Unofficial Preview Changes V Carlton (Reid, Blair, Sinkers & Marsh in, four omitted or rested, see OP for team)

[Pies_10]

In: Reid, Sinclair, White, Marsh.
Out: Seedsman, Witts, Frost, De Goey (rest),

 

[Bucksboys]

Freeman is a truly terrifying sight.. It's like Doug Barwick suddenly found steroids

http://www.collingwoodfc.com.au/video/2015-08-04/training-update-tuesdays-session

 

[Kappa]

Reid is a certainty this week, but seriously why is so injury-prone?

In 08-10 he hardly missed a game

I think it was mentioned there is a structural problem with his back which puts things out of line and puts extra strain on his leg muscles and is causing tears when he is fatigued and going at maximum intensity.

 

[ClaytonM]

Pick Reid for his 100th game then put him out to stud. Hook him up with Serena Williams. That kid would probably go okay.

 

[Lefthanded]

Does Marsh have the speed and agility to play as a back pocket or half back? Or is he only a full back/chb player?

Essentially I'm asking if he comes in for Langdon, Frost or Brown? Brown has been our premier defender this year so I wouldn't drop him.

My changes:

In: Marsh
Out: Frost
Reason: Frost has played almost every game in 2014/2015 and has just run in to a bit of bad form. Not unexpected. He is still a solid player but I think he might need a week of omission from both afl and vfl teams to rest, or just play vfl to get some form back.
The complication here is that playing an inexperienced KPD is a big risk. Marsh might kill it, or he might get owned. Vfl yo afl is a big jump. The other complication is that Marsh deserves 3 games minimum to prove himself. But chances are we'll need frost back when we play the better teams. Who goes out to allow marsh to stay then? The only person I can think of is Shaz... And I don't really want him dropped either.

In: Sinclair
Out: Toovey
Reason: I know people on here use Sinclair as the proverbial whipping boy... But he's actually pretty good as a small rebounding defender. Towards the end of last year his disposal and decision making had significantly improved.
Toovey is simply not playing great at the moment. His supreme defence skills and pace were the justification for him being in the side in the wake of his poor disposal. He has lost his way in this a bit and needs a spell in the 2's. Sinclair will be just as serviceable as Toovey has been in recent weeks in my opinion.

In: Blair
Out: Seedsman
Reason: not close to a like-for-like but I'm counting on the fact that Travis V can go back and play in defence of needs be.
Blair is still too classy for vfl. He isn't getting major midfield minutes when he comes in to the AFL, and I think the reason is that he is more versatile than say a greenwood or Adams. Neither of the aforementioned are good at playing forward. Blair and De Goey can play forward much better, so they get less midfield minutes.
Seeds in my opinion is done. I am very disappointed that he hasn't come on. This season he has got worse. Blair adds experience to the side and is far from soft.

In: karnezis
Out: Dwyer
Reason: Karnezis had a bloody good game against the best vfl side. We all know that he can't seem to translate these performances to afl level which is highly disappointing. But I figure we have very little to lose at this point. I think he needs to be given a go, but needs to be played predominantly as a forward. He can mark, and is a known goal kicker. Needs to be played in attack. His defensive game simply isn't good enough for midfield.

In: White/Reid
Out: Witts
Reason: this is tricky. My gut says play white because we need him in the ruck if we only have 1 ruckman.
My heart says play Reid cause he's the better player. The Reid and Moore combo is also better than a white/Moore combo. But, both Reid and Moore are that slender lead-up style forward... That makes our forward line quite 1 dimensional and really requires our mids to deliver well. If Carlton decide to play spare man in defence as Melbourne did then this could kill us.
Both Witts and Grundy lift when they're number 1 ruckman. Either would be fine, but I prefer Grundy.


So that's my take on it. As for the sub, I'd probably make De Goey sub this week.

I don't know about the agility but over 20m he's probably the fastest player on our list based on his draft combine results (ahead of Freeman) & equal 2nd fastest ever (last 14 years) http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-10-04/draft-combine-results
Also 10th for vertical jump

 

[TradeDraft]

I don't know about the agility but over 20m he's probably the fastest player on our list based on his draft combine results (ahead of Freeman) & equal 2nd fastest ever (last 14 years) http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-10-04/draft-combine-results
Also 10th for vertical jump

Marsh Blew Up the Combine.

