Should we play Gehrig?

[Newman]

If Reiwoldt has to miss due to hand injury (probably not) - should we put in G Train? Could anything be worse than our last 3 weeks at kicking a big score? We probably won't have any major part to play in the finals (if we make it) - so if his body is feeling ok do we chuck him in for last free games? I'm inclined to say 'why not'? Other thoughts?

[Bowey Boy]

Yes

The week after next !!

[Teflon]

hed get run over on subi and never travelled well.

Dont embarrass him further. The comeback has been a disaster..let him go with dignity this time round.

[battye]

If Reiwoldt has to miss due to hand injury (probably not) - should we put in G Train? Could anything be worse than our last 3 weeks at kicking a big score? We probably won't have any major part to play in the finals (if we make it) - so if his body is feeling ok do we chuck him in for last free games? I'm inclined to say 'why not'? Other thoughts?

Riewoldt is our only option up forward really. Milne was against three, Kosi was nowhere to be seen.

Leaving Gehrig in the goal square might not be such a bad option, he'd take a key defender, and at least when we flood, we'd have someone in the forward half of the ground.

[markinUSA]

Hi Newman,

Nice to see you again.

I haven't seen the game yet - but I came on here a few years ago, and after reading everyone's comments, I wondered exactly the same thing.

I'll watch the game later in the week. Then I might have a more informed perspective.

[bigcarl]

i'd play dal santo at half forward alongside riewoldt and bj at ff.

we've suffered all season in not being able to kick winning scores and though the forward structure hasn't always been to blame it certainly is a factor.

[Winmarvellous]

Yep. Let him play in Harveys last game. Pity it won't be in the finals. Kosi in the last few weeks has been worse than G-train at the start of the year, so we're not really losing anything. Kosi isn't a FF or ruck, so see if we can offload him at seasons end for Didak, Brown or anyone that can play forward and actually kick goals. That's their job. Roo can't, and Kosi doesn't. A forward line that can't kick is like a bike with no wheels. Useless.

[bigcarl]

A forward line that can't kick is like a bike with no wheels. Useless.

so true. goals is what it is about. but most of our best players are too worried about what their opponent is doing or about making a mistake and being dropped for it.

[bergsone]

Crossed my mind too,at least we need a TARGET to kick to forward instead of Milne,that has just been stupid.Been training so it has to be considered

[fugazi]

Seeing as we're clearly not that serious about playing finals we may as well give him another farewell game vs Essendon or Adelaide....couldn't do less than Kosi did last night.

[plugger66]

G has retired and had a send off last year. No more games for him.

[Quixote]

In answer to the OP - Yes, and soon!

Kosi isn't a FF or ruck, so see if we can offload him at seasons end for Didak, Brown or anyone that can play forward and actually kick goals. That's their job. Roo can't, and Kosi doesn't.

And you should WASH YOUR f****** MOUTH OUT.

[4ever_saint]

Definately.

He's had a lot of time off, granted, but we need another strong mark up foward. Plus, he has given us plenty in his career and he deserves another proper send-off despite the year he has had.

[Gilbert=Legend]

Why bring another big forward when we cant get it right with only 2?????

Get a head you turkey's

[st.byron]

no. Would rather see Allen given a few games. Big Frase has given his all but his time is past.

[bergsone]

Why bring another big forward when we cant get it right with only 2?????

Get a head you turkey's

Instead of kicking it to Milne

[dcstkfc]

Worth a try
He kicked 4 v Carlton in round 2, so he's not totally hopeless.
At least he'll take a key defender.
Just plonk him in the goal square I say.

[Mooksy]

no

[St. Luke]

Hi Newman, welcome back.

I wouldn't object seeing the big man come back...but only if he was right and said he was right to go. our forward line hasn't looked to great without him to be honest. (or our delivery of the ball into the forward line??)

[mightysainters]

i'd play dal santo at half forward alongside riewoldt and bj at ff.

we've suffered all season in not being able to kick winning scores and though the forward structure hasn't always been to blame it certainly is a factor.

why do people keep saying BJ at FF? It makes no sense he was the only guy prividing run and kicking to a target get rid of him and he'll be sitting at FF with the ball not going near him...

[sunsaint]

Why bring another big forward when we cant get it right with only 2?????

Get a head you turkey's

But that's the point, Roo is up the ground trying to get a kick. Leaving Milne and schneider against 3-4 taller opponents. Foget Kosi, not sure what is wrong with him. Would prefer to see Rix come in for a relieving ruck as Kosi is a liability there.
The way I see it, Gehrig in a wheelchair would have to be a better option than Geary. But it is all academic anyway '08 has gone.

[saintly_safes]

Would't take him to W.A . But why not against Adelaide & Essendon .What have we got to lose? He might provide the spark we need ,who knows? If it does't work out at least we get to see the big rig play with banga before they both pull the pin.

[evertonfc]

The club is in dire straights if we turn to Gehrig.

He is finished. Deal with it.

[widereceiver]

With the sh1te delivery from our midfield the Plugger would be on some of the posters' whinge/trade/bag lists.

Thanks for the memories Frase!

[The_Dud]

u could put Pugger up at FF and our gameplan would still make him look ordinary