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Team changes v Port

I would bring in Griffiths to replace Elton.

Griff has played CHB with aplomb in the past.

That would leave Tyrone, Jack and McBean up forward.

The bonus?

Griff AND Ty to help Ivan.
 
Before everyone starts endless pages of Griff vs Ty vs McBean and they all can't all play with Jack ask yourself this question....

Would our defence really perform worse if Chaplin was replaced by Griff at CHB?

We get better coverage for uber tall forwards as Griff is way better in the air on talls. Elton can continue to play (or Astbury) and Rance has 2 big guys around him now and never has to go within 30m of goal to defend a high ball again... he can just intercept everything across the 50m line.

That way all 4 in Ty, Griff, Elton and McBean play (keeping everyone happy and the team developing) and e have phenomenal coverage in the Ruck and Forward line for falls.
One always gets subbed and Maric (who is aging) gets plenty of gas saved for later in the year as Griff and Ty can pinch hit.
Even Jack can spend some time up the ground or CHB if the forward line needs a mother look.

Is Chaplin's influence on the game really that much to ignore all the benefits of the above option?
 
Juffaricho said:
Before everyone starts endless pages of Griff vs Ty vs McBean and they all can't all play with Jack ask yourself this question....

Would our defence really perform worse if Chaplin was replaced by Griff at CHB?

We get better coverage for uber tall forwards as Griff is way better in the air on talls. Elton can continue to play (or Astbury) and Rance has 2 big guys around him now and never has to go within 30m of goal to defend a high ball again... he can just intercept everything across the 50m line.

That way all 3 in Ty, Griff and McBean play (keep gin everyone happy and the team developing) and e have phenomenal coverage in the Ruck and Forward line for falls.
One always gets subbed and Maric (who is aging) gets plenty of gas saved for later in the year as Griff and Ty can pinch hit.
Even Jack can spend some time up the ground or CHB if the forward line needs a mother look.

Is Chaplin's influence on the game really that much to ignore all the benefits of the above option?
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Wont get any arguments out of me!
 
Juffaricho said:
Before everyone starts endless pages of Griff vs Ty vs McBean and they all can't all play with Jack ask yourself this question....

Would our defence really perform worse if Chaplin was replaced by Griff at CHB?

We get better coverage for uber tall forwards as Griff is way better in the air on talls. Elton can continue to play (or Astbury) and Rance has 2 big guys around him now and never has to go within 30m of goal to defend a high ball again... he can just intercept everything across the 50m line.

That way all 4 in Ty, Griff, Elton and McBean play (keeping everyone happy and the team developing) and e have phenomenal coverage in the Ruck and Forward line for falls.
One always gets subbed and Maric (who is aging) gets plenty of gas saved for later in the year as Griff and Ty can pinch hit.
Even Jack can spend some time up the ground or CHB if the forward line needs a mother look.

Is Chaplin's influence on the game really that much to ignore all the benefits of the above option?
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Sounds good Juffa. More support in attack and defense, as we saw tonight, can be a huge relief for Jack and Rance in particular.

Shank is definitely back next week.
 
I don't know, I understand the calls about Chaplin, but when he was missing against the Dees we looked rudderless down back. He's not a star backman due to his lack of pace, but I thought he was pretty handy today.

Made a lot of statements about what the team had to do in that press conference during the week and had a fair bit to say to the group at the end of the game today - don't think he will be going anywhere soon.
 
Carter said:
I would bring in Griffiths to replace Elton.

Griff has played CHB with aplomb in the past.

That would leave Tyrone, Jack and McBean up forward.

The bonus?

Griff AND Ty to help Ivan.
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No Griffo is our CHF and Ruckman . Don't get sucked into Tyrone having a average game against a average club. Jesus needs to go back to the 2's. He's simply not up to it.
 
Tough one this week. Heart says McBean should stay for a run of games as I really believe he'll be a valuable long term player. Head says he should make way for Griffiths who is currently a better/more versatile option. And does Astbury come in for Elton, or do we give the Rocketman a run at it? He looked alright once he found his feet toward the end.

I'd love to see Conca back, probably for Menadue who isn't quite ready yet. Edwards for Morris is a no brainer IMO. Then there's an in form McDonough and Newman to pick from.

I suspect it'll be Conca, Edwards and Griffiths for Menadue, Morris and a very unlucky McBean.

My faith in this team was rekindled today. Play with that intent and execution again, even in patches like today, and we'll give Port a shake.

Edit - forgot about Dea. He's pushing hard.
 
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Wasn't that impressed by Lennon in the VFL. But McDonough definitely earnt himself a game.

I would bring Griff back via the VFL. He needs to outperform Vickery and St Bean now.

Assuming Edwards comes back:

Out: Menadue, Morris

In: Edwards, McDonough
 
BrisTiger24 said:
Wasn't that impressed by Lennon in the VFL. But McDonough definitely earnt himself a game.

I would bring Griff back via the VFL. He needs to outperform Vickery and St Bean now.
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He needs to outperform Vickery and your Bean.... :rofl :hihi :hihi :hihi Give me a break.
 
DirtyDogTiger said:
Potential ins

Edwards
Griffiths
Astbury
Conca
Arnott
McDonough
Lennon
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That is all. The shortlist is complete.
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Dea bra!
 
shad said:
Any love for Conca. I think we are lacking size around the contest still.
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Only played one game in the VFL after missing two, will probably have to play another game before he could be considered.
 
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