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Changes against Collingwood.
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I hope so - I definitely felt it had some similarities (PS - DRioli did some really good things last night! He may have found his mojo!
Some interesting decisions to be made.
Can't see anywhere to put Tarrant so maybe a game in the VFL, Gibcus has taken his spot.
RCD wasn't great against Melbourne and was in and out of the game against WCE. People keep saying he is a big bodied mid, but I don't see it, he doesn't look big next to the big mids. Well, this week we have a decent midfield to combat, I would leave RCD in, this is the week to perform or it might just be a bust.
I am really unsure about Stack's game. The impression I get is that with Stack and MRJ we had a lot more forward pressure which addresses an issue we have had all year, that is the way the opposition waltz out of our forward line and score. Stack didn't get much of the ball but he did seem to be close by a lot. So hard to work this out on the TV. Stack needs to be given a few games (like RCD, but for RCD this is week 3 so different scenario, brutal game footy). So, Stack gets at least 2 more games for mine.
Pickett must come back if fit, same for Cotch and Dustin.
Who to leave out is the issue. I like Shedda too much but maybe a week off. Lambert, how did he pull up, looked to be fine and he is very important. Ross, yes I know was sub, but no space for him. Castagna was everywhere but still, those skill errors . . . KMac I would not drop, he is an amazing winger.
Don't really know who to leave out but we have a few who need to come back in, will leave it to those in charge.
DS
Can't see anywhere to put Tarrant so maybe a game in the VFL, Gibcus has taken his spot.
RCD wasn't great against Melbourne and was in and out of the game against WCE. People keep saying he is a big bodied mid, but I don't see it, he doesn't look big next to the big mids. Well, this week we have a decent midfield to combat, I would leave RCD in, this is the week to perform or it might just be a bust.
I am really unsure about Stack's game. The impression I get is that with Stack and MRJ we had a lot more forward pressure which addresses an issue we have had all year, that is the way the opposition waltz out of our forward line and score. Stack didn't get much of the ball but he did seem to be close by a lot. So hard to work this out on the TV. Stack needs to be given a few games (like RCD, but for RCD this is week 3 so different scenario, brutal game footy). So, Stack gets at least 2 more games for mine.
Pickett must come back if fit, same for Cotch and Dustin.
Who to leave out is the issue. I like Shedda too much but maybe a week off. Lambert, how did he pull up, looked to be fine and he is very important. Ross, yes I know was sub, but no space for him. Castagna was everywhere but still, those skill errors . . . KMac I would not drop, he is an amazing winger.
Don't really know who to leave out but we have a few who need to come back in, will leave it to those in charge.
DS
No they are allowed one mistake - as long as it occurs before they join the club
He is a firsts player, he will get better, we have seen it before.
His tackle on the wing, dispossessed the eagle no reward then instantly gets tackled from the back free kick against for holding the ball was undeserved. Missed a free for effort and then gives one away from effort. But he got on with it. He is in the right spot, he hits the drop of the ball at speed, there is only upside to Syd playing IMO. Hope he stays in.
Prestia - Dusty manage game time.
Any other injuries only other changes required.
Rest the older boys, reward the team as there was good balance and cohesion for the first time in ages. Let's see if it was the eagles or if it was the structure.
Any other injuries only other changes required.
Rest the older boys, reward the team as there was good balance and cohesion for the first time in ages. Let's see if it was the eagles or if it was the structure.
Don't think Riewoldt will miss this one Timmy. Big game and a big stage, Jack will love it.
Haha, this from the guy who wanted us to drop Lynch and Riewoldt this week.
I suggest you have a long hard look in the mirror before you claim to know more about this sport than anyone else.
Then again, you're looking to pick a team to maximise our draft selection, aren't you?
So yeah. Castagna should be first picked all year.
Sure is going to be a difficult selection meeting by the MC this week as no one disgraced themselves yesterday. Stack may not have had a lot of the ball but he sure harried the WEagles into more mistakes. Re Gibcus, at the start of the season I thought he was being overhyped but he has shown he is a player who we can rely on and plays beyond his years and experience. He still needs to fill out his teenage body a bit to be a true KPD but agree he has overtaken Tarrant already
We have been found lacking in the midfield and finally the Match Cttee did something new.
It worked.
With Cotch and Dion at his side plus Dusty, Bolton and hopefully Lambert and Stacky, we will sit those dee’s down.
Nothing like a Saturday after a few clock watches and a good win!
I don’t think Taz is coming back, Aces.
I reckon our performance last night, along with the positional changes, had the coaches quietly chuffed.
Yeah sure the opposition was poor but the way we went about it was a marked difference to rounds 1-6
Personnel down back and up forward is now locked in. Just gotta add the cream to the midfield.
Oh and drop Castagna according to some Einstein on these boards
Ideally...
Out: RCD, Edwards, Stack, Prestia and perhaps Lambert (noted his limp post match)
In: Martin, Cotchin, Mansell, Pickett and Clarke or Sonsie
Out: RCD, Edwards, Stack, Prestia and perhaps Lambert (noted his limp post match)
In: Martin, Cotchin, Mansell, Pickett and Clarke or Sonsie
