Changes for round 18 - Freo

[caj23]

I’m confused. Did we lose last week because of Knoll/Amartey not playing or was it because of our rubbish skills, Hayward’s kicking for goal, Jack’s ineffectiveness, JPK getting too old, Mills not playing mid, Florent not developing, Ronke, or our game plan being too slow?

I think I've missed the point you're trying to make, but I don't think any defeat can ever be pinpointed to one single reason

[AB Swannie]

I’m confused. Did we lose last week because of Knoll/Amartey not playing or was it because of our rubbish skills, Hayward’s kicking for goal, Jack’s ineffectiveness, JPK getting too old, Mills not playing mid, Florent not developing, Ronke, or our game plan being too slow?

[Ralph Dawg]

Aliir ( 195cm 97kg ) Sandi (211cm 119kg)
McKean (197 93). Darcy ( 202 113)
Reid ( 196 100 ). Lobb ( 206 106)
Boys v Men

[Ralph Dawg]

Can not see us winning this one. Aliir was well beaten by Kreuzer leading to us getting thrashed in the stoppages. How is he going to go against Sandilands, Darcy and Lobb. Would have played Knoll who has not being going too badly in the last couple of matches and rested (managed) one of the kids. McLean looks like he will be playing McCartins tall forward role so Tom could well have had a spell, Hayward is badly out of form and either Blakey or Florent could probably use a spell too. Big hard ground in Perth will test the youngsters so would have not minded if Rose, Menzel or even Jack got a game to rest them. Perhaps the MC read the reports that Sandilands and S Hill were unlikely and picked accordingly. At least Fyfe is out. I can see Walters, Mundy and the Hill brothers having a field day feeding off their dominant rucks.

With the massive ruck dominance Freo should have, they should win easily, especially at home. If they don't, every "pure" tap ruck should be delisted in the AFL!

[rb4x]

Can not see us winning this one. Aliir was well beaten by Kreuzer leading to us getting thrashed in the stoppages. How is he going to go against Sandilands, Darcy and Lobb. Would have played Knoll who has not being going too badly in the last couple of matches and rested (managed) one of the kids. McLean looks like he will be playing McCartins tall forward role so Tom could well have had a spell, Hayward is badly out of form and either Blakey or Florent could probably use a spell too. Big hard ground in Perth will test the youngsters so would have not minded if Rose, Menzel or even Jack got a game to rest them. Perhaps the MC read the reports that Sandilands and S Hill were unlikely and picked accordingly. At least Fyfe is out. I can see Walters, Mundy and the Hill brothers having a field day feeding off their dominant rucks.

[Aprilbr]

Out of the inclusions I'm happiest for Stoddart. He really deserves it. He couldn't have done anything more than he's already done to deserve a shot in the seniors.

Totally agree. I think this kid can make it with opportunity and help. The final part of the season given our current predicament is a perfect opportunity for this.

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[MattW]

It's a debut for ....McLean! Considering he hasn't rucked in the last 2 weeks I don't think he's going to be taking over first ruck duties from Aliir?

In: Clarke, Fox, McLean, Stoddart
Out: Cunningham (injured), Dawson (suspended), Jack (omitted), Ronke (omitted)

Emg: Rose Ronke Jack Menzel

Fyfe out !

But will take relief ruck role, I suspect

[S.S. Bleeder]

Happy with the changes and the youth of the side. Mclean could turn out to be useful. Good, positive, youthful roll of the dice. Looking forward to the side having a real crack.

Out of the inclusions I'm happiest for Stoddart. He really deserves it. He couldn't have done anything more than he's already done to deserve a shot in the seniors.

[Blood Fever]

The futures so bright I gotta wear shades.

Happy with the changes and the youth of the side. Mclean could turn out to be useful. Good, positive, youthful roll of the dice. Looking forward to the side having a real crack.

[troyjones2525]

Menzel should of come in for him.
Hayward has been one of my faves the last 2 years but he's been appalling for the second half of this year, he needs to regain form and confidence

Agree. He's got plenty of talent but is badly out of form and is a basket case when in front of goals, particularly with a set shot. Could use a few weeks in the NEAFL to hopefully regain some confidence and kick a few goals.

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[longmile]

Hayward can consider himself extremely lucky to be playing this week... it must be true about him being the coaches favorite!

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Menzel should of come in for him.
Hayward has been one of my faves the last 2 years but he's been appalling for the second half of this year, he needs to regain form and confidence

[S.S. Bleeder]

MacLean, Blakey and McCartain - would have to be the three youngest KP Forwards to line up in the one forward line ever!

The futures so bright I gotta wear shades.

[Ralph Dawg]

Having had a look at McLean , his main strength is his marking , not ruckwork; and I think the plan is to play Reid in the ruck and McLean as the marking target.

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MacLean, Blakey and McCartain - would have to be the three youngest KP Forwards to line up in the one forward line ever!

[Scottee]

I'm not really sure how this selection would work. I wonder if Reid or Aliir will take just the centre bounces and then McLean / Fox the rest?

Having had a look at McLean , his main strength is his marking , not ruckwork; and I think the plan is to play Reid in the ruck and McLean as the marking target.

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[S.S. Bleeder]

why wont we challenge dawsons suspension

Because he's guilty. He made a mistake and copped a far penalty.