Unofficial Preview Changes vs GWS

[TubbsFarquhar]

In: Crouch (surely?), Douglas/McHenry/Jones (I'd much rather McHenry or Jones but they will bring Douglas back), Hartigan
Out: Sloane (inj.), Atkins (softer than bowel movements after a vindaloo), Mackay (wasn't in the original side and I suspect they will replace him with Hartigan who Mackay replaced tonight)

Murphy largely anonymous tonight and they may bring Stengle in for him, but I suspect they will keep him in for another week. Sauce for ROB another likely change they'll make.

 

[huludicidal]

Ok let’s get this kicked off.


Here’s what I would do...

Out: Sloane (inj), Mackay, Atkins
In: M Crouch, McHenry, Hartigan

Our defense was an absolute rabble without Harto tonight. I’m not Harto’s biggest fan, but holy shit Mackay was beyond awful and the structure was all wrong.

Atkins had the worst 27 possession game in history. He was absolutely disgraceful. Need McHenry’s frontal pressure instead.



Here’s what is infinitely more likely to happen....

Out: Sloane (inj), ROB, Murphy
In: M Crouch, Jacobs, Douglas

 

[spexau]

Jacobs will need more than 1 good game against the potential SANFL spooners you'd hope ..

 

[hugecannon]

Crouch for Sloane
McHenry for Murphy
Hartigan for Mackay
Jones for Atkins

 

[Crowstar]

heck it. Let's swap defenders with the forwards.
But in all seriousness let's swap the defenders with the forwards.

What I want to happen:

Atkins, Mackay, Murphy, Sloane (injury) out
mcHenry, Poholke, Jones, Hartigan in

What will likely happen:
Sloane, ROB, Gibbs out
Douglas, Jacobs, Hartigan in

No imagination, no inspiration and no accountability

 

[Dewy006]

Really would love to get a look at McHenry. Feel like we need to squeeze him in some how.

 

[BRL121]

Really would love to get a look at McHenry. Feel like we need to squeeze him in some how.

He wasn't all that impressive in the SANFL. Sauce was BOG and looked like a new man: him replacing ROB will be the big melt this week.

 

[WeeBlake]

If Crouch gets up, him for Sloane.
I’d also do Stengle for Murphy and McHenry for Atkins.
No to Dougy and Sauce.

 

[TRP1996]

Sloane injured- when is Mrouch ready to come back? If not, IDK, Poholke? Scratch that, they'd probably opt for Douglas, wouldn't they?

Murphy very quiet, and wasn't immense in terms of pressure- Stengle, Jones, McHenry?

Mackay was a late in and didn't do a great deal, so by rights he should be back out, but its David Mackay so...

Can't see us dropping Ratkins on the back of a 27 possession game, regardless of his squibbed contests.

I hope we don't bring Jacobs back in- he would have been monstered by Gawn just as badly as ROB, if not worse- and I'm not sure how much stock we should put in 5 goal SANFL performances.

Would we want to bring back Harto? How many big forwards do GWS play?

Gibbs only had 13, but did have a bit of a run with role in the 2nd half and showed some defensive intent. Yoyoing him in and out of the side again would be terrible for his headspace.

Some speculation Seed is still not quite right.

 

[dplggr47]

Most likely:
OUT: Sloane (inj), Murphy
IN: Knight, Douglas (hopefully Matt Crouch is fit)

Mackay and Walker deserved to be dropped, but can't see it happening. Mackay was continually ragdolled. Don't think Gibbs played with any greater intensity than usual, but they'll leave him in and say that he played his role and did what the coach asked.

 

[GROTTO]

Thanks I am not going anywhere as far as I can see.

 

[Drugs Are Bad Mackay?]

Do we use Gibbs head to head with Coniglio or Kelly? A pre-emptive strike?

 

[Dewy006]

He wasn't all that impressive in the SANFL. Sauce was BOG and looked like a new man: him replacing ROB will be the big melt this week.

After ROB's first 3 quarters tonight I was ready to pull the trigger on Jacobs next week, and Ive been a vocal Sauce detractor for a couple of years now.

 

[Footypie32]

Mrouch for Sloane
Jones/McHenry for Mackay

 

[TRP1996]

Whoever's in charge might want to merge the two changes threads.

Really would love to get a look at McHenry. Feel like we need to squeeze him in some how.

Murphy?

 

[Alwaysacrow]

Really would love to get a look at McHenry. Feel like we need to squeeze him in some how.

I took special notice of him today against North. He is very composed and would make Atkins look silly.?

 

[Dewy006]

Whoever's in charge might want to merge the two changes threads.



Murphy?

I wouldnt be upset, either he or Mackay seem the most logical.

 

[GetInMyVanBerlo]

Just want Atkins to **** off

 

[Alwaysacrow]

JJ certainly stood up tonight. That goal he kicked when being man handled was epic. If he can bring that effort each week he's definitely best 22.

 

[FR0GGY]

Do we use Gibbs head to head with Coniglio or Kelly? A pre-emptive strike?

Then there’s Whitfield

 

[huludicidal]

Sloane injured- when is Mrouch ready to come back? If not, IDK, Poholke? Scratch that, they'd probably opt for Douglas, wouldn't they?

Murphy very quiet, and wasn't immense in terms of pressure- Stengle, Jones, McHenry?

Mackay was a late in and didn't do a great deal, so by rights he should be back out, but its David Mackay so...

Can't see us dropping Ratkins on the back of a 27 possession game, regardless of his squibbed contests.

I hope we don't bring Jacobs back in- he would have been monstered by Gawn just as badly as ROB, if not worse- and I'm not sure how much stock we should put in 5 goal SANFL performances.

Would we want to bring back Harto? How many big forwards do GWS play?

Gibbs only had 13, but did have a bit of a run with role in the 2nd half and showed some defensive intent. Yoyoing him in and out of the side again would be terrible for his headspace.

Some speculation Seed is still not quite right.

We dropped Gibbs after a similarly terrible 27 possession game against Geelong earlier in the year.

I’m going to say Atkins v Dees was a worse overall game than Gibbs v Cats too.

 

[Coopers]

No way are we dropping Murphy.

We do that we're basically saying "Hey the only bloke who is prepared to smash in is shit! You guys just stand there and watch the opposition jump at it and get the footy. That's what we want! Tally ho chaps!".

FFS. Murph was the reason for 2 of the spilled goals in Q4. FFS.

 

[CrowCro]

Mrouch for Sloane
Jones/McHenry for Mackay

Mackay had the equal most possessions in the last quarter. Get him in an attacking role not defence

 

[VictorianCrow85]

Do we use Gibbs head to head with Coniglio or Kelly? A pre-emptive strike?

I'd try shut down Coniglio, media has been big on Kelly because North offered him that huge deal and put him on the map but Coniglio is more damaging imo.

 

[TRP1996]

We dropped Gibbs after a similarly terrible 27 possession game against Geelong earlier in the year.

I’m going to say Atkins v Dees was a worse overall game than Gibbs v Cats too.

There are potentially other things going on with Gibbs, though.