Cumberland going backwards as he learns a new role isn’t a big surprise.
Pretty normal because it impacts normal game style
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Changes v Skunks
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Pretty normal because it impacts normal game style
Just an idea to create some discussion and it may well work! Obviously I have not been able to watch many of these guys up close so my opinions are based on highlight reels. Admittedly Bradtke was playing VFL against mediocre opponents but he wasn't easily pushed of the ball whereas yesterday Ryan was at times. When Ryan bulks up a bit to match his height he will be a better player. Just my opinion and ready to be convinced otherwise
We have struggled with defensive transition, and are playing a team that moves the ball well. I cant see us moving one of our strong wingmen (KMac) to the backline where he is just ok.
The more I think about it the more I can see Mansell coming into the 22.
Could get the job on Daicos.
Could get the job on Daicos.
Bradtke is miles off playing AFL. Needs to play a year in the VFL.
Not taken with either Ross or Mansell.
Smash through or a spectacular fail.
We are going to go in tall.
In Clarke Cumberland and Miller.
Out Broad Martin and Mansell.
B Young Balta Vlastuin
HB Short Grimes Rioli D,
C McIntosh Hopper Pickett
HF Baker (N Daicos) Graham Bolton
F Cumberland Lynch Ryan
R Nankervis Taranto Prestia
I/C Clarke Cotchin Riewoldt Rioli M Jr
Sub Miller.
Smash through or a spectacular fail.
We are going to go in tall.
In Clarke Cumberland and Miller.
Out Broad Martin and Mansell.
B Young Balta Vlastuin
HB Short Grimes Rioli D,
C McIntosh Hopper Pickett
HF Baker (N Daicos) Graham Bolton
F Cumberland Lynch Ryan
R Nankervis Taranto Prestia
I/C Clarke Cotchin Riewoldt Rioli M Jr
Sub Miller.
If we are going in tall we need mrj to put a lot more pressure on in the f50. I don't think he is doing enough honestly. Hardly touches it and not enough scoreboard impact too. I thought Mansell did more in 1 qtr than mrj in 3. Maybe mrj to be the sub for this week. Mansell's aggro and niggle would be welcomed against the pies too
Yeah put Mansell on Daicos and show him that AFL isn’t all beer and skittles
Weirdly I’m somewhat hopeful we can go with Collingwood on Friday.
I have a feeling Dimma and the coaches are setting us up so we can get the ‘easy’ goals as well as our trademark scrappy ‘hard’ ones.
Exhibit A - a midfield that can generate contested ball. I mean, get outta here. Hasn’t been a thing in forever.
Exhibit B - Land of the giants. Three talls plus Dusty (or Cumbo). Marking talls are easy goals. Marking talls are low fuel ticket goals. Essential in todays frenetic meta.
So if we bring a turnover game also, one might say we have more avenues to goal than Collingwood, though they have more polish by foot.
They also have more speed. An element we can do something about at selection.
Clarke, Miller and Mansell (promoted) into the starting lineup
Sonsie seems like the perfect sub
Broad, Young and Short out
Weirdly I’m somewhat hopeful we can go with Collingwood on Friday.
I have a feeling Dimma and the coaches are setting us up so we can get the ‘easy’ goals as well as our trademark scrappy ‘hard’ ones.
Exhibit A - a midfield that can generate contested ball. I mean, get outta here. Hasn’t been a thing in forever.
Exhibit B - Land of the giants. Three talls plus Dusty (or Cumbo). Marking talls are easy goals. Marking talls are low fuel ticket goals. Essential in todays frenetic meta.
So if we bring a turnover game also, one might say we have more avenues to goal than Collingwood, though they have more polish by foot.
They also have more speed. An element we can do something about at selection.
Clarke, Miller and Mansell (promoted) into the starting lineup
Sonsie seems like the perfect sub
Broad, Young and Short out
I think it will only be required changes. Miller for Broad and if no Dusty probably Ross. I also think Mansell will remain as sub. Wouldn’t mind seeing Biggie get a go. If he puts in more games like yesterday that will happen, though.
Throw short back behind the ball. He’s been listless playing up the ground, really needs to get his mojo back and the shorter collingwood forward line is the perfect opportunity.
Bring either sonsie or Clark in, need that pace/class desperately
Bring either sonsie or Clark in, need that pace/class desperately
Me too.
The media will be saying it’s a big test for us. Nope. it’s a big test for them.
Gonna be cool and wet this week, so they won't be playing on a fast track for the 3rd consecutive week.
And even if we have a couple out... siege mentality,
He did. he is ok there. he is a better wingman though, i reckon he and Pickett might have to work hard to stop the Pies from transitioning the ball easily.
and i dont think any likely wing replacements- Ross, Short, Clarke, Hugo would be nearly as effective.
Yes despite his 5 first half goals he was poor in the 2nd half, he conceded quite a few intercept marks, and failed to crash some packs when he had the opportunity to do so.
It was a good start but much more to learn and add to his game to be successful at next level.
It seemed like they flooded some numbers back as well and also went a lot slower moving the ball from their back half. We went from 7 goals in the first quarter to 9 for the rest of the game. He and Bauer, as a combination, will be an exciting watch in the VFL this year
