Changes round 4 VS Sydney

[WCErevival]

You would think Sheed is coming back in. Who will go out?

 

[squashface]

I honestly think Schofield needs to come in to go with Buddy.

 

[matt_bas]

IN: Schofield, Sheed
OUT: Vardy/Giles, Hutchings

Hurn Barrass Shep
Wellingham Schofield Yeo
Jetta Priddis Gaff
Darling McGovern Cripps
Hill Kennedy Lecras

Vardy/Giles Shuey Mitchell

Sheed, Redden, Nelson, Masten

Like the sound of that. I think we should also give Watson a game, at the expense of one of your bench players.

 

[matt_bas]

See, we've actually done pretty well to make up for the loss of NN's rucking - those two have been decent in that respect. What has happened, though, is that the whole midfield looks slow without him. I kept thinking to myself on the weekend that we forgot just how fast the bloke is - we are struggling for the contrast he offers when running through the midfield (especially when the ball is in the hands of the opposition and the implied pressure he brings).

I think Vardy and Giles have both been good relative to what's expected of them. Same can't be said for a fair few others.

Think you hit the nail on the head here

 

[Godfather32]

With respect guys, perhaps get the AFL game and let out some of that coaching creativity through it because some calls changes are just silly.

Sydney is 0-3 and hasn't been playing the best footy but they haven't exactly been Hawks-like in their fall. What we'll get is a pretty full on effort as they know 0-4 will pretty much write their season off.

To that mix you guys are suggesting some pretty big structural changes. Watson to HFF?? He has trained and played mostly, if not all, in the defensive flanker role. Has been great from all accounts with what sounds like increased confidence in himself and that role and now you just take him out and plonk him in the forward line and expect him to just turn his 'X-Factor' into something. Come on. He'd get killed out there. If not by his defender by JK or one of the other forwards as he got in their way.

Wellinghamn
/Nelson to the middle. Just like that? For a full game? Don't think they may struggle a bit to keep up?

Bring in Mutimer/Duggan and run them through the middle. Just like that?

I mean, by themselves all these suggestions have some merit (except maybe the Watson to HFF one).

But I just don't think you can make so many changes to your team/structure and hope to have any kind of cohesion. Not agaisnt Sydney. Not in the mood they'll be in.



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Everyone keeps talking about Watson like he's some kid, he's turning 22 in September and this will be his third season at the mens level in the WAFL (with a game in 2013 & 2014 in the reserves). He's not going to get killed out there, he'll be fine.

 

[Godfather32]

There is no way Mcinnes or Lamb could replace Darling even at his lowest.

Schofield in for Darling, McGovern goes to CHF.

 

[frenchconnection]

Midfielder Dom Sheed put the disappointment of being axed behind him, amassing a game-high 37 disposals, eight tackles, seven inside 50s and kicking a goal in East Perth's 36-point loss.

Defender Eric Mackenzie (21 possessions) remained composed down back by taking several intercept marks, while draftee Daniel Venables (13 possessions, two goals) continued to impress in his second WAFL appearance.

I def think Daniel Venables & Dom Sheed need to be in. Give them a go they will go better than Giles and Hutch.

No way is Venables ready to play at AFL standard yet - he admitted he is still building up his fitness and only played 80% for EP at the weekend. Maybe in a few weeks but not ready just yet.

 

[matt_bas]

For those wanting DV in he is still on li.iyed minutes in the WAFL. Is all class but no where near ready yet

 

[frenchconnection]

Schofield in for Darling, McGovern goes to CHF.

Darling is good for a couple of goals per game and Karl Langdon said he was involved in about 10 scoring involvements. Think we are all too ready to shoot Darling down. Our scoring opportunities could dry up without Darling in the side?

 

[KamakazeSalami]

Everyone keeps talking about Watson like he's some kid, he's turning 22 in September and this will be his third season at the mens level in the WAFL (with a game in 2013 & 2014 in the reserves). He's not going to get killed out there, he'll be fine.

I meant specifically playing him out of position on the HFF when he has trained and played on a defensive flank/pocket. I am a huge fan of this kid and hope he gets a crack sooner rather than later but I want him to have every opportunity to succeed when called up.

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[Godfather32]

I meant specifically playing him out of position on the HFF when he has trained and played on a defensive flank/pocket. I am a huge fan of this kid and hope he gets a crack sooner rather than later but I want him to have every opportunity to succeed when called up.