He is bit of a Athletic Freak

 

[Cousin of Daicos]

If Reid, White and Marsh are all ins, we might be a chance of beating Carlton.

 

[anshell]

If we play about 50% of our ability we could probably beat Carlton too.^

 

[PieBeast]

In: White, Reid, Marsh, Blair

Out: Witts, Seedsman, Dwyer, Frost

sub: De Goey

*only picking Blair ahead of Kenno due to this being a must win game for a variety of reasons

 

[jmac70]

I have a feeling only one of White or Reid will play. My tip is Reid (providing his leg doesn't fall off before Sat)

Out: Witts and Seedsman
In: Reid and Marsh

 

[TradeDraft]

I have a feeling only one of White or Reid will play. My tip is Reid (providing his leg doesn't fall off before Sat)

Out: Witts and Seedsman
In: Reid and Marsh

Well Moore can’t do it himself at this early stage of his Career

 

[good4footy]

I have a feeling only one of White or Reid will play. My tip is Reid (providing his leg doesn't fall off before Sat)

Out: Witts and Seedsman
In: Reid and Marsh

I doubt we would be going in with just one ruckman Jmac. I think it will be either Witts or White that plays.

 

[TradeDraft]

Would it be Better for Carlton to Lose then Win this game

 

[jmac70]

I doubt we would be going in with just one ruckman Jmac. I think it will be either Witts or White that plays.

You could well be correct. My view is that Grundy plays his best footy as a solo ruck. He thrives on the work. Moore could give him a rest at times and would also get him involved in the play. I expect Reid to play close to goals so we will need the extra runner to keep the forward pressure up.

 

[Soaring Magpie]

Everything is pointing in the right direction to Reid finally playing his 100th game.
Would Buckley play him as the sub?

 

[jmac70]

Would it be Better for Carlton to Lose then Win this game

I expect to win this by at least ten goals.

 

[Soaring Magpie]

You could well be correct. My view is that Grundy plays his best footy as a solo ruck. He thrives on the work. Moore could give him a rest at times and would also get him involved in the play. I expect Reid to play close to goals so we will need the extra runner to keep the forward pressure up.

The only issue I have with Moore playing in the ruck is the centre square bounces, he would be able to compete around the ground but not sue he is ready for the crash and bash of the centre square.

 

[jmac70]

The only issue I have with Moore playing in the ruck is the centre square bounces, he would be able to compete around the ground but not sue he is ready for the crash and bash of the centre square.

It shouldn't be too hard to get Grundy on for the centre bounces. The risk is Grundy getting injured.

 

[TradeDraft]

I expect to win this by at least ten goals.

I am not expecting a big Win,

IN FACT IN MY TIPPING. I TIPPED A DRAW

 

[TradeDraft]

It shouldn't be too hard to get Grundy on for the centre bounces. The risk is Grundy getting injured.

That is the Risk with any player who plays

 

[jmac70]

That is the Risk with any player who plays

I am talking about the risk of losing a game because of structure. Covering a mid is a lot easier than covering a solo ruck.

 

[TradeDraft]

I am talking about the risk of losing a game because of structure. Covering a mid is a lot easier than covering a solo ruck.

Yes it is but we look very slow with 2 Rucks.

Going by the Board our Structure has not been right for the last 3 Games

 

[iGNITER]

Grundy in the ruck.
White, Moore and Reid up forward.
White to give Grundy a chop out in the ruck.

Witts out.

 

[JB1975]

Quite a few posts are suggesting that PK gets a game. I'm dubious about PK, and I wonder what people think he can bring to the team.

He's a good VFL performer. He played good footy at that level, got some senior opportunities, and he was pretty underwhelming in my opinion. He was dropped, and now he's gone back to playing good VFL footy. My question is genuine: Do people think that he can bring anything better or different to the team than he did last time? If so, what? Or do people think that he wasn't given enough of a chance to develop at AFL level?

I suppose my thinking is that sometimes a player's VFL form demands the recognition of senior selection (e.g. Marsh), but sometimes good VFL form is just good VFL form.

 

[jmac70]

Grundy in the ruck.
White, Moore and Reid up forward.
White to give Grundy a chop out in the ruck.

Witts out.

That is two in for one out. Who else misses?