And he's written an article about it
Here's a Tipp: Don't look for Kurt in the NEAFL - AFL.com.au
And he's written an article about it
Here's a Tipp: Don't look for Kurt in the NEAFL - AFL.com.au
Just as dumbfounded about Newman, what does he have to do? He seems to be playing forward when we need a better kick coming out of our defence - he kicks better, tackles better and is better in 1on1s than (my favourite whipping boy) Lloyd. Lloyd really needs to get away from our D50, such a liability.
On a positive note, we finally have three talls in our backline. Hooray!
"In some ways we?re less predictable to ourselves and sometimes that can be detrimental because we don?t really know where we?re going" - P.Roos
Jonesy, Jonesy, Jonesy.......a forum is a place of discussion and opinions that may not always align. Most of us love Horse, me included, and some like his coaching less now than we have in the past, at the moment me included. While I agree calls to sack him may be over the top, some of the criticisms of his current coaching on this forum are sound....our position on the ladder backs this up. It's not all Horse's fault of course, the players are not up to the contest atm it seems and the solution to it all is unclear. One thing that is clear however, is that in thirty odd posts you have proved yourself to be an agitator and even a troll and not a 'we're all on the same side' contributor to this site......we won't always agree, but it's nice to feel like we are all actually on the same side, which we are. Just chill a bit........
I was going to write a post a few hours ago expressing my happy surprise that the naming of Tippett and McVeigh in the NEAFL indicated a welcome change from Horse; giving players time in the NEAFL to find form and fitness.
Positives
At least AA is in rather than Marsh. And 2 rucks means Reid won't have to ruck. Maybe Towers is a changed player.
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I'm torn over McVeigh. Not convinced he'll be an improvement on Newman, but similar skill set and will offer better leadership even if he hasn't played for 7 months.
I was hoping that the leaders who played last week might be able to lead without him
Disappointed in seeing Newman miss out again - but the side does look a bit more balanced than it has been.
"You get the feeling that like Monty Python's Black Knight, the Swans would regard amputation as merely a flesh wound."
I agree. Junior does come across as fairly reserved, however, I don't see it as the captains sole responsibility to do all of the talking on the ground. Realistically, the captain is somewhat of a figurehead. On field leadership should come from most of the senior players. Buddy should be providing leadership in the forward line, Grundy and Smith in the backline, Jack, Junior, Parker and Hanners in the midfield. I don't think it's fair to blame Junior. He's been doing his job on the field, the others haven't.
I was at the corresponding game in Brisbane last year which was notable for the debut of AA. He polled last in super coach points and had only 6 disposals I think but I could sense some huge upside. We need to take this onboard when posting demands for his return to the seniors . He is a novice in AFL terms and while he is an exciting potential ten year 200 game prospect he has a lot to learn at a senior level.
They played in front of us all night and we couldn't get our hands on the ball from what I remember. It was a concern that we couldn't put them away and in hindsight possibly an insight into what has become our Achilles heel this year.
I have no idea what the selectors have against Newman. Marsh also named in the 18 then dumped to emergency. BS article about not being able to name Tippett because he did not train then having named in the NEAFL as a replacement for Naismith if his miracle cure did not work. How was that going to work unless we pay the fine which a few years ago was I think $10k for playing someone not named on Thursday. Harley saying there was no need to panic but then this team selection shows all the hallmarks of panic. How is a 32 year old with no pre season at all going to match it in round 7. I don't mind the outs but McVeigh ahead of Newman and Marsh especially a fit Newman I do not understand unless he is carrying an injury but Newman and Marsh have both been named as emergencies. I am starting to think there may be some truth in the rumours post the GF and that we may have some prima donnas in the team. My prediction, at least one of McVeigh and Naismith finishes the match on the pine injured. The odds being put up by the bookies make betting on the Lions are far better proposition than the Swans.
I reckon we've missed McVeigh - his talk, organisation and field kicking. He averaged 20 possessions and 3.5 tackles a game last year. At this point there is no point delaying; let's see what he still has.
Suck on that Giants........Great win to the Saints!
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