Changes for Rd.4 V The Cats

[ugg]

If you listen to Henry Playfair explain the reasons for this week's changes he basically said Morton's form was too hot to ignore and so Everitt (whose form was 'okay') had to make way.

Found it a little weird that they named Bird as an emergency, given he badly needs a full reserves game, and not Lamb whose good form would have made him a justified emergency selection.

[Primmy]

What liz said.

Morto to get the full game, Rampe too, if its raining maybe Jetts in green? dunno. It'll be a SurPrise!!!

[liz]

I was a little disappointed when I read that Everitt had been dropped as I think he's been useful and, with some continuity of game time, might even develop into the type of utility that his athletic prowess suggests he might. But on reflection, it is a sign of being a very strong side (did anyone mention Reigning Premiers?) with a pretty healthy list. Good players land up stuck in the reserves.

I wasn't surprised at Bird given how little game time he's had in the last two weeks. It will be interesting to compare how he goes in the reserves compared to Lamb - if Lamb is to force his way in you'd think it would have to be at the expense of someone like Bird. An opportunity will probably open up for another of that type of player in the relatively near future. Can Lamb poke his nose in front? That said, I'd like to see Bird return. I like him. He plays a variety of roles with a minimum of fuss.

Rampe's inclusion is almost certainly a response to the make-up of the Cats team. We need someone else capable of sitting on a Stokes, Christiansen or Motlop. How well he can do it, remains to be seen. I can't see him as sub, given they must have a specific role in mind for him. I think Armstrong is the most likely sub.

[DLBIA14]

I really like Mitch. He knows he has to constantly impress to stay in this side. No doubt he'll be busting his arse laying on as much forward pressure as he can. Bit surprised they just didn't put Bird in the 21 though. Hope Rampe steps up. Go Swans!

[Captain]

Please don't have Mitch as the sub!

[Melbournehammer]

oh and i hope everitt does well in the twos - i like him and want him to succeed. he'll get another run at some stage.

[Wazza]

at the SCG i would have thought Birdy would have been the handier to have a run with tagging type role but Rampe my guess will get that role !

Guess Morton Sub

Hope Morton Isnt sub wouldnt make much sense would it?? Given Jettas form he could start in red and hopefully have an impact late in the game.

but given the limited game time they gave bird our use of the red vest is a bit of a mystery. Dont really understand bird as a run with player given probably 30 mis of football in 2 games then dropped in the game I thought we needed a run with player for?? dunno but they know what they are doing

Cheers

waz

[Melbournehammer]

must say i was a little surprised that bird was dropped. wouldnt have dropped him myself as i saw bartel as a pretty good match up for him on the forward line. i suspect that mcglynn will get him instead.

pleased that morton is in. he adds something to our team - the additional offence when added to his improved defensive efforts is something that we lack - he is our modern nick davis i guess !

[poundpuppy]

So very happy that Mitch has made it back in

[aardvark]

Ins. M Morton. Its time!

Go Mitch, kick a bag. Rampe or Armstrong for sub.

[Auntie.Gerald]

at the SCG i would have thought Birdy would have been the handier to have a run with tagging type role but Rampe my guess will get that role !

Guess Morton Sub

[ScottH]

No Kelly for the Cats.
he was talked up this morning as a big chance to comeback.

Not totally unhappy with the changes!!

[Ludwig]

I guess there was no point in have Birdy in the vest for the 3rd week running. Probably Rampe will take his place, but could be Armstrong. They may need the better tackler against the Cats. Rampe may be a good matchup against Johnson. We must be pretty good if someone of Bird's quality can't crack the team.

[Big Al]

Re: Changes for Rd.4 V The Cats

My game plan is to have more points than the Cats at the final siren. If we do that we're a massive chance of winning.

I'm available for consultations Horse.

[jono2707]

Whilst I agree with the sentiment, The Cats haven't been setting the world on fire in the first half of their games to date either. They were better against Carlton but still not like the Cats of a few years ago.
Having said that, after us they are my next favourites to win the flag this year.

Can I just say how tired I am of the "we need to play well for all 4 quarters to win" line - we have proved time and time again that you can have a dodgy quarter or two (a la last week) and still win. That's what a quality side does and that why we won the whole thing last year.

So I don't really care for a strong 4 quarter effort tomorrow - I just want us to be ahead on the scoreboard when the siren sounds at the end of the 4th quarter and I don't really care too much how we get there....