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I reckon he'd do alright, I'd consider playing him on the wing to be honest

 

[Godfather32]

Darling is good for a couple of goals per game and Karl Langdon said he was involved in about 10 scoring involvements. Think we are all too ready to shoot Darling down. Our scoring opportunities could dry up without Darling in the side?

Chance that Darling is out injured anyway, but I think McGovern could easily be a 2 or 3 goal a game forward. Plus he's not going to drop as many chest marks.

 

[Biggie]

Chance that Darling is out injured anyway, but I think McGovern could easily be a 2 or 3 goal a game forward. Plus he's not going to drop as many chest marks.

Or squib, look for frees etc

Sorry JD, its true.

 

[Godfather32]

Or squib, look for frees etc

Sorry JD, its true.

Sorry, I couldn't read all of your post, I was too busy wildly flinging my head back

 

[SpaceClef]

Th

That's terrifying.

concerning

Racist

 

[DickDunn]

Or squib, look for frees etc

Sorry JD, its true.

As much as I hate it when Darling does those things, I'm surprised people are talking about dropping him while giving Cripps and Hill a free pass. Both have done virtually nothing in three games so far (and kicked fewer goals than Darling)

 

[SpaceClef]

Surely it's time for McGovern forward. Barrass Yeo and Scho can handle the backline!

McGovern must play forward

Carn Simmo don't be lame

 

[SpaceClef]

As much as I hate it when Darling does those things, I'm surprised people are talking about dropping him while giving Cripps and Hill a free pass. Both have done virtually nothing in three games so far (and kicked fewer goals than Darling)

Hill was one of our best against StK. Agree on Cripps though

 

[Biggie]

Yep Cripps has been barely noticeable.

Stick DV in there, give the kid a crack against a lower team at home* if Cripps keeps his Harry Potter act up.

*runs off to check fixture

 

[wooshwhisperer]

and force Kennedy or darling to ruck a little more.

Darling yes... but more for

Look campaigners, even with my sponsors hat off, Jetta has two weapons, elite kick and serious speed. Today he showed the elite kick side and I feel that it is enough to keep his spot.

We can't play like 6 inside mids and Jetta is essential for balance.

I know you all hate his apparent lack of effort but in my eyes he tried his heart out by making runs.

I am certain he can make an impact and even though he didn't take opportunities today which could have won us the game, he will be a game winner in the future, trust me.

Read all of this thread and their is a lot of panicked thoughts going on...
1... jetta...1 one handed pickup on the run per game for the highlight real is not enough... bite the bullet and cut your losses
Yes we are missing Nix Factor but the replacements are doing ok...
2... getting the Coleman medalist injured in the ruck is dumb.
3... getting Darling into the ruck more and teaching him that getting hit in the head is not going to recrack his skull is a good move
4... The Gov has his greatest value as a backman not a ruckman
5... Gaff gets so much of the pill he needs to be more damaging... needs to hit longer targets
6... dont be too Corker focused... he's good but not the only plank...and stop over using the handball
7... Nelson shows a bit but does he do it as good a Schoey or Emac.. and can he contain Buddy
So calm the f...k down... if we'd kicked straight we'd have won.

Sheed for Jetta
Schoey or Emac for Nelson
And find a way to work Watson into the mix

 

[Carbine Chaos]

Sheed for Jetta
Schoey or Emac for Nelson
And find a way to work Watson into the mix

We really can't afford to drop 2 of our only quick players from this current lineup.

 

[dajesmac]

Yep Cripps has been barely noticeable.

Stick DV in there, give the kid a crack against a lower team at home* if Cripps keeps his Harry Potter act up.

*runs off to check fixture

Haha, as in invisibility cloak?

Hmm, as I said in another thread we have a tough run of fixtures. He could debut in a derby, against the Dees at home or against the Suns away. I wouldn't consider any of them particularly easy wins at this rate by any means though.

 

[avishka5]

Didn't Cripps kill it v north?

 

[Biggie]

Didn't Cripps kill it v north?

15 touches 3 goals 2 behinds 5 marks 5 I50's

Was it a FTB cameo? I remember he kicked one early in the game when pressure was on..

I guess he is a barometer, goes missing when heat is on?

 

[avishka5]

Yeah 3 goals, 5 tackles, 5 inside 50's, 19 pressure act's and 388m gained. That's a standard good game for Cripps. Him and Hill both have atleast one good game. Darling only has had only one good half.