Prediction Rd 6 Changes v West Coast

[E Shed]

Wow I’ve never been happier to be wrong & so comprehensively. I thought Sturt was no chance based on his game at Peel.

Nothing would make me happier than for him to kick a few & make himself incumbent. I’ve always loved his skills.

I guess the stars aligned for him with the outs. Poor old Brodie must be having quietly wicked thoughts about wanting Fyfe to go down.

 

[FreoRicci]

Sturt in for Switta, Darcy for Tabs

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That’s surprising. Never hoped Sturt would be fit but he’s definitely needed.

Jl did say Darcy will spend more time forward than Jackson. Not going to be as agile up forward.

 

[apuchar]

Same actually, thought he had surprisingly decent intensity. Dropped a sitter on the lead though

Yeah remember that one. I think that kick was meant for Delean. Sturt cut across from an awkward angle.

 

[FreoRicci]

Wow I’ve never been happier to be wrong & so comprehensively. I thought Sturt was no chance based on his game at Peel.

Nothing would make me happier than for him to kick a few & make himself incumbent. I’ve always loved his skills.

I guess the stars aligned for him with the outs. Poor old Brodie must be having quietly wicked thoughts about wanting Fyfe to go down.

Or JOM. How the hell does he get a game.

 

[sumavich]

Better bring some defence Sturt, or he’s a boomerang. In then out

 

[FreoRicci]

Better bring some defence Sturt, or he’s a boomerang. In then out

Should stay in. Frederick in for JOM next week and it’s a great mix.
Sturt is more mobile and has better pace than Taberner.

Really like the forward line this week given the changes

 

[anchor man]

Wow I’ve never been happier to be wrong & so comprehensively. I thought Sturt was no chance based on his game at Peel.

Nothing would make me happier than for him to kick a few & make himself incumbent. I’ve always loved his skills.

I guess the stars aligned for him with the outs. Poor old Brodie must be having quietly wicked thoughts about wanting Fyfe to go down.

Listening to Longmuir today in the Derby presser, he said Sturt was very good.
I read here and other site that he was not good. Played well early, but drifted out.
I am glad he is getting a chance as he to me is a true forward.

 

[Paracleet]

The tenor of the coverage this week (all to sell papers of course so I should let it go, but won't) has had strong element of "We're back, we've turned the corner, thank God its over" for the Nosebags. This is all off losing at home to Sydney by 'only' 5 goals then beating Richmond with them not having a single AFL standard full time inside midfielder playing (!)

Whether they win (not impossible, we could be off enough and they could kick straight enough), have a honorable 3 to 5 goal loss (less than median probability) or get flogged (most likely) they should all go have a look at this and realise how far they actually have to go:

 

[Joao]

Better bring some defence Sturt, or he’s a boomerang. In then out

Agree but his defense in the back half of last year was good.

Fingers crossed, more of that form from him (because he kicks goals either way) will make a big difference.

 

[doppo]

Better bring some defence Sturt, or he’s a boomerang. In then out

He’s going to have to earn his spot if he wants to stay in the team with Switta and Freddy back in the short term

 

[Shaymuhz]

Love it.

 

[pK75]

He’s going to have to earn his spot if he wants to stay in the team with Switta and Freddy back in the short term

No better chance than against wet toast, we should win by 10 goals if we’re a serious top 4 contender, if Sturt kicks 3+ he’ll be undroppable for next week.

 

[mattis117]

Sturt will be sub surely, with the plan to take Darcy out at 3/4 time if no injuries.
Banfield will be forward, with Ras And JOM rotating across that forward flank and wing?

Lol, no chance.

 

[mattis117]

Honestly, Sturt hitting form and the whole team staying fit, it's a long way to go, but geez I'd be getting excited about our chances. Jackson forward and a genuine mid sized forward in the team, I really hope our forward line gets into gear on the back of this.

 

[Channels]

I'm surprised with the Sturt selection.

The last few weeks, the big shortfall is forward line pressure and the ability to lock the ball in the forward half. Not sure how Sturt addresses this.

 

[ROGS]

Same actually, thought he had surprisingly decent intensity. Dropped a sitter on the lead though

not sure how it came across on the stream but in person at the game i thought Sturt did Ok with his attack on the ball and yes he is still a bit underdone having only played one game all year but he is a true forward who can kick straight
Knockers need to look back at his last six games or so last year, if we get on top and get the ball to him he will finish and we badly need scoring power

 

[Taylor]

The tenor of the coverage this week (all to sell papers of course so I should let it go, but won't) has had strong element of "We're back, we've turned the corner, thank God its over" for the Nosebags. This is all off losing at home to Sydney by 'only' 5 goals then beating Richmond with them not having a single AFL standard full time inside midfielder playing (!)

Whether they win (not impossible, we could be off enough and they could kick straight enough), have a honorable 3 to 5 goal loss (less than median probability) or get flogged (most likely) they should all go have a look at this and realise how far they actually have to go:

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Older and more experienced than us. Oh no..

 

[Joao]

I'm surprised with the Sturt selection.

The last few weeks, the big shortfall is forward line pressure and the ability to lock the ball in the forward half. Not sure how Sturt addresses this.

Did you not watch the back half of 2023? Even JL sung his defensive praise at the time and he hasn't been shy at saying the opposite in the past.

The only real concern is that he'd have to be somewhat underdone.

 

[FreoMatt]

That’s surprising. Never hoped Sturt would be fit but he’s definitely needed.

Jl did say Darcy will spend more time forward than Jackson. Not going to be as agile up forward.

I think you’ll find that JLo actually said Darcy will play “a little bit of time forward but not much….mainly ruck”


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[Joao]

It sounds like Darcy is only going to play about 50-60% gametime to me.

 

[kp junior]

Wow I’ve never been happier to be wrong & so comprehensively. I thought Sturt was no chance based on his game at Peel.

Nothing would make me happier than for him to kick a few & make himself incumbent. I’ve always loved his skills.

I guess the stars aligned for him with the outs. Poor old Brodie must be having quietly wicked thoughts about wanting Fyfe to go down.

Thought Sturt made himself incumbent last year. Right now he seems to be underdone and he has never been at his best like that. But if by chance he was fit and in form he is a point of difference in our forward line.


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[FreoGirl]

The tenor of the coverage this week (all to sell papers of course so I should let it go, but won't) has had strong element of "We're back, we've turned the corner, thank God its over" for the Nosebags. This is all off losing at home to Sydney by 'only' 5 goals then beating Richmond with them not having a single AFL standard full time inside midfielder playing (!)

Whether they win (not impossible, we could be off enough and they could kick straight enough), have a honorable 3 to 5 goal loss (less than median probability) or get flogged (most likely) they should all go have a look at this and realise how far they actually have to go:

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and yet the keep claiming they are the youngest in the competition

 

[BStaff17]

I'm surprised with the Sturt selection.

The last few weeks, the big shortfall is forward line pressure and the ability to lock the ball in the forward half. Not sure how Sturt addresses this.

Kicking straight and goals is what we need.

Need more scoring power

 

[FreoGirl]

I said there would be very few changes...

 

[ilikepotatoes]

It sounds like Darcy is only going to play about 50-60% gametime to me.

In an ideal world you sub him at 3/4 time with a handy lead secured.