Review Round 12 - Gold Coast vs North Melbourne

[Young_Guns]

Luckily for us, Ben Brown isn't the type that is going to wrestle an opponent out of the way.

A bit of a dying breed the stand and mark type forward. Hawkins, Cox, Patton post-surgery, 2019 Lynch, Dixon about it.

Not having Collins to push off and intercept is probably a bigger loss given how often he finds himself in the hole Ben Brown will be running into.

 

[Jen2310]

RELIEF for Gold Coast is in sight with vice-captain Touk Miller and running defender Jarrod Harbrow both "good chances" to play North Melbourne on Saturday.

https://www.afl.com.au/news/2019-06-05/injuryhit-suns-set-to-welcome-back-star-duo-for-roos-clash

 

[SnusCG]

Not ready to throw the toys out of the crib just yet. We matched it with the ladder leaders for 3 and a bit quarters just 2 weeks ago. We just need to forget about our last game rather than seeing it as our benchmark and putting our heads down which is what we would do in the past around this time of year.

Hopefully Harbs is back as he sounds like he is just being managed, which will be a big in for our backline. Who knows with Touk but if we can finally get him back in that will give our midfield a boost. Wouldn’t mind Brodie either if it’s going to be wet up against Cunnington, Ziebell and co.

We are really starting to miss Thompson and Collins with our lack of quality Gorilla handler beginning to show. Don’t know if Leslie can do the job and Day has still been playing up forward?

Also key to remember that against GWS we were actually really competitive for the first half, and even at 3/4 time, the margin wasn't a blowout so to speak (36 points). We were carrying 3 injured players for the game (Bowes, Murdoch and Horlin-Smith) and missing a bulk of our best 22 (Ainsworth, Hanley, Harbrow, Miller, Thompson, Collins, and Lemmens), against a notoriously 'bullying' team,with virtually no inuries that this year, at their home.

Important to mention as well that GWS has only won 1 game this year by LESS than 26 points (4 against Geelong, in Geelong), and has an average winning margin in 2019 at Showground stadium of 74.25 points over 4 games.

If it weren't for that last quarter, we actually weren't terrible (under the circumstances).

 

[gcsunsfc]

Luckily for us, Ben Brown isn't the type that is going to wrestle an opponent out of the way.

I am actually very worried about Ben Brown.
He is ultra long and just extends the arms big time.
I think even Collins is a bad match up.

Rory with the acceleration and long arms is the prime defender.
Think Hombsch will be overmatched unfortunately.

 

[Sunny_]

Dew on his presser today:

Ah Chee and Ellis need one more in the 2s.

Brodie and Day are in the mix.

Miller and Harbs very likely in.

 

[Snake_Baker]

I am actually very worried about Ben Brown.

Aren't they predicting rain friday/saturday?

 

[Choppers]

Aren't they predicting rain friday/saturday?

21/15c cloudy and showers....Saturday....a few afternoon showers Friday.

https://www.accuweather.com/en/au/carrara/3495455/daily-weather-forecast/3495455?day=4


A little bit different to here where it should be 32/27C cloudy and showers

 

[vass44]

Hi guys - really hope you can get up and beat North on Saturday- any idea of a likely starting 22 at this stage?


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[Deleted member 2402071]

I really think it’s time to bring in Day and play Sexton through the midfield. Just not sure Dew would agree though

 

[kreglze]

Dewy said in the presser Day is in the mix which means he may get a run out.

 

[Choppers]

IN: Brodie, Harbrow, Miller

OUT: Bowes (injured), Schoenfeld (injured), Horlin-Smith (omitted)

 

[Supersuns]

Ins - Brodie, Harbrow, Miller
Out - GHS, Bowes Schoenfeld


EDIT: Ah Choppers beat me by a second

 

[Choppers]

Ins - Brodie, Harbrow, Miller
Out - GHS, Bowes Schoenfeld


EDIT: Ah Choppers beat me by a second

The internet is pretty quick over here.....

 

[kreglze]

Some solid ins. Time for Brodie to make a position in the team his own with Bowes out for 8 weeks.

 

[Mini GF]

Some solid ins. Time for Brodie to make a position in the team his own with Bowes out for 8 weeks.

Yep. Huge watch on everything Brodie does and doesn’t do.

 

[bigboy_wowee]

3 good ins, definitely a winnable game.

 

[MarcLocksCrustySock]

Glad to see Brodie in. If he can run both ways while getting his usual disposal numbers + inside work I will start becoming a fan.

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[Jen2310]

Good ins!


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[nutstar]

I’m one of the biggest Brodie critics.. but I feel it’s time. I just hope they give him a solid few games before and after the bye. Let’s see what he’s got, when he’s got some assurances for a run in the ones for a few weeks.

 

[robo_1]

I’m one of the biggest Brodie critics.. but I feel it’s time. I just hope they give him a solid few games before and after the bye. Let’s see what he’s got, when he’s got some assurances for a run in the ones for a few weeks.

People pretty critical of him considering he’s only played 13 senior games.. lukosius already nearly played the same amount in his first year

 

[Jen2310]

I’m one of the biggest Brodie critics.. but I feel it’s time. I just hope they give him a solid few games before and after the bye. Let’s see what he’s got, when he’s got some assurances for a run in the ones for a few weeks.

Kinda reminds me a bit of Brayden Sier. strong bodied mid-fielder, that can be quite the player if he has the chance to get some games under him.

 

[gcsunsfc]

Aren't they predicting rain friday/saturday?

I didn't know that
Eases my fears somewhat.

 

[gcsunsfc]

3 good ins.
If we had Rory and Ainsworth in particular I'd feel confident.
At the moment I'm a genuine 50/50.

 

[zoomba23]

Just came here to say that you blokes are in with a massive chance against my mob today, and I won't be at all surprised to see you run over the top of us. Been really impressed with some of this team's performances this year

 

[Snake_Baker]

Any locals got some feedback on the weather?