Preview Changes/Preview – Round 17 vs. West Coast

[melbun]

Not buying that with Fritsch tbh. He's supposed to be our best finisher and goal kicker, having him play a 'defensive role' just shows he shouldn't be in the team IMO. Burns team mates too often, which sometimes you forgive because he finishes the work, but his kicking is shot atm so he's just burning them for no reward. Get him out to sort his kicking and learn to tackle.

I would like to keep Brown in, something there with him, but I'm expecting him to be dropped by Goody given Salem and Bowey could both be options and Brown was out until Bowey missed. The Salem part is me assuming Goody brings him straight back in.

Wouldn't be against dropping Chandler for McAdam tbh. Have to switch some roles around, but could work.

Lord, I'm in agreement with your views on Fritsch and Brown. However, I don't imagine that the coach will ever drop Fritsch.

 

[Scythe94]

Not buying that with Fritsch tbh. He's supposed to be our best finisher and goal kicker, having him play a 'defensive role' just shows he shouldn't be in the team IMO.

Don't disagree with that at all, it's moronic. But you don't drop a guy for playing the role asked of him well – that's on Goodwin.

 

[melbun]

You drop him because you discourage selfish behaviour. Team first!

 

[Lord Nev]

Don't disagree with that at all, it's moronic. But you don't drop a guy for playing the role asked of him well – that's on Goodwin.

Assuming that was his actual role and he did play it well of course... You're right, wouldn't be a surprise from Goody, but given Fritsch still had multiple shots at goal I'm not super convinced.

 

[Scythe94]

Assuming that was his actual role and he did play it well of course... You're right, wouldn't be a surprise from Goody, but given Fritsch still had multiple shots at goal I'm not super convinced.

I don't think playing a defensive role and kicking goals are mutually exclusive though (see Melksham kicking 5 on Weitering and 4 on Rance while 'tagging' both). But anyway, semantics.

 

[Lord Nev]

I don't think playing a defensive role and kicking goals are mutually exclusive though (see Melksham kicking 5 on Weitering and 4 on Rance while 'tagging' both). But anyway, semantics.

That's fair, and yeah it's all academic anyway as Fritsch is absolutely part of the Goody cabal.

 

[Topkent]

Why am I now just realizing we play 3 talks regardless of ability because we just wanna be able to pump it in and not get intercept marked. Wouldn't be surprised if kicking 0 goals doesn't matter as long as you get heaps of spoils

 

[Dancing Potato]

Why am I now just realizing we play 3 talks regardless of ability because we just wanna be able to pump it in and not get intercept marked. Wouldn't be surprised if kicking 0 goals doesn't matter as long as you get heaps of spoils

Yeah, Goody loves the "bomb it to a tall in a pack and hope they bring it to ground and we scrap for it" style.

If Petty and Turner got injured he would genuinely probably bring in BBB and Schache to hit our talls quota and "straighten us up".

 

[Bluelegs]

Why am I now just realizing we play 3 talks regardless of ability because we just wanna be able to pump it in and not get intercept marked. Wouldn't be surprised if kicking 0 goals doesn't matter as long as you get heaps of spoils

I remember Richo basically admitting this on radio last year.

 

[Demon 16]

Why am I now just realizing we play 3 talks regardless of ability because we just wanna be able to pump it in and not get intercept marked. Wouldn't be surprised if kicking 0 goals doesn't matter as long as you get heaps of spoils

It’s been the plan for a long time.

Play an extra tall in the forward half to mitigate intercepts. Long and deep into the pocket if there’s not a very clear option front and centre.

Don’t let them opposition get a quick rebound on us.

It works until we spend 15 minutes dominating without kicking a ****ing goal and are exhausted for the effort.

 

[Toump Ass]

I just watched some "draft highlights" of that Jefferson kid. Bit late to the party but anyway.
Has he grown any balls yet? He looked timid and weak.

 

[jhong]

Petty available to play if fit . No charge laid for his ear massage .

 

[Bluelegs]

Petty available to play if fit . No charge laid for his ear massage .

Not surprising at all. One of the few things you can get away with if disguised properly.

 

[Crusty Demon]

Petty available to play if fit . No charge laid for his ear massage .

Supposedly on the verge of making a big impact according to Goofy lol Petty shouldn't be anywhere near the senior team. Unfit, out of form and nowhere near it.

 

[jhong]

Supposedly on the verge of making a big impact according to Goofy lol Petty shouldn't be anywhere near the senior team. Unfit, out of form and nowhere near it.

I agree , yet here we are .

 

[melbun]

I agree , yet here we are .

I wouldn't start from here.

 

[Lord Nev]

I'm shocked, shocked I tell ya. We're usually so safe and conservative with injuries....

 

[stEdy]

Can't wait for 2020 Melksham to return - waddling from contest to contest getting 4 possessions coming straight off a knee

 

[Scythe94]

I'm shocked, shocked I tell ya. We're usually so safe and conservative with injuries....

And then the happy-clappers on DL/FB place the blame on him instead of one of the 'core' players when he doesn't get near it.

Seen this a million times.

 

[Lord Nev]

And then the happy-clappers on DL/FB place the blame on him instead of one of the 'core' players when he doesn't get near it.

Seen this a million times.

Not sure on that one, seems to be an insane amount of expectation on what Melksham will add to the team. Bloke has played like 3 good games in 3 years but apparently is about to save our season single-handedly. Can already hear DL types preparing the "we've got no plan B!" rubbish for if we lose and/or Melksham doesn't dominate.

 

[Scythe94]

Not sure on that one, seems to be an insane amount of expectation on what Melksham will add to the team.

Exactly, hence why people will turn on him when he has three touches playing half a game.

 

[Lord Nev]

Exactly, hence why people will turn on him when he has three touches playing half a game.

Nah, he seems to have developed into one of the nuffie fan invincibles. They'll blame anything and everything else. Will be the fault of no plan B, Stafford, forward connection, board elections, no home base... At least for a few weeks anyway.

 

[Topkent]

Exactly, hence why people will turn on him when he has three touches playing half a game.

This guy gets it

 

[jhong]

I'm shocked, shocked I tell ya. We're usually so safe and conservative with injuries....

I'm not surprised , the forward line at Casey is full of forwards , no room for another one apparently .

 

[Bluelegs]

I'm not surprised , the forward line at Casey is full of forwards , no room for another one apparently .

It's simple, more forwards = more goals.