Prediction Changes v Western Bulldogs, round 15

[fpm84]

Scott said after the game that Taylor, S. Selwood and C. Guthrie are "in the frame" to return against the Bulldogs and that Menzel will play at either AFL or VFL level that weekend.

Based on yesterday's game, Z. Guthrie, Parsons and Gregson are the players most likely to be on the chopping block. Even if McCarthy's hamstring injury is minor you'd suspect he's unlikely to play in 11 days time.

Will we bring in all five experienced players who have barely played in months? Will Buzza return? Will Narkle debut? What about Crameri? One thing for certain is that there's no debate about our ruck next week after Stanley's great game.

So many questions....

My preferred changes -

IN: Taylor, S. Selwood, C. Guthrie, Narkle
OUT: McCarthy (inj), Z. Guthrie (omit), Gregson (omit), Parsons (omit)

Taylor up forward please.

 

[Cattery]

Scott said after the game that Taylor, S. Selwood and C. Guthrie are "in the frame" to return against the Bulldogs and that Menzel will play at either AFL or VFL level that weekend.

Based on yesterday's game, Z. Guthrie, Parsons and Gregson are the players most likely to be on the chopping block. Even if McCarthy's hamstring injury is minor you'd suspect he's unlikely to play in 11 days time.

Will we bring in all five experienced players who have barely played in months? Will Buzza return? Will Narkle debut? What about Crameri? One thing for certain is that there's no debate about our ruck next week after Stanley's great game.

So many questions....

My preferred changes -

IN: Taylor, S. Selwood, C. Guthrie, Narkle
OUT: McCarthy (inj), Z. Guthrie (omit), Gregson (omit), Parsons (omit)

Taylor up forward please.

Those four outs are almost certain you'd think (fingers crossed) and I like the replacements apart from Guthrie who I thought was fairly ordinary in the VFL.

 

[Baby Duck]

Theres no way anyone can tell me that Cuthrie wouldnt add more to the team than say a Gregson or Parsons. Im sure everyone will try though, haha.

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[catempire]

A high chance of Guthrie-related melts.

 

[Cattery]

A high chance of Guthrie-related melts.

Geez this melt business is becoming boring.

 

[Down at K Park]

Theres no way anyone can tell me that Cuthrie wouldnt add more to the team than say a Gregson or Parsons. Im sure everyone will try though, haha.

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As much as i dislike cam he’s a significant upgrade over his brother. Just needs to get some awareness and stop being caught holding the ball.

Scott said menzel has trained in preparation for a full return, probably a mini pre-season deal, but with the dogs being not much chop i would assume they would play in the vfl first and bring him
back the week later.

I want to see narkle replace linc.

 

[Daniel McL]

A high chance of Guthrie-related melts.

I’m fine if Cuthrie comes in just as long as it’s for Zuthrie. If it’s for Cunico and they want Cuthrie to play that wing role I’ll be pissed as Cunico has been very impressive there.

 

[JackFlash]

They need to start thinking of next year, the season will be done by the end of July. Then go about a massive clean out.

 

[Cattery]

As much as i dislike cam he’s a significant upgrade over his brother. Just needs to get some awareness and stop being caught holding the ball.

Scott said menzel has trained in preparation for a full return, probably a mini pre-season deal, but with the dogs being not much chop i would assume they would play in the vfl first and bring him
back the week later.

I want to see narkle replace linc.

That's his biggest weakness, did it repeatedly on the weekend, an upgrade on his brother as you say, but wouldn't be in any rush to get him back in the side myself.

 

[Daniel McL]

They need to start thinking of next year, the season will done by the end of July. Then go about a massive clean out.

 

[catempire]

Geez this melt business is becoming boring.

High praise indeed from you!

 

[Footy_Fan2007]

I’m fine if Cuthrie comes in just as long as it’s for Zuthrie. If it’s for Cunico and they want Cuthrie to play that wing role I’ll be pissed as Cunico has been very impressive there.

I love watching Cunico, he’s a really good player.

As for selections you’d think Buzza would come back. Hopefully Menzel, Taylor and Guthrie as well. Outs will be Mcarthy, Gregson, Zac Guthrie and Parsons although I’d prefer Parsons to stay in at the moment.

Looking at our draw for the 2nd half it’s extremely difficult. We are in real danger of missing the top 4 now.

 

[Daniel McL]

I want two meat trays if I get this correct:

Out - Z. Guthrie (omit), Parsons (omit), Gregson (omit), McCarthy (inj), Henry (omit).

In - C. Guthrie, Narkle, S. Selwood, Menzel, Taylor.

C. Guthrie isn’t amazing but he’s better than Z. Guthrie at least. Narkle takes over from Parsons at the HFF sort of role. Then with Gregson & McCarthy going out I’d have Murdoch & Parfitt probably the ones who play more forward as pressure forwards. Henry very very unlucky but I have a feeling that’s what the MC will do as they’ll play Taylor back I expect.

