Prediction Changes: Round 11 Vs Port Adelaide + pre-match discussion

[Joao]

If we actually turn up, I think that Port is one of the more beatable top 8 teams. Our midfield is better than theirs on paper.

Of course, its away against a decent side so we'll go into our shell and probably get flogged.

 

[Nodgey]

They’re flat track bullies. And it’ll be a flat track for ‘em next week.

 

[wakojako]

They’re flat track bullies. And it’ll be a flat track for ‘em next week.

I think we've learnt to adapt to those situations. We should be 50/50 in every other department so the thing that will win it for us is goal kicking (laughs).

 

[Snuffaluphagus]

If we actually turn up, I think that Port is one of the more beatable top 8 teams. Our midfield is better than theirs on paper.

Of course, its away against a decent side so we'll go into our shell and probably get flogged.

No Tabs as well don’t forget, will be very hard

 

[Van_Dyke]

If we actually turn up, I think that Port is one of the more beatable top 8 teams. Our midfield is better than theirs on paper.

Of course, its away against a decent side so we'll go into our shell and probably get flogged.

No Tabs as well don’t forget, will be very hard

plus port should come out firing given how disappointing they’ve been the last two weeks, suspect this track is going to be nice and flat for them

 

[wild side]

Could be, but Longmuir needs a scalp interstate, and this one is his best chance that i can see!

 

[Purple Jesus]

If only Sturt wasn’t injured. Good time to debut Western I reckon.

 

[Sweetback]

Could be, but Longmuir needs a scalp interstate, and this one is his best chance that i can see!

We already beat Adelaide there.

I reckon we can pinch it. We’ve been competitive enough against the form sides for the most part and I’m more confident with Ryan and Switta back.

 

[wild side]

Adelaide was good, but Port would be better.
That would be a scalp

 

[theGav56]

TBH a big part of the reason is that we decided that all of them should be defenders. When fully fit we have 3 spare KPDs, 0 extra KPFs. So I guess ask Ross Lyon why he decided that Pearce, Cox, Logue etc should all play defence in a team that already had Hamling and Ryan.

Who was that coach who played Cox successfully as a forward.....?

Pearce, Logue, Hamling and Ryan would be an awesome backline line if we get them on the park. Probably never going to see it though.

 

[gotterdamerung]

I think we'll most likely lose but Port under Hinkley are quite flakey. I'll be disappointed if the margin is greater than 25 points.

 

[wakojako]

I think we'll most likely lose but Port under Hinkley are quite flakey. I'll be disappointed if the margin is greater than 25 points.

Probably will lose but we definitely have a chance. Port have been scrapping by last few games and it's going to cost them eventually.

 

[DragoDelph]

Brayshaw in > Mundy sub (needs a rest)
Tabs out > Watson forward > Dumas in

still like to see Western debut, just not sure who for.

 

[mattis117]

Brayshaw in > Mundy sub (needs a rest)
Tabs out > Watson forward > Dumas in

still like to see Western debut, just not sure who for.

I really don't like seeing x player needs a rest so make them the sub.

How many times has this back fired on clubs already with early game injuries.

This is not a thing. A rest is a rest, not to the sub.

Anyway, we're two weeks away from the bye, no resting required.

 

[Okinakashi]

In
Brayshaw (if fit)
Meek => Big Sean to Ruck/Fwd (Lobb's role) => Lobbster to CHF (Tab's Role)

Out
Tabs
Blakely (if Brayshaw's 100%)

 

[kingswood71]

In
Brayshaw (if fit)
Meek => Big Sean to Ruck/Fwd (Lobb's role) => Lobbster to CHF (Tab's Role)

Out
Tabs
Blakely (if Brayshaw's 100%)

I concur with these changes

 

[stax on the mull]

We haven't played an away game towards the mid season against Port in Adelaide since 2014.

Away games against Port in Adelaide in recent years have either been in the early rounds 1 & 2 of the season when the temperature is still hot or in the final round of the season when the ladder positions are set.

 

[malpaso]

In
Brayshaw (if fit)
Meek => Big Sean to Ruck/Fwd (Lobb's role) => Lobbster to CHF (Tab's Role)

Out
Tabs
Blakely (if Brayshaw's 100%)

Yep, don't mind Meek coming in to handle Ladhams, allows Darcy/Lobb/Treacy to put pressure on Port who have Jonas/Allir then smalls.

 

[Big Macs]

In
Brayshaw (if fit)
Meek => Big Sean to Ruck/Fwd (Lobb's role) => Lobbster to CHF (Tab's Role)

Out
Tabs
Blakely (if Brayshaw's 100%)

The only issue with these changes is that Blakely was the sub, so he wasn't actually 'in' the team (not in the 22), so he can't come out for Brayshaw. If Brayshaw is back, you'd need to find someone else to drop from the 22

 

[theGav56]

Taberner out, Duman in.

Play either Duman or Watson as a medium forward.

 

[Joao]

I'm pretty confident that Duman and Watson won't be lining up forward.

I think Meek is some chance, but I reckon we'll just roll with Lobb and Treacy. Fyfe will spend a little more time in the forward line.

 

[Okinakashi]

The only issue with these changes is that Blakely was the sub, so he wasn't actually 'in' the team (not in the 22), so he can't come out for Brayshaw. If Brayshaw is back, you'd need to find someone else to drop from the 22

Good point... no idea then...

 

[SiempreFreo]

Taberner out, Duman in.

Play either Duman or Watson as a medium forward.

I’d really like to see the ‘Mandarin Mullet’ played/trialled forward. At his best a neat mark and kick. Also (completely unscientific observation) he has the same lanky roodog build as many existing forwards,e.g. Cameron, Rohan, Lynch, Smith, our own lamented Yarran...

 

[Nothing]

I think Blakely is the perfect sub and should continue to play the role until it impacts his fitness. His versatility means he can cover most positions but I don't think he is good enough to dislodge most of the incumbents.

 

[mattis117]

Assuming Tabs passes his test, hopefully it's simply Brayshaw in.

Who the out will be... They can decide.