Preview Changes v Adelaide - Round 22, 2021

[Jamurp]

That one point loss to the Crows earlier in the season was such a bitter night, especially with that flog Walker kicking the sealer and the non decision in the last minute of the game.

Spank these campaigners please dees.

 

[00Stinger]

Hibbo never should have been dropped. Anyway, best he slots into Hunts spot. His experience will be valuable come finals.

Probably not but I think the coaching staff wanted a bit more attack from the HBF'er and unfortunately Hibo doesn't offer a lot of that anymore

 

[TheCount]

Probably not but I think the coaching staff wanted a bit more attack from the HBF'er and unfortunately Hibo doesn't offer a lot of that anymore

To that end, wouldn't mind a look a Declase, either directly in that role, or push Gus to the backline like he did Monday night, and roll Declase to the wing.

 

[booshboy]

Goody saying Tmac still not right for this weekend.

OUT: HUNT, AVB, SPARROW.

IN: WEID, HIBBO, JONES (SUB).

 

[Bluelegs]

Goody saying Tmac still not right for this weekend.

OUT: HUNT, AVB, SPARROW.

IN: WEID, HIBBO, JONES (SUB).

I don't really think there is a great need to bring Weideman in. Thought against West Coast our forward balance looked back to the way it was in the first 6 weeks when Tmac and Jacko were our tall forwards.

That being said if he can manufacture a 3-4 goal game and we can boost his trade value I won't be upset.

 

[booshboy]

I don't really think there is a great need to bring Weideman in. Thought against West Coast our forward balance looked back to the way it was in the first 6 weeks when Tmac and Jacko were our tall forwards.

That being said if he can manufacture a 3-4 goal game and we can boost his trade value I won't be upset.

Yeah I agree, but I'd still like to give him a run before finals- Conditions for Sunday looking like they'll be pretty good so may be the best week for it.

 

[Topkent]

Risky bringing in Weid when Jackos starting to look so good. Dimishes his forward impact
I say leave the mix as is.

 

[booshboy]

Of all the games we haven't been able to attend this year, this is almost the one I'm most disappointed about, Sun forecasted for the MCG after we've just sewn up a top 4 spot, would have been hell fun. Remember the atmosphere of the final game of 2018 against the Giants after we'd beaten the Eagles to book our spot in the top 8? It was a relatively small crowd, but it was 30-35k Melbourne supporters drinking beers and just ****ing enjoying being at the football.

 

[stEdy]

Of all the games we haven't been able to attend this year, this is almost the one I'm most disappointed about, Sun forecasted for the MCG after we've just sewn up a top 4 spot, would have been hell fun. Remember the atmosphere of the final game of 2018 against the Giants after we'd beaten the Eagles to book our spot in the top 8? It was a relatively small crowd, but it was 30-35k Melbourne supporters drinking beers and just ******* enjoying being at the football.

This is a great call. I was at that game and it was party time.

We were absolutely purring. Run down tackles all over the ground, our pressure was insane and we were clinical going forward.

Was high fives all round

 

[schmuttt]

This is a great call. I was at that game and it was party time.

We were absolutely purring. Run down tackles all over the ground, our pressure was insane and we were clinical going forward.

Was high fives all round

Agree. Was also there and it was just a bloody good atmosphere. Team played so well that day, I still remember the ANB goal resulting from Frost winning the ball at CHB and just launching it forward.

 

[LarryDavidNeitz]

Think Hibberd for Hunt is relatively obvious. Let Riv and Bowey take the lead as rebounding defenders.
Jordon sub.
If Declase is ready for AFL lets have a look at him in preference to Vanders. Melk lucky we don't have a lot else to come in.

 

[Dory_77]

Hibbo for Hunt, maybe swap out Sparrow for a Chandler/Bedford? Or Jones even.

 

[Daemon]

I'd be happy to have Jones in for Sparrow. He was playing ok before his injury and would be nice to see him build some form leading into finals.

 

[KickLongTackleHard]

So that’s Jonesy officially done now you’d think. Hard to see him getting a game next week unless top 4 positions couldn’t change, making it a dead rubber, which is unlikely.

 

[schmuttt]

So that’s Jonesy officially done now you’d think. Hard to see him getting a game next week unless top 4 positions couldn’t change, making it a dead rubber, which is unlikely.

Reckon it'd be hard not to have him as emergency sub in the finals, but honestly Melksham probably is better in that role.

 

[KickLongTackleHard]

Reckon it'd be hard not to have him as emergency sub in the finals, but honestly Melksham probably is better in that role.

Sadly, I think that’s just being romantic. You have to have you next best player and a utility in case of early injury and that isn’t Jones.

 

[Bluelegs]

Would love to see Bedford in.

 

[stEdy]

Jones is still my medical sub if we make a Granny.

It just makes sense

 

[mrmonkey]

Interesting that McDonald is still out. Wasn't there some Richmond supporter Muppet on the Gold Coast game day thread speculating that McDonald wasn’t injured and we're just resting him because the game was a walk over so we're manipulating the system. Two weeks is a long time to just be resting methinks.

 

[Tulip]

Weideman is Mr September. Bring him in.

 

[ImissFrosty]

Weideman is Mr September. Bring him in.

 

[Dory_77]

View attachment 1204366

Needs a run or two in the legs first

 

[pjfairbairn]

I reckon he will play, though I don't necessariy support it.

 

[Bangkok Knights]

Damn the Bulldogs for tossing it against the Hawks. Big chance now for Port to finish top 2 so one of the vic sides will have to go to Adelaide. Melb have to win their last two .

 

[Daemon]

Damn the Bulldogs for tossing it against the Hawks. Big chance now for Port to finish top 2 so one of the vic sides will have to go to Adelaide. Melb have to win their last two .

Port should not scare us anywhere. Let the chips fall where they may, we are good enough to beat anyone anywhere.