NAB Cup: Port Adelaide vs Western Bulldogs

[adelaideman]

http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport...b-cup-a-priority/story-e6freck3-1225835382466

Looks like Brogan, Boak, Gray, Tredrea and Motlop will be in. Good luck guessing the outs, even though Cloke was servicable, I would like to see him make way IMO as I think D Stewart really has something to show.

There are going to be some unlucky players, but that's a good thing. Considering the heat also I wonder if some mids will be rested with the shortened break, eg Logan, Salopek, Banner for example.

Even though rolling out closest to our grand 1 team would be nice.

i dont know after watching them on sat night they look like the team from 07 got that hard edge about them and they look fitter too

 

[FishingRick04]

i dont know after watching them on sat night they look like the team from 07 got that hard edge about them and they look fitter too

I think their defensive system may be better this year than 07, my lord I hope so But from an attacking sense, I reckon we have that covered. we will have a very talented and skilled forward line, our defensive structure is looking very sound. As long as our midfield works both ways and applies the new rules set I reckon we should pick up those 4 or 5 games we threw away last year.

However it's early days and who knows what ducks and drakes are being played.

 

[FishingRick04]

I've had a guess at what our team may be

B Trengove, Carlisle, Surjan
HB Chad, Cassisi, N Krakouer
C Pearce, Cassisi, Boak
HF Ebert, Tredrea, Motlop
FW D Stewart, Schulz, Hitcock
Ruck Brogan, Gray, Salopek
Int: Banner, Kane, Westhoff, Lobbe, Salter, Harding, Davenport, P Stewart

Cloke, Logan unlucky. Just think after the two games we played 4 of those have to make way and then we have Hartlett and Broadbent to return into the mix also.

I hope I didn't forget anyone lol

 

[FishingRick04]

Some interesting question will appear now also.

Who plays on Hill? Trengove?
Does Kane tag Cooney?
Johnson and Aker who will we put on them? Would Stewart be nimble enough for Aker he could probably take Johnson. So Aker would be the question. Would he burn Krakouer offensively? Or would Krakouers pace expose akers pace?

 

[WhyAlwaysMe]

Did everyone else, who told this troll to go forth and multiply, get abusive pm's from him?.

Talk about a typical cows cry baby.

Now suck a lemon, pucker up, and kiss my arse, sunshine

Yeah he sent one to me. He's such a downy, always has been.

 

[wapower]

Not only have Port Adelaide traveled west and played in oppressive conditions, but Fremantle has traveled east and will get 1 day of recovery and 2 days of training before traveling east to face a side playing at Etihad for the 3rd time in 3 matches.

Pie in the sky but could you imagine if Fremantle were allowed to play at Fremantle Oval and Port Adelaide at Alberton with the AFL bringing the NAB Cup to the people.

As if....

 

[Asgardian]

My guess for the next game, still resting some players

B Trengove, Carlisle, Surjan
HB P. Stewart, Chaplin, Krakouer
C Pearce, Cassisi, Boak
HF Banner, Schulz, Motlop
FW D. Stewart, Cloke, Hitchcock
Ruck Lobbe, Salopek, Gray
Int K. Cornes, J. Westhoff, Broadbent, Harding, C, Cornes, Salter, Davenport, Ebert

 

[Peck]

IN: Brogan, Tredrea, Boak, Gray, Hartlett, Motlop

OUT: Logan, Cloke, Thompson, Nash, Moore, Davenport, Banner

FB: Salter - Carlile - Surjan
HB: Chaplin - C Cornes - Krakouer
C: Boak - Gray - Salopek
HF: Westhoff - Schulz - Ebert
FF: Motlop - Tredrea - Hitchcock
R: Brogan - Cassisi - Pearce
INT: Hartlett, Trengove, K Cornes, Thomas, Harding, D. Stewart
Sub: Lobbe, P Stewart
EMG: Davenport, Broadbent, Cloke

Moore and Banner to be rested, maybe hitchcock aswell.

Tredrea, Gray, Hartlett, Thomas in to get some game time into them before the season proper

Cloke, Logan, and Davenport unlucky. I doubt that Cloke will get a spot ahead of Lobbe.

 

[The Smaller Warrior]

My shot at it:

B Trengove, Carlisle, Surjan
HB P. Stewart, Chaplin, Krakouer
C Pearce, Cassisi, Boak
HF Banner, Schulz, Motlop
FW D. Stewart, Cloke, Hitchcock
Ruck Brogan, Salopek, Gray
Int K. Cornes, J. Westhoff, Broadbent, Harding, C, Cornes, Salter, Davenport, Ebert

I dont agree with it, but I think Lobbe will be out for Brogan.

 

[Enviable Tradition]

Yeah he sent one to me. He's such a downy, always has been.

I didnt get one, I feel so left out

 

[Nater]

IN: Brogan, Tredrea, Boak, Gray, Hartlett, Motlop

OUT: Logan, Cloke, Thompson, Nash, Moore, Davenport, Banner

FB: Salter - Carlile - Surjan
HB: Chaplin - C Cornes - Krakouer
C: Boak - Gray - Salopek
HF: Westhoff - Schulz - Ebert
FF: Motlop - Tredrea - Hitchcock
R: Brogan - Cassisi - Pearce
INT: Hartlett, Trengove, K Cornes, Thomas, Harding, D. Stewart
Sub: Lobbe, P Stewart
EMG: Davenport, Broadbent, Cloke

Moore and Banner to be rested, maybe hitchcock aswell.

Tredrea, Gray, Hartlett, Thomas in to get some game time into them before the season proper

Cloke, Logan, and Davenport unlucky. I doubt that Cloke will get a spot ahead of Lobbe.

I'd be flabberghasted if Hartlett plays, i dont think he'd be ready till rd 1 and even then im not sure he'll be rushed into the side. Rest Banner at your own peril, he's a young kid, he's playing well, keep him in the side till he starts to struggle with form imo, you need to rest your more senior players at this time of the year, not your kids. Saying that, i reckon they will rest Sal this week, especially if they bring Thomas in, he's that sort of player that has had a lot of injury worries in his career and you feel a week off wont hurt him.

 

[brogan2motlop]

I'd be flabberghasted if Hartlett plays, i dont think he'd be ready till rd 1 and even then im not sure he'll be rushed into the side. Rest Banner at your own peril, he's a young kid, he's playing well, keep him in the side till he starts to struggle with form imo, you need to rest your more senior players at this time of the year, not your kids. Saying that, i reckon they will rest Sal this week, especially if they bring Thomas in, he's that sort of player that has had a lot of injury worries in his career and you feel a week off wont hurt him.

yes its time to bring in big matty T....

 

[Powerade 08]

Trengove v Hall pls.

 

[powermacs]

If Salt's is being groomed as defender I would love to see him get a run on Jhonson.

 

[TempleKelvington]

Johnson won't be playing....he will be back for the last practice match....

 

[TheSuper6of06]

My guess:

Ins: Gray, Boak, Tredrea, D. Motlop, Brogan

Outs: Logan, Nash, Cloke, Salter, Moore

F: Hitchcock ---- Tredrea ---- D.Motlop
HF: Gray ---- Schulz ---- Ebert
C: Pearce ---- Cassisi ---- K.Cornes
HB: P.Stewart ---- C.Cornes ---- Krakouer
B: Chaplin ---- Carlile ---- Surjan
Foll: Brogan ---- Salopek ---- Boak
Int: Westoff ---- D.Stewart ---- Trengove ---- Banner
Harding ---- Davenport ---- Lobbe ---- Thompson

 

[King_Tredrea]

Players are REALLY gonna be feeling the heat to land a spot in our 22 for Round 1, gee whiz.

 

[sdsdsdsd]

Id probably field the best team available as this may be our only shot this preseason to come across a genuine contender. Would be interesting to see how we match up with one of the best in the competition.

I don't want to see Hartlett unless he is ready, however it would do him good to play in this game. Could start as a sub.

 

[FishingRick04]

Trengove v Hall pls.

Trengove would be eaten alive by hall. Trengove is still young and just isn't big enough, only Bob or Chappy would be strong enough for him. Did you see Gibson slaughtered last week. Do you want the young fella suffering similar?

 

[Hooligan87]

Imagine a Port vs Fremantle GF at ES.

The lulz people, Think of the lulz.

 

[Gillian Batty]

Trengove would be eaten alive by hall. Trengove is still young and just isn't big enough, only Bob or Chappy would be strong enough for him. Did you see Gibson slaughtered last week. Do you want the young fella suffering similar?

On the other hand, Pate v Hall could turn out to be an epic contest.

 

[Kickpuncher]

Imagine a Port vs Fremantle GF at ES.

The lulz people, Think of the lulz.

Crowd prediction - 204

 

[FishingRick04]

On the other hand, Pate v Hall could turn out to be an epic contest.

yes it cld, and how many dogs supporters wld have flown ova for the game i wonder?

 

[Seriously]

Crowd prediction - 204

Thats a bit generous don't ya think

 

[Peck]

^ i'm worth at least 20,000 people and i would be there

so make it 20203