes. But Langdon will play mostly forward too - different role to Mzungu. I'll bet you a pack of Barbeque chips on it.

I think you are right. I have always been keen on Gu playing half forward; takes a good mark, is a reliable shot on goal and can run all day.

 

[meima]

Gazza will tear MDB to shreds IMO

I can't see anybody else can go with gazza without lesser their possession.suban can only block cannot tag. C.Pearce is too slow. Langdon play on wing.

 

[JunglistPosse]

Disagree. More annoying for mine.

Late change - C. Pearce (out): J. Griffin (in). One ruckman on Subi Oval is madness.

Dare I say you are advocating ,

Out : Pearce

 

[wild side]

I think you are right. I have always been keen on Gu playing half forward; takes a good mark, is a reliable shot on goal and can run all day.

I wouldn't say reliable. He's like Barlow, hit & miss on the set shot.

 

[Fred Ziffel]

Gazza will tear MDB to shreds IMO

Who hasn't Gary beaten ?
If you can restrict him to < 25 poss you're doing well.
I'm not saying I want this but MdB is deceptively fast and would be the only bloke Ross would consider for such a job.
I hope it doesn't happen.

 

[Fred Ziffel]

I wouldn't say reliable. He's like Barlow, hit & miss on the set shot.

You must be confusing him with somebody else. Gu is a bloody good shot on goal.

 

[FreoRicci]

Why the bad knock against De Boer? He shined when playing for his spot last year and was among the best in the prelim. Think he would excel at being the tagger, tackles well and reads the play inside the contest. Given the chance to play in the 22, he does more then Mzungu/C. Pearce.

 

[salim malik]

You must be confusing him with somebody else. Gu is a bloody good shot on goal.

Gu can't get the pill any more and when he does he turns it over. I take my hat of to him for what he has achieved but it is time to move on. Langdon is the future . Clancee will be next when Hughes or Mora are ready.

 

[Boppo]

Jonno isn't mobile..I hope he isn't a liability

 

[salim malik]

Jonno isn't mobile..I hope he isn't a liability

I dispute that .

 

[wild side]

You must be confusing him with somebody else. Gu is a bloody good shot on goal.

Sorry Fred have to disagree. Agree with Salim though, the future is apparent

 

[meima]

Sorry Fred have to disagree. Agree with Salim though, the future is apparent

Nah Langdon will play gu role , if not how can he get 32 possession with peel.

 

[free at last]

I dispute that .

He is miles off his 2013 standard!

 

[StingBitten]

I guess there's no one for C. Pearce/Suban/Mayne to come out for anyway. Bennell, Morabito, Yarran all injured or no game time. Same goes for Crozier and Blakely. With the exception of Hughes there were no other newbies available.