Round 10 Game Day Thread V PORT

[Barnzy]

Strange decision, Salter for Brogan (ABC Radio said there's no change to the Port side though).

Would've though they'd bring in Meyer, given the conditions, tall forwards aren't going to have a huge impact on the game.

Maybe they think they can stretch our small backline. McGuane (192cm), Moore (190cm) v Westhoff (198 cm), Salter (191cm), Stewart (199cm). 2 tall backs vs 3 tall forwards. I'm guessing Trengove will play perma-ruck all day. Strange decision to drop Thursfield in any case as he can play small and tall.

 

[Herr_Tiger]

What's a Salter ?

So that's no Tredrea, no Motlop and no Brogan ? We'll almost need Wallace-style spin if we lose today, tho Jacko n Foley would have been figuratively massive there today by the sounds of it

Shame we didn't have an extra running type on the emergencies list

 

[Danog]

Salter is very good if played forward. Don't take him lightly. He's one of the ones I'd be gunning for in trade week.

 

[skybeau]

Maybe they think they can stretch our small backline. McGuane (192cm), Moore (190cm) v Westhoff (198 cm), Salter (191cm), Stewart (199cm). 2 tall backs vs 3 tall forwards. I'm guessing Trengove will play perma-ruck all day. Strange decision to drop Thursfield in any case as he can play small and tall.

AAMI Stadium is a lake this afternoon. Attempting to stretch us in the backline, given the quality of ball coming in and the slippery conditions, seems a strange tactical decision.

The Thursfield omission is strange though, I do agree.

 

[Herr_Tiger]

Salter is very good if played forward. Don't take him lightly. He's one of the ones I'd be gunning for in trade week.

That may well be so, but it still doesn't tell me if he's a tall, a marking forward, a midget or whatever

 

[skybeau]

That may well be so, but it still doesn't tell me if he's a tall, a marking forward, a midget or whatever

He's a tall marking forward.

Leading the SANFL goalkicking this year.

 

[daoula]

not the best weather for talls!

 

[Lidsand]

someone was talking this guy up a few weeks ago.

 

[Danog]

someone was talking this guy up a few weeks ago.

That would be me.

 

[TigerForce]

Not sure how Griffo's going to cope with this rain today.

Could be a slooooooooow game.

 

[Travelling Tiger]

By the looks of the TV footage we will be lucky to see the players today! Could be a nil-all draw.

 

[Dexter]

We can't catch a break..

 

[Barkdog]

Seems the GWS recruiting dud is still a bit cranky with the Tiges for pinching Brodders, Gale and Dundas from the Roys back in the 90's!!

 

[TigerForce]

Seems the GWS recruiting dud is still a bit cranky with the Tiges for pinching Brodders, Gale and Dundas from the Roys back in the 90's!!

Didn't he like Hoggy? ;D

 

[Barkdog]

didnt appear to think it was an equitable trade! :rofl

 

[Lidsand]

That would be me.

thats right

 

[Chiang Mai Tiger]

... I'm apprehensive but I will be yelling loud to keep warm! Wish me luck....

I wish you luck Whitey, hope you save some voice for the song at the end of game, think its seasons debut is nigh.

 

[Lidsand]

jack will have a downer

i take that back he'll love these conditions

 

[skybeau]

Campbell on ABC Radio:

midfield coach on match day - most work done during week, warm up with players, watch game unfold, give insights, not much that can be done.
hardwick - very inclusive, open minded, knows what he wants, willing to listen.
inside knowledge - have opposition analyst, know about them, got some strategic points from ex-port guys, but do this for every team.
progress - have progressed, worst performance only 5 goal loss, improving, better defensively, ball movement more evident, still long way to go though.
griffiths - tall marking forward, very exciting, kicks long way, marks well, not expecting much, just giving him exposure, just wants a contest and put pressure on.
not expecting much today after port heading back from darwin, not a huge point during the week.
one ruckman - thinks thats the way the game is going, bench looks better with 4 runners, may still play 2 rucks when needed, polak will pinch hit today.
chris newman stands up under pressure, as does cotchin (emerging leader).

 

[Lidsand]

Campbell on ABC Radio:

midfield coach on match day - most work done during week, warm up with players, watch game unfold, give insights, not much that can be done.
hardwick - very inclusive, open minded, knows what he wants, willing to listen.
inside knowledge - have opposition analyst, know about them, got some strategic points from ex-port guys, but do this for every team.
progress - have progressed, worst performance only 5 goal loss, improving, better defensively, ball movement more evident, still long way to go though.
griffiths - tall marking forward, very exciting, kicks long way, marks well, not expecting much, just giving him exposure, just wants a contest and put pressure on.
not expecting much today after port heading back from darwin, not a huge point during the week.
one ruckman - thinks thats the way the game is going, bench looks better with 4 runners, may still play 2 rucks when needed, polak will pinch hit today.
chris newman stands up under pressure, as does cotchin (emerging leader).

thanks SB