Changes for Rnd.17 V Hawthorn.

[O'Reilly Boy]

Surely McGlynn has to play, just for the aggro value? I mean, after that daft inboard turnover kick against the Bulldogs I was ready to mark his papers permanently, but the lifts the team against the Hawks. In for Rose, who I like, but has sprayed a few lately. Good pressure, though, and his second and third efforts are terrific. He'd be stiff, but I just think McGlynn is the go for this week.
I'd like to see Laidler back in, but the obvious out would be Aliir, who is good value: big and unpredictable.
Will Ted play forward again and set up on Hodge? It would be good to see Hodge's possessions strangled a bit. Naismith was a revelation, but I'm not sure about Nankervis for Sinclair. What about Aliir to second ruck (he's rucked in the twos, I think) and Laidler back in?

[mcs]

Surely McGlynn has to play, just for the aggro value? I mean, after that daft inboard turnover kick against the Bulldogs I was ready to mark his papers permanently, but the lifts the team against the Hawks. In for Rose, who I like, but has sprayed a few lately. Good pressure, though, and his second and third efforts are terrific. He'd be stiff, but I just think McGlynn is the go for this week.
I'd like to see Laidler back in, but the obvious out would be Aliir, who is good value: big and unpredictable.
Will Ted play forward again and set up on Hodge? It would be good to see Hodge's possessions strangled a bit. Naismith was a revelation, but I'm not sure about Nankervis for Sinclair. What about Aliir to second ruck (he's rucked in the twos, I think) and Laidler back in?

I wouldn't pick McGlynn - I wasn't particularly impressed by him in ressies, and while his agro is helpful, his consistently poor ball use may not be so helpful against the hawks. I'd give Rose another go, but make it clear that he needs to improve this week.

Allir should be in the team to play down the back, not as a backup ruckman - what a waste of him that would be. Yes he has played a ruck in the ressies, but his clear ability to add to the team is down back (especially his consistently improving ability to take the game on and turn defence into attack), and you lose all that he can bring by sticking him in the ruck.

I like Laidler, and would be comfortable to see him back in for Allir (who would be so unlucky in such a case), but if I was making a decision I'd show faith in Allir.

[56-14]

I'd be disappointed if Aliir gets dropped this week. He preformed exceptionally against a premiership contender in Geelong.
Also, Hawks usually sweat on our mistakes & make us pay. Aliir seems composed - I'd have him before any alternative replacement to his position in the side.
(Other replacements to improve our aggro against hawks appeals to me though.)

[Ludwig]

This is an interesting clip from Footy Classified:

http://www.tubechop.com/watch/8174214



PS: If anyone knows how to embed the code for tubechop and get the clip to come up the right size in the post could you kindly share your knowledge. When I cut and paste the code, the clip window is too small to fit the video.

[bungwahl]

Surely McGlynn has to play, just for the aggro value? I mean, after that daft inboard turnover kick against the Bulldogs I was ready to mark his papers permanently, but the lifts the team against the Hawks. In for Rose, who I like, but has sprayed a few lately. Good pressure, though, and his second and third efforts are terrific. He'd be stiff, but I just think McGlynn is the go for this week.
I'd like to see Laidler back in, but the obvious out would be Aliir, who is good value: big and unpredictable.
Will Ted play forward again and set up on Hodge? It would be good to see Hodge's possessions strangled a bit. Naismith was a revelation, but I'm not sure about Nankervis for Sinclair. What about Aliir to second ruck (he's rucked in the twos, I think) and Laidler back in?

I think Rose offers at least as much defensive pressure as McGlynn and has younger legs to run out the game longer. McGlynn has the odd flashy piece of brilliance like his smother in the Dogs game, mixed in with long periods of absenteeism or ball butchering. I think McGlynn is close to getting the ROK treatment.

[sprite]

I like Allir, but it may be a case of match ups.

Is he ready for Gunston or Bruest?

Last week he was on a player coming back from a long period out of the team.

[CureTheSane]

One nice thing about Allir, is that he seems to be able to play small if required.
Part of that will be that he is an unknown still for most teams, much like Parker was for a couple of years before he was found out and matched up...

[Industrial Fan]

As for your second statement, you want an atmosphere akin to lawn bowls? Then go watch lawn bowls sweetie, good ol nanna and aunty lorraine stuff. I mean it might get rowdy when aunty norma brings out the scones, but generally its docile and might be suited to your style. Maybe a random clap clap clap now and then to get your blood pumping but thats as rowdy as it gets.

If you really really want to experience hardcore screaming..go to a swimming event..OH MY!

Ad derrrr i would expect people at a ground watching their team win a flag to go ape@@@@, hence my comment dissing the sydney based fans that day.

classic strawman. No one said we should play in a library, all I said was why would you want to make the footy unbearable to attend because someone supports a different team.

Suggest reading and more importantly trying to understand posts before responding in future.

[AnnieH]

Now there's a job opportunity.....Annie, Primmy, anyone interested?

*Insert big sigh here

[ugg]

Injury report says that Laidler suffered a mild hamstring injury at the end of the NEAFL match and won't play this week.

[Matt79]

I reckon it will either be Heeney or McGlynn in for Rose.

[Melbourne_Blood]

Foote and B Jack also been impressing in the 2's from what I read. Both should be in the conversation if Rose needs to regain a bit of confidence in the twos.


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