Prediction Changes vs Dees round 19

[Proffessor]

Whilst I'm as surprised as everyone else by tonight's selections, the fact is that we normally play with a smaller than average team heavy on natural defenders.

Hence an argument could be made that the changes adjust our team balance back towards the league norm slightly.

If Young had been selected instead of Schache, I expect that there would have been minimal shock associated with the tonight's selections.

And if you consider Marra as a small/medium, which in terms of weight is reasonably accurate, then Schache is just the third tall forward.

I'm more concerned about the number of players selected who aren't what you would call established members of the side and therefore can't be relied upon to deliver more than the occasional cameo appearance, than I am about us being top heavy.

The general attitude we bring into the match will likely be more important than our height/pace balance up forward.

 

[dogwatch]

As I remember it Melbourne was bigger and stronger than us last time and our smaller players got brushed aside a fair bit. Lots of broken tackles.

So I'm wondering whether Hannan was preferred to McNeil this week because he has a much bigger physique.

Now I'm not saying Hannan is the perfect role model for this but at 27 years, 190cm and 88kg he's definitely a physical upgrade on 19yo McNeil (184cm, 78kg). He has also averaged >3 tackles a game this year - that's a fair bit more than McNeil (<2).


I could also suggest that Schache (201cm, 94kg) is a physical upgrade on the bloke he's replacing (Crozier: 187, 81) ... but that might be seen as a provocation.

 

[blagodellago]

One dimensional? No, just incompetent and extremely arrogant and stubborn.

You can joke about it being a cunning selection gambit now, but it won't be so fun after a loss. If it rains as expected, I would be staggered if any of Schache, Hannan, Ugle-Hagan or Bruce have any impact, no matter what role they're deployed in.

Incompetent is a strong word for the man who was instrumental in our first premiership in 62 years.

To be the best in a league of very good teams you have to be bold and proactive. Long may you melt!


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[Northernsoul74]

As posted above, I do wonder if this is simply because Naughton isn’t right as well. He looked very out of sorts last week.

 

[CDBulldog]

For those who watched vfl, Schache was rather competent playing down back as a floating interceptor (albeit from limited time down back). May be what is in store for him. Either way it’s his last chance to impress so I’m expecting he gives it his all. Clearly the MC hasn’t totally given up on him, despite some posters being convinced his papers have been stamped.

 

[LondonBulldog]

I think Schache is in the side for flexibility. Forward pressure and speed has been the name of the game for quite a few years. Do we have that on a wide open MCG? Our ball moment was too slow and wide last time, maybe the extra height is for going direct? Time will tell.


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[doggy_dog]

For those who watched vfl, Schache was rather competent playing down back as a floating interceptor (albeit from limited time down back). May be what is in store for him. Either way it’s his last chance to impress so I’m expecting he gives it his all. Clearly the MC hasn’t totally given up on him, despite some posters being convinced his papers have been stamped.

Maybe you’re right. I still struggle to see how bringing him in as key defender at AFL level after barely 2 quarters across two seperate games with Footscray is a good idea though. Like everyone else I’m very intrigued to see what actually unfolds

 

[BrunswickDog]

Article in the Age on Bailey Fritsch saying dogs dees game has been moved to Marvel.

Afl website still showing the MCG, though.

Has the game been moved?

 

[Shacf501]

For those who watched vfl, Schache was rather competent playing down back as a floating interceptor (albeit from limited time down back). May be what is in store for him. Either way it’s his last chance to impress so I’m expecting he gives it his all. Clearly the MC hasn’t totally given up on him, despite some posters being convinced his papers have been stamped.

I think this is actually a great idea....yes its late in the year but could he do any worse than some of the other guys we have tried. One never knows....fingers crossed!

 

[bresker]

Don’t discount the possibility that the change rooms at the MCG need repainting. The All Blacks select sides who are handy with a broom or paintbrush.

 

[Struggle]

Article in the Age on Bailey Fritsch saying dogs dees game has been moved to Marvel.

Afl website still showing the MCG, though.

Has the game been moved?

