Bruce out for six. Membrey likely the same.
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Bruce out for six. Membrey likely the same.
Similar to what I reported last week and contrary to what has been reported, Bruce has not been dropped but has a back stres issue and likely out for six weeks. Membeey will also not play for the next 4-6.
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Re: Bruce out for six. Membrey likely the same.
Explains why they both looked so ordinary.
I thought Membrey was a fair chance to play next week.
I thought Membrey was a fair chance to play next week.
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Re: Bruce out for six. Membrey likely the same.
I actually don’t mind this... our forward set up was failing dismissally and I doubted Richo’s ability to mix it up. Now he had no choice
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Re: Bruce out for six. Membrey likely the same.
We must play a mix of Paddy, Battle and Marshall as the talls for the next few weeks. Sorry, but I can't think of anyone else unless they chuck up forward our backs in Carlisle, Austin, Goddard. We have 2 x rucks on the list so Marshall can play forward.
I don't mind the smaller forward line setup anyway. I really wish Meatball was available. I rate him highly. I think Wellar needs to come in next week too.
I don't mind the smaller forward line setup anyway. I really wish Meatball was available. I rate him highly. I think Wellar needs to come in next week too.
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Re: Bruce out for six. Membrey likely the same.
Why is Battle not playing this week?
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Re: Bruce out for six. Membrey likely the same.
'Wellar'?parkeysainter wrote:We must play a mix of Paddy, Battle and Marshall as the talls for the next few weeks. Sorry, but I can't think of anyone else unless they chuck up forward our backs in Carlisle, Austin, Goddard. We have 2 x rucks on the list so Marshall can play forward.
I don't mind the smaller forward line setup anyway. I really wish Meatball was available. I rate him highly. I think Wellar needs to come in next week too.
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Re: Bruce out for six. Membrey likely the same.
That’s how I feel about itskeptic wrote:I actually don’t mind this... our forward set up was failing dismissally and I doubted Richo’s ability to mix it up. Now he had no choice
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Re: Bruce out for six. Membrey likely the same.
Would love to be proven wrong, but I feel Bruce will be sorely missed. I remember last year when he was dropped, most supporters realised how important he was
Without Membrey there, we need someone with the running ability and agility of Juice. The mids showed over the past couple of weeks that they have no confidence in Paddy. That in turn meant he was confused and did not lead to spots he normally would because he knew that they were't honouring his lead. If the mids are disciplined enough to look for the best option we might get a few goals from our talls, but I have my doubts. It usually takes a few weeks for the mids and forwards to gel. Unfortunately we don't have that luxury.
Without Membrey there, we need someone with the running ability and agility of Juice. The mids showed over the past couple of weeks that they have no confidence in Paddy. That in turn meant he was confused and did not lead to spots he normally would because he knew that they were't honouring his lead. If the mids are disciplined enough to look for the best option we might get a few goals from our talls, but I have my doubts. It usually takes a few weeks for the mids and forwards to gel. Unfortunately we don't have that luxury.
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Re: Bruce out for six. Membrey likely the same.
So why isn’t Battle playing? A bit timid by the club I feel
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Re: Bruce out for six. Membrey likely the same.
I think Paddy deserves to play and I think for the sake of the team going forward, it's important that HE is the man up forward. Let's see how he goes as the main go to forward. As long as we win the constested footy and as long as we run and carry as a group, then we will have plenty of opportunities for the forwards. That includes, the likes of Gresh, Sincs and JB.
If Hickey, Marshall and Paddy can bring the ball to ground, we should also be able to kick enough goals if the smalls work hard enough. That means our mids need to work hard and make sure that they impact the scoreboard at every opportunity. Perhaps the coach sees the midfield as the main contest and bringing in Battle doesn't add to the mids.
Battle is going to get games to play this year, especially with both Skunk and Juice out. I think if he is fit and doing what the coaches ask of him, he'll get his chance soon in the seniors. It's important to think long term and he can continue to improve by kicking lots of goals and playing well at Sandy
If Hickey, Marshall and Paddy can bring the ball to ground, we should also be able to kick enough goals if the smalls work hard enough. That means our mids need to work hard and make sure that they impact the scoreboard at every opportunity. Perhaps the coach sees the midfield as the main contest and bringing in Battle doesn't add to the mids.
Battle is going to get games to play this year, especially with both Skunk and Juice out. I think if he is fit and doing what the coaches ask of him, he'll get his chance soon in the seniors. It's important to think long term and he can continue to improve by kicking lots of goals and playing well at Sandy