Preview Changes v Geelong, R23 2015

[Dandy_GO]

I would normally agree with you on the neither are any good defensively but interestingly we used BoB on Priddis, changing with Douglas and it was working a treat in the first quarter. If Priddis was a chance to get the ball he had Crouch breathing on him and tackled him as soon as he got possession and sometimes was beating him to the ball. There was a definite plan to stop West Coast getting the ball first and if they did then locking it in straight away. It was only when we slacked off a little in the second that West Coast were able to get that run on and the midfield weren't running as hard back into defence to help out. They then picked it up again and we had scoring opportunities.

Fair call, though with Crouch it's his defensive running that lets him down, not his work in close. Happy to acknowledge his strong inside game, both offensively and defensively. It's just that he was dreadful on the outside.

I'd argue, however, that if he was that important yesterday he wouldn't have finished in the vest.

 

[Strangled Cat]

Actually, round 18 2009, a fingertip intercept of a Sellar kick into our forward 50 to Knights by I think Corey Enright (that or his namesake Joel Corey), and it goes down the other end for you to goal and win by 2 points. Paul Chapman the hero of the day with 6 goals and Bartel 34 touches, while Burton and Tippett had 4 each and Goodwin led the way with 35.

An observation made prior to an outcome cannot be changed retrospectively if that outcome differs from the prediction originally made. You guys played out of your skins that particular day, but prior to that match commencing, you guys were given very little chance of winning by all and sundry. The situation differs now because, for the first time since 2006 Adelaide is actually a better performing club than Geelong in 2015, with current form also being poles apart from one another.

 

[Footypie32]

Swap Crouch and Lyons. That is all.

 

[Iron]

An observation made prior to an outcome cannot be changed retrospectively if that outcome differs from the prediction originally made. You guys played out of your skins that particular day, but prior to that match commencing, you guys were given very little chance of winning by all and sundry. The situation differs now because, for the first time since 2006 Adelaide is actually a better performing club than Geelong in 2015, with current form also being poles apart from one another.

I find this very photosynthesis.

 

[Tex Support]

If Richmond get up, I'd rest Sauce. And maybe Tex. If not, obviously you gun for the home final.

Danger has to play (and he of course will), for the whole "cheer Danger" thing. The more legs it gets, the better. Hopefully it over-shadows the fact they have some absolute footy immortals perhaps playing their last game...

 

[moogerfooger]

i think you will have a number of guys announce retirements this week. Your club will try very hard to get up for them. I don't think it will be an easy game by any stretch.

you would think so, yet they've been putrid in similar circumstances this year. couldn't get up for Enright's 300th (lost to Melbourne at home), couldn't get up for Menzel's comeback last week - couldn't get up to win their last two matches with finals on the line. this is not the old Geelong any more - and this will be the first dead rubber this team has played in 9 years. if we show up with the same intensity as Sunday, we'll take them apart.

 

[Slippery Pete]

I wonder if this arseh*le will be at the game.

 

[hippyhippy]

Swap Crouch and Lyons. That is all.

I like this.. but only if crouch is having issues with fitness otherwise i prefer crouch.

 

[Bacon8]

I wasn't surprised to see Crouch subbed off - thought he'd burnt it a bit. Don't think it means he'll be omitted though.

I thought Knight was quiet early, but I think I just missed his good work. To me, he popped up more when the Rat seems to drop off.

I'd try and reward Kerridge's past 3 in the SANFL, but really cannot see who for. If someone has a niggle, I'd be okay with them missing (like when Lever had a rest).

I can't forecast the changes.

 

[mattymac]

Lever is the natural match up for Menzel. Having said that I don't want Lever going anywhere near him. Menzel has done so many knees he might be contagious.

 

[Heafy83]

No changes for mine. Maybe Lyons comes out for Kerridge and Crouch is sub if anything.

 

[DJ75]

I wasn't surprised to see Crouch subbed off - thought he'd burnt it a bit. Don't think it means he'll be omitted though.

I thought Knight was quiet early, but I think I just missed his good work. To me, he popped up more when the Rat seems to drop off.

