Changes vs Brisbane

[Gen Y]

no no and no. This post show lack of footy knowledge. ANYONE can put forward pressure on, its a mind set. You dont need skill or talent just a willingness to work. A forward needs to kick goals. He needs to set up goals. Forward pressure is a given, every player should do it and just because The Shag has done it doesnt mean he played well. It means he did the minimum of what is required.

Some players have the capacity to put on effective forward pressure, others don't. Are you saying that the only reason Hale wasn't able to lay forward tackles was a lack of mindset? :S

Thomas is fast, is great 1v1 when he isn't being played as the #1 forward, and has the ability to win games off his own boot.

 

[The Nostradamus]

no haven't watched yet, replay starts soon! read my post above. He's always been a bad shot on goal and is getting no better. If any other player in our team had such poor disposal they would have his head ripped off.

I've always said, the only goals The Shag kicks are from inside the goal square, thats because he cant miss from there.

he can kick them on the run from nearly anywhere, set shots are what lets him down.
i have confidence in thomas coming good and kicking bags of goals

 

[The Zebra]

no haven't watched yet,

Classic mav.

 

[shinboner magic]

outs thomas(form),atley(rest)

ins cunnington,greenwood

 

[True North]

Out: Garlett Pratt (I don't know what he did, unless you all refer to the little slap that is worth 80 points max?)

In: Levi Cunnington

 

[RooHooDoo]

I think Sammy Wright could do with a run in the VFL. he is not really giving enough at the top level yet to guarantee a spot.

so assuming greenwood is fit

In: Greenwood

Out: Wright

If Cunnington is ready to go as well then I would be looking at dropping either Atley or Harper.

 

[DaveyBoy123]

It took me until the 20 minute mark of the 2nd qtr today to realise Sam Wright was playing. He's like Mr. Invisble... both on the ground & on these forums.

 

[RooHooDoo]

I forgot about Prattys little indiscretion as well. I guess if he goes Tarrant or Pedo would come into the side. Might not be a bad thing either tbh.

 

[Teffy]

It took me until the 20 minute mark of the 2nd qtr today to realise Sam Wright was playing. He's like Mr. Invisble... both on the ground & on these forums.

I hear ya, but he had decent games v Geelong and Port.

I'd give him another week.

 

[CBSlogger]

Out options - Pratt, Atley, Wright, Thomas, Harper

In Options - Tarrant, Greenhead, Cunners, Ross, Daw (just kidding )

 

[Moti]

I would be careful dropping too much pace when we play the Lions. We have the edge already in body size and we need to maintain the movement of the ball and the player pace that has assisted that. Atley has played six straight games that have been on an upward curve, today is the first he hasn't exceeded the previous effort. Let's see what he can do.

Pratt out is good, Levi in is good. No more than two changes.

 

[Juryduty]

Those saying Garlett to be out is insane, he played alright today and a lot better than Atley, Thomas, Wright and Harper and they should be the on chop if changes are to be made.

And lets be honest Cunnington's fitness is not where we need it to be so a run in the VFL should be warranted after a week out of the game, he is not a huge loss yet.

No change for me

 

[tazaa]

Will Greenwood be right for next week?

I would drop Garlett before Harper.

Cruzie do enough to stay in next week?

 

[roo blitz]

Cruise should stay in the side, he is a better bet than Cunnington at the moment. Calls for Thomas to be dropped are silly- this will not happen I can gurantee you. He is not kicking goals at the moment but his pressure and tackling is good and I bet Scottie is happy with this side of his game. He presents opportunities and I reckon he is about to produce a big game. You watch.
Pratt will be suspended so Tarrant will probably get the nod before Pedersen. I think Atley should stay and Wright could be in danger of getting dropped but I think they will stick with him.
Impressed with Ziebell this week and MaCMillan continues to impress.

 

[Twinkletoes]

Bloody hell, some of the out calls are harsh here.

Newsflash: North won!

I expect Pratty to receive a week.

I'll leave the one IN to the selectors who see NB live tomorrow, and who know how Levi etc are travelling on the training track.

 

[NMFC 1811]

I think Sammy Wright could do with a run in the VFL. he is not really giving enough at the top level yet to guarantee a spot.

so assuming greenwood is fit

In: Greenwood

Out: Wright

If Cunnington is ready to go as well then I would be looking at dropping either Atley or Harper.

Atley did **** all but stays because he has been good in previous weeks and looks the player we were after.

I thought Harper had some decent pieces of play today. He plays a bit taller than what he is.

 

[Envelopes]

If Tarrant or Pedo come in Spud, Hunter or Grima have to come out.

IF Pratt is out then I'd love to see Levi come in. Is he fit? failing that how is White playing?

I'd like to see either Wright or Thomas have a spell, but I don't see a replacement, Speight comes in for a full game?

 

[BigRedRoo]

Thomas needs a spell in the twos.
He spend far to much time trying for the trick shot rather than running straight at the ball.

BigRed

 

[The Nostradamus]

If Tarrant or Pedo come in Spud, Hunter or Grima have to come out.

IF Pratt is out then I'd love to see Levi come in. Is he fit? failing that how is White playing?

I'd like to see either Wright or Thomas have a spell, but I don't see a replacement, Speight comes in for a full game?

I disagree tarrant or pedders could come in for mcmahon or pratt

FB: Rawlings Grima Thompson
HB: Firrito Tarrant Macmillan

int: pratt/mcmahon
emg: pratt/mcmahon

 

[Twinkletoes]

failing that how is White playing?

He's recovering from a shoulder reco Envelopes. The best he can hope for is a return to VFL in the latter part of the season.

 

[mark73]

Why would you dropped garlett again he played really well today

If you can't even spell his name right I wouldn't hold out much hope in getting an intelligent reason as to why he should be dropped. Baffling.

 

[Roomagic]

Cruize was a real positive today, he got 19 touches (11 contested, 3rd behind goldy and wells), 4 clearences, and 7 tackles.
Cruize does all the little things that everyone doesnt see, hes always in and under the packs and most of all the plays going forward start with cruize getting the possession.
IMO he is the most underrated player on our list.

 

[year of the roo]

Greenwood to come in as the sub, probably for the suspended Pratt.

Cunnington to have a week in the VFL. Hopefully he and Anthony can put some serious pressure on Wright, Atley, Harper and Speight (full game please!).

I want Thomas to stay in so he can continue to piss off mav. What a shmuck he is.

No need for Pedo or Tarrant yet.

 

[scottywiper]

If Pratt goes, just bring Greenhead in.
Wouldn't mind Tarrant back either and seeing him have a crack at Brown, but doubt it will happen.
Let Ben 10 play in the VFL and get some miles in his legs and the ball in his hands, Garlett easily did enough IMO.

 

[Private Hudson]

If you can't even spell his name right I wouldn't hold out much hope in getting an intelligent reason as to why he should be dropped. Baffling.

Actually he spelt his name correctly !!!!