Preview Changes & Pre-Match Discussion for Round 11, 2023 vs Richmond @ MCG

[Coobk001]

The Tigers have the wood over us a bit in big games recently so it is time for the lads to beat them convincingly.

Kidding ourselves if we think it'll be easy. Any win will be enough. Especially if we don't get Dixon and Marshall back.

 

[Sewer de Lance]

On form & effort, Bonner & Mead would have to be the first ones out. Riley is a frustrating case, his best footy at the top level is definitely good enough, but some of his efforts were simply deplorable on Friday night.

I expected far more from Mead, at present, he looks like a player completely void of confidence & self belief. At times he actively removed himself from the general play where his positioning became totally irrelevant. I think there is a AFL standard player in there somewhere, but if he doesn’t believe in his own ability it will be a very short career.

 

[Peninsula Boy]

Kidding ourselves if we think it'll be easy. Any win will be enough. Especially if we don't get Dixon and Marshall back.

A win is a win but expectations should be building within the group.
Richmond at the Gee should fire them up and they should have a huge amount of belief from the win on the weekend.

Without Lynch, I don't know if they have an avenue to goal.
We just need to keep Bolton quiet and watch out for Dusty turning up.
I'd be putting Drew on Bolton and throw young Bergman on Dusty and see how the rest plays out.

 

[bomberclifford]

So Jonas out (suspended) and McKenzie potentially out (injured).
Dixon and Marshall still need another week out imo.

Clurey in?
Jones in?
Teakle in?

What options do we have left?

 

[yepits2020]

Assuming McKenzie and Boak come up, Dixon or Marshall for Burton to go back. Our “talls” become Aliir, McKenzie and Burton (short back line)

Rioli to replace Evans.

If both Dixon and Marshall are available, then very unfortunate for Lord.

If neither come up, then I don’t know.

 

[Willsy10]

I don't know why but for some reason i thought this game was at Marvel, the MCG makes this one tougher.

 

[jac147]

So Jonas out (suspended) and McKenzie potentially out (injured).
Dixon and Marshall still need another week out imo.

Clurey in?
Jones in?
Teakle in?

What options do we have left?

Jackson in if Boak needs some time off. I think he will

 

[Duckimus Prime]

Assuming McKenzie and Boak come up, Dixon or Marshall for Burton to go back. Our “talls” become Aliir, McKenzie and Burton (short back line)

McKenzie sat on the bench for the whole last quarter. I wouldn't count on him being in.

 

[Tibbs]

McKenzie sat on the bench for the whole last quarter. I wouldn't count on him being in.

Was a corky, I understand ... unless its done more damage, he should be fine by then

 

[RossFC]

If McKenzie is out, bring Clurey in.

 

[Ford Fairlane]

Bring in Visentini, provide some support for Lycett against 2 big ruckmen.

Burton can go back.

 

[TeeKray]

If McKenzie is out, bring Clurey in.

If McKenzie is out, forfeit the match.

 

[afl2004]

Every time I say Visentini name at a game

 

[Turksta84]

Surely if Mckenzie is out Jake Pasini finally debuts. could also see teakle play down back and stand Samson Ryan

 

[Sir Watchalot]

We may have one or both of T Marshall and Dixon to bring in but it's hard to work out how many vacancies there will be. Jonas obviously. Boak unless he's got Wolverine-like recovery capacities.
So based on AFL experience and recent SANFL form Clurey would have to be in for Jonas. Then we'd need one more spot. No-one obviously out on form to me. There's always a weak link but no-one had a stinker v Naarm so someone will be unlucky.
If more spots are available Visenti and Johnson are reasonable options for debuting from the SANFL depending on structural need. I agree with Ford Fairlane (and probably others) that it would be interesting to see Visenti ruck in the AFL. The question is whether the coaching panel see it that way or would decide to continue developing Teakle (or Treacle if you're Brian Taylor).

 

[Willsy10]

Clurey is ahead of Pasini.

 

[Willsy10]

If McKenzie is out, bring Clurey in.

Or even if he is not out, we need cover for Jonas. I guess it depends on if Marshall or Dixon get up and if Burton plays up forward again.

 

[glitch01]

Bring back my buddy Timid Tom Clurey

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Tom Clurey

Age

30

Ht

193cm

Wt

95kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

11.7

3star

K

8.6

3star

HB

3.1

3star

M

5.0

5star

T

1.6

4star

MG

156.0

2star

D

10.9

3star

K

8.9

4star

HB

2.0

1star

M

5.1

5star

T

1.3

2star

MG

156.0

3star

D

7.8

2star

K

6.0

3star

HB

1.8

2star

M

3.6

4star

T

1.2

3star

!!

Seriously with Jonas confirmed out and McKenzie looking beat up Clurey has to come in.
Would start him on Riewoldt. Need to keep Allir freed up as much as possible.

 

[Papa G]

Why are people wanting Marshall to have 1 more week off? By Sunday he would have had half a month off.

 

[afl2004]

I got his card it's a sign , bring in hot toddy

 

[Sir Watchalot]

... Riley (Bonner) is a frustrating case, his best footy at the top level is definitely good enough, but some of his efforts were simply deplorable on Friday night ...

Has Bonner ever been more than a depth player? He can be harmlessly added or dropped as needed. I'd go on but it's the wrong thread for that.

 

[Jonts]

Why are people wanting Marshall to have 1 more week off? By Sunday he would have had half a month off.

He's had 2 concussions in what 5 weeks?
The data cant be more clear

Concussions close together is terrible for the ongoing health of the player. Give him another week, let him have every opportunity to get back to himself.

 

[WillemDaDrew]

News has it Hardwick will be stepping down.
This game should be interesting…..

 

[Marmozet]

Well I’d hate to be playing Richmond this week.

 

[Hot Port]

Farewell game for Hardwick.. We are gonna lose this one. Why quit now??