Changes v Carlton - IN: Tyson, Harmes

[LeverPuller]

Yep, Weid had a terrible case of the fumbles during the first half. Ripping goal though. I don't think he's ready to be our second tall forward yet, but I'm not sure where Pedo is at so he's in the side by default. Ditto with O Mac given our lack of key defensive options.

Hes too grabby. He's grasping at the footy when it's hitting his hands as opposed to gripping it. Change that and he'll go clunk every time.

 

[Cannon82]

Hes too grabby. He's grasping at the footy when it's hitting his hands as opposed to gripping it. Change that and he'll go clunk every time.

I recall him being cleaner last season, but maybe my goggles need polishing. In any case, he's not Dawes with his concrete mittens so we're in a better place.

 

[schmuttt]

I recall him being cleaner last season, but maybe my goggles need polishing. In any case, he's not Dawes with his concrete mittens so we're in a better place.

Yeah Weid is a great mark, just lacks the body strength. He still crashes a lot of packs and forces the ball to ground, will be a very good FF in 2-3 years time. He also didn't get in Hogans way at all yesterday.

 

[Topkent]

Yeah Weid is a great mark, just lacks the body strength. He still crashes a lot of packs and forces the ball to ground, will be a very good FF in 2-3 years time. He also didn't get in Hogans way at all yesterday.

He doesn't have the strength to hold his balance when his feet leave the ground, needs another couple years but the way he attacks the footy is super promising.
We should manage him through the season against sides with young defenders and not have him play every game

Him Watts and Gawn spoiled each other a few times last night

He got into some really good positions last night and if not for the siren and a miss from a meter out he would have had 3, a much better player than Omac

 

[The Dr]

Could Bugg be a replacement for Smith? Not a like for like, but Carlton don't have a tall forwardline and Bugg can play half-back if needed. Or we could use him as a run-with on Gibbs or Murphy or even a defensive forward on Docherty...

We can also use Salem or Vince mainly at half-back.

 

[Longdroughtdees]

No change unless forced - bugg for smith and dom for bernstein in case he gets suspended... Kent, Dom and Hibberd in my best 22 but you don't drop in-form players...

 

[Theseventhhamster]

Oscar Mcdonald sucks, if his last name was something else I doubt he would be getting a game

I honestly don't see anything in him to suggest he will be more than just an average defender

Blokes like Garland, Tmac and Chip had shown way more early on

He's a better version of his brother at the same age. Just had an absolute stinker of a half. Happy to have some kind of long term bet on him.

 

[Topkent]

He's a better version of his brother at the same age. Just had an absolute stinker of a half. Happy to have some kind of long term bet on him.

Tom Mcdonald showed a hell of a lot more at the same age, he was pretty useless last year as well. I dunno how we set a marker on that.

An amount of years until he's considered better than Tom?

 

[ThePuppetMaster]

Tom Mcdonald showed a hell of a lot more at the same age, he was pretty useless last year as well. I dunno how we set a marker on that.

An amount of years until he's considered better than Tom?

Tom was a good player from the start, mainly due to athleticism.

Oscar did some really good things last night, and some really ordinary things - I think he'll get there.

 

[Topkent]

Tom was a good player from the start, mainly due to athleticism.

Oscar did some really good things last night, and some really ordinary things - I think he'll get there.

Not only do I see poor decision making by foot but he turns into trouble when holding the footy a lot as well, that and he makes terrible decisions in when to leave his man and when not too. Tom is considered a dumb footballer but I think he's a lot smarter than Oscar

 

[Johnny Karate]

Frost (if fit) in for Smith
Tyson in for Vince (if suspended)

 

[stabler]

I wouldn't be against harmes in for smith. Can take a grab and has a clean boot on him.

 

[Tulip]

I wouldn't be against harmes in for smith. Can take a grab and has a clean boot on him.

He can definitely take a grab, but Harmes is literally the worst kick I've ever seen - and that includes brothers McDonald and Frost.

 

[LeverPuller]

He can definitely take a grab, but Harmes is literally the worst kick I've ever seen - and that includes brothers McDonald and Frost.

Someone is forgetting the Jordie McKenzie era.

 

[Sellout Scully]

I wouldn't be against harmes in for smith. Can take a grab and has a clean boot on him.

He has been played in defence a bit at times has he not? Not a bad suggestion

 

[Cannon82]

He can definitely take a grab, but Harmes is literally the worst kick I've ever seen - and that includes brothers McDonald and Frost.

Andrew Dunkley wants to have words with you. He earned that title.

 

[Demon 16]

I can't believe some of your are suggesting changes.

Hibberd in for Smith, if he's fit. Otherwise Bugg.

 

[harry000]

I can't believe some of your are suggesting changes.

Hibberd in for Smith, if he's fit. Otherwise Bugg.

Hibberd wont be ready until round 4 Im pretty sure.

 

[00Stinger]

Do we need 3 tall backs against Carlton?

Nope definately not.

I would bring Tyson in for for Smith

Sent from my SM-P555 using Tapatalk

 

[deeman87]

Would love to drop Melksham for Tyson if he's fit tbh.

This. Melksham did a couple of silly things and while i agree with the consensus that you don't mess around too much with a winning formula i think adding Dom for Melkshakes can't really retract from the team. Other than that, whichever def is the fittest for Smith. What's the deal with Pederson? Is he just out of favour in similar fashion to Dunn last yr?

 

[Demon 16]

Hibberd wont be ready until round 4 Im pretty sure.

Ok thanks.

Bugg, Harmes, Tyson or Kent would seem the logical options to replace Smith then.

I'd probably go with Bugg for this game.

 

[Tulip]

Rate Dom as high as anyone, but I don't see the rush bringing him in unless he has a blinder for Casey. Don't love Melksham but we don't have a direct replacement for his role at this stage.

 

[Darksidepoints]

Someone is forgetting the Jordie McKenzie era.

Not possible.

 

[saj_21]

Not only do I see poor decision making by foot but he turns into trouble when holding the footy a lot as well, that and he makes terrible decisions in when to leave his man and when not too. Tom is considered a dumb footballer but I think he's a lot smarter than Oscar

Tmac is a dumb footballer, he just doesn't play within his limitations by foot.

Omac is a young defender who has shown good signs, I'm happy to stick with him we will be better for it in the long run.

We need hibbered badly, still very shaky by foot out of defence. Vince was good yesterday but still has some brain fades, omac needs to be more urgent when he receives the ball. Tmac is good when he chooses the short 25-40m kick and not into the centre of the ground. Melksham was scratchy by foot, he will improve as he plays more. Jetta is reliable as always.

 

[Cannon82]

Rate Dom as high as anyone, but I don't see the rush bringing him in unless he has a blinder for Casey. Don't love Melksham but we don't have a direct replacement for his role at this stage.

Can't be that hard to find someone to give a handful of stupid free kicks away.