Prediction Round 23 Changes vs. GWS Giants

[CaseySibosadoHOF]

As good as they both were last Saturday I don't see either Aish or Brodie coming into the team this week unless JL is running a temperature and feeling unwell, only way poor old Brodie gets a look in again I suspect.

Reidy is an absolute must if Darcy is out. He was outstanding, had an easier time of it physically with Solomon James missing for South but he stood out as an AFL standard talent and needs to be given a run.

Aish's kicking was a let-down in the WAFL game, which is pretty uncharacteristic of him but you'd think precludes him getting his spot back straight away. Had 1 real shocker that was practically a goal assist for South Freo.

 

[Docker82]

I expect him to be on our rookie list next year.

He has zero value to any AFL club.

Interesting take.

Not sure I’ve ever seen a player with two years left delisted and re-rookied tbh. If it were ever going to happen though I wouldn’t be surprised if this is when.

 

[groggm]

all depends i guess. cl;ub may want another player to fill a hole

But i feel sad for Brodie. promised so much . moved family i guess. Then stuck in the WAFL which is not whatueed to be 40 yrs ago. not even 2nd string to the AFL any more

Pretty much phased out of 2 clubs now, seems to have deficiencies in his game that make him almost unplayable?

Imagine he only gets a lifeline if a better run club than GC or Fremantle see something in him - and will pick him up for nothing because he has zero value at present

 

[Raz]

Pretty much phased out of 2 clubs now, seems to have deficiencies in his game that make him almost unplayable?

Imagine he only gets a lifeline if a better run club than GC or Fremantle see something in him - and will pick him up for nothing because he has zero value at present

Hawthorn coach is good..

 

[go_the_dockers]

Interesting take.

Not sure I’ve ever seen a player with two years left delisted and re-rookied tbh. If it were ever going to happen though I wouldn’t be surprised if this is when.

Thought it was 1. That is worse.

He is behind Erasmus, who is a fair way back. Adding another 2 or 3 players will make it worse.

 

[Docker82]

Thought it was 1. That is worse.

He is behind Erasmus, who is a fair way back. Adding another 2 or 3 players will make it worse.

Yea. If it was one year it’d be pretty much a certainty I reckon.

 

[Dirty_banchez]

Aish's kicking was a let-down in the WAFL game, which is pretty uncharacteristic of him but you'd think precludes him getting his spot back straight away. Had 1 real shocker that was practically a goal assist for South Freo.

Aish can't play if he's doing that at WAFL. It's time the club had a look at the standards it is willing to accept from their players.

 

[dazzledavey36]

He's great depth. For his faults defensively, it's great insurance knowing that if a ball winner goes down, we've got one ready to step up. It hasn't happened recently, but it will happen at some point.

I'd 100% take Brodie at the Dees for midfield depth.

Our cupboard is bare and I'd much rather him playing then Tommy '12-15 disposals per game' Sparrow.

 

[go_the_dockers]

I'd 100% take Brodie at the Dees for midfield depth.

Our cupboard is bare and I'd much rather him playing then Tommy '12-15 disposals per game' Sparrow.

He is yours for a late pick.

 

[Vimal Anand]

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[freo1997]

We need to go full Malcom Blight this weekend and get creative at selection table. Start with giving Reidy a go.

 

[freo1997]

I would look at Stanley or Simpson as the sub.

 

[Sandgroper007]

While not a recognized Ruckman, Zac Strom is very mobile and I was pleasantly surprised to see that Reidy could run with him quite comfortably. At least that's the way it appeared on the stream.

Reidy's mobility impressed me for a big lad.

 

[Serongadongdong]

Why is no one talking about NOD as sub. 2 years ago he got us over the line a few times, kicked some great goals and really fired the side up.

It's what we lacked a lot this year, in particular the last couple of weeks.

Is he still not 100%?

 

[pK75]

Why is no one talking about NOD as sub. 2 years ago he got us over the line a few times, kicked some great goals and really fired the side up.

It's what we lacked a lot this year, in particular the last couple of weeks.

Is he still not 100%?

He’s only looked like he’s getting back to 100% the last two weeks, been building coming back from a long time off

 

[s_wd6]

He’s only looked like he’s getting back to 100% the last two weeks, been building coming back from a long time off

He's looked good for the past month now. Time to get him back in the team.

 

[ilikepotatoes]

I'm on the NOD sub train too

 

[pK75]

He's looked good for the past month now. Time to get him back in the team.

I’ll pay 3 weeks, a month ago was the bye and before that he was still building.

 

[s_wd6]

I’ll pay 3 weeks, a month ago was the bye and before that he was still building.

Yeah but the game before the bye he looked solid. Confirmed by reading back on the Peel thread.

 

[CaseySibosadoHOF]

Aish can't play if he's doing that at WAFL. It's time the club had a look at the standards it is willing to accept from their players.

Context coz I think I undersold how bad the mistake was: https://www.afl.com.au/video/119278...hFrom=1723271432001&references=AFL_MATCH:6190

Kick is around the 4:20 point of the video, which is ironic coz he had to be high to be doing that.

 

[mightymouse75]

I'd 100% take Brodie at the Dees for midfield depth.

Our cupboard is bare and I'd much rather him playing then Tommy '12-15 disposals per game' Sparrow.

I would absolutely furious if we moved Brodie on. With the club.
As a player I would wish him the best, he hasn't stopped putting his head in the game.
Wouldn't be surprised if he wins the sandover medal this year.

 

[MadMundy]

O'Driscoll has always put a good foot forward every time we've given him a go, I don't see why they wouldn't give him another go. He was Best 23 not too long ago.

 

[stax on the mull]

Context coz I think I undersold how bad the mistake was: https://www.afl.com.au/video/119278...hFrom=1723271432001&references=AFL_MATCH:6190

Kick is around the 4:20 point of the video, which is ironic coz he had to be high to be doing that.

Well, if you're going to dwell on errors, what did you think about Reidy getting pushed under the ball by the makeshift ruck Graham, who took it cleanly and kicked a goal.

 

[CaseySibosadoHOF]

Well, if you're going to dwell on errors, what did you think about Reidy getting pushed under the ball by the makeshift ruck Graham, who took it cleanly and kicked a goal.

Pretty bad, and something that lends credence to the argument that, in a vacuum, Jackson is the better choice in the ruck. I honestly am really only "Reidy has to play" if it's Darcy AND Treacy out, coz then at that point you're talking both Taberner and Voss playing fwd.

To be clear, I was citing it because most wouldn't have seen that kick and it was laughably bad, not because it per se should be the be all and end all of his selection for the rest of his career. In general, I think Aish is a good kick and decision maker. But having watched the full match on replay, I thought his kicking was off and that moment was obviously the lowlight of it. Given his competition is stronger than what Reidy's is if Darcy and Treacy are out, I think Aish's performance (generally good but iffy kicking) should mean he stays WAFL this week.

 

[apuchar]

Aish's kicking was a let-down in the WAFL game, which is pretty uncharacteristic of him but you'd think precludes him getting his spot back straight away. Had 1 real shocker that was practically a goal assist for South Freo.

Very true.