Preview Rd 17 Geelong V St Kilda Sat July 13 @ GMHBA 730 pm

[steady2]

I don't think there is such a thing as best 22, we probably have something like a best 25 or so.

*If Kolo can't play then Henderson comes in.
*I like Fogarty and he got a few touches and tackles but Parfitt must come in.
*Scott Selwood has been killing them in the VFL, he is experienced, has composure, can play forward, midfield and tag. He should get a game, I know he might be gone next year but this is now. Who goes out? Either Henry, Guthrie or Atkins. Atkins probably had his worst game and should bounce back, Guthrie was poor (so were many others) but has been good, Henry is a good player, however we have a plethora of defenders and Henry plays his best when our midfield is getting destroyed and the ball is continually firing back in defense, I'd rather stop that at its source.
*If Sav doesn't make it then Buzza in. We need someone who can ruck rather than rely completely on our best KPD. Who makes way? Of the other two mentioned for structure I'd be inclined to keep Atkins.
Out: Kolo(inj), Fogarty, Henry(managed), Guthrie(managed)
In: Henderson, Parfitt, Scooter, Savrat/Buzza

 

[Jhye Clark 13]

Scooter has composure. Not sure that's an apt description.

 

[David the Cat]

I would have Stewart right in the running for B&F.....Kelly favourite but Stewart not far behind....

 

[Mad_Hatter]

I would have Stewart right in the running for B&F.....Kelly favourite but Stewart not far behind....

With Ablett, Kolo and Danger probably rounding out the 5.

 

[Cataholic]

Nonsense. Check the 2018 B&F results.

Well, I think it's nonsense to say he was a reliable player before now...... Many expressed concern about him. I was one of them.

And B&F's have their own bias, so I don't rely on them as an indisputable assessment of a player.

We'll agree to disagree.

 

[Cataholic]

Some are slow to appreciate quality.
Others like you and me - why waste time!! Have appreciated his versatility and strength from early on.
The 2 contract extension signatures I was desperate for were Kolo and Bews.

Not slow at all VDubs...... there was legitimate reason to question whether he had the quality or not.

He looked ordinary at times, and I was one of quite a few who were concerned. It now looks like he's going to make it. I'm rapt.

 

[Art Vandelay_]

Gazza training in the No. 5 jumper today...

A little bit cocky.

At least someone has used it. Been collecting dust for the best part of 2 years.

 

[Art Vandelay_]

No, but I don't think that was the worst call. He's been better since Round 1 than before it.

Can't agree here, he's been great this season but imo his 2018 slipped under many radars on here.

 

[Cataholic]

Can't agree here, he's been great this season but imo his 2018 slipped under many radars on here.

I'm actually acknowledging that he's been playing better since Round 1 this year, than in his career before it??

Maybe I could've / should've worded it better......

 

[catempire]

Some are slow to appreciate quality.
Others like you and me - why waste time!! Have appreciated his versatility and strength from early on.
The 2 contract extension signatures I was desperate for were Kolo and Bews.

Slow is being generous mate.

 

[Cataholic]

Slow is being generous mate.

So people like I are stupid for questioning, withholding judgement until further evidence was provided?

 

[Drunkcat]

Taylor is a better forward than Buzza

No way in hell I Hate when we put Harry Forward

 

[Cataholic]

No way in hell I Hate when we put Harry Forward

I love Harry, but it reeks of desperation when they do that

 

[James1970]

Wonder if the weather will influence selection with respect to talls - rain is forecast for most of the day and into the night, with a temp of around 8-10 degrees by the time the first ball is thrown up.

At least is should be perfect conditions for Tommy to push his weight around in the clogged up forward line.

 

[Warhorse]

Kolo having a good year but he was trash for a long time

 

[Turbocat]

I guess a few are asking the question .......

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[Vdubs]

I love Harry, but it reeks of desperation when they do that

It's only while Sav is out, my offering. If Buzza hasn't got in by now, the quality call is Harry CHF, Hendo CHB, if Kolo, Sav out.

