Autopsy Roast & Toast vs Sydney, changes for West Coast, Sunday July 16

[tunksy]

aints fan on sen calling in saying nanks hit was the worst since the 80s and he needs to get 5 to 6 weeks

They haven’t watched much footy clearly

 

[Maurice Mitchell]

If you don't give Tylar Young votes, you've got no idea.

Also, Hopper had a huge 2nd half.

FWIW, I have no idea how we won with a non existent forward line

Was giving him votes last week until it was removed

 

[one eyedtiger]

Pickett came out to play early and looked hungry, but I'm sorry to say he wont work up forward, we've seen enough now. I dont know where he plays to be fair. His form this year has been abysmal to say the least. I noticed he was named on the Wing, but I didn't see him line up there once.

Agree with a lot of your post banana, but just on this point. Pickett lined up on the wing initially and he did start well for sure. The Bauer injury 2 mins in forced him forward as Ross was subbed on and as you mentioned played a great game on the wing. So Pickett was the one who was pushed forward to play as a pseudo-key forward as he has previously done.

While the stats don't necessarily reflect it, I thought he was okay and certainly brought the ball to ground multiple times as well as locking the ball in with tackles and his general pressure.

I do disagree with his form being 'abysmal' this year, I think his form early in the year was very solid, he was having a consistent year as a wingman up until that Geelong game where he was thrown forward for his pressure. Since then he had one game in the middle v Port and otherwise has played as a key forward. Not the easiest position to play especially when you've spent most of your footy career as a midfielder. And he has been serviceable at various times by doing the basics (bringing the ball to ground, pressure around the ball) but he has struggled to hit the scoreboard as forward.

Whether he holds his place or not, I don't know. The wing is clearly his best position for us, Ross rightfully will hold his spot. Kmac won't be dropped either so it seems it's forward or VFL at this stage for Marlion. Interested to see which way the MC goes with his selection for next week.

 

[lumpinee]

i thought Pickett did ok,took a few marks,nice goal,few collisions and some dirty umpiring against him yet he never gave up
deserves to play next week

 

[Truetiger]

aints fan on sen calling in saying nanks hit was the worst since the 80s and he needs to get 5 to 6 weeks

Full of it and believe it was a deliberate act lol.

 

[Tiger_Of_Old]

Massive!

AFL nude picture leakers unlikely to face prosecution: legal experts

Players caught up in the leak have contacted the AFL Players Association seeking advice on what options are available to them.

www.theage.com.au

 

[richo's dodgy hammy]

They haven’t watched much footy clearly

Obviously never watched thug Lockett play.
And dont get me started on Stevie Baker.

 

[Tiger_Of_Old]

Hopper was huge in the second half

Definitely worth pick 18

 

[Tiger_Of_Old]

Nice win … making Nank captain is like making Luca Brasi Godfather

Still pisses me off Luca was killed off so early.
Solid defender

 

[JAKLAUGHING]

I hear we won? I got sick of my negativity in the first quarter so turned it off, I might have to watch the 2nd - 4th quarter over the weekend sometime.

Now that's poor form for a supporter!

 

[kozi]

Can mini pull out a flag to paper over the cracks

 

[smasha]

Cotchin got a wack to the head,not a word about that in the media.

Shook him about a bit but like a true Tiger champ,shook it off and did not make a scene about it.

 

[TigerImposter]

Can mini pull out a flag to paper over the cracks

ONE week at a time mate. Don't forget the old two steps backwards to move one step forward theorem of Dimmativity's second Law of motion.

 

[joelsyt]

Now that's poor form for a supporter!

I know, but apparently they played better after I turned off, so maybe it’s a good thing I stopped watching?

 

[and_so_on]

Young, Gibcus and Balta have potential to be an elite backline trio for us over the next few years

 

[chriso11]

I’m sold on Young. After that performance, feels like he has the tools to make it and will only get better with his apprenticeship and experience. He is surrounded by 3x premiership defenders to coach him and Truck as his teacher will develop him.

