R23 team changes v Brisbane

[caesar]

Caesar (or anyone),

How close is Aarts?
My bad but I haven't seen enough Vfl games to get a gauge on him.
So does he play in a similar fashion to another Tiger? Strengths?
Can he hold up to senior footy?
Can he hold up to senior Finals footy?
Much obliged.

Aarts is a good smart footballer and has been playing bloody good footy, had a blinder in the curtain raiser on the 'G' against Carlton a few weeks back and has been recognized by being named as an emergency the last couple of weeks, very strong mark for his size of 177cm and great kick for goal.
Personally I don't think he is close to a gig this year and the time to try is certainly not round 23 and finals.
As to whether he could make it at the next level going forward I have my doubts, but it's a debate I have with fellow VFL watchers who are a big wrap for him.
PS. We never would have had Lambo unless given a chance so you never know.

 

[theglove3]

Aarts is a good smart footballer and has been playing bloody good footy, had a blinder in the curtain raiser on the 'G' against Carlton a few weeks back and has been recognized by being named as an emergency the last couple of weeks, very strong mark for his size of 177cm and great kick for goal.
Personally I don't think he is close to a gig this year and the time to try is certainly not round 23 and finals.
As to whether he could make it at the next level going forward I have my doubts, but it's a debate I have with fellow VFL watchers who are a big wrap for him.
PS. We never would have had Lambo unless given a chance so you never know.

Cheers Caesar.

 

[Tony Braxton-Hicks]

I'm with you, Caesar.

 

[Wildride]

In Cotchin and Balta, Out Ross and Chol

 

[Harry]

Chol out

 

[ToraToraTora]

There it is very common sense no knee jerk stuff. Will kick their arse.

 

[Harry]

Unlucky for chol but think balta offers more around the ground.
Time for the Croat tag team

 

[James]

Delighted to see Noah Balta selected along with Cotchin. Good luck Noah (and Cotch)

 

[Harry]

Think this is the team we go through the finals with

 

[King Kong]

Think this is the team we go through the finals with

Drop Broad and add McIntosh

 

[Harry]

Drop Broad and add McIntosh

No chance

 

[TigerForce]

In Cotchin and Balta, Out Ross and Chol

Good move. Sad to see Cholly dropped, but The Balt is the one we need against these little pests.

 

[caesar]

Can't argue with the changes, Balta only has 1 week to prove his finals case so hope he makes the most of it.
Cholly, you just can't afford to have 3 quiet weeks in a row even if winning, never good to get dropped round 23.

 

[TrialByVideo]

I still reckon Dylan will be a late out so it'll be interesting to see who's his replacement if it happens! KMac possibly. ...... that'll blow the game day thread up for some!

 

[jb03]

Love the changes

 

[Rantnrave]

if by some miracle the bombers win tonight then no way will grimes play sunday

 

[LeeToRainesToRoach]

Club	Avg Age	Avg Gms	Avg Gls	Avg Hgt	Avg Wgt	2019 Age	2019 Gms	2019 Gls	2019 Hgt	2019 Wgt
Rich	25.87​	120.9​	94.0​	185.4​	86.1​	25.02​	98.1​	68.3​	185.5​	85.6​
Bris	25.10​	100.0​	60.0​	188.0​	88.9​	25.20​	97.3​	59.2​	188.0​	89.0​

Other clubs

Club	Avg Age	Avg Gms	Avg Gls	Avg Hgt	Avg Wgt	2019 Age	2019 Gms	2019 Gls	2019 Hgt	2019 Wgt
Adel	27.14​	135.6​	93.7​	186.8​	86.2​	26.43​	111.8​	84.0​	187.2​	87.2​
Haw	27.04​	134.9​	100.5​	188.0​	87.0​	26.52​	121.4​	96.8​	187.2​	86.7​
Geel	26.93​	137.9​	106.7​	188.5​	89.6​	26.21​	118.0​	93.2​	188.4​	89.1​
Coll	26.52​	110.6​	68.8​	187.8​	87.7​	26.20​	111.8​	72.8​	188.5​	88.0​
W.C.	26.26​	129.4​	93.4​	187.4​	87.4​	26.11​	117.7​	83.0​	187.8​	87.3​
N.M.	26.23​	117.4​	63.5​	188.8​	87.9​	25.80​	106.1​	55.6​	188.7​	87.6​
P.A.	26.11​	117.7​	78.6​	188.7​	85.0​	25.22​	99.4​	67.6​	188.3​	84.4​
GWS	25.54​	94.0​	44.7​	188.9​	87.8​	25.59​	94.7​	48.1​	188.8​	88.0​
St.K	25.52​	95.5​	50.0​	188.3​	87.1​	24.41​	72.3​	41.2​	187.8​	85.9​
Syd	25.35​	111.8​	105.1​	187.8​	86.6​	24.37​	84.7​	65.2​	187.8​	86.0​
Melb	25.01​	94.2​	41.9​	186.4​	86.1​	24.82​	84.1​	39.8​	187.4​	87.3​
Carl	24.83​	95.4​	50.2​	188.7​	86.6​	24.60​	82.7​	44.6​	188.6​	86.8​
Ess	24.76​	74.7​	36.4​	187.6​	87.5​	25.29​	85.6​	49.8​	186.4​	87.0​
G.C.	24.34​	84.7​	37.2​	187.8​	85.7​	23.95​	70.2​	29.7​	188.2​	86.0​
Frem	24.14​	74.8​	46.5​	187.3​	87.9​	24.80​	82.0​	52.7​	187.5​	88.0​
W.B.	23.85​	74.6​	37.0​	187.5​	84.8​	24.43​	79.1​	39.5​	187.1​	84.8​

 

[Coburgtiger]

I still don't understand what Chol offers. He's good below his knees for a big man. But not as good as a small.

He doesn't take contested marks. He gets dominated as a ruck.

He has neat skills, and some agility and speed, but those traits are only useful in big men if they're also able to play as big men.

Balta has all those traits, plus takes marks, plus gets clearances, plus gets the ball, plus competes in the ruck. He's also a better kick.

Chol has upside. But not value in the best 22.

Out: Chol, Ross
In: Balta, Cotchin.

I love Ross, and reckon he'll be a star. But we looked a little one paced when both he and Graham are in the centre. I couldn't find anyone else to drop.

Sensible changes.

 

[Jumping Jack]

Drop Broad and add McIntosh

That’s just silly... Broad has been huge this year. His name is in permanent marker on the whiteboard, only with Vlas, Grimes and Astbury.

 

[LeeToRainesToRoach]

do you know our MCG win /loss record since the start of 2017? 5 losses, but how many games? i estimate about 43-44?

37-5