Unofficial Preview Round 1 Vs Giants - Saturday March 16

[the big lebowski]

on the eve of offical praccy matches, I've updated my round 1 team after taking on board what I've seen and read, injuries, the players mvp's etc.

B. Comben Corr Goater

HB. Sheez Dawson Scott

C. Stephens LDU Tucker

HF. Sleevo Bull Curtis

F. Greenwood Larks Dursma

OB. Xerri Wardlaw Simpkin

Int. Powell Mckercher ???? ????

Sub. ???

- No Fisher, McDonald, Ford due to injury/preperation

- obviously Thomas is the big one. Even if he is still a north player then, and hasn't received a suspension, he'd be sub at best given his lack of prep

- Phillips and Lazzaro have had great pre seasons - they could take up the remaining bench spots or one might be a sub

Slight adjustment

B- Goater Dawson Corr

Hb- Kerch Pink Sheez

C- Stephens LDU Scott

HF- Simpkin Bull Sleevo

F- Powell Larks Curtis

Xerri Warlord Phillips

Lazz Comben Tucker McDonald

Sub - fisher (or coops, Bergs, Greenwood)

 

[Liam Boy]

Not wanting to devalue Jy Simpkin

12

Jy Simpkin

Age

26

Ht

183cm

Wt

77kg

Pos.

M/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

16.0

4star

K

7.9

3star

HB

8.1

5star

M

2.4

3star

T

3.3

5star

CL

2.9

4star

D

20.6

5star

K

11.0

4star

HB

9.6

5star

M

2.0

2star

T

3.5

4star

CL

5.5

5star

D

10.0

3star

K

5.6

3star

HB

4.4

4star

M

2.8

3star

T

2.4

4star

CL

0.2

2star

here because it shits me when people do that but I'd like to see him in the Wing/HF rotation this year with time onball, with LDU, Phillips and Wardlaw all having more centre bounce attendances. Also want to see plenty of Powell and Lazzaro in there. Jy's got good evasion and ball winning skills but I think his athleticism and strength will serve us well on a wing, and he's a very good and underrated goal kicker. Also probably a good idea to keep him out of the place where he's always getting concussed for a while

 

[the big lebowski]

Not wanting to devalue Jy Simpkin here because it shits me when people do that but I'd like to see him in the Wing/HF rotation this year with time onball, with LDU, Phillips and Wardlaw all having more centre bounce attendances. Also want to see plenty of Powell and Lazzaro in there. Jy's got good evasion and ball winning skills but I think his athleticism and strength will serve us well on a wing, and he's a very good and underrated goal kicker. Also probably a good idea to keep him out of the place where he's always getting concussed for a while

Greenwood basically said that Simpkin has put his hand up for less centre square time and more flank time

 

[Makeshift Park]

Slight adjustment

B- Goater Dawson Corr

Hb- Kerch Pink Sheez

C- Stephens LDU Scott

HF- Simpkin Bull Sleevo

F- Powell Larks Curtis

Xerri Warlord Phillips

Lazz Comben Tucker McDonald

Sub - fisher (or coops, Bergs, Greenwood)

I reckon Chom will be struggling to get a guernsey round 1 if all of Corr, Dawson and Pink are available.

Exchange him for Greenwood, I reckon.

If Coops keeps up that match sim standard against the Pies and the Saints, Curtis will probably start in the twos too.

 

[the big lebowski]

I reckon Chom will be struggling to get a guernsey round 1 if all of Corr, Dawson and Pink are available.

Exchange him for Greenwood, I reckon.

If Coops keeps up that match sim standard against the Pies and the Saints, Curtis will probably start in the twos too.

Disagree on Curtis

But agree on Chom. I snuck him in there on the bench but I really wanted him at chf where he should be.

 

[zoomba23]

I reckon Chom will be struggling to get a guernsey round 1 if all of Corr, Dawson and Pink are available.

Exchange him for Greenwood, I reckon.

If Coops keeps up that match sim standard against the Pies and the Saints, Curtis will probably start in the twos too.

How early is too early to say a bloke isn't cut out to be a defender? He's such a natural forward player, but the idea of playing him there is terrifying

 

[Makeshift Park]

How early is too early to say a bloke isn't cut out to be a defender? He's such a natural forward player, but the idea of playing him there is terrifying

Terrifying is a bit OTT.

Let him play in defence until Logue gets back in round 10 I reckon.

It'd be the longest block of games he's had for years.