FB: Bews - Taylor - Kolodjashnij
HB: Stewart - Blicavs - Tuohy
C: Duncan - S. Selwood - Ablett
HF: Kelly - Hawkins - Parfitt
FF: Murdoch - Menzel - Fogarty
R: Stanley - Dangerfield - J. Selwood
INT: Cunico, Menegola, C. Guthrie, Narkle.

If Menzel returns I expect Danger to play more midfield, as we like Hawkins up the ground more so Dangerfield had to become that deeper option with Menzel out, but now Menzel’s back and he’s going to win the Coleman.

Narkle making his debut means we are able to play Cockatoo in the VFL. Which Cocky should be doing anyway but I have a feeling if Narkle wasn’t playing so well and we wanted to replace Parsons/McCarthy we’d bring Cocky straight into the seniors, so with Narkle playing so well in the VFL it allows us to reward him in the seniors while bringing Cocky back in the VFL first. Henderson still in the VFL for another 2-3 weeks after the bye to regain his touch & match fitness.

Also with Scooter back I’d want him to take most of Kelly’s inside mid time. Nothing against Kelly as he uses it very well when in there, but a couple of Kelly’s goals this year roving the pack beautifully inside 50, hitting it at pace and snapping a goal has been fantastic. So I feel like the HF spot would be good for him because it allows him to push up and help out at stoppages essentially playing as another midfield, but then push forward and hit the ball at pace crumbing it off a pack mark as well as he does.

 

[Cattery]

High praise indeed from you!

Well I could have elaborated and said what I really think of it, but thought I'd keep it succinct instead.

 

[cats_09]

I’m fine if Cuthrie comes in just as long as it’s for Zuthrie. If it’s for Cunico and they want Cuthrie to play that wing role I’ll be pissed as Cunico has been very impressive there.

I see Cam coming in for his brother - after Black went down Scott said that Taylor & Guthrie were in the frame to play in Blacks role in the long term.

When you add in Taylor spending time forward in the VFL it kinda flows that Cam replaces Zac and Taylor comes into the forward line as the second tall forward

 

[cats_09]

I think Gregson should be omitted and given an extended run in the VFL before considering him for promotion again, but I'm concerned that because they promoted him after just 1 VFL match (which admittedly he did well against witches hats), they might be hesitant to drop him again after just 1 senior match.

 

[Ratcat]

I see Cam coming in for his brother - after Black went down Scott said that Taylor & Guthrie were in the frame to play in Blacks role in the long term.

When you add in Taylor spending time forward in the VFL it kinda flows that Cam replaces Zac and Taylor comes into the forward line as the second tall forward

Rather Taylor in the back half just composed and adds a bit of size support for Blitz.
Bring back Buzza for well deserved Tommy and Rhys support. (very important role)
SS and Cam Guthrie in. A couple of small non contributors out.

 

[cynical]

They need to start thinking of next year, the season will done by the end of July. Then go about a massive clean out.

probably just make finals due to percentage but any chance of a bradbury flag is over

hope Abbott gets a go to see if he is worth a list spot, Narkle and Miers surely get a shot soon

will take many years to clear out the dozen list cloggers we have

 

[Larry Donohue]

In: Taylor, Menzel, S.Selwood, Narkle,
Out: Mccarthy (inj), Gregson, Parsons (both omitted), Zuthrie (redundancy packaged)
C. Guthrie, Henderson and Cockatoo needed to show 2 consecutive v.good performances in vfl (without injury) before selection consideration. None so far.
Henry and kolo fighting to keep place over hendo
Murdoch deserves his spot over guthrie so far this year. Fight continues
Cockatoo to fight for spot bn Narkle, Parfitt
Team for doggies
Henry taylor bews
Stewart blitz tuohy
Kelly S. Selwood duncan
Menegola hawk parfitt
Narkle menzel Ablett
Stanley j.selwood dangerfield
Cunico kolo fogarty murdoch
Em: buzza constable thurlow

 

[Two Planks]

In : S Selwood C Guthrie Narkle Crameri
Out : Parsons Z Guthrie McCarthy Gregson

Dont want Taylor, reckon he is cooked.

 

[Grimoz]

Danger needs a rest to get whatever he is carrying right which I suspect is some OP, has struggled all season, this game might be the perfect chance with Macrae also missing for the dogs.

 

[Daniel McL]

It is time.

 

[year of the cat]

Ins: Taylor, Narkle, Menzel, S.Selwood

Outs: Z.Guthrie, McCarthy, Parsons, Murdoch

Sick of Murdoch going missing in big games. The rest speak for themselves. Toss up between S.Selwood and Horlin-Smith for the spot.

 

[Grimoz]

Ins: Taylor, Narkle, Menzel, S.Selwood

TRADED: Z.Guthrie, McCarthy, Parsons, Murdoch

Sick of Murdoch going missing in big games. The rest speak for themselves. Toss up between S.Selwood and Horlin-Smith for the spot.

Fixed that for you

 

[year of the cat]

Fixed that for you

You're optimistic thinking they could be traded