If we were actually trying to win there is no way those three would start together in the midfield. Added to this the selection of Dow over Bauer is ridiculous.
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It’s going to be a very heavy track and will be a a very contested inside game and won’t suit marking forwards.
That being said I would have played Bauer because he doesn’t need many opportunities as he kicks so well for goal.
That being said I would have played Bauer because he doesn’t need many opportunities as he kicks so well for goal.
If Livingstone is on the MC then after listening to his chat on TT, then you will understand how Dow keeps getting selected. He is one of Livingstone's blind spots
We could do with some forwards who could consistently mark right now!
We could but not sure how that is related to my post?
It’s not just him. Newy likes him, Yze likes him.
Don’t take that as a defence of him please, I’m just saying that I have heard praise for Dow from all 3 of them.
I wonder why we wouldn't try Bauer over Brown this week. The two tall forwards hasn't worked all year. Why not try something different. Brown I don't think is a forward. Play him in the twos for a while if there isn't a spot for him in the backline.
To me it is a concern that our coaches and match committee rate Dow; a player who has basically shown very little in 5 years on the list. It’s fairly clear that he’s not up to AFL standard.
Who ever is pushing the Dow selection needs to be shown the door
Have any of them stated why they like him and given examples of what he provides to the team?
That's not true though.
We have two marking talls in the reserves, who could only benefit from the experience.
The midfield is not really fixable, but is also serviceable.
Prestia Hopper Bolton Taranto Baker should be enough quality to compete.
It is true. Bauer has taken only 9 marks in his last 4 games at VFL level. He hasn't found form yet in an injury plagued year for him and has only played 4 AFL games which have predominantly not been very inspiring. Plus he's only 192cm. Thought he might get a bench position though. I presume the other is Blight? As a forward? No this playing guys out of position hasn' t worked all year.
The midfield serviceable yes, slow as buggery yes. We get smashed on the spread, that's where we are being dominated. Can't afford Bolton full-time midfielder, he's our major goal kicker by a long way. And Baker, he's just not a midfielder. We have used him there out of necessity.
I stand by my comment, there are very limited pickings for the key forward position and last 1 or 2 midfield rotations and that's because younger guys aren't stepping up.
After seeing selections I don’t know what to make of the year as even with injuries we still should be looking at our fringe players over KMac, Dow , Short and Broad. Add one or two at least to see if they belong. We all know what these four offer and iv had a gut full watching them either squib, spud it up, get easily brushed aside or not tackling. Ryan is lucky too with all our Rucks injured. All I want to see from this little boy is some aggression and attack on the ball.
These are the AFL players in VFL this week; Blight, Coulthard, Pickett, M Rioli, Cumbo, Bauer, McAuliffe, Sonsie.
Coulthard's gone I'm sure, he's struggling at VFL level. Cumbo likely gone too. Sonsie had to be dropped. So really we're just talking Bauer, McAuliffe & Blight. McAuliffe & Bauer contracted for next year so no real need to rush them in particular with their injury and fitness concerns this year. Blight I think has shown enough that he'll get a contract next year but not a like for like replacement for say Broad.
Realistically, the number of inexperienced youngsters we have in the team now is quite high. We're bottom of the ladder. No doubt with a stronger list and less injuries, the likes of Kmac & Dow wouldn't be playing right now. Not sure Short would ever be dropped.
Bauer for KMac or Short
Blight for Broad
Kane has been ill so Dow was lucky , but He holds no hope for me and should be in the delist basket.
It's not rocket Science. We have inexperienced players because the same under performing experienced players continue to get a game. We need to be getting experience into as many as possible as the year will then be a complete waste.
Blight for Broad
Kane has been ill so Dow was lucky , but He holds no hope for me and should be in the delist basket.
It's not rocket Science. We have inexperienced players because the same under performing experienced players continue to get a game. We need to be getting experience into as many as possible as the year will then be a complete waste.