I'd try and reward Kerridge's past 3 in the SANFL, but really cannot see who for. If someone has a niggle, I'd be okay with them missing (like when Lever had a rest).

I can't forecast the changes.

I watched Knight really closely on the weekend. He does a LOT of running that is what you would call 'team running' and doesn't get rewarded with possession.
He will often be the guy who either runs to cover space, or presents a lead that demands an opponent go with him and leaves space open behind him. I lost count how many times he did that on the weekend. He's a very astute footballer and can assist his team without the ball.

Oh God did I just describe a non-statistical role? Help me out of this hole people...

 

[Rory Walkerfield]

I watched Knight really closely on the weekend. He does a LOT of running that is what you would call 'team running' and doesn't get rewarded with possession.
He will often be the guy who either runs to cover space, or presents a lead that demands an opponent go with him and leaves space open behind him. I lost count how many times he did that on the weekend. He's a very astute footballer and can assist his team without the ball.

Oh God did I just describe a non-statistical role? Help me out of this hole people...

The difference being that we can actually see this non-statistical effort. Sloane is a classi for gut running and these days reaps the reward with possessions too.

 

[DJ75]

The difference being that we can actually see this non-statistical effort. Sloane is a classi for gut running and these days reaps the reward with possessions too.

He is a talent no doubt. I think as players trust him more he will get used more as well. He will have the occasional big game. Could have a similar career path to Lachie Neale, but obviously will depend on what role he plays.

There was one play in the 1st qtr where he broke from half back, tore through the middle of the ground and was then composed enough to make a pass on a 45 degree angle to Tex rather than kicking long to WC's loose player. It was quality and smart football.

 

[VSTone]

I need to watch the replay, can't believe the comments re Crouch

me too... 56-1 at qtr time... looking forward to it quietely...

 

[robboaustralia]

me too... 56-1 at qtr time... looking forward to it quietely...

Your going to be disappointed. Was only 51-1 at qtr time.

 

[Pdub]

We should've done this against Brisbane - we can't risk losing momentum now.

Don't think it changes momentum this time of year, I'd back the guys in to have the game of their lives trying to earn a place in the team that plays the first final, I'd still back us to win. There is nothing lost by giving players a break late in the season, that's why the team that gets the break almost always wins the prelim.

 

[VSTone]

can anyone open the smart replay link for the game?...

 

[scoota10]

Unchanged
Thompson as the sub (Rested)
Lyon and Crouch to play

 

[spexau]

can anyone open the smart replay link for the game?...

Doesn't appear to be up yet... I am spewing as I didn't get to watch it

 

[Bicks]

Out : Hendo, Atkins

In : Kerridge, CEY

Henderson was woeful on the weekend, hardly hit a target all day.
Atkins simply didn't do enough, almost invisible in a team that was dominating most of the day, looked "rooted" in the last quarter, surprised he wasn't the one subbed off actually.

 

[Mr MysteryGuest]

I'd do that.

Lyons starts, Crouch sub.

Aim to sub Thommo off as early as possible.

When it's finals, Lyons back to sub - I don't want him to be, but he's having a real impact as sub; that's how we need to use him for now.

I really like this, no point in dropping Lyons for game time as the reserves are done for the year. Would also consider making Thommo the sub for the game, and maybe sub off Atkins if he is struggling to run out the game.

 

[Deaneus!]

Out : Atkins

Not unless he's injured

 

[Kraven]

Lyons deserves a full game. But at the same time nobody deserves to be sub. Maybe VB. But even he had an alright game. This is why the sub needs to go.

 

[Smithalicious]

I watched Knight really closely on the weekend. He does a LOT of running that is what you would call 'team running' and doesn't get rewarded with possession.
He will often be the guy who either runs to cover space, or presents a lead that demands an opponent go with him and leaves space open behind him. I lost count how many times he did that on the weekend. He's a very astute footballer and can assist his team without the ball.

Oh God did I just describe a non-statistical role? Help me out of this hole people...

The best thing about Knights non-statistical role is his statistical role, which is also prevalent..... unlike other non-statistical players who's statistical roles weren't good enough along with their poor non-statistical roles.