Strategy Changes & Pre-match Discussion - Round 22 vs. Geelong, MCG, Fri 11/08, 7:50pm

[ElliottsMaggies]

Was Kelly out of the VFL due to injury or being held-over?I have read both on here.

Jen2310 spoke to Will at the game, and he was out due to his ankle.

 

[No SPIN]

You need a few players to be versatile, but not that many.

Ginnivan has been playing midfield during games in VFL - so I think that’s instructive.

 

[Snakerz]

I’m putting the spotlight on DeGoey this week. Show us what you’ve got. I think we’ll bounce back this week.

I hope the Daicos injury is a blessing in disguise and we work out a different mix then he slots into the forward line as a small forward come finals time.

 

[live fast pieyoung]

We have one of the smartest and most skilful crumbers in the competition in Sidebottom but we continue to play him on a wing where his impact is diminishing. Sidey reads the play so well, is beautifully balanced and a great kick on both sides of his body. He’s exactly who we need front-and-square to Cox, Checkers and McStay.

If I was coaching, I’d move Sidey forward and put Lipinski on the wing.


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yes!

 

[LuckyLee]

This in spades. Seems to be a much better fit physically and has a more rounded game.

I'm always nervous when Noble gets the ball if he has to do anything bar kick long to a contest down the line or hit a short sideways kick. His effort and determination is never in question, but that will only take you so far in the AFL.

Why not play both? Noble would have one of the highest Metres Gained ratings in our squad. He is the embodiment of Fly’s preferred “take risks and move the ball forward as fast as possible” game style. And he’s a tenacious terrier.

Personally I love having so many speedsters in our side with Noble, Markov, Hill and McCreery - all of whom have joined us in the past 1-4 years.

Our really big problem is our lack of speed and explosiveness in the centre square. To my eye that’s the thing most likely to kill our Premiership hopes. Losing centre clearances 3-18 to Hawthorn tells us all we need to know.


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[JuniorB]

We have one of the smartest and most skilful crumbers in the competition in Sidebottom but we continue to play him on a wing where his impact is diminishing. Sidey reads the play so well, is beautifully balanced and a great kick on both sides of his body. He’s exactly who we need front-and-square to Cox, Checkers and McStay.

If I was coaching, I’d move Sidey forward and put Lipinski on the wing.


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Completely agree.
I've thought for a couple of years that Sidey is best played closer to goal. His skills and endurance would mean he would just keep going all game, and would lead opposition defenders a merry dance.
Lipinski as a forward doesn't work, but on a wing his kicking skills would give us better F50 entries.

 

[No SPIN]

We have one of the smartest and most skilful crumbers in the competition in Sidebottom but we continue to play him on a wing where his impact is diminishing. Sidey reads the play so well, is beautifully balanced and a great kick on both sides of his body. He’s exactly who we need front-and-square to Cox, Checkers and McStay.

If I was coaching, I’d move Sidey forward and put Lipinski on the wing.


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You under estimate Sidey’s Footy IQ especially when moving between wing and defence. It’s very hard to replace that experience, and now that our defence will be unsettled he becomes even more important IMO.

 

[Maggie5]

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