Changes v Skunks

[gold1]

For some reason I think that this will be the game that Hugo breaks out,hopefully not with pimples.

 

[tigerman]

For some reason I think that this will be the game that Hugo breaks out,hopefully not with pimples.

I'll break out in carbuncles if his disposal hasn't improved

 

[Tig3]

A little underwhelming. Can't get my head around what has happened to Cumberland

They’re trying to add strings to his bow in the VFL. Same as what they did with Dan Rioli (albeit he changed from HF to HB). Cumbo for a couple of years was pretty much an undersized key forward in the VFL. Our tall forward stocks a couple years back were so bad we had Garthwaite up forward, so Noah was our main target. He needs to rework his role up forward with more defensive pressure as that small/mid sized forward. Everyone needs to be patient. It’s a long year and if Cumbo starts to “get” his new role he’ll be back

 

[dimmauchump]

He WAS playing Dustys role but now he has been playing Cotchies role so he has to stay in the VFL

Changes each week depending on who is NOT missing in the seniors

 

[mrposhman]

Juddy had good pre-season form and unlucky not to be selected round 1. His game wasn't great on the weekend but if you listen to Dimma's press conference today on Juddy specifically he said he is not concerned with VFL possession numbers but his running patterns and how that will equate to the expanses of the bigger grounds like the G.

Hugo not coming in in his best form but we needed the run so ok with seeing him at AFL level again.

Cumberland could still be the sub but he was by far the worst of our AFL listed boys in the VFL last week.

Morris's VFL report backs this up. They were happy with Juddy's game at the weekend, as his running patterns were very good. Morris commented that we didn't look for him enough. Its the style of player that we are looking for as well, what are they doing off the ball as much as on it. The good running patterns are indicative of a good player.

 

[jb03]

Juddy had good pre-season form and unlucky not to be selected round 1. His game wasn't great on the weekend but if you listen to Dimma's press conference today on Juddy specifically he said he is not concerned with VFL possession numbers but his running patterns and how that will equate to the expanses of the bigger grounds like the G.

Hugo not coming in in his best form but we needed the run so ok with seeing him at AFL level again.

Cumberland could still be the sub but he was by far the worst of our AFL listed boys in the VFL last week.

 

[DavidSSS]

Haven't been a big fan of Ross but all reports are that he was excellent in the VFL last week, if he was better than the others fighting for a spot then Ross should be in.

Am worried about Ralphsmith, not convinced he is AFL level. Oh well, he's got his chance, hope he does well.

Not convinced Cumberland needs to be re-programmed, he was fine as a small forward.

DS

 

[dimmauchump]

Morris's VFL report backs this up. They were happy with Juddy's game at the weekend, as his running patterns were very good. Morris commented that we didn't look for him enough. Its the style of player that we are looking for as well, what are they doing off the ball as much as on it. The good running patterns are indicative of a good player.

Should recruit some NFL guys as they are pretty good with running patterns

 

[jb03]

Cumberland can't get picked because he had a bad game last week but was dominant in the ones at the back end of last year. Hugo and Clarke are picked despite poor games last and "god preseasons".

Doesn't make sense.

 

[mrposhman]

Should recruit some NFL guys as they are pretty good with running patterns

Thats a pretty dumb comment (but about right for you). If you think Footy is just what you do with the ball, then it shows why some of your comments about players is how they are, and proves you know nothing about footy.

Maybe look at why Kane Lambert was so good for us.

 

[Smoking Aces]

Ross was always going to play. He was our best last week in the VFL. Logical replacement for Hopper.

 

[kyuss]

…… and I thought he played well in the elimination final - definitely slots into Hoppers role - the Ross selection was the most obvious one to me.

Yep. Easiest decision of the lot.

 

[zgod]

ross












why

I scrolled

 

[Tigeronprowl]

Mansell to come into the 22 man squad and play on Nick Daicos, Dimma won't have to tell him what to do...............

If Mansell plays on Daicos he will get slaughtered and Daicos will be BOG.

 

[The Big Richo]

We have almost never run a defensive role on any opposition player during Hardwick's time, I can't see it changing now.

We will set ourselves up and back our footy to win.

 

[tigerman]

If Mansell plays on Daicos he will get slaughtered and Daicos will be BOG.

Ye of little faith

 

[Tigeronprowl]

Ye of little faith

 

[TigerMasochist]

last game Riewoldt hand balled ball in front of Mansell who went into open goal
battlers shouldn’t be played before genuine forwards

Great play by Nigel to work hard and get off his back man to create the option for Jaaack to hand ball to. Genuine forward under pressure releases to the hard working battler who finished the job with aplomb.

 

[Carter]

Ross was always going to play. He was our best last week in the VFL. Logical replacement for Hopper.

I get it Aces but the numbers don’t tell the full story.

Time and again we’ve seen that Ross’s disposal isn’t AFL standard.

Just one of those “almost” players for mine.

 

[shawry]

I get it Aces but the numbers don’t tell the full story.

Time and again we’ve seen that Ross’s disposal isn’t AFL standard.

Just one of those “almost” players for mine.

End of last year with confidence his disposal was near elite. Some selective memory there form the past and one kick last week. It’s his defensive pressure is his biggest issue I reckon not his disposal.