changes for this week

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Re: changes for this week

Post: # 1614720Post cwrcyn »

Out:

Acres (was our worst by a street last week and the coach was not impresses)
Lonie
Riewoldt (rested)

In:

Fisher
McCartin
Templeton


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Re: changes for this week

Post: # 1614724Post bigred »

If we drop Acres, which I would prefer we didn't... It might be time for Dmac.

I wouldn't bring Paddy back in yet unless they reckon he is going to stretch the Essendon back line with Skunk, Bruce and Roo also....

I'd definitely put Lonie at Sandy for two weeks minimum.


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Post: # 1614734Post borderbarry »

I would introduce young Pierce to the AFL. Now is a good a time as any to do it. I would bring in Paddy and DMc. And Fisher if ready. Four changes after last weeks debacle,, at least.


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Post: # 1614738Post Bluthy »

If Acres is dropped I'm going to punch Richo in the balls.


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Post: # 1614742Post Bunk_Moreland »

Acres should have had his arse kicked all week, but he was not alone and had plenty of mates.

Would like to see Fisher back, Gilbo back to the mids, DMAC in for Lonie, and the rest of them play like they bloody well want to.

WCE game was appalling and unacceptable.

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Re: changes for this week

Post: # 1614743Post spert »

I guess Acres is an easy drop for Richo- after all the rest of the midfield really turned on a great display, and the overall team defensive game was really working well.. NOT!

I could see a lot of players from the WCE game who didn't turn up to play and it will be interesting to see what message Richo gives to the playing group and supporters at the selection table.


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Post: # 1614744Post BringBackMadDog »

The biggest problem Acres has at the moment is his total lack of defensive effort, he tends to pick and choose which contests he will compete in, this would make Richo go ballistic. Having talent is one thing but not having a go on every occasion is unacceptable and stands out like dogs balls.
Thats why he gets dropped and will probably see him go out again this week. I wouldn't drop him, only because there isn't much in the two's to bring in as a midfielder.
I think that we will do the following:
Out: Acres, Lonie, Armo (sore)
Lee, Dmac, Fisher
Gilbo back into a midfield/forward role, Lee to take on Brown who is almost his perfect match up. Dmac half forward/wing, Fisher to Daniher


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Post: # 1614745Post minneapolis »

Bluthy wrote:If Acres is dropped I'm going to punch Richo in the balls.
If you punch Richo in the balls I am going to kick you in the shins.


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Re: changes for this week

Post: # 1614749Post desertsaint »

I'm a Lonie fan, but he's been a bit of a headless chook all year - needs some time in the vfl to find form and find the ball.
Acres needs to get into it, but I'd perservere with him. Still wondering why more weren't rested last week - only goes to show the coach must have considered us a chance. I like what I see in Lee, aside from his lack of willingness to tackle. If he isn't doing it in the vfl then he doesn't deserve to play A's. I really like the team with Membrey in it, and he'd be fresher than most.
So in all, just Lonie out. Fisher back in.


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Post: # 1614751Post bigcarl »

BringBackMadDog wrote:The biggest problem Acres has at the moment is his total lack of defensive effort, he tends to pick and choose which contests he will compete in, this would make Richo go ballistic. Having talent is one thing but not having a go on every occasion is unacceptable and stands out like dogs balls
Uh oh, those non-negotiable team rules. If he has infringed them again then he deserves a spell and let's hope the penny drops this time.

If it's just the case of a really poor game then I'd persevere


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Post: # 1614789Post Bluthy »

minneapolis wrote:
Bluthy wrote:If Acres is dropped I'm going to punch Richo in the balls.
If you punch Richo in the balls I am going to kick you in the shins.
[puts hockey shin pads on and shakes fist at Linen House] Leave Blacres alone! He comes in like a Wrecking Ball! Ok he may be all over the shop like Miley but he's one of the few that can be really damaging. Let him get some chemistry with our midfield. Or I'll give you two achers Richo!


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Re: changes for this week

Post: # 1614794Post Con Gorozidis »

Gilbo - protected species. I am so bemused that Gilbo is considered an automatic selection and is so comfortably ensconced in mediocrity.


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Post: # 1614798Post Bluthy »

Con Gorozidis wrote:Gilbo - protected species. I am so bemused that Gilbo is considered an automatic selection and is so comfortably ensconced in mediocrity.
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For me there is just too many oldies in Demps, Fish, Geary, Gilbo and Monty in the back half . But we need to be bleeding in the next-gen and there aren't spots there because they are all taken up by the golden oldies. I feel like Richo's "standards" has become an excuse for him to be covering his ass by playing a very experienced back half to be competitive and win games. But does it pay off long term?


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Re: changes for this week

Post: # 1614807Post Scollop »

We all know many of our older blokes are past their best. Unless we want to stay on the bottom of the ladder our younger blokes must be given more opportunities.

I loved how Minchy came into the team and made an impact. He is a player with upside and I couldn't believe that he was dropped the moment he had a bad game? Did he have 2 bad games in a row? I don't think so. Minchy needs more games at this level. He could be a keeper and a valuable contributer at the 40-60 game mark but you've got to accept there'll be inconsistency while he gets games under his belt. Same with Murdoch and Goddard. They need games now


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Re: changes for this week

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In regards the comment on our defence, Montagna has gone back to give some precision and run from defence, acknowledging that Dempster and Geary do not provide precision and run and Fisher is being asked to do what he is doing so also (generally) not providing precision and run.

That said, Fisher and Dempster are having very good seasons given the jobs they are being asked to do.

Gilbert provides run and (generally) acceptable precision.

Then we have Roberton, Savage and Webster.

On that basis we have 8 defenders - and where I reckon Webster and Geary (Mc Kenzie in) will be the first to feel pressure because their form continues to be very, very poor - then Gilbert to he mid-field to provide the bigger body and some run.

Left with Fisher, Dempster, Roberton, Savage (where I still have concerns with his defending) Mc Kenzie and Montagna the pressure at KPP comes on Fisher and Dempster exclusively - so little improved from last week numerically altho Fisher is at least a genuine KPP defender.

Why Lee and Goddard are not in the mix bemuses me.

Then again how do Essendon line up?


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