Preview Round 2, 2022: Port v Hawthorn, AO 7.40pm, Saturday 26th March

[WWSD]

Ned Long would have to be next in line to debut. He’s one of the few players that can play as a forward/inside midfielder on the list.

 

[Simon Crawshay]

Ned Long would have to be next in line to debut. He’s one of the few players that can play as a forward/inside midfielder on the list.

As Cripps is showing tonight a big midfielder who can go forward and kick a couple of goals a game is super valuable and not something we have had on our list for a long time (not since Roughy played that role)

 

[CHUBBSS]

As Cripps is showing tonight a big midfielder who can go forward and kick a couple of goals a game is super valuable and not something we have had on our list for a long time (not since Roughy played that role)

Whether they go forward or not they must have a second position they are great in, makes any team so much more balanced and helps when contending. The one big con of our team but looks to be changing though

 

[Agent Smith]

I actually really like the backiline setup for some reason. We're obviously playing a night game though as I see no Day.

 

[matey]

Like Sammy’s approach for the future. Nash named as RR and little Newk as Rover. Hasn’t dropped Ward or Macca. Reckon Shiels knows his role clearly at the club this season and bet my house on it he ain’t disappointed with 3 premierships in the brown and gold. Wouldn’t surprise if he ain’t a coach under Mitch next year!

 

[DannyJ]

Sends a clear message to all (not just seniors) that Sam means business. Very happy with the team. We just need to find a space for Day once he is ready next week and we have the best team we could put on park.

Its close.

I've got Impey and Bramble in our best team though.

So we need 3 outs based on that. Finn is one.

 

[Judd2Sewell]

Shiels attends zero centre bounces against North, so whoever is replacing his role will be playing on the outside.

I imagine this means Breust will push Wingard and MacDonald up the ground at times.

 

[rei154]

Ned Long would have to be next in line to debut. He’s one of the few players that can play as a forward/inside midfielder on the list.

I agree, I think he must be impressing the right people at the club to be named emergency this early on.

 

[RX Hawk]

Its close.

I've got Impey and Bramble in our best team though.

So we need 3 outs based on that. Finn is one.

Agree with you but I didn't forget them. Good depth to have to cover for injuries and emergencies. We also have few others youngsters to break into the team. Ex: Ned Long - a kid I am sure we would come to like in time.

 

[KermitJagger]

Anyone else heard that Shiels’ partner is about to give birth and that’s why he’s out?

If so that would make sense, Shiels being dropped and not even an emergency is strange given he wasn't horrible on the weekend.

 

[Big Hotdog]

If so that would make sense, Shiels being dropped and not even an emergency is strange given he wasn't horrible on the weekend.

Is there a baby on the way?

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[Slainte]

Shiels had a good game against North, youth policy is fine but this one feels a little forced. Others could have been dropped before Shiels.

I agree - Shiels had an OK game. Massive statement by Mitchell.

 

[Mercy Seat]

If so that would make sense, Shiels being dropped and not even an emergency is strange given he wasn't horrible on the weekend.

People on twitter talking as if it's fact.

 

[Stratton24]

Anyone else heard that Shiels’ partner is about to give birth and that’s why he’s out?

Yep

 

[perrdan86]

Ned Long would have to be next in line to debut. He’s one of the few players that can play as a forward/inside midfielder on the list.

Any idea how he went for box Hill last week?

 

[KermitJagger]

People on twitter talking as if it's fact.

Well she's definitely pregnant

 

[WWSD]

Surely Hartigan comes in next week against Carlton?

 

[KermitJagger]

Surely Hartigan comes in next week against Carlton?

Depends how we go this week, if we lose and one of Frost/DGB shits the bed maybe. If they don't think he's good enough to be in the best 22 now I doubt he'll suddenly become good enough to play against an in form forward line like Carlton's.

 

[theiaofseed]

Surely Hartigan comes in next week against Carlton?

Frost to McKay and Sicily to Curnow

 

[Spanish Sahara]

Shiels attends zero centre bounces against North, so whoever is replacing his role will be playing on the outside.

I imagine this means Breust will push Wingard and MacDonald up the ground at times.

Shiels spent a fair bit of time on the wing. Wings to be Morrison, Ward and Maginess? maybe Macdonald at times

 

[Dewnior]

Reckon Shiels knows his role clearly at the club this season and bet my house on it he ain’t disappointed with 3 premierships in the brown and gold. Wouldn’t surprise if he ain’t a coach under Mitch next year!

 

[matey]

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Rereading my post …… should have just said that Shiel’s will make a good coach one day!

 

[lethalselbow]

If so that would make sense, Shiels being dropped and not even an emergency is strange given he wasn't horrible on the weekend.

Shiels is always good some times great. Reliable to do the team things. All this wrapped up into a ripping bloke.

Hope it is just a week off for a new kid on the way.

 

[lethalselbow]

Surely Hartigan comes in next week against Carlton?

You'd think. Hopefully he has a gorilla to practice on this week.

Not required, this week, as Dixon isn't playing. To be honest, i think Port look more dangerous without Dixon. Think he's way past it.

 

[Vanstead]

Well she's definitely pregnant

Good news is from next year we don't just have to hope its a boy...