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Who will make way for Cuz this week?
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We had a very high possession game (370-odd) last week, and all but 2 players got into double figures, so it'll be hard to drop someone on form. More likely to see someone who isn't crucial to our game plan to be dropped, in which case Adkins could well be dropped (unlucky).
An eagles supporter I work with reckons its no coincidence our form has gone up since Cuzz has been out, and vowed to book a flight to Perth and personally cripple him if he gets named
Might have to go in with the same team as last week...
An eagles supporter I work with reckons its no coincidence our form has gone up since Cuzz has been out, and vowed to book a flight to Perth and personally cripple him if he gets named
Might have to go in with the same team as last week...
daddy_4_eyes said:An eagles supporter I work with reckons its no coincidence our form has gone up since Cuzz has been out, and vowed to book a flight to Perth and personally cripple him if he gets named
I said that after his first game out.
I'm happy Cuz is back this week as opposed to the Brisbane game or Melbourne next week. Lets face it...you couldn't ask for a softer opposition for a guy returning from injury.
I'm not the biggest fan of Cousins because at times, he does overposseses,is soft.. etc.
But its more a result of being the go-to player for so long...and now having to readjust his role due to Judd mainly and the all round step up of the midfield.
He'll most likely spend most of his time through the forward line during derby... only move to midfield if its not working as is.
But seriously... we'll have midfield dominance again this week. The only way to lose would be if Farmer and Medhurst kick12 between them... which isn't affected by Cuz.
I wouldn't drop Staker though. He is someone i would put on Medhurst, if Chick gets injured mid-game.
I'm not the biggest fan of Cousins because at times, he does overposseses,is soft.. etc.
But its more a result of being the go-to player for so long...and now having to readjust his role due to Judd mainly and the all round step up of the midfield.
He'll most likely spend most of his time through the forward line during derby... only move to midfield if its not working as is.
But seriously... we'll have midfield dominance again this week. The only way to lose would be if Farmer and Medhurst kick12 between them... which isn't affected by Cuz.
I wouldn't drop Staker though. He is someone i would put on Medhurst, if Chick gets injured mid-game.
RIPPER_46 said:
Search far enough and you're bound to find someone who agrees. Search far enough and you might find someone who thinks Pavlich can play in the midfield.
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West Coast Stre said:
i wouldnt play staker and hansen streak- too similar. jones has been in pretty bad form but we will probly need him to take a defensive role, possibly pavlova.
daddy_4_eyes said:
That fat guy who "coaches" Freo thinks that, but.......oh wait, I get it.
As for the question, it's a very good one. Hard to drop anyone atm.
The player with the scratchiest form is Rowan Jones, but somehow I doubt he'll be dropped. My guess is that Cousins won't play and we go in unchanged. If he does play this week, maybe Adkins will be the unlucky one or we have an injured player who won't make it (that we don't know about).
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IN: Cousins, Hansen
OUT: Sampi, Jones
OUT: Sampi, Jones
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daddy_4_eyes said:An eagles supporter I work with reckons its no coincidence our form has gone up since Cuzz has been out, and vowed to book a flight to Perth and personally cripple him if he gets named
I agree, the whole team has lifted in his absence.
I doubt Sampi will be dropped... his confidence must be SKY HIGH to even ATTEMPT that audacious banana on the run from 40, let alone kick it. Plus, he can play in the middle now too, he is super quick.
IN : Cousins and Hansen (if fit)
OUT : Adkins (sorry Chip.) and Staker
Most likely just Cousins in though I figure.
OUT : Adkins (sorry Chip.) and Staker
Most likely just Cousins in though I figure.
I would seriously look at R.Jones when the heat was on him on Sunday he was all at sea as he turned the ball over a few times.
Not a big fan of Adkins but he gave us bit a bit run from the half forward line. The last couple of weeks, as he has pace on his side his disposal can let him down a bit. For mine I would let him come off the bench.
Hansen to replace Staker, he takes forever to get rid of the ball. I don't think he kicks a enough goals for us tends to go a bit wide and can easily get bumped off the ball. Hansen Tends to straighten us up a bit as he really competes for the ball down the spine. But hay they are both young players and a lot too learn. It,s a good predicament to be in from Selectors point of view
I think Butler has been terrific this year, unlucky that he got injured when he did, now he has got to wait for an opening in the team
Jones - Cousins
Staker - Hansen hard call
Butler, B Jones, Nicoski couple of good first year players. Still waiting in the wings.
Not a big fan of Adkins but he gave us bit a bit run from the half forward line. The last couple of weeks, as he has pace on his side his disposal can let him down a bit. For mine I would let him come off the bench.
Hansen to replace Staker, he takes forever to get rid of the ball. I don't think he kicks a enough goals for us tends to go a bit wide and can easily get bumped off the ball. Hansen Tends to straighten us up a bit as he really competes for the ball down the spine. But hay they are both young players and a lot too learn. It,s a good predicament to be in from Selectors point of view
I think Butler has been terrific this year, unlucky that he got injured when he did, now he has got to wait for an opening in the team
Jones - Cousins
Staker - Hansen hard call
Butler, B Jones, Nicoski couple of good first year players. Still waiting in the wings.
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I too rate Hansen over Staker. Would be good to see Hansen back in the team.
Hard one with Adkins vs Jones for Cuz... Jones can take a mark... Adkins has been good lately tho.... too hard to call for mine.
Hard one with Adkins vs Jones for Cuz... Jones can take a mark... Adkins has been good lately tho.... too hard to call for mine.
theorangeapple said:
I think Hansen to crash the packs and Staker to do his stuff out towards the wing is the way to go. With another tall in the team we should be able to stretch their defence. Polak and Parker v Doogs Seabs Buffy and Ugly would mean they have to man up rather than having Polly taking marks and them rebounding. Thats my theory anyway.
R Jones out Cuz in
Staker out Hansen in
Staker out Hansen in