Hope not, we need more mcg exposure

 

[MYOB]

Article in the Age on Bailey Fritsch saying dogs dees game has been moved to Marvel.

Afl website still showing the MCG, though.

Has the game been moved?

There is another game already at Marvel at the same time. Not going to happen

 

[Deadly Darcy]

I thought it was the horrendous kicks across our defensive 50 that cost us more than anything.

We didn't actually go long down the wings and were frightened by May and Lever intercepting, so instead we kicked the terrible switch kicks that got us in trouble.

I just can’t see May and Lever getting easy intercepts with Naughton and JUH up front. Should be a great battle.

 

[HK_Bulldog]

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told Bevo that we’re not getting a Key defender this trade period because we need all the points we can get for Darcy. Told him to make do with what he’s got.
Bevo starts tinkering.

 

[dogwatch]

There is another game already at Marvel at the same time. Not going to happen

The AFL probably reckon they can get through the fixture faster if they put two games on at once.

Put 72 players and 6 umpires on the ground at once. One match is played with a red ball and the other with a yellow one.

Ground capacity is not an issue while there’s a COVID lockout.

 

[iamthehunter]

I am at a total loss on the rational and logic in the team selection this week as such I am now 99% confident that we will win by 5 goals plus

 

[Mofra]

As I remember it Melbourne was bigger and stronger than us last time and our smaller players got brushed aside a fair bit. Lots of broken tackles.

So I'm wondering whether Hannan was preferred to McNeil this week because he has a much bigger physique.

Now I'm not saying Hannan is the perfect role model for this but at 27 years, 190cm and 88kg he's definitely a physical upgrade on 19yo McNeil (14cm, 78kg). He has also averaged >3 tackles a game this year - that's a fair bit more than McNeil (<2).


I could also suggest that Schache (201cm, 94kg) is a physical upgrade on the bloke he's replacing (Crozier: 187, 81) ... but that might be seen as a provocation.

Consider he has played forward alot, that is somewhere between 'above average' and 'elite' for a forward.
Note: Garcia is rated 'elite' for pressure acts, and Vandermeer was the no 1 in the AFL for repeat sprints.

Why does everyone think we've completely changed our line up in 2021 going with a combination of McNeill/Hannan/Scott/Roarke/JJ/VDM forward?

 

[Dazb86]

Bevos a strange unit

 

[Norm De Guerre]

One dimensional? No, just incompetent and extremely arrogant and stubborn.

You can joke about it being a cunning selection gambit now, but it won't be so fun after a loss. If it rains as expected, I would be staggered if any of Schache, Hannan, Ugle-Hagan or Bruce have any impact, no matter what role they're deployed in.

So stubbornly incompetent that we are sitting comfortably in second spot on the ladder.

I can't wait for Beveridge to come to his senses and take his advice from the man or woman in the street.

 

[Mofra]

Sam power told Bevo that we’re not getting a Key defender this trade period because we need all the points we can get for Darcy. Told him to make do with what he’s got.
Bevo starts tinkering.

There are KPD FAs available. Astbury and Tarrant (I know they're getting on), with O'Brien and Ballendon who have played both ends.

 

[Optimistic Dog]

I said nothing Bevo does at selection table would surprise then he selects Libba.

 

[Dannnnnnnnnn]

 

[Shacf501]

Keeping a key forward or two inside the forward 50 at all times could be a way to combat the floaty defence of Melbourne.

Better yet.. get our players up the ground to not just bang it in and actually kick to our forwards advantage

 

[doggy_dog]

The AFL probably reckon they can get through the fixture faster if they put two games on at once.

Put 72 players and 6 umpires on the ground at once. One match is played with a red ball and the other with a yellow one.

Ground capacity is not an issue while there’s a COVID lockout.

This sounds like something Craig Hutchison would dream up

 

[TedDougChris]

The AFL probably reckon they can get through the fixture faster if they put two games on at once.

Put 72 players and 6 umpires on the ground at once. One match is played with a red ball and the other with a yellow one.

Ground capacity is not an issue while there’s a COVID lockout.

Finally we get to multiball !!!!

it was always the answer....