Preview Rnd 1 - Fremantle vs North Melbourne 24th March 3:20pm

[Mr Fonebone]

Good footy brain Tamerlane, questions over his kicking though.

Tamerlane would be an asset with his 'take no prisoners' approach.
However the pyramid of severed heads left on the ground after each game may be awkward.

 

[The Warlord]

Tamerlane would be an asset with his 'take no prisoners' approach.
However the pyramid of severed heads left on the ground after each game may be awkward.

True, the head is sacrosanct after all.

Unless you're Shaun Higgins

 

[Joao]

Good footy brain Tamerlane, questions over his kicking though.

Nah his kicking issues are overstated. Takes difficult options so it looks bad when he misses.

 

[The Warlord]

Nah his kicking issues are overstated. Takes difficult options so it looks bad when he misses.

Pretty dodgy how the Mongols got him through their academy IMO, him claiming to be a Genghis father/son when it simply wasn't true.

 

[Son of a Wizard]

If Tabs doesn’t play I’m almost certain Jones will.


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[theGav56]

Where has Schultz been during the pre-season?

How can he just come in and get a game after seemingly being overlooked for both JLT games.

Was he injured?

I was surprised he didn't get a look in, especially as it is clear the club sees the deficiencies we have in the position he plays, plus that he is a mature ager. I think the answer is that there was always a plan to begin the year with the older heads Walters, Ballantyne, Tamerlane, Matera and Colyer while new recruits show that they have their younger heads around the game plan via the wafl.

The problem with that is that Ballantyne and Matera don't really deserve many credits beyond "all things being equal" in terms of selection, they get the nod as a default option.

I think it is one of the major off-season opportunities lost, and would much preferred the options in the forward line to have been well and truly open for players to make a case for inclusion.

 

[Johnny Dalmas]

Tamerlane would be an asset with his 'take no prisoners' approach.
However the pyramid of severed heads left on the ground after each game may be awkward.

Its his bladework in close that I like

 

[Socrates2]

What's he deal with Lobb fellows? Will he play full forward exclusively or rotate through the ruck , supercoach-wise.? I seriously rate him, he's one of the best marks in the league and is excellent at ground level for a big man.

 

[Joao]

What's he deal with Lobb fellows? Will he play full forward exclusively or rotate through the ruck , supercoach-wise.? I seriously rate him, he's one of the best marks in the league and is excellent at ground level for a big man.

He wants to play forward and we seriously need him to with the unavailability we have at the moment with forwards.

He will get ruck time though unless we name 2 pure rucks. I actually think this will happen this week unless Taberner gets up (which is still a chance). Shouldn't happen once any of Tabs/Cox/Hogan are available.

I would say on average, 75/25 forward/ruck.

If Darcy gets injured while Sandy is still out, he could play a few games 50%+ in the ruck.

 

[Socrates2]

He wants to play forward and we seriously need him to with the unavailability we have at the moment with forwards.

He will get ruck time though unless we name 2 pure rucks. I actually think this will happen this week unless Taberner gets up (which is still a chance). Shouldn't happen once any of Tabs/Cox/Hogan are available.

I would say on average, 75/25 forward/ruck.

If Darcy gets injured while Sandy is still out, he could play a few games 50%+ in the ruck.

Cheers

 

[FreoMonocle]

What's he deal with Lobb fellows? Will he play full forward exclusively or rotate through the ruck , supercoach-wise.? I seriously rate him, he's one of the best marks in the league and is excellent at ground level for a big man.

What Jao said. But yep, would start in position as FF to keep a nervous defender or two glued there and give more space to the other forwards. I don't think he'll be played high in general play - like Sydney almost always leaving Buddy between centre square and half forward ready for a turnover, he'll be within 4-6 seconds of running in to take hit outs etc.

 

[Deanismyhero]

And of course the good old Hamling non-free where he almost had his body pulled apart trying to get to the ball and they called play on, allowing another NM player to run i50, collect the ball and kick the goal, that shifted the momentum completely and started that 4 goal haul at the end.

i get angry just thinking back to that !!!! Good post

 

[freoextra]

If Tabs doesn’t play I’m almost certain Jones will.


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I don't want to like this but I agree.

 

[youmewe]

Monday am: Freo $1.76 v North $2.07
Tuesday am: Freo $1.80 v North $2.00
Wednesday am: Freo $1.90 v North $1.90
Thursday am: Freo $2.02 v North $1.80.

 

[sij1981]

I'd love Bewley and Shultz in. We're not looking particularly crash hot so I'm not sure why we'd waste games on Colyer/Ballas when we have younger (arguably already better) talent on the sidelines. Might gee the team up a bit as well to have a couple of debuts.

Not convinced on Bewely his kicking accuracy has been low.

 

[stax on the mull]

6 out of 17 tipping Fremantle to beat North Melbourne in Round 1 on the AFL website.

Tarrant certain to play 1 according to Nth coach.

 

[sij1981]

Monday am: Freo $1.76 v North $2.07
Tuesday am: Freo $1.80 v North $2.00
Wednesday am: Freo $1.90 v North $1.90
Thursday am: Freo $2.02 v North $1.80.

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Thats only 1 side of the story - the punters view - lets the whole story be released.

Matchday 7 am: Freo $12.02 v North $1.80.

Matchday 1/4 Time: Freo $2.00 vs North $1.95
Matchday 1/2 Time:Freo $2.00 vs North $1.99
Matchday 3/4 Time:Freo $1.95 vs North $2.10
Matchday Last Quarter: Freo $15.00 vs North $No Chance

 

[Joao]

6 out of 17 tipping Fremantle to beat North Melbourne in Round 1 on the AFL website.

Tarrant certain to play 1 according to Nth coach.

Nyhuis late in?...

 

[tonygeeks]

Nyhuis late in?...

Jesus don’t tell me he’s been out on it as well


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[Rion]

Not convinced on Bewely his kicking accuracy has been low.

Yeah he wasn't the best in the JLT but Colyer was way worse imo.

 

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[ilikepotatoes]

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Imagine Banfield, Hughes, Tucker and one of Giro/Duman make the bench.
Would love to see Nyhuis and Schulz make the cut though.

 

[Unique Name]

No surprises really.

Expect: Shultz, Crowden, Nyhuis to get dropped. Probably Duman or Giro the last to be dropped.

 

[Snuffaluphagus]

Tabs name is awesome but I assume there is every chance he's a late out

 

[Bastyy]

Expecting Schultz, Giro, Tucker and Banfield on the bench, maybe giro out for Hughes