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AFLW 2024 - Round 8 - Chat, game threads, injury lists, team lineups and more.
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Yep ,I'm confused about people wanting to see mayne dropped too.
Averaging 1.5 gls per game and that's just his offensive stats.At this rate he'll be our clubs leading goal kicker for 2012.
I'm aiming a bit higher on goals for the season for chopper, 40-50 goals.
Out; Dawson(Susp), Suban, Broughton
IN: Silvagni, Lower, Morabito(SUB)
IN: Silvagni, Lower, Morabito(SUB)
Reward for effort Nic's effort wasn't lacking; he just couldn't get into the game.
He didn't make any mistakes that led to goals. He had the classic quiet game.
However, having said that and being mindful of Ross' reputation for guiding these mid tier type players through quiet patches, it would be inconsistent to drop him after four games. To date we have seen very few team changes . After four games Freo have used 25 players, contrast that with last year where we had used 29 after 3 rounds.
This appears to be a very deliberate strategy.
It looks to me Ross is loathe to make multiple changes if unforced , ie injury. Nic Suban is the classic player that Ross would consider a personal project to develop.
Lachie Neale being dropped and or Jack Anthony, is inconceivable from what we know of Ross Lyon's psychology. Subes , also as I stated above doesn't fit our Coach's style , to be dropped unless there is another player demanding to be selected based on form.
I don't think there is such a player right now and after only four games Nic hasn't failed enough IMO , to be abandoned.... ( so to speak ).
Mayne is just an easy target. People think he should be getting 4 goals a game and when he doesnt they go after him.
Broughton out ? Surely a typo or did he sustain an injury from the fist-pump celebration after kicking the winning goal.....
I know it's not a change, but Pav's form would have to be the key this week, surely? I only saw glimpses of the Saints game, but I watched the Brisbane match live, and he was more or less ineffectual.
If Pav can rediscover his marking nous, then it takes some of the pressure from Clarke, Ballas and Mayne and stretches Jamison, Henderson, Duigan and Bower who are certainly not unbeatable.
Midfield can hold its own, defence shouldn't be overawed by Hampson and Waite. Forward entries do need to improve, and having a dependable focal point will work wonders for Ballantyne and the like who can mop up well at ground level.
If Pav can rediscover his marking nous, then it takes some of the pressure from Clarke, Ballas and Mayne and stretches Jamison, Henderson, Duigan and Bower who are certainly not unbeatable.
Midfield can hold its own, defence shouldn't be overawed by Hampson and Waite. Forward entries do need to improve, and having a dependable focal point will work wonders for Ballantyne and the like who can mop up well at ground level.
I have been a bit critical of Pav this season, but I felt his game against the Saints was very workmanlike. Used his body to charge through packs creating lot's of ball movement.
Mayne & Broughton out ............................. yeah sure whatever you're on !!!!.
What have you been smoking?
Suban is really the only potential omission. The Dawson incident is a tough call, it was very minimal impact, but was high and deliberate. It's hard to say if they'll give him weeks. Silvagni's WAFL form hasn't exactly been terrific.
As Fred Ziffel said, an unchanged line up may be highly likely.
Agreed - Scham.
Grover has earnt a recall and if Fyfe's good to go then Subes and Neale should have to bide their time.
Grover has earnt a recall and if Fyfe's good to go then Subes and Neale should have to bide their time.
Out:
Suban
In:
Fyfe - if he is fit - otherwise no change to the team except i'd prefer to see Subs as the sub and Neale in the starting side - that guys can win his fair share of the footy and shovel it out i reckon.....
Suban
In:
Fyfe - if he is fit - otherwise no change to the team except i'd prefer to see Subs as the sub and Neale in the starting side - that guys can win his fair share of the footy and shovel it out i reckon.....
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Sandy calf injury? Any chance to miss? You guys have a plethora of quality ruck man to replace him anyway, what we wouldn't giveto have a Jon griffin or zac Clarke on our list.....
According to a vicco Footy journo Dawson is likely to be cited for his elbow on Milne,looking at about 171.00 PTS.Is this 1 or 2 weeks?
C'mon down SNOS and take back the second key-defender position.
C'mon down SNOS and take back the second key-defender position.
I don't necessarily agree with the theory of keeping exactly the same line up every week if we are winning. Injuries in a lot of cases automatically cause a few alterations on a regular basis, but also pressure has to be put on all players to perform as best possible every week. The knowledge that regular good performers in the WAFL will be given an opportunity to take your spot keeps all players on their toes.
We all want Freo to improve and believe we will have a good year if we can have a reasonable amount of luck with injuries and maintain the hunger within the squad even sometimes at the expense of making a statement in delegating a consistantly non performing player no matter who he is.
We all want Freo to improve and believe we will have a good year if we can have a reasonable amount of luck with injuries and maintain the hunger within the squad even sometimes at the expense of making a statement in delegating a consistantly non performing player no matter who he is.
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Suban deserves more time than Ibbotson, Ibo while performing marginally better has been in the system for longer and has far less room for improvement.
Suban also isnt a defender, play the guy in the middle where he is at his most damaging.
Out: Ibbotson
In: Fyfe (Only if fit, lets not create another Clem Micheal/Haselby/Longmuir)
Suban also isnt a defender, play the guy in the middle where he is at his most damaging.
Out: Ibbotson
In: Fyfe (Only if fit, lets not create another Clem Micheal/Haselby/Longmuir)
Arcassius
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He needs to *be* damaging if played in the middle
not sure about this one.
To Fyfe, or not to Fyfe, tha tis the question.
I think the usual suspects aquited them selves well enough on the weekend, so there are no obvious excluisons, but old Suban may go close. He has had a rough time this year, either adjusting to the game plan or just bad form. Maybe roberton will come in for him if Fyfe doesnt.
In: Fyfe
Out: Suban
probably the most likely. If Fyfe is a No, the in all likelyhood, there may be no changes.
To Fyfe, or not to Fyfe, tha tis the question.
I think the usual suspects aquited them selves well enough on the weekend, so there are no obvious excluisons, but old Suban may go close. He has had a rough time this year, either adjusting to the game plan or just bad form. Maybe roberton will come in for him if Fyfe doesnt.
In: Fyfe
Out: Suban
probably the most likely. If Fyfe is a No, the in all likelyhood, there may be no changes.
Sorted:
Carrazzo - out for 8
Laidler, Yarran - possibly do not even make the trip re: injury.
From what I saw of the Ess v Car game - we have every chance. The Ess mids stood up. And Ess ran Car ragged and this may be the game we get our offense going.
note: Looks like Ablett will be out for Round 6.
Arcassius
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