Unofficial Preview Changes/prematch discussion vs West Coast (FINAL TEAM: Swallow, SMac, Jacobs for Atley, LMac, KT)

[GarnerSmash]

Who gives a **** what the team sheet says on Thursday.

Its the team that runs out that defines if a statement has been made. It makes no difference to the players who get dropped ffs.

 

[Aberration]

Agree with that mate. I reckon we should give Gibbo a rest too, it's just the only explanation as to why we would leave Mullett out. Well that and he's coming back from injury but his disposal numbers have been good in the VFL.

I also get the shits with Gibsons lack of tackles but I suspect this is because he's one of the few on our list that can cover enough ground to run to cover space and then bust a gut to provide an option offensively. I don't think it's because he doesn't work hard enough both ways.

Absolutely, his strength is his gut running and his role in the side is to create options out of defense and going forward. He definitely works hard both ways and has a great work ethic.
The lack of tackling doesn't really bother me as that is not his role.

It's more that he isn't really creative or damaging enough with ball in hand. Not sure if Mullett has a huge tank, but we know he has great disposal and the ability to run and carry the ball. Plus, he won't have to worry about a man as much as he did when playing HB, so could be a real offensive weapon. I would love to see him groomed for the Gibbo "Arc to Arc" wingman role.

 

[shinboner spiggs]

Who gives a **** what the team sheet says on Thursday.

Its the team that runs out that defines if a statement has been made. It makes no difference to the players who get dropped ffs.

Then why on earth Have our coaches publicly stated that the Collingwood performance was not acceptable and that changes will be made? And then go on to drop two of the youngest players, both who played significantly less time than the others? It leaves us open to fair critiscism. I'd prefer them to tell us that were gonna back our senior players to perform, and that it is up to them to decide whether or not they deserve to be out there.

Why lie to the supporters?

 

[GarnerSmash]

Then why on earth Have our coaches publicly stated that the Collingwood performance was not acceptable and that changes will be made? And then go on to drop two of the youngest players, both who played significantly less time than the others? It leaves us open to fair critiscism. I'd prefer them to tell us that were gonna back our senior players to perform, and that it is up to them to decide whether or not they deserve to be out there.

Why lie to the supporters?

I have offered my views on why the changes made occurred over the last few pages.

As for advertising the changes for supporters, i think the message being sent is for the players not for us so i couldn't give two ****s how the changes are announced. At the end of the day how we get it counts for zero. Its the message itself that counts and i hope that those dropped hear it and others who weren't that continue in the 22 due to the dearth of ready options are truly on notice.

 

[ChopChopDigDig]

Who gives a **** what the team sheet says on Thursday.

Its the team that runs out that defines if a statement has been made. It makes no difference to the players who get dropped ffs.

I think it does, actually. I'm sure LMac is pretty embarrassed right now, seeing his name with a big (omitted) next to it. If Atley is dropped for an emergency on Sunday, the gesture is almost hollow.

I don't like late changes. To me it projects weakness. If we're not confident with the 22 named on Thursday (be it injury or on form), why would be opposition be worried? Emergencies are there for the bloke who does his hammy getting off the plane, not as a way of giving a player who's injury is at 85% an extra day to get to 90%.

 

[GarnerSmash]

Lots of people throwing the baby out with the bathwater here!

Apparently we


I think it does, actually. I'm sure LMac is pretty embarrassed right now, seeing his name with a big (omitted) next to it. If Atley is dropped for an emergency on Sunday, the gesture is almost hollow.

I don't like late changes. To me it projects weakness. If we're not confident with the 22 named on Thursday (be it injury or on form), why would be opposition be worried? Emergencies are there for the bloke who does his hammy getting off the plane, not as a way of giving a player who's injury is at 85% an extra day to get to 90%.

I doubt Atley will be feeling any more fulfilled sitting in the stands on Sunday than LMac will be right now.

 

[Mr Despondent]

We got it the first 8 times.

Great 1st Post! stick around, your sure to fit right in

Thanks, thats why I'm here.

 

[ChopChopDigDig]

I doubt Atley will be feeling any more fulfilled sitting in the stands on Sunday than LMac will be right now.

I think he will. LMac will be prepping for his VFL game tonight and hurting that he's not going over to Tas with the team. Atley will be a late out and miss most of the media/supporter scrutiny.

 

[macka11]

Been hovering here for a while. First time to post. Sorry to be negative but.

Who cares about the changes. We'll get flogged. We're done.

