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Bachar Houli - بشار حولي,
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Yep of course it would. But there's a few issues with the side IMO.
Balta has played down back as the number 1 with Grimes and Broad alongside him for the whole season then Broad gets ousted and Dave comes in as number 1.
Now Noah is probably thinking too much about what he needs to do where and when to go etc because Dave's back rather than just doing as playing as the number 1 he knew his job it was simple.
Balta goes out of defence for just 3 games to ruck with Nank and putting Broad back to defence should fix up the now clunky defence.
Put the Flag winning defence together whilst it is available as these guys know how to roll as a unit and it will remove the clunkiness that has has been apparent with Dave and Noah both there and Grimes and Tigga also looked somewhat unsure of whether to try intercepting as they expect one of the 2 talls to do it.
We don't have 8 games to work on Dave and Noah learning how to play together.
We don't need to develop Noah in the next 3 games we need to do what we have to in order to win the flag!!
Nank needs a chop out and Noah is the best option to provide it and the defence regains its balance.
We might not get another shot at it, this could be it for the Tigers.
Nothing is a given and we are without Soldo for 2021 whose importance has suddenly become glaringly apparant, and our ageing stars will be another year older!
There is also the spectre that Soldo may not make it back the same player as he was prior to his injury, which was a nasty one make no mistake.
Pickett's decision making and disposal have been below par also. He is not untouchable or at least shouldn't be, and Lambert is trying to play through Hip Spurs which is a very debilitating condition especially for an athlete, hence his form has diminished and if there is any question on his fitness he should miss. Backing this up is the fact he played well this week after a week off, whilst he has been down when playing every week with his injury.
In Ross and Markov we have runners that can replace these guys and also Caddy.
Throw in Houli whose form has not been flash either and the side now is trying to win a rowing race with a hole in the boat especially with Castagna down, Rioli down, and underdone blokes in Prestia and Edwards back.
Too much tinkering now and the timing and fluidity is out.
Apologies for the long post and rant but its sheep stations time.
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You have great points.I think we we're down as a whole team to be honest passengers and to many mistakes on Friday.Balta and Dave did there job lions big forwards kicked 1 between them.Grimes matchup was wrong as Cameron took Grimes up the field we should have moved him.There is a few players on notice not putting in enough and Ross,Markov and Broad can come straight in.Prestia and Titch and even Bolton had to come in you can see our clearances dramatically improved with them broke even.Players of that quality you cannot leave out.
it's going to be a headache for selectors. I've added my opinion previously, yet reading the posts on this page no (362) all made valid points. If saints don't bring another ruckman, then we can assume king will have some time in the ruck. I would be inclined to have Balta matched against king throughout the game.
Markov could easily replace Houli this week, as Houli was below par with his touches. markov provides speed and ability to break lines.
Chol replaced by Lynch, we must include either Caddy or Broad and Aarts gets dropped. For team balance only. Aarts has helped the team and played his role, however, now we need a big body player who can mark and defend.
I can't see Dimma making more than 3 changes this week.
the other thing is, if we get through, we need another ruckman against port the following week. Do we only at boundary throw ins within deep of our forward line use Lynch, Dusty & Jack and at half forward to wings use Macca, Pickett, Caddy/Broad? With Nank covering the back? Chol may get another go only at the port game.
Markov could easily replace Houli this week, as Houli was below par with his touches. markov provides speed and ability to break lines.
Chol replaced by Lynch, we must include either Caddy or Broad and Aarts gets dropped. For team balance only. Aarts has helped the team and played his role, however, now we need a big body player who can mark and defend.
I can't see Dimma making more than 3 changes this week.
the other thing is, if we get through, we need another ruckman against port the following week. Do we only at boundary throw ins within deep of our forward line use Lynch, Dusty & Jack and at half forward to wings use Macca, Pickett, Caddy/Broad? With Nank covering the back? Chol may get another go only at the port game.
Playing against the Saints changes things you are correct.
Much easier had we been meeting the Doggies.
King is the issue in regard to who we play on him.
Noah is the best match up physically for King, but if they bring in Abbott then we are disadvantaged in the middle.
If we beat them up in the middle King becomes much less of an issue.
Butler is more likely to hurt us more than King is.
I can see the point you are getting at there tt2 and it has merit.
Whilst Oleg has the pace I don't think he has the pure defensive IQ or lockdown ability to play on Butler, who is a sneaky little bastard lets be honest.
Oleg is more an offensive attacking runner than a shutdown defender.
Oleg or even Broad probably would be a good option to play on Hill but also unlikely to happen, he cut us up last time.
Bakers probably going to get the job on Dan or even Grimesy, but the thought of Dylan having to sprint out after Butler gives me the Heebies thinking about the welfare of his Hamstrings.
The StKilda smalls around half forward always have given us grief.
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get the risk, but did we need to take it to the degree we have ?it would. Calculated risk, get the best side right for the GF. Risk is they don't make it
time will tell ...
Its a fair point, the last six weeks we were unbeaten with the team on the park.
But yeah, too soon to tell... I'm still optimistic!
I think Astbury is our best bet against King. Astbury is incredibly strong and knows how to position his body in marking contests. His experience will be invaluable against King. Markov could go with Butler and make him more accountable. Not sure our other defenders have the speed.
Horses for courses.
Horses for courses.
To be honest if we cant beat saints we don't deserve to be there no exuses hearing to much already mind you there depleted. If we can't deal with King and Abbott we aren't going to win.
I think they’ll leave it up to Basher , I don’t think they’ll try an influence either way
He is cooked and they will hard boil him at windy hill.
Should've not be playing, badly out of form. When he is out from, the fumbling and turnover's return.
I would bring back Markov.
For 2 reasons, Houli's form and to see if he worth keeping or to off load.
We are giving away all our fast player's to the opppstion for nothing.
