Prediction Round 19: Changes Vs Sydney Swans + pre-match discussion

[Gekko71]

Sounds perfect. He’ll fit right in

Boom Tish.

This made me laugh - or at least smirk less sardonically than usual. Thanks for that

 

[FreoRicci]

Won with Jackson, Treacy, Amiss in the forward line v Sydney last time. Let’s not do it again, then.

 

[apuchar]

Wonder if Tabs needs to come back through Peel. Otherwise, might be Jackson, Treacy rotating through the ruck and Amiss, Taberner forward. Seems unlikely as he has been out so long

 

[Purpletown]

Won with Jackson, Treacy, Amiss in the forward line v Sydney last time. Let’s not do it again, then.

There is good synergy in the forward line with Amiss as a permanent forward and LJ and Treacy playing a mix of forward and helping in the ruck.

LJ and Treacy are pinch hitter rucks at best. Both can do the job reasonably but it is detrimental to them and the forward line if they get asked to do too much rucking.

We are in a difficult position with Reidy not ready from some reports? Perhaps we might have to roll the dice with him.

Tabs could help out in the forward line as others have suggested but Tabs coming off a long injury spell usually takes a few weeks to get going and probably won't come straight back in.

 

[Vintage]

Wonder if Tabs needs to come back through Peel. Otherwise, might be Jackson, Treacy rotating through the ruck and Amiss, Taberner forward. Seems unlikely as he has been out so long

No way tabs comes straight back in.

 

[David Bubb]

 

[Taylor]

Well that's exciting.

 

[Dockernut]

What the bloody hell are we doing??

Honestly, zero coaching capability plus questionable match committee decisions equals another wasted year of shitty results.

Well done Freo. 15th with this list you muppets!!

 

[Snuffaluphagus]

I would not be opposed to being cautious and subbing someone off early for a minor niggle so Stanley comes on. I'm serious, that kid is legit

 

[Snuffaluphagus]

What the bloody hell are we doing??

Honestly, zero coaching capability plus questionable match committee decisions equals another wasted year of shitty results.

Well done Freo. 15th with this list you muppets!!

I'm not even sure what you are venting about? Were you that confident he would debut on the ground? He hasnt had a single proper preseason yet

 

[FreoRicci]

As a sub? Means NOD is in for Walker.

Would’ve loved Reidy as well

 

[mattis117]

What the bloody hell are we doing??

Honestly, zero coaching capability plus questionable match committee decisions equals another wasted year of shitty results.

Well done Freo. 15th with this list you muppets!!

Um what?

 

[mattis117]

As a sub? Means NOD is in for Walker.

Would’ve loved Reidy as well

You would love Reidy despite his Peel coach saying he had a poor game?

 

[apuchar]

New toy. This will be fun.

 

[apuchar]

What the bloody hell are we doing??

Honestly, zero coaching capability plus questionable match committee decisions equals another wasted year of shitty results.

Well done Freo. 15th with this list you muppets!!

Did you get lost on the way to the vent thread?

 

[poshman]

I would not be opposed to being cautious and subbing someone off early for a minor niggle so Stanley comes on. I'm serious, that kid is legit

What are his strengths?

 

[Footskill]

Has Stanley always played wing or can he rotate into mid. He seems to have good burst from the pack, which is what we need in our slow midfield

 

[StingBitten]

What the bloody hell are we doing??

Honestly, zero coaching capability plus questionable match committee decisions equals another wasted year of shitty results.

Well done Freo. 15th with this list you muppets!!

I'm going to take this as sarcasm (hopefully).

Stanley, I feel, is going to be the talk of this season.

 

[Midnite65]

You would love Reidy despite his Peel coach saying he had a poor game?

Put him in and give him a chance. Otherwise we end up playing a sore Jackson in the ruck and he gets injured, that would be just our luck.

 

[Vintage]

What the bloody hell are we doing??

Honestly, zero coaching capability plus questionable match committee decisions equals another wasted year of shitty results.

Well done Freo. 15th with this list you muppets!!

You sound a bit stressed or something, seriously. Hope you’re ok.

 

[Midnite65]

I would not be opposed to being cautious and subbing someone off early for a minor niggle so Stanley comes on. I'm serious, that kid is legit

Should be a club rule that debutants don't get the sub role, it is a bit depressing for the family and friends to attend when you might play 25 minutes.

 

[Perfect Purple]

This kid is going to be a gem. He’s having a meteoric rise up the ranks and is now going to debut in the AFL on Saturday night. How good is that?

We had another kid once upon a time who was gung ho and earned the nickname of cowboy. He too, debuted very early in his career, and went on to win a Brownlow.

Just like Lachie Neale

9

Lachie Neale

Age

31

Ht

178cm

Wt

84kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

27.0

5star

K

11.5

4star

HB

15.5

5star

M

4.0

4star

T

3.7

5star

CL

5.9

5star

D

28.3

5star

K

13.9

5star

HB

14.4

5star

M

4.6

4star

T

4.0

5star

CL

5.9

5star

D

12.0

3star

K

4.6

2star

HB

7.4

5star

M

2.0

3star

T

1.0

3star

CL

0.4

3star

, Ethan has only been at the Club for a very short time, and has already caught the Coach’s eye. It’s pretty obvious that he has an abundance of talent and he’s doing everything he can to make it in the big time.

Congratulations Ethan and have a great debut. We’re all behind you son.

 

[Snuffaluphagus]

What are his strengths?

Everything? At WAFL level anyway:

• Composed under pressure and while being tackled, finds a way to get the ball out to someone to advantage and not just dump it
• Decent size
• Decent (not elite) pace
• Massive and accurate kick of the ball
• Goes hard when it's turn

Things to work on would be his tank and getting a bit more of the pill, though that wouldnt be easy playing WAFL on the wing primarily. I would guarantee whatever happens this weekend, the board is going to be pretty excited with how Stanley plays after Saturday

 

[Footskill]

Should be a club rule that debutants don't get the sub role, it is a bit depressing for the family and friends to attend when you might play 25 minutes.

I dunno. I think friends and family would be stoked if a player was debuting and only played 5 minutes. If he shows something, he will be included again next week.

Also think taking in the atmosphere and easing in and not jumping straight into it is better to calm the nerves. Also tactical sub is alot different to injury sub

 

[poshman]

Everything? At WAFL level anyway:

• Composed under pressure and while being tackled, finds a way to get the ball out to someone to advantage and not just dump it
• Decent size
• Decent (not elite) pace
• Massive and accurate kick of the ball
• Goes hard when it's turn

Things to work on would be his tank and getting a bit more of the pill, though that wouldnt be easy playing WAFL on the wing primarily. I would guarantee whatever happens this weekend, the board is pretty excited with how Stanley plays after Saturday

At his age and how quickly he has progressed he sounds like a find. The tank will come with a preseason or two in the system.