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Kane McGoodwin
15 Jun 2003, 21:14
Well with Clarke, Stevens, Carey, Burns & Bode likely to be available, it make for an interesting discussion at the selection table & on BF about the make-up of the team. We have an extra week to discuss it with the mid-season break.
Possible Team:
B: Smart, Bassett, Hart
HB: Massie, McGregor, Torney
C: Stenglein, Ricciuto, Doughty
HF: Burton, Stevens, Welsh
F: Edwards, Perrie, Carey
R: Biglands, Bickley, McLeod
I: Clarke, Johnc.ock, Bode, Burns
Stiffy_18
15 Jun 2003, 21:35
_F: _ 17. Scott Welsh _ 2. Wayne Carey _ 5. Ronnie Burns
HF: _ 9. Tyson Edwards _ 22. Ian Perrie _ 24. Brett Burton
C: _ 18. Graham Johncock _ 26. Mark Bickley _ 28. James Begley
HB: _ 15. Jason Torney _ 16. Ken McGregor _ 3. Kris Massie
_B: _ 7. Nigel Smart _ 8. Nathan Basett _ 34. Ben Hart
1R: _ 4. Matthew Clarke _ 32. Mark Ricciuto _ 23. Andrew McLeod
Int: _ 35. Rhett Biglands _ 20. Tyson Stenglein _ 10. Matthew Bode _ 40. Chris Ladhams
Emg: 11. Michael Doughty _ 21. James Gallagher _ 37. Trent Hentschel:D
Kane McGoodwin
15 Jun 2003, 21:51
Originally posted by Stiffy_18
Int: _ 35. Rhett Biglands _ 20. Tyson Stenglein _ 10. Matthew Bode _ 40. Chris Ladhams
Stinger on the bench - interesting... Reckon he did OK on Yze today. Would start him ahead of Begley!
Stiffy_18
15 Jun 2003, 22:19
Originally posted by Kane McGoodwin
Stinger on the bench - interesting... Reckon he did OK on Yze today. Would start him ