Prediction Changes: Round 14 Vs GWS + pre-match discussion

[Deathly]

Just need to look at the run home: GWS - RIC - MEL - NM - WB

We've matched up well against GWS in previous years, so I think the club will think we're a strong chance next week - so the changes here are kept minimal. I would bring in Bewley or Hogan for Lobb. Richmond should be a rest and load up for the next 3 weeks' (more than winnable) games, make some debutants like Valente and Meek. We could also see Giro back in and give him a look against Richmond.

 

[Freomaniac]

As most people on here. I dont think it makes sense on Liam Henry getting dropped. He should play vs GWS this week.

Henry is only in his 1st season. Yeah he was taken at pick 9 last season. I only expected him to play between 1-5 dockers games this season. We are not making finals so lets be careful with him as he has talent.

I dont want him to be like hayden young where we gave him 3-5 games then gets a season ending injury.

 

[Freomaniac]

Just need to look at the run home: GWS - RIC - MEL - NM - WB

We've matched up well against GWS in previous years, so I think the club will think we're a strong chance next week - so the changes here are kept minimal. I would bring in Bewley or Hogan for Lobb. Richmond should be a rest and load up for the next 3 weeks' (more than winnable) games, make some debutants like Valente and Meek. We could also see Giro back in and give him a look against Richmond.

Might beat GWS. I dont think we will beat Richmond.

I do somehow expect freo to pinch a win vs either Demons, North or dogs.

 

[Purple Jesus]

Who is calling for Henry to be dropped? There’s a lot of defence on here but I’m not seeing the offence?

 

[Joao]

Might beat GWS. I dont think we will beat Richmond.

I do somehow expect freo to pinch a win vs either Demons, North or dogs.

We should definitely be up to our ears in the North game. Other teams are all better depending on which GWS turns up.

 

[wayToGo_]

Who is calling for Henry to be dropped? There’s a lot of defence on here but I’m not seeing the offence?

I've found quite a few posts to be offensive.

 

[FreoRicci]

Might beat GWS. I dont think we will beat Richmond.

I do somehow expect freo to pinch a win vs either Demons, North or dogs.

Really couldn’t care less about Richmond. 4 day break playing them at their best. Meh. Play Valente, North, Giro, Dixon for the rotations. Give them a sniff. Better off then scratch matches they’ll play in the hub

 

[Moonrat]

Who is calling for Henry to be dropped? There’s a lot of defence on here but I’m not seeing the offence?

007 said it on post no.2 on the thread. Facetiously i assumed. It's just taken on a life of its own since then.

 

[CapitalA]

That's got be Schultz's best game for us this season, who's our new whipping boy?

Blakely

 

[muckypup]

Struggle to make too many changes from the Swans game unless its for injury or management.

 

[bushchook]

I get that shoehorning Hogan in might not be the most optimal for team balance to win every game, but we're also a developing team and Hogan does need to come in at some stage. Would we really be happy to have Hogan only play 3 games for the entire year if Taberner stays fit? I get that Lobb is better for us structurally, but it will come down to him or Taberner at some point and it's obvious which one will be unlucky.

There's no reason you couldn't play all 3. Hogan can play midfield minutes, Lobb can rest on the bench etc.

 

[Taylor]

I dont think we will beat Richmond.

I'm expecting us to be totally cooked by the time the GWS game finishes, then we have a flight to move over East again and then a game after 4 days break against a side settled in their hub on a six day break.

I don't expect to win another game this season, our young mids are already running like they don't have that top 10-15% in their legs anymore and we start a period now of barely any ability to train mid week because we are playing a game then too.

But it would be nice to beat the Giants.

 

[TheLastCall]

I think players will be managed from this week. Well Bewley was managed last week.

I think rest Lobb, to make sure his ankle is ok and get into his head the stutter has to go, it makes him kick off balance so he kicks across the face of goals. In Meeks.

Fredrick rested for Bewley

Valente in for Blakely

Can’t see more than three changes

Love to see Hogan in, but can’t pick who to drop, maybe Duman, but I’d bring Watson in for him.

 

[Taylor]

Everyone that goes to the hub should get a game.

If we win this week then we are in touch with finals, all our remaining games are those ahead of us, but realistically we are two wins outside the eight and that's too much to claw back with only four games to go.

So everyone that travels should be playing, or leave them at home and save the money.

 

[Joao]

I'm expecting us to be totally cooked by the time the GWS game finishes, then we have a flight to move over East again and then a game after 4 days break against a side settled in their hub on a six day break.

I don't expect to win another game this season, our young mids are already running like they don't have that top 10-15% in their legs anymore and we start a period now of barely any ability to train mid week because we are playing a game then too.

But it would be nice to beat the Giants.

We are every chance against North. They play 1 good game every 4.

 

[Taylor]

We are every chance against North. They play 1 good game every 4.

If North even want to win at this point.

I only just found out Stephen wasn't suspended for his fair winning of the footy. Very happy with that. I'm glad Blakey didn't strain something with that performance after the contact though.

 

[Joao]

If North even want to win at this point.

I only just found out Stephen wasn't suspended for his fair winning of the footy. Very happy with that. I'm glad Blakey didn't strain something with that performance after the contact though.

I tend to think Shaw is out of his depth but I don't think he would tank.

 

[ImperialPurple]

Get Hogan in and blood Valente.

Also think we have one winnable game, two 50/50 and two losses. I think we’ll maybe win one more game, two if we’re really lucky, for the rest of the year.

 

[masai]

Is the Ferrari going to get its gearbox & steering wheel back this week ?.

Stuff it, just charge through it with the Landrover, and play our own game.

Any noise on injuries / soreness from Saturday night ?.

 

[MadEyeEmmy]

Question for y’all- can we beat the Giants this week? They will be desperate for the win.

 

[Snuffaluphagus]

Question for y’all- can we beat the Giants this week? They will be desperate for the win.

Will be the hardest game of the last 4 weeks I think (And we should have won all 4) but we can definitely win. I honestly believe anything is possible with this defense

 

[Van_Dyke]

Question for y’all- can we beat the Giants this week? They will be desperate for the win.

are we a chance? yes
do we go in as favourites? probably not

 

[GingerDocker]

It's so nice to be able to actually enjoy the full season, and not go into football coma after June, due to the results and injury fadeouts.

 

[Snuffaluphagus]

It's so nice to be able to actually enjoy the full season, and not go into football coma after June, due to the results and injury fadeouts.

Agreed, its nice looking forward to the game each week while also being excited about trade/draft. Think we are also at a stage where we dont expect results, so its kind of hard to be disappointed. Bit of a sweet spot at the moment.

The only disclaimer I'll make is that it would be damn tasty to see Young and Sturt out there as well, getting better each week. Young must be absolutely chomping to get back out there as he see's his best mate dominate each week

 

[MadEyeEmmy]

Also good to see us improve as the season goes on for a change rather than burn out