 

[GarnerSmash]

I think he will. LMac will be prepping for his VFL game tonight and hurting that he's not going over to Tas with the team. Atley will be a late out and miss most of the media/supporter scrutiny.

Mate, if our footballers are concerned about supporter scrutiny then we are well and truly ****ed. The only thing that should concern them is running out with the 22

 

[macka11]

Glenn Jackovich over hear on the radio this morning tipped North to beat his old team, and win 8 of the next 9 games??? I`ll have what he`s on.

 

[ChopChopDigDig]

Mate, if our footballers are concerned about supporter scrutiny then we are well and truly stuffed. The only thing that should concern them is running out with the 22

That's rubbish B Tron. I'd be very disappointed/concerned if our players didn't play for us, and cared that we were proud or not of their efforts.

 

[giantroo]

Final Teams

North Melbourne team
Backs L.Hansen 6 S.Thompson 16 M.Firrito 11
Half Backs S.Wright 19 R.Tarrant 25 J.Macmillan 34
Centreline B.Harvey 29 A.Swallow 9 S.Gibson 43
Half Forwards S.Higgins 4 J.Waite 30 R.Bastinac 3
Forwards L.Thomas 12 D.Petrie 20 R.Nahas 28
Followers T.Goldstein 22 B.Cunnington 10 J.Ziebell 7
Interchange B.Jacobs 5 T.Dumont 14 S.McMahon 42 B.Brown 50
Emergencies S.Atley 18 M.Wood 32 M.Daw 38

In: A.Swallow , S.McMahon , B.Jacobs
Out: S.Atley (Omitted) , L.McDonald (Omitted) , K.Turner (Omitted)

 

[giantroo]

WCoast v NMelb;
I'change; McInnes, Sheed, Selwood, Sheppard.
Emerg; Bennell, Colledge, Hutchings.

Yeo, Sheed in for Bennell, Colledge.

 

[shinboner spiggs]

Would prefer atley locating footballs at weribee than sitting in the stands but I hope this fires him up.

He's got loads of time on his hands and has some key attributes that differentiates him from the masses but just isn't doing it at the moment.

 

[Flawed Genius]

Hope he rips it up at NB if he plays.

 

[cardje]

McMahon.... worst AFL player.
But at least atley out

 

[GarnerSmash]

That's rubbish B Tron. I'd be very disappointed/concerned if our players didn't play for us, and cared that we were proud or not of their efforts.

It'd be a minor factor. Its scrutiny of coaches and peers that matters. With the amount of ****wits on social media these days do you think clubs encourage fan engagement or taking under consideration what fans say and think?

'We' are represented by the jumper, what it stands for and the history we associate with and they represent whenever they play. At a stretch a handful of supporters who have dealings with the players and club may have some 'pull'.

Anything else is fantasy.

 

[Kciza]

Shattered that Daw isn't getting a run, hope he doesn't leave at the end of the year.

 

[ChopChopDigDig]

McMahon.... worst AFL player.
But at least atley out

I'd normally agree, I'm not a fan of McMahon in the team, but with the Eagles high-scoring this year, it may just work putting in a solid, experienced, traditional defender. I hope.

 

[Bigeasy]

Final Teams

North Melbourne team
Backs L.Hansen 6 S.Thompson 16 M.Firrito 11
Half Backs S.Wright 19 R.Tarrant 25 J.Macmillan 34
Centreline B.Harvey 29 A.Swallow 9 S.Gibson 43
Half Forwards S.Higgins 4 J.Waite 30 R.Bastinac 3
Forwards L.Thomas 12 D.Petrie 20 R.Nahas 28
Followers T.Goldstein 22 B.Cunnington 10 J.Ziebell 7
Interchange B.Jacobs 5 T.Dumont 14 S.McMahon 42 B.Brown 50
Emergencies S.Atley 18 M.Wood 32 M.Daw 38

In: A.Swallow , S.McMahon , B.Jacobs
Out: S.Atley (Omitted) , L.McDonald (Omitted) , K.Turner (Omitted)

Good to see we've brought in pace.

 

[GarnerSmash]

Shattered that Daw isn't getting a run, hope he doesn't leave at the end of the year.

Of those to miss out he is the most stiff. Cant do much more.

 

[thumping]

McMahon? Yep we are going forwards ...

 

[ChopChopDigDig]

Anything else is fantasy.

I'm not suggesting Gibbo wakes up in the morning, opens TappaTalk and reads about how shit his disposal is. But he'd be aware of what the supporters think. I'd hope that helps to motivate every one of our players.

 

[cardje]

I'm scared Dumont will be Sub. Doubt it will be Jacobs.