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Team changes v Port
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Can't see Batchelor or especially Morris being omitted, tho would like McDonough to replace Steve
Edwards to return for Menadue; don't stress it, Connor, your time will come
I'll assume Lids will be fit enough to be risked interstate; McDonough if not / 1st emergency
Grif in for Elton, give McBean a 2nd week
Run your proverbials off, Tiges, take the game on!
Edwards to return for Menadue; don't stress it, Connor, your time will come
I'll assume Lids will be fit enough to be risked interstate; McDonough if not / 1st emergency
Grif in for Elton, give McBean a 2nd week
Run your proverbials off, Tiges, take the game on!
Herr_Tiger said:
Assuming Houli and Lids are OK then I think your two changes maybe about it - and those two should make a positive difference to the team.
Pity I have to wait all weekend for this game - I don't like the late Sunday games
Could probably shift Lambert on or Axle as well. Lots of room to kick out experienced players n push up rookies, might not have enough rookies to fill all the holes.Rancey18 said:
After watching the replay and focussing on Beanie, I will be pissed off if he's dropped. Not only was his game a good one, it had the air of more to come soon.
tigersnake said:
So you would prefer him in the team to Griffiths ? Plenty of time for Liam to force his way back in
French Tiger said:
In for Elton or a mid size player like Batch. Dropping McBean when he looks set to explode and played in, and possibly caused, a functioning forward line for the first time in the season is insanity IMO.
So after finally getting another game and doing okay at it, you want Elton to be demoted again? Who covers his role in defence? Do we try Griffiths as a defender again? I was pleased to see Liam play, and I think he showed potential, but I didn't see anything that suggested he was ready to explode. He had 3 quarters, took 2 marks, missed a shot on goal, although he was part of the combination with Corey Ellis that gave a goal to Maric. It's promising, but not enough to keep a more experienced player like Griffiths out. Griff can also play in the ruck, something that McBean cannot do at AFL level. I think McBean will be a good addition to our forward line and should get more senior opportunities throughout the season, but I'd also like to see him add some muscle to his frame which will enable him to compete better with the bigger bodies he'll encounter at senior level.tigersnake said:
CarnTheTiges said:
Didn't say that. If it was up to me I'd give griff a week in the seconds, but given they prob won't, I'd drop Elton rather than McBean. I don't 'want Elton demoted', I'd love to see Elton get a run of games. Our number 1 problem all year has been a non-functioning forward line. Last week McBean came in and it functioned well.
On Beanie, watch the replay, key involvements the whole first half. More than just 1 goal. Tough, instinctive key involvements, fast hands, some against 2 or 3 opponents, good ball use under pressure. Great stuff. (Lamb detailed his involvements in another thread)
I think McBean looked good when he touched it, but not enough to keep his spot. 7 touches and an out on the full isn't really enough, I don't think. By no means am I a McBean knocker, it's just that he's not quite ready. Had we lost I doubt people would be saying he stays.
Griff to come back.
Griff to come back.
Baloo said:
it is worth remembering Hardwick has left McBean to rot in the VFL for nearly 8 years, or something.
