Prediction Round 20: Changes Vs Melbourne + prematch discussion

[muckypup]

Brandon Walker is still 19 yo & has played 24 games. He is playing on the oppositions most dangerous small forward week in, week out & people wonder why he looks nervous at times??

He is doing a wonderful job & a lot of his handball receives are under extreme pressure deep inside 50 as his teammate is under extreme pressure. Defenders errors always look worse because of the position they play on the field. Pearces kick was atrocious, but if that kick happens in the F50, no one remembers it.

If we take Walker out, how does he learn to be more composed in front of 752 people at a WAFL game? He is slowly showing a more attacking game & that comes with feeling comfortable at the level, which he’s getting from playing in these pressure games.

He was one player willing to run past in the middle of the ground when we needed run in the last qtr v Richmond & had the equal highest inside 50 numbers with 5. I think he's getting better & more attacking each week.

I am a critic but thought he had a good last quarter. Looks better when he runs forward. Needs a lot of skills training.

 

[Fyfe! The Musical]

Walker is a season away from being able to stand up and break through those tackles he’s currently being caught in.

 

[Cesoir]

I'm a huge fan of Brandon, but he has looked flat the last few games. It could be as simple as giving him a week to freshen up, his is still only 19.

Wilson did nothing wrong and is playing well at Peek.

 

[rgauci]

I'm a huge fan of Brandon, but he has looked flat the last few games. It could be as simple as giving him a week to freshen up, his is still only 19.

Wilson did nothing wrong and is playing well at Peek.

Wilson had a massive game at Peel. As did Tucker - mid and Hughes - wing/forward.

All 3 would be deserving of a call up. Meek did his usual and dominated.

Who do you include out of Hughes / Tucker / Wilson / Meek and Lobb if fit?

 

[VolgaBoatman]

Wilson had a massive game at Peel. As did Tucker - mid and Hughes - wing/forward.

All 3 would be deserving of a call up. Meek did his usual and dominated.

Who do you include out of Hughes / Tucker / Wilson / Meek and Lobb if fit?

I can't see who Tucker or Hughes replace unless there are injuries.

Lobb is definitely an automatic in, and I really like Wilson as a player - would love to see him given a game - would be at the expense of Walker though, so difficult to see it happening. Meek could be an in if Lobb doesn't get up - not sure he really improves the forward line though - which is where we need help, also depends on the weather.

 

[Vintage]

Wilson had a massive game at Peel. As did Tucker - mid and Hughes - wing/forward.

All 3 would be deserving of a call up. Meek did his usual and dominated.

Who do you include out of Hughes / Tucker / Wilson / Meek and Lobb if fit?

I’m guessing just Lobb for Fyfe if he’s fit? That gives us Lobb, tabs and griff as tall forwards which isn’t terrible.

they might be thinking tucker forward as well. Not sure I’d drop banners for him though - maybe if Lobb doesn’t come up? Although tucker can probably rotate more midfield than banfield allowing Mundy, sonny and he to rotate.

shame for Meek, but he’s too similar to Darcy - we don’t need 2 big rucks.

id keep walker in, as much as i also love Wilson. Reckon walker is going to be next level in 2023, and playing is good for him.

 

[Kram]

After Melbourne losing last night this game is even bigger.

What's our largest non derby crowd? Surely that should be beaten on Friday.

 

[muckypup]

Not sure if this is borne out in the stats but home ground doesn't seem as significant this year.

 

[Kram]

ok bad weather forecast, 2 poor performances previously so less bandwaggoners and Melbourne having no supporters means the attendance might not be that great.

 

[ritz]

I hope the coaches stayed in Melbourne to watch that game given the upcoming fixtures.

My mate saw JL leaving Melbourne this morning

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[G Mus]

With the rule "change" Collingwood will lose almost all Jack G's goals. Its significant.

Dunno, grimes went full Ginnivan and still got one against us

 

[Jibroni]

Would it fair to say Friday night is the biggest H & A game (derbies aside) you have played at Optus Stadium?

Neither team can afford to lose this one.

 

[Piggy Smalls]

Lobb for Fyfe most likely.

Would like to see Cox go forward, Logue go back and Meek come in if Lobb doesn’t get up.

*edit: Assuming AP is OK

 

[BStaff17]

After Melbourne losing last night this game is even bigger.

What's our largest non derby crowd? Surely that should be beaten on Friday.

49k first home game at Optus against Essendon I believe.

 

[BStaff17]

Incredibly Demons have played at Optus 8 times already but never against Fremantle.

 

[salim malik]

Optus is a quagmire with more heavy rain expected.
Going to be one unholy slog.
Going to be tough for the young fellows.
Maybe Henry not suited, maybe horse for course selections.
Low to the ground thick set like Wilson and Crowden.

 

[muckypup]

Would it fair to say Friday night is the biggest H & A game (derbies aside) you have played at Optus Stadium?

Neither team can afford to lose this one.

I'd say no. TBH I thought Sydney was the biggest so far this year.

 

[muckypup]

I'd say no. TBH I thought Sydney was the biggest so far this year.

Or Carlton

 

[Fyfe! The Musical]

Would it fair to say Friday night is the biggest H & A game (derbies aside) you have played at Optus Stadium?

Neither team can afford to lose this one.

Easily the biggest at Optus Stadium for us.

 

[Square Peg]

My mate saw JL leaving Melbourne this morning

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He probably learnt we just need to bring in our Jamarra types currently running around for Peel and we'll be fine.

 

[wild side]

I'm all for Crowden, the bloke is hard to tackle, and tackles ferociously.
I think Liam had a chance and didn't take it, but I'm sure that Longmuir will back him in

 

[kingswood71]

Lose this and we could easily finish the round in 7th spot
As an aside, we are currently ranked 11th for total points scored and 1st for total points against.
Melbourne are ranked second in total points against.
Even taking the expected weather into account, this may well turn out to be a dour defensive game. 6 -7 goals may win it....

 

[JunglistPosse]

Banfield is the new Clancee Pearice.

Out : Pearce

Out : Banfield

 

[Docker79]

Speaking of Collingwood. Make sure everyone puts their bombers gear on and cheer them on against the pies.Let’s go bombers!!! Do it for the purple xoxo

Why would any Freo supporter have Bombers gear? Lol

 

[wakojako]

Why would any Freo supporter have Bombers gear? Lol

By Bomers gear he means steroids