Preview Changes/Preview – Round 23 v Hawthorn

[Tulip]

Not committed to Grundy, but definitely sounded like we will be playing another useless tall forward moving forward over the coming weeks, be it Brown or TMac.

Pack it up. We are done if so. Best chance for that not to happen would likely be for us to kick a s**t tonne of goals this week, if not I think Brown or TMac back in against the Swans is pretty much a lock.

A bit hysterical here, methinks. They obviously don't want JVR as both the only key forward and the second ruck. We're not "done" if they pick Grundy or Smith this week, that's just silly.

Reminder: Brown played against Brisbane and St Kilda. Smith played forward against the Pies. We've had some good wins with useless key forwards playing, and kicked some big scores to boot.

Obviously we'd all prefer they didn't play, but do think about the alternative for a moment too. Who leads the forwardline when JVR is rucking? A slow-again Melksham? Petracca? When Fritsch comes back, hopefully there'll be an easier solution.

 

[Lord Nev]

Not committed to Grundy, but definitely sounded like we will be playing another useless tall forward moving forward over the coming weeks, be it Brown or TMac.

Pack it up. We are done if so. Best chance for that not to happen would likely be for us to kick a s**t tonne of goals this week, if not I think Brown or TMac back in against the Swans is pretty much a lock.

 

[melbun]

A bit hysterical here, methinks.

May I boldly suggest that you attack the argument(s) rather than arguer(s).
I thought writing people off as hysterical went out of vogue in the late 19th century.

 

[LarryDavidNeitz]

Obviously we'd all prefer they didn't play, but do think about the alternative for a moment too. Who leads the forwardline when JVR is rucking? A slow-again Melksham? Petracca? When Fritsch comes back, hopefully there'll be an easier solution.

That's correct. I don't think anybody would mind rolling with a forwardline of Fritsch/JVR as the two marking forwards and not including another tall for the sake of it, but to be fair to the selectors the problem is if you're going with both a small forwardline and one ruckman you still need to have some contingency plan in the side.

We really need Fristch back and Smith as sub to have some cover. Even then if Gawn goes down JVR is really the only choice to carry the ruck for the rest of the day.

It's sad to say but bloody hell we could use a Cam Pedersen right now with the predicament we're in.

 

[A11dAtP0w3R]

May I boldly suggest that you attack the argument(s) rather than arguer(s).
I thought writing people off as hysterical went out of vogue in the late 19th century.

Appreciate you sticking up for me mate, Tulip is a bully.

 

[The Dr]

Perfect week to bring in Jefferson. Just do it Goodwin!

Realistically I'm hoping it's Smith to remain forward and Tomo to come back in.

Tomo in and Smith forward is the least shit option, so that has my vote.


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[Tulip]

Appreciate you sticking up for me mate, Tulip is a bully.

If there's anything I can do to support you at this difficult time, please let me know <3

 

[Tulip]

It's sad to say but bloody hell we could use a Cam Pedersen right now with the predicament we're in.

Sad? I would give up a first for a young Pedersen any day of the week. Loved the bloke.

 

[LarryDavidNeitz]

Sad? I would give up a first for a young Pedersen any day of the week. Loved the bloke.

Geez I tried to agree with you and now you're bullying me too.

 

[Simon_Says]

Wish Howes was fit, hopefully next year hes ready to push and eventually take the place of Twinkle Toes or Bowey

Twinkle toes being Salem

 

[Simon_Says]

Out: Grundy , Jordan, Salem - tired of this media driven narrative that he's a good kick, he's not damaging and slows rebounds down with his dinky kicks which invite pressure, Bowie - if you're not going to be damaging on the attack you better learn to defend.
In: Hibberd, two of(Spargo/Laurie/Woey, whoever plays best at Casey), Tomlinson.

Smith takes Grundy's forward position.

McVee takes Bowie's more attacking role, he can attack just as well as Bowie but can defend as well.

Hibbo takes McVee's lockdown position.

Tomo frees up Lever.

Brayshaw takes Salem's defensive position, he's a better defender and genuine intercept mark threat. His kicking can be wayward but at least he tries to be inventive and damaging with his kicks.

Viney takes Brayshaw's more defensive midfield role which hopefully keeps him and Oliver from fighting for the same ground ball.

Sparrow gets more midfield time covering Brayshaw.

Spargo/Laurie/Woey replace Jordan, but play half forward with Pickett and Chandler taking Jordan's midfield time. Chandler played big midfield minutes at Casey the last two years and did it well, brings similar energy and attributes as Pickett.

Salem to sub.

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Well thought out ; comprehensive
I like mate

 

[Tulip]

Geez I tried to agree with you and now you're bullying me too.

Tulip is Goody, confirmed.

 

[mores]

Appreciate you sticking up for me mate, Tulip is a bully.

Pot calling kettle black

 

[Lord Nev]

Grundy dropped is the talk around socials.

 

[A11dAtP0w3R]

Pot calling kettle black

No reply of appreciation to you from Tulip says a lot young mores

 

[Scythe94]

Grundy dropped is the talk around socials.

See, now Goody is disproving the drug allegations by making sensible team selections.

 

[Lord Nev]

INS - Spargo, Laurie, Schache, Tomlinson
OUTS - Hibberd (Round 22 Sub)

 

[Callum87]

How the flip is jj not an out?

 

[Lord Nev]

How the heck is jj not an out?

He's on the extended bench so he still might be (JJ for Spargo IMO).

 

[schmuttt]

Geez aside from Brayshaw that bench could literally be anyone.

 

[The Dr]

How the heck is jj not an out?

Unbelievable really.

So I guess it's either Tomo back and Smith forward, or (gulp) Grundy or Schache forward.


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[Daemon]

Why is Hibbo out!!!!

 

[melbun]

How the heck is jj not an out?

Not to mention our devastating forward line of last week. And leading the team fumble count Bowey and Brayshaw are still there.

 

[Daemon]

Hoping it's Tomo for Smith (Smith to sub), Schache for Grundy, and I guess Laurie for JJ.

 

[Daemon]

Not to mention our devastating forward line of last week. And leading the team fumble count Bowey and Brayshaw are still there.

Bowey and Brayshaw were not going to be outs, who would you replace them with?