 

[Chadwiko]

Alrighty, here's what I have as our Round 1 best 22 based on today's first hitout versus Collingwood and noting where certain players have lined up:


B: McKercher - Pink - Goater

HB: Sheezel - Corr - Dawson

C: Stephens - Wardlaw - B.Scott

HF: Powell - Zurhaar - Simpkin

F: P.Curtis - Larkey - J. Stephenson

R: Xerri - LDU - Phillips

INT: Fisher, Lazzaro, 1 of Shiels/Tucker, 1 of CCJ/Comben


Surprised myself with a few inclusions/omissions, but this seems to be close to what Clarko is heading towards IMHO.

 

[the big lebowski]

Alrighty, here's what I have as our Round 1 best 22 based on today's first hitout versus Collingwood and noting where certain players have lined up:


B: McKercher - Pink - Goater

HB: Sheezel - Corr - Dawson

C: Stephens - Wardlaw - B.Scott

HF: Powell - Zurhaar - Simpkin

F: P.Curtis - Larkey - J. Stephenson

R: Xerri - LDU - Phillips

INT: Fisher, Lazzaro, 1 of Shiels/Tucker, 1 of CCJ/Comben


Surprised myself with a few inclusions/omissions, but this seems to be close to what Clarko is heading towards IMHO.

Drop the mic

 

[Sphynx]

Not wanting to devalue Jy Simpkin here because it shits me when people do that but I'd like to see him in the Wing/HF rotation this year with time onball, with LDU, Phillips and Wardlaw all having more centre bounce attendances. Also want to see plenty of Powell and Lazzaro in there. Jy's got good evasion and ball winning skills but I think his athleticism and strength will serve us well on a wing, and he's a very good and underrated goal kicker. Also probably a good idea to keep him out of the place where he's always getting concussed for a while

Jy "only" had 14 touches, but 1 bad kick aside, I thought it was the most "useful" he's looked in a long time in that high half forward role.

He put on pressure, he pushed up as a plus 1. Was strong overhead when required and chopped out the CBA's when there was a gap in players getting gassed.

If he becomes our version of Schultz or Dylan Moore, that would be a huge win in a new role.

 

[Blue train 28]

B Fish Pink Corr

HB Colby Dawson Sheez

C Scott LDU Stephens

HF Charlie L Zuhaar Simpkin

F Sleevo Larkey Curtis

OB Xerri Wardlaw Powell

Bench Goater Phillips Duursma

22-23rd spot no order.
Cal Coleman Not sold only in to chop Xerri out offers a long target ? Needs more output

Charlie comben Haven’t seen him play new role yet
Hardman Will play throughout year maybe starts in VFL
Luke McDonald experience player probably starts see how he goes with a quicker game plan.
Bigoa Nyuon Solid defender offers versatility in other roles as well could find his way in.
Liam Shiels

14

Liam Shiels

Age

33

Ht

184cm

Wt

82kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

20.2

5star

K

11.7

4star

HB

8.5

5star

M

3.6

4star

T

5.9

5star

CL

3.4

5star

D

17.4

4star

K

10.4

4star

HB

7.0

4star

M

2.4

3star

T

4.1

5star

CL

1.9

4star

D

12.2

3star

K

6.8

3star

HB

5.4

4star

M

2.4

3star

T

3.8

5star

experience player I think he should play most weeks.
Darcy Tucker

13

Darcy Tucker

Age

27

Ht

184cm

Wt

83kg

Pos.

D/M

Career

Season

Last 5

D

15.9

4star

K

8.3

3star

HB

7.6

5star

M

3.3

3star

T

3.3

5star

MG

239.7

4star

D

14.0

3star

K

8.5

3star

HB

5.5

3star

M

2.6

3star

T

3.3

4star

MG

240.5

4star

D

14.4

4star

K

8.0

3star

HB

6.4

4star

M

3.0

3star

T

2.8

5star

MG

234.8

4star

haven’t seen enough yet to know what his output will be.

 

[CURVE]

Backs
- Goater Dawson Corr

Halfbacks
- Sheezel Pink McKercher

Centre
- Scott Davies-Uniacke Stephens

Half forward
- Simpkin Zurhaar Powell

Forward
- Curtis Larkey Stephenson

Ruck
- Xerri Wardlaw Phillips

Interchange
- Fisher Lazarro Coleman-Jones Bergman Ford

I didn't select McDonald, Tucker and Duursma because I'm unsure of their fitness level.

