OK I'll get it started.
OUT. Probably Buddy.
IN. Logan McDonald. cos it's in Perth.
OK I'll get it started.
OUT. Probably Buddy.
IN. Logan McDonald. cos it's in Perth.
No changes.
I read an article today - on the AFL site? SEN? can't remember - that confirmed Buddy would be travelling to Perth because he needs some continuity. It suggested that had he not missed a few weeks with his recent bone bruising, he might have been rested for this game.
Unless Reid is available (unlikely) I don't see any need for any changes. There were a handful of players in the reserves side who did enough to suggest they are ready if required, but none that screamed "pick me".
(With the possible exception of COR, who I thought was one of the very best of the reserves side, despite not getting a mention in the official bests lists. But then I thought he was a bit stiff to drop out for the Pies game. But the only one he might come in for is George. Is there a specific Pendlebury-type role that they think suits George? If not, what is his role in the team? I am not convinced by his general play as a defender, and I think Fox is now occupying the spot he started the season holding down. I rate him as a player, just don't think he adds a whole heap to our defence, and has been squeezed out of the slow-midfield-brigade by the switch of Mills. Can COR come in and provide a bit more run out of defence? He didn't really do this against the Dees, which may have cost him his spot. But he did plenty of it against the Pies reserves side on Saturday.)
I thought COR's game highly serviceable, not spectacular. I thought Gould was our best backman. Clarke, Stephens and Amartey are pushing the door down. If McLean was not doing so well Amartey would be in there.Originally Posted by liz
The backs were a very tight good unit. I didn't think there was a real standout other than Gould because of his, ability to break up the game. Hebron was really good, so was COR. They played their role really well.
I am probably going to agree with you on no changes except that we might like to take Stephens along as an emergency in case we decide to actually match them for pace. That is the one area that we can maybe tweek and get a better match up. But in the main we should be too tall and experienced for them up forward.
Taverner is their only real key forward and I think McCartin can handle him. Against Melbourne I thought we were one tall back down. But unlike most sides Dees play three genuine talks forward. But the existing backs will be OK against Freo.
I think we are not too afraid of the new arena. We put Eagles to the sword in the first game played there. It is designed on the G so will suit our running game. I hope we bring our best.
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I agree with all your comments about COR but would like to feel out how others feel about Harry's disposals. Whenever we are defending, his courage, anticipation and pace are outstanding but when he has the ball and needs to find this next best choice, I close my eyes and pray.
Longmire confirmed in today’s press conference that Buddy would go to Perth (unless something untoward happens this week). And that Reid’s recovery was taking longer than hoped and he would be out for some weeks.
Liz, I think what you read came from Longmire.
I thought initially that Buddy would be managed for this game but Longmires press conference suggests otherwise. Would have been nice for Logan to play in front of family and friends.
History suggests that Reid will probably be out for an extended period of time. There has been as least two other seasons previously where he doesn’t get back from a soft tissue injury. I’m liking seeing what McLean is bringing in Reid’s absence.
How far is Melican away? Was playing well before injured. Will his return put pressure on Fox.
On Hewitt, is there a good Fremantle match up for him? If not would the run of Stephens he handy on a big Perth deck?
Indirectly. I've just this moment finished watching Longmire's PC from earlier today, and whatever I read, wherever I read it, was certainly a summary of what Longmire said.
Out Bell
In Stephens
Hewett to play on Brayshaw/Cerra
Rampe on Fyfe
Cunningham on Walters
Blakey and McLean forward Ruck.
We have good continuity in our middle now - Parker Kennedy Mills Warner Rowbottom Hewett Mcinerney Florent
We need the same in forward half - we are ranked as the top pressure team in forward half.
Hayward even though doesn’t get a lot of love, he is a good Mark and should remain in the team and Wicks is having a good presence. We do need a fit and firing Buddy and it may come only with repeated games under his belt.
Hewett is so important to our team, and so incredibly underrated by fans.
He'll get the resting midfielder. Sometimes this will be Dusty or Pendles, who spend 60% or more up front. Or it will be like this weekend, where Fyfe, Mundy etc so cycle through in shorter bursts.
Will we ever see Buddy firing on all eight cylinders? I'm ot sure we will. He might end up just a role player in his final year/s. He looks to have lost a metre of pace. His, strength is not what it was. Years ago he just would have pushed Maynard out of the way andoutmarkwd him. There wasn't too much of that I know he has had an injury, I mean he has had soft tissue injuries for the last 3 seasons.
I think next year we should move on from Bud and look to the future. Swansong this year to psobably arguably the greatest forward ever and the third best player ever. He has given us the @@@@s when playing for Hawks and the shivers when playing for the Swans. But one thing he has done every time he stepped over that white line, is entertained.
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Not underrated by me he is a very important piece in our team structure.
I understand that some people feel that run with players don’t do a lot for the game and that they would prefer to see good players flourish and rack up disposals etc but that’s not me !
Often it’s what the better opposition players don’t, or are unable to do that is the key to winning and as long as the tagger is playing within the rules that’s fine by me.
An often under appreciated role by watchers of the game ( and possibly opposition supporters) but I would guarantee it’s appreciated by coaches and team mates.
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