There is a well researched book called Range that argues that many of the most talented sportsmen were those who dabbled across sports early in their lives / career. Doing so brings versatility and unique competencies to how you play the chosen sport. Roger Federer being the key example cited. In other words Being born with a football in hand isn’t the guarantee to being a good player that many might think (Tiger woods being the most cited case to defend this view)

Hence hoping this will be the case for Young

 

[Tiger_Of_Old]

looks a lot like him actually

Thanks Sandra Sully..

 

[Tiger_Of_Old]

According to sydney supportera. Umps got us over the line.

They should relocate too South Melbourne

 

[juss]

I’m sold on Young. After that performance, feels like he has the tools to make it and will only get better with his apprenticeship and experience. He is surrounded by 3x premiership defenders to coach him and Truck as his teacher will develop him.

There is a well researched book called Range that argues that many of the most talented sportsmen were those who dabbled across sports early in their lives / career. Doing so brings versatility and unique competencies to how you play the chosen sport. Roger Federer being the key example cited. In other words Being born with a football in hand isn’t the guarantee to being a good player that many might think (Tiger woods being the most cited case to defend this view)

Hence hoping this will be the case for Young

Young is an Astbury. Defensively solid, dour, not flashy, but reliable to play a negating role.

If he can play within his limits and turn a few spoils into intercept marks, he's an easy guy to pencil in. Can't have too many of that type in the modern game though, which is why you still need the intercepting and attacking talls like Balta.

 

[Truetiger]

Cotchin got a wack to the head,not a word about that in the media.

Shook him about a bit but like a true Tiger champ,shook it off and did not make a scene about it.

Cotchin and I champ thanks

 

[Spagman]

****en Lloyd, throwing his face into Nanks shoulder. Toby could have been hurt by that. Lloyd needs a few weeks rest I think.

 

[Tiger_Of_Old]

Keep that up we trouble most teams.

Great stuff!!!

Fwd line is a big worry

 

[tigerdan]

I’m sold on Young. After that performance, feels like he has the tools to make it and will only get better with his apprenticeship and experience. He is surrounded by 3x premiership defenders to coach him and Truck as his teacher will develop him.

There is a well researched book called Range that argues that many of the most talented sportsmen were those who dabbled across sports early in their lives / career. Doing so brings versatility and unique competencies to how you play the chosen sport. Roger Federer being the key example cited. In other words Being born with a football in hand isn’t the guarantee to being a good player that many might think (Tiger woods being the most cited case to defend this view)

Hence hoping this will be the case for Young

Don Bradnan was pretty handy and theres some really interesting ideas about his technique and tactics to always hit it along the ground so you cant get caughr.

Its weird how some campaigners are good at everything and some are experts at one thing and shit at all else!

 

[fargothegreat]

Agree with a lot of your post banana, but just on this point. Pickett lined up on the wing initially and he did start well for sure. The Bauer injury 2 mins in forced him forward as Ross was subbed on and as you mentioned played a great game on the wing. So Pickett was the one who was pushed forward to play as a pseudo-key forward as he has previously done.

While the stats don't necessarily reflect it, I thought he was okay and certainly brought the ball to ground multiple times as well as locking the ball in with tackles and his general pressure.

I do disagree with his form being 'abysmal' this year, I think his form early in the year was very solid, he was having a consistent year as a wingman up until that Geelong game where he was thrown forward for his pressure. Since then he had one game in the middle v Port and otherwise has played as a key forward. Not the easiest position to play especially when you've spent most of your footy career as a midfielder. And he has been serviceable at various times by doing the basics (bringing the ball to ground, pressure around the ball) but he has struggled to hit the scoreboard as forward.

Whether he holds his place or not, I don't know. The wing is clearly his best position for us, Ross rightfully will hold his spot. Kmac won't be dropped either so it seems it's forward or VFL at this stage for Marlion. Interested to see which way the MC goes with his selection for next week.

Another option would be to play Ross across half back, but this would mean dropping Banks. However, with two bottom four teams to come, I think its probably a good opportunity to give Banks a couple of games to find his feet.

 

[fargothegreat]

Do we think Mansell will come straight back into the side?