 

[giantroo]

Young Guns Shine in Sizzling Stoush with Swans

The GIANTS have completed their first pre-season hit-out in a clash with the Swans.

www.gwsgiants.com.au

 

[r_boy]

Young Guns Shine in Sizzling Stoush with Swans

The GIANTS have completed their first pre-season hit-out in a clash with the Swans.

www.gwsgiants.com.au

Giants are a good shout for the flag I reckon

 

[The Nostradamus]

B: McDonald Corr Nyuon
HB: Sheezel Comben Fisher
C: Stephens Phillips Tucker
HF: Sleevo CCJ Duursma
F: Zurhaar Larkey Curtis
R: Xerri LDU Simpkin
I: wardlaw Powell mckercher scott
Sub: Lazzaro

 

[Sphynx]

Giants are a good shout for the flag I reckon

**** em.

Let’s take em down Rnd 1

 

[Chadwiko]

Man I wish we started at home in round 1.

Itching to go to Marvel and watch us play.

 

[Makeshift Park]

Man I wish we started at home in round 1.

Itching to go to Marvel and watch us play.

Should come up here to Sydney for it mate.

You can probably get $200 return flights from Tulla.

I'm frothing to witness the start of the new era in person.

 

[Chadwiko]

Should come up here to Sydney for it mate.

You can probably get $200 return flights from Tulla.

I'm frothing to witness the start of the new era in person.

Yeah but... Sydney.

Ew.

 

[zoomba23]

Should come up here to Sydney for it mate.

You can probably get $200 return flights from Tulla.

I'm frothing to witness the start of the new era in person.

I remember witnessing the start of the new era in person last year. Sounded like a lot more than 20k North fans when the siren went.

Hopefully it's for real this time

 

[Makeshift Park]

I remember witnessing the start of the new era in person last year. Sounded like a lot more than 20k North fans when the siren went.

Hopefully it's for real this time

Me too.

Flew down to Melbourne and enjoyed the raucous start to a new era which lasted two weeks.

Yeah but... Sydney.

Ew.

Look if enough of you bastards show up, we'll have a reasonable shot at outnumbering the Giants fans at their own ground.

 

[Passmore]

Backs
- Goater Dawson Corr

Halfbacks
- Sheezel Pink McKercher

Centre
- Scott Davies-Uniacke Stephens

Half forward
- Simpkin Zurhaar Powell

Forward
- Curtis Larkey Stephenson

Ruck
- Xerri Wardlaw Phillips

Interchange
- Fisher Lazarro Coleman-Jones Bergman Ford

I didn't select McDonald, Tucker and Duursma because I'm unsure of their fitness level.

Ford’s fitness levels might be an issue.

 

[ansonholt]

McDonald will play. Maybe even on the bench, but he'll play. On Greene, as well. He's played on him before and done it well, from memory.

B: McDonald K.Dawson Goater
HB: Sheezel Comben Fisher
C: Stephens LDU Scott
HF: Simpkin Zurhaar Powell
F: Curtis Larkey Stevenson
R: Xerri Wardlaw Lazarro
IC: Corr Phillips McKercher Harvey Sub: Shiels

 

[FAILTOSUCCEED]

McDonald will play. Maybe even on the bench, but he'll play. On Greene, as well. He's played on him before and done it well, from memory.

B: McDonald K.Dawson Goater
HB: Sheezel Comben Fisher
C: Stephens LDU Scott
HF: Simpkin Zurhaar Powell
F: Curtis Larkey Stevenson
R: Xerri Wardlaw Lazarro
IC: Corr Phillips McKercher Harvey Sub: Shiels

LMac was spanked by Greene last time. I would try Goater on him.

 

[Mr north man]

LMac was spanked by Greene last time. I would try Goater on him.

It will crazy to play a match unfit player in McDonald on Greene especially after having players miss out who have performed well in the inter club and match sim games.
But I expect because his captain he will play shouldn’t play but will and if things go pear shape someone will be made the scapegoat.
This club needs to start thinking for the NOW reward players that perform as we have new assistant coaches a new crop of young players that we are starting to mould as a team on and off the field and I don’t and I expect a lot of supporters of this club feel the same don’t want it destroyed by playing players because of a family name that has been at the club since the dinosaurs.
My opinion only McDonald is done and won’t just to our new style of play need to continue to play Goater Bergmann Fisher Sheezel Mckercher Archer in the back half then Stephens and Scott Lazzaro Phillips Wardlaw Simpkin LDU around the mid field area .
So I can’t see where here plays.