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Round 14 changes Vs Carlton
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Spot on, McKenzie is a solid mark and spoiler and has learnt to play within his abilities which has resulted him tidying his disposal up this year. Prior to his injury he was comfortably in front of Brown and Schofield as one of our most reliable defenders.
Agree Schofield must go. The mistakes he makes are absolutely basic errors. He makes them every week and they outweigh all the good he does.
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Yeah prior to his injury.
Schofield is in good form, better rebound than McKenzie.
You don't drop a guy in good form for a guy returning from injury when you don't know if his output will be better.
Who ever thinks a Glass Walker matchup is good for us has had too many watching the game this arvo. Walker is too quick and runs up field to much for Glass.
Glass on Henderson would be better, Glass using his experience and strength against the younger FF.
Schofield would be better on Walker and yes we will need another tall defender to take Kruiser or a Waite.
Smith would be good on Garlett / Betts.
The out will be who needs a rest, I'm thinking Darling.
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Glass on Henderson would be better, Glass using his experience and strength against the younger FF.
Schofield would be better on Walker and yes we will need another tall defender to take Kruiser or a Waite.
Smith would be good on Garlett / Betts.
The out will be who needs a rest, I'm thinking Darling.
In MacKenzie
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The calls for Mcginnity out are laughable - couldn't be more needed against Carlton with their forward fleet brigade
Glass on Walker would be an annhilation in pace - think Butler or Smith would get the gig.
For mine - Emac in for Darling or perhaps Schofield - depends on whether waite is fit
Glass on Walker would be an annhilation in pace - think Butler or Smith would get the gig.
For mine - Emac in for Darling or perhaps Schofield - depends on whether waite is fit
Schofield was horrible. Coughed up two goals directly with unforced kicking turnovers, not good enough.
When we last played at Etihad, against Essendon, we were a bit top heavy. Carlton have a similar structure, which makes me think Darling will get rested for another small - gaff/stevens/masten. Also, S.Selwood looked like he might have had a foot issue in the last quarter.
Schofield either (a) needs to go back to the 2s OR (b) not play as a key defender.
He was woeful today. Couldnt care for his handful of good things he might do. His bad things are far more noticeable. Gave away at least 2 goals again today. Anyone saying his "in form" is kidding themselves. Was at the game and near the goals so i got a close look at him when he was defending and it was just crap. Regularly had no touch on his man, almost exclusively played behind his man even though as a defender youre told to take front possie especially with Schoey because his not solidly built like Glass. Especially in the wet when the ball might drop short/ skid he should've been in front
His selection for the Calrton game depends on the Carlton selection of Waite and or Hampson. He'd have the tank to go with Walker or Waite but either player has the potential to tear him a new one in footy smarts and or pace off the mark if he doesnt keep touch
Good idea to give Darling a rest next week. Give him a game with the Falcons on the bye week.
Early days but i'll go
IN: Mackenzie, Stevens /Gaff /Jo???
OUT: Darling, Schofield???
He was woeful today. Couldnt care for his handful of good things he might do. His bad things are far more noticeable. Gave away at least 2 goals again today. Anyone saying his "in form" is kidding themselves. Was at the game and near the goals so i got a close look at him when he was defending and it was just crap. Regularly had no touch on his man, almost exclusively played behind his man even though as a defender youre told to take front possie especially with Schoey because his not solidly built like Glass. Especially in the wet when the ball might drop short/ skid he should've been in front
His selection for the Calrton game depends on the Carlton selection of Waite and or Hampson. He'd have the tank to go with Walker or Waite but either player has the potential to tear him a new one in footy smarts and or pace off the mark if he doesnt keep touch
Good idea to give Darling a rest next week. Give him a game with the Falcons on the bye week.
Early days but i'll go
IN: Mackenzie, Stevens /Gaff /Jo???
OUT: Darling, Schofield???
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Close, will probably play either Claremont reserves or a half in the
Claremont seniors, a game in the Claremont seniors the week after whilst we have the bye and will be in line for a recall to the team vs Geelong in 3 weeks time
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Mackenzie would be good in, but I'm happy with no changes (I think for the first time in forever). If I had to drop someone I suppose it would be... yeah, no idea. But I reckon I'll know next week after Carlton smash us.
Ebert to play a full game, Nicoski/Swift/Darling sub options.
Ebert to play a full game, Nicoski/Swift/Darling sub options.
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There will be no reasons for Beau to have his game time limited in the WAFL - being an elbow - he should have had plenty of time to get his running in - in fact he's probably had a mini pre-season.
All he should need is a game to get touch
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Exactly. Carlton are a one-sized pacey unit. Gartlett, Betts, Walker & Co. Smith is a required player against these clowns.
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I wouldn't be too surprised if Waters comes back in this week for Darling as the defensive forward, like TFS said he'll be perfectly fit to run out a game because it's an elbow injury.
IN: Mackenzie, Waters
Out: Darling, Smith
IN: Mackenzie, Waters
Out: Darling, Smith
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Straight into the seniors is always risky though, you only need to see how rusty Barlow was with the pace of AFL to see it can take players a bit of time to adjust to the tempo. 2 game in the WAFL and he will be better for it coming into the Geelong game.
physically, yes. if smith had played 50+ games and was a cemented member of the best 22 i would agree. but in a big game like this, with walker being their best forward...i really think it would be wiser of us to use glass on him. you have to use your best defenders on the best forwards.
it would be a great experience for him, it could cost us though...
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I don't mean straight into WC - just let him play a full game for Claremont league.
His fitness from running at training should have him match fit enough for the WAFL
He won't need to go down the route of a half in the WAFL ressies and then build it up.
Just put him straight into claremont - see how his touch is in the 1st week and make a call
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This is a bloody tough one. Walker was always going to be a jet, and currently is. Glass may not have the class (sorry for busting a rhyme). I reckon give Smitty the duty with some loose support. But like a said, they have a mosquito brigade which could make our back six (EDIT: overall team) look like blokes on treadmills.
Dare I say it.
He is running a tad quicker than before. It could be the rest has made his body ready for action
Trust me, I said that Lynch and Priddis were getting faster.
Priddis is definately getting faster as the extra speed enables hims to time his jumps better for marks which have been a feature just recently.
In: MacKenzie, Gaff
Out: Smith, Ebert
Out: Smith, Ebert
In: MacKenzie
Out: Schofield
Out: Schofield