So people like I are stupid for questioning, withholding judgement until further evidence was provided?

It doesn't matter what you label yourself (stupid is not right though). The issue is the vindication of the MC.

 

[Vdubs]

Kolo having a good year but he was trash for a long time

Your definition of trash needs updating. Kolo has never been trash. He has developed each year beautifully. What did you want in his first 2 years?
As long as you admit you're relieved to see him in hoops rather than playing elsewhere. He will be a 200 gamer, quality player for us.

 

[Cataholic]

It's only while Sav is out, my offering. If Buzza hasn't got in by now, the quality call is Harry CHF, Hendo CHB, if Kolo, Sav out.

It doesn't matter what you label yourself (stupid is not right though). The issue is the vindication of the MC.

I didn't label myself at all.

It was a direct inference.

Anyhow. I can only assume some have never had a doubt shown to be unfounded in the long run.

 

[Cataholic]

Your definition of trash needs updating. Kolo has never been trash. He has developed each year beautifully. What did you want in his first 2 years?
As long as you admit you're relieved to see him in hoops rather than playing elsewhere. He will be a 200 gamer, quality player for us.

He was very, very ordinary for a time there VD, and I don't think it was unreasonable for people to withhold their approval until he showed more.

To have had unwavering belief from Day 1 was extremely insightful, or has a tinge of hindsight in it imo.

But well done to you if it was the former.

 

[Vdubs]

Not slow at all VDubs...... there was legitimate reason to question whether he had the quality or not.

He looked ordinary at times, and I was one of quite a few who were concerned. It now looks like he's going to make it. I'm rapt.

Lifetime of supporting Geelong, now 56 years worth.What that's taught me is to trust our talent scouts, to remember that players don't lose ability- just confidence, and that players with true raw ability should be given time to develop their potential.
Please trust me when I say the quality was ALWAYS there.
I bet you had questions about earlier years Joel Corey, Corey Enright, Jarrad Rooke...most of us did.
Kolo had mighty big shoes to fill, and can honestly say I loved the look of him day 1, and that raw potential has borne fruit. Just the size of him day 1- you can't buy bodies like that- just made for footy.

 

[Vdubs]

I didn't label myself at all.

It was a direct inference.

Anyhow. I can only assume some have never had a doubt shown to be unfounded in the long run.

Not by me- I referred to slowness in the sense of reluctance or stubbornness.

 

[Vdubs]

He was very, very ordinary for a time there VD, and I don't think it was unreasonable for people to withhold their approval until he showed more.

To have had unwavering belief from Day 1 was extremely insightful, or has a tinge of hindsight in it imo.

But well done to you if it was the former.

*in this case, my posts are on record; as you know, I've had some flops that I thought were going to be "weapons"
*it didn't hurt that he has a twin who was also highly touted- great gene pool.

I have the SAME opinion of Jed Bews- still tbc if he is a lock in our 22, but he is in mine.

 

[Cataholic]

Lifetime of supporting Geelong, now 56 years worth.
Please trust me when I say the quality was ALWAYS there.
I bet you had questions about earlier years Joel Corey, Corey Enright, Jarrad Rooke...
Kolo had mighty big shoes to fill, and can honestly say I loved the look of him day 1, and that raw potential has borne fruit. Just the size of him day 1- you can't buy bodies like that- just made for footy.

Followed them all my life too, and you're not that far in front of me.

I commend you for deciding he was a quality player on Day 1.

I saw a guy who often made poor decisions, had average skills, and heard footsteps. I wasn't sure whether or not he'd rise above it.

But he's made good strides since so I dips my lid to him..... And you.

 

[nohairandfair]

Bews had another one of his bog standard games against the Dogs with little impact and making fundamental errors like letting the ball get over the back when spoiling.

The backline looks unsettled with 3 smalls in Tuohy, O'Connor and Bews down there. Jed is the obvious out. He's a mechanical type and lacks the innate footy smarts and skills to be a regular best 22 player in the AFL.

Looking forward to the backline resetting and the coaches are done with this period of experimentation.