Unofficial Preview Changes for Grand Final - West Coast v Hawthorn

[Trouto]

Masten had 25 touches last time we played at the G and his kicking is elite. Rosa my preferred option as sub.

u wot mate?

 

[HeaveHo_WeBlow]

Question, why would you start someone like Masto, who can deliver a laceout chest mark inside 50.
Compared to Hutchings,

I don't completely disagree with it given recent game time.
Just would like to know other peoples mindset behind this decision.

I would consider Hutch (Sub).
Then again, I'm not too sure what he'd offer in the 3rd/4th when you'd usually use the sub.

 

[WCEswift]

Mitchell sits at the back of the stoppage similar to gaff we saw in the qual final if you pressure him he just bombs it down the line without looking

 

[Suma Magic]

The whole "web" thing was first mentioned in the week after we beat the Tigers at the MCG.

We'll be fine on the wider ground.

 

[ChampRevesby]

Question, why would you start someone like Masto, who can deliver a laceout chest mark inside 50.
Compared to Hutchings,

I don't completely disagree with it given recent game time.
Just would like to know other peoples mindset behind this decision.

I would consider Hutch (Sub).
Then again, I'm not too sure what he'd offer in the 3rd/4th when you'd usually use the sub.

The only reason I don't want Masto to start is because he is not as good defensively as Rosa. We need to start really well and bring massive amounts of pressure and I don't think Masto is up to it. He will be valuable when when the Hawks start to tire, his run could prove to be decisive late in the last. At least that is my thinking.

 

[WCEswift]

The only reason I don't want Masto to start is because he is not as good defensively as Rosa. We need to start really well and bring massive amounts of pressure and I don't think Masto is up to it. He will be valuable when when the Hawks start to tire, his run could prove to be decisive late in the last. At least that is my thinking.

So glad this conversation gets to stop next season 4 on the bench is so much better

 

[ChampRevesby]

So glad this conversation gets to next season 4 on the bench is so much better

Yeah it's rubbish. Hope we never see it again.

 

[Matera LeNui]

So essentially for the sub it's coming down to experience vs running power/niggles. Ellis/Butler/Rosa/Masten. I can't make my mind up.

Any other candidates besides I think Cripps is the only other one mentioned? No way for Cripps imo.

 

[Suma Magic]

I can't see a defender being sub.

 

[FatPizza]

Because we want to win the game so if he is deemed the best option then you go with it.

Sorry. I did also mean that I don't particularly think he should play regardless. Hutch and Rosa have played run with roles in the past with pretty good results.

 

[Tyberious Funk]

So essentially for the sub it's coming down to experience vs running power/niggles. Ellis/Butler/Rosa/Masten. I can't make my mind up.

Any other candidates besides I think Cripps is the only other one mentioned? No way for Cripps imo.

Hutchings played as sub a couple of times earlier in the season. Notwithstanding his great game against Hawthorn, he could be a possible candidate.

 

[Milenko]

I'm not sure Masto has ever played the sub role before....that is my major query....

 

[eagles rule]

Ellis won't be the sub.

Ellis was given a full run last week specifically so he could be the Sub this week .

 

[HeaveHo_WeBlow]

Ellis was given a full run last week specifically so he could be the Sub this week .

Not sure that would be wise,
One of three to have played in a winning Grand Final before.

Proven big stage performer in 2008.

Would be crazy to start Ellis as sub.

 

[Eaglemaniac]

Hutch can tag if needed so no way should Selwood get anywhere near this team...

 

[Doughboy]

Can't they just piss the sub rule off for this week?

I can be a trail before next year

 

[SpaceClef]

Can't they just piss the sub rule off for this week?

I can be a trail before next year

what kind of trail?

 

[HoneyBadger35]

I'm confused as to how this thread hasn't been locked after 'unchanged' was suggested. What more is there to discuss

 

[Doughboy]

what kind of trail?

snail trail

 

[Abed]

I'm confused as to how this thread hasn't been locked after 'unchanged' was suggested. What more is there to discuss

Who the sub will be.

 

[lmach]

I'm not sure Masto has ever played the sub role before....that is my major query....

I remember he was the sub when we beat the Bulldogs by 123 points in 2011. Came on at the end of the third quarter and had 12 touches and a goal. Long time ago though.

 

[eagles rule]

Not sure that would be wise,
One of three to have played in a winning Grand Final before.

Proven big stage performer in 2008.

Would be crazy to start Ellis as sub.

Would be a management thing but we'll wait and see now.

 

[unbelievacow]

Ellis can't be the sub because if he starts and then gets injured then he won't be able to be activated because he's injured. You know it makes sense.

 

[WCEswift]

Langdon and Hackdorn just gave Hawks the kiss of death by tipping them

 

[2006_Eagles]

Langdon and Hackdorn just gave Hawks the kiss of death by tipping them

I guess no prizes for guessing who Brad Hardly Impartial tipped?