Changes Rd 21 v Freo

[wolftone57]

It's Tuesday and this thread doesn't exist yet?

How much longer can Towers keep his spot? Finals are coming and we need less passengers

Up until last week Deano had been pretty good. Unfortunately he went missing in action last week. Because there is no surity that Joey will be back this week I would suggest resting Joey until next week and playing Dawson in Joey's role. This would give the young bloke a chance to strut his stuff in the big league. It would also give us a chance to set up a little differently.

Several players went missing last week, Deano wasn't the only one. if you look at the stats Tippett went missing again. Sinclair was by far the best ruckman for us with 17 disposals, 18 Hit Outs, 6 tackles and 8 inside 50's. Tippett on the other hand had 8 disposals, 16 HO, 4 T and 2 I50. I would look at bringing in Aliir as a mobile ruckman who can get taps as well as run off his opponent.

It's really interesting that Hayward, Papley & Rohan don't need to get huge numbers to really hurt the opposition. Paps & Will got 12 each and Gaz 9 but their goals tally was 8 between them. Fairly impressive.

I'd give Kizza a rest this week and play Rose just to see how he goes as he is getting plenty in the reserves. He has also started to play a good defensive game when he doesn't have the ball. That was James' problem, slack defensively.

[Doctor]

I was startled while watching The Chaser to discover that the Boston Red Sox have adopted "Sweet Caroline" as an anthem.

Boston Red Sox - Wikipedia

...in 2004

[ugg]

I cannot quite believe anyone could be fired up by Neil Diamond unless they mean it makes them angry. Has anyone analysed our 2nd quarters at home and away to see if there is a 'Sweet Caroline Effect'?

Conclusion: It's the Auskickers that are the most inspiring.

Quarters at the SCG
Q1

• 4.3 27
• 1.1 7
• 4.1 25
• 7.5 47
• 2.4 16
• 2.2 14
• 2.5 17
• 4.3 27
• 3.5 23

Avg = 22.56 points


Q2

• 4.2 26
• 4.6 30
• 0.3 3
• 5.5 35
• 2.2 14
• 3.6 24
• 3.6 24
• 6.2 38
• 4.3 27

Avg = 24.56 points


Q3

• 2.1 13
• 2.4 16
• 4.3 27
• 5.3 33
• 5.1 31
• 4.6 30
• 3.6 24
• 4.5 29
• 4.6 30

Avg = 25.89 points


Q4

• 2.4 16
• 4.2 26
• 1.2 8
• 3.2 20
• 2.2 14
• 3.2 20
• 3.3 21
• 3.6 24
• 3.3 21

Avg = 18.89 points


Q2 at Away games

• R2 Docklands 2.4 16
• R4 Subiaco 2.1 13
• R6 MCG 3.4 22
• R8 Docklands 6.5 41
• R9 Docklands 3.1 19
• R13 MCG 3.1 19
• R15 MCG 4.7 31
• R17 Showgrounds 3.1 19
• R19 MCG 2.2 14
• R20 Kardinia Park 3.0 18

Avg = 21.20 points

[Matty10]

...in 2004

Yeah, it is featured in the 2005 film, "Perfect Catch" (called Fever Pitch outside Australia) with Jimmy Fallon and Drew Barrymore. That is actually what I think of when I hear the song during game day.


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[wolftone57]

I don't think the coaches will back Sinclair to ruck a whole game solo. Naismith yes, but not Sinclair. I also doubt they'd have Tippett rucking solo either, unless forced to. If Naismith is ready to return, they could drop both Sinclair and Tippo if they want to retain a smaller structure but otherwise it will probably be Towers or Newman who makes way for Kennedy, if he's ready. I'm not in favour of dropping Newman but I think he and Towers are probably the two least important from a structural point of view. I can't see anyone else in the side who would even come up for consideration of being dropped given Horse is clearly taken by what Hayward brings to the side (and with three goals last week, it's hard to argue).

I don't know about Newman being one of the least important structurally. I think he squares us up and is able to get that really difficult kick out of defence. This has always been a problem for us when pressured, too many indiscriminate kicks to nobody. Newman seems to be able to stay cool and deliver a kick out of defence. Some of his attack was good too and the kick to Gazza was super. I wouldn't want him to go anywhere in a hurry.

[KTigers]

The book "Fever Pitch" by Nick Hornby is great and should be required reading for many here. It basically covers the writers obsession with Arsenal and
how following them over the 88/89 season effected his life & relationships. Many here will see aspects of their lives and their unhealthy obsession
with our team and how it's performing. Highly recommended.

The film "Perfect Catch" is loosely based around the book and because it's an American movie they've changed the main character to be an obsessed Red Sox fan. It's OK, but it's tamer and
a bit corny.

Yeah, it is featured in the 2005 film, "Perfect Catch" (called Fever Pitch outside Australia) with Jimmy Fallon and Drew Barrymore. That is actually what I think of when I hear the song during game day.


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[Blood Fever]

I don't know about Newman being one of the least important structurally. I think he squares us up and is able to get that really difficult kick out of defence. This has always been a problem for us when pressured, too many indiscriminate kicks to nobody. Newman seems to be able to stay cool and deliver a kick out of defence. Some of his attack was good too and the kick to Gazza was super. I wouldn't want him to go anywhere in a hurry.

Newman is an elite kick. We don't have a lot of great field kicks although we have improved in this area. He has given us more polish in the Malceski mould. Stays in our best 22 for mine unless match committee value Towers speed and pressure more. Newman is the more natural footballer.

[undy]

Out: Jones
In: Kennedy

[Matty10]

Out: Jones
In: Kennedy

In relation to form, or to give him a rest?

[Markwebbos]

Out: Jones
In: Kennedy

If it's based on disposal efficiency then yes. Jones has been underperforming but he's in our best 22.

[undy]

In relation to form, or to give him a rest?

He just seems to have lost form a bit at the moment and seems to be playing a bit close to the edge. If Joey is fit, someone has to go.

[Markwebbos]

Conclusion: It's the Auskickers that are the most inspiring.

Quarters at the SCG
Q1

• 4.3 27
• 1.1 7
• 4.1 25
• 7.5 47
• 2.4 16
• 2.2 14
• 2.5 17
• 4.3 27
• 3.5 23

Avg = 22.56 points


Q2

• 4.2 26
• 4.6 30
• 0.3 3
• 5.5 35
• 2.2 14
• 3.6 24
• 3.6 24
• 6.2 38
• 4.3 27

Avg = 24.56 points


Q3

• 2.1 13
• 2.4 16
• 4.3 27
• 5.3 33
• 5.1 31
• 4.6 30
• 3.6 24
• 4.5 29
• 4.6 30

Avg = 25.89 points


Q4

• 2.4 16
• 4.2 26
• 1.2 8
• 3.2 20
• 2.2 14
• 3.2 20
• 3.3 21
• 3.6 24
• 3.3 21

Avg = 18.89 points


Q2 at Away games

• R2 Docklands 2.4 16
• R4 Subiaco 2.1 13
• R6 MCG 3.4 22
• R8 Docklands 6.5 41
• R9 Docklands 3.1 19
• R13 MCG 3.1 19
• R15 MCG 4.7 31
• R17 Showgrounds 3.1 19
• R19 MCG 2.2 14
• R20 Kardinia Park 3.0 18

Avg = 21.20 points

Thanks!!!