Preview Lions v Kangaroos Gather Round 4

[martinson]

Credit to him. Someone needs to play on the oppositions worst forward each week

The big improvements were as you say Dunks ,Joe and of course Kiddy.

What cost us were Wil going down and Payne getting injured/losing all form.

 

[3KZ is Football]

Credit to him. Someone needs to play on the oppositions worst forward each week

“On the field he's as disciplined and determined as they come. You simply don't last this long if you're not.

In the 2020 Finals series he outplayed Jack Riewoldt and Patrick Dangerfield in his two primary one-on-one assignments, and there's little doubt he's playing as well now as then.”

- Danny Daly on Ryan Lester, June 2023.

 

[3KZ is Football]

Do you have mixed feelings this week Nathan Barley, with Brisbane playing your old team, North Melbourne. Were you a Member there or just a supporter?

 

[MSB ROYS]

Lions by 37 pts. Daniher 10 goals and Muligan BOG.

 

[bungalow_bill]

The big improvements were as you say Dunks ,Joe and of course Kiddy.

What cost us were Wil going down and Payne getting injured/losing all form.

It just hasn't all come together yet like it needs to.

 

[Johnny Bananas]

I love this idea. Pick Robertson in the middle and stick with him. It means Fagan has to ‘un-whipping boy’ him.

We never seem to play Dev in his actual best position, inside midfielder. I get that in a fully fit team there are too many ahead of him in the position, but why can't he get a chance there when we have multiple injuries and players out of form? It's confusing.

 

[KissKiss]

Dunkley effectively replaced Lyons in the midfield and then Zorko was replaced by Ashcroft. Still havent really actually added another new mid into the rotation.

I still think that we over rely on too few in the midfield with the main 2/3 including Oscar doing about 80% of the load. We just randomly throw bits and pieces players through for like 1 bounce at a time but with little logic and consistency.

We have a guy like Dev who has played one quarter on the ball (full lockdown tag on Serong) in the last 2 games. I like his pressure but he isnt a natural forward but thats all he did last week (1 CBA is the same amount Hipwood had). Just seems like a waste to have him in the team but not get him on the ball for even like 5-8 mins a quarter. If you want a pressure forward, play Ah Chee or Lohman properly there - they will be better in the forward line and probably not much worse if only on ball for 30secs

 

[Grasshopper17]

I only realised it was a 410 start this week after my calendar was full of meetings I can’t reschedule

Who on earth arranges meetings on Friday arvos anyway honestly

 

[Grasshopper17]

Wouldn’t be surprised if we see Darcy Gardiner back in the team instead of Morris.
As good as the kid is going at the moment, not convinced he is quite ready.

My perception of young Logan is he shops early then goes missing. His 5 goals in the scratch match, 3 of them came in the first, and I think it's been similar in the VFL. I'd like to see him sustain his output for a full 4 quarters, at either level.

 

[Grasshopper17]

Stealing copper wire from building sites and nbn installation isn’t a real job

Proof however that everybody's good at something.

 

[Elixuh]

Who on earth arranges meetings on Friday arvos anyway honestly

A lot of people have flexible work arrangements or work 3-4 days a week. So organising a meeting involving more than 2 people is like trying to drive through Nerang without being robbed by bandits, very challenging.

 

[Grasshopper17]

cockamamie

is on special this week. $17.95 for a bucket at red rooster

 

[Grasshopper17]

From what I have just seen.
Would be very surprised if Lachie gets up for Friday.

He's becoming our answer to Greg Chappell. Only plays home games to boost his stats.

 

[3KZ is Football]

The mostly elegant batsman I’ve ever seen play.

 

[SpecialBruce]

A lot of people have flexible work arrangements or work 3-4 days a week. So organising a meeting involving more than 2 people is like trying to drive through Nerang without being robbed by bandits, very challenging.

Been though Nerang a couple of times and I have easily survived.

 

[Nunez]

My perception of young Logan is he shops early then goes missing. His 5 goals in the scratch match, 3 of them came in the first, and I think it's been similar in the VFL. I'd like to see him sustain his output for a full 4 quarters, at either level.

Thought he did well in round two. Got his goals early, missed a few later in the game but did get two goals assists. Also played up the ground more in the second half and was on the wing multiple times.

 

[Nathan Barley]

Thought he did well in round two. Got his goals early, missed a few later in the game but did get two goals assists. Also played up the ground more in the second half and was on the wing multiple times.

Interesting they're using him as the spare late in quarters

 

[Surly Boy]

 

[martinson]

Neale must be some doubt then.

 

[KissKiss]

I mean for an away trip that gives us potential tall forward, tall back, inside mid and outside (or at least more flexible mid). It covers all bases except ruck really.

Im really hopeful that we give Morris a run now. Its the perfect game to blood a young tall and give him a taste. Similarly Lohman and Tunstill should really be given full games here

 

[Happy_Neale]

You watched Payne lately Lionheart ?

I wish Payne was Lionheart.

Watched him dominate opponents last year before his injury...he's a weapon at his best

 

[Mr Ripper]

Bit worried Neale's body is falling apart tbh.

 

[KissKiss]

Bit worried Neale's body is falling apart tbh.

Rolled ankle isnt really in the big worry issues I would have thought. Its not a repeatedly going calf or hammy or back issue

 

[Nathan Barley]

Rolled ankle isnt really in the big worry issues I would have thought. Its not a repeatedly going calf or hammy or back issue

Plus from the sounds of things he was playing injured last year and still won the brownlow

 

[Bucking Beads]

Bit worried Neale's body is falling apart tbh.

Obviously a concern but a good opportunity for others to step up. The problem we've had is the coaching staff never allow any players an opportunity to develop in the top side.