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Team changes v Port
- Thread starter Tigerfan
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I am confused by some of the angst to be honest , especially on McBean. It sounds to me that some on here want the side to be picked on form unless that form doesn't justify picking their personal favourites
Vickery came in, played well and kicked 3, Griff's form has been pretty good all year although he has been wasteful at times. McBean comes in and gets 7 touches and doesn't bother the scoreboard. Although he looked ok with some promise there is no doubt that Griffiths and Vickery get picked before him on form.
I don't see why Morris is getting picked either but it isn't a choice between him and McBean. I would pick McDonough, Lloyd, Gordon or Lennon before Morris as all have had better form at either AFL level or have played well in the VFL.
Elton got dropped for team balance. We decided to go with Rance, Chaplin and grimes as the 3rd tall given that we could swing Griffiths to the back half if we get exposed there. I would have thought that Vickery, Griffiths, Riewoldt, Rance and Chaplin was enough tall kpps. On form should Elton play before Chaplin ? Not on last week's game.
Vickery came in, played well and kicked 3, Griff's form has been pretty good all year although he has been wasteful at times. McBean comes in and gets 7 touches and doesn't bother the scoreboard. Although he looked ok with some promise there is no doubt that Griffiths and Vickery get picked before him on form.
I don't see why Morris is getting picked either but it isn't a choice between him and McBean. I would pick McDonough, Lloyd, Gordon or Lennon before Morris as all have had better form at either AFL level or have played well in the VFL.
Elton got dropped for team balance. We decided to go with Rance, Chaplin and grimes as the 3rd tall given that we could swing Griffiths to the back half if we get exposed there. I would have thought that Vickery, Griffiths, Riewoldt, Rance and Chaplin was enough tall kpps. On form should Elton play before Chaplin ? Not on last week's game.
Sintiger said:
I agree sting - I read the posts last night and couldn't be bothered to argue - I thought that bringing in both Edwards and Griffiths was logical given their form this year.
My personal view is that I think the team looks stronger given those changes.
Morris well he does divide opinion - each game he does a few things that I shake my head and wonder why he is in the team, but he equally does things each game where I shake my head and think - that was great, cant believe it was Morris.
Without knowing the data, I bet I could count on one hand the games where we've had:
Maric griffiths Vickery and Riewoldt play together
Based on form, suspensions, injury etc...
It may be more than 'one hand' but not by much.
it would be interesting to see the win/loss for that quartet.
Maric griffiths Vickery and Riewoldt play together
Based on form, suspensions, injury etc...
It may be more than 'one hand' but not by much.
it would be interesting to see the win/loss for that quartet.
Elton. No brainer. Out.
McBean. They would've had to discuss this at length. But hard to leave him in. I would've though because I want to win the game.
McBean. They would've had to discuss this at length. But hard to leave him in. I would've though because I want to win the game.
Chimptastic said:
Trouble is - Morris style and manner of play sends other messages to young players too.
The menadue retention is interesting but I guess the brains-trust feel he did enough with his opportunity last week
DirtyDogTiger said:
I think what they saw was his raw pace which leaves most of our foot soldiers for dead.
This guy glides over the turf. We need guys who can get to the loose ball first, especially against Port.
I think they wanted some raw pace as the sub. If it's tight like last week and we need some fresh legs late in the game, then Menadue is something we haven't had for a while. I think McBean, Elton and McDonough are all a little stiff to miss out, but overall I like the structure of the side. The one elephant in the room is Morris.DirtyDogTiger said:
Stingers summation was spot on could not have scripted it better. Love Beanie and his time is almost here. I suggest people go back and have a look at the replay and the piece of play about 2 minutes before half time. This is where Beanie has to get a bit better at. I will leave it as homework for someone to come back to me with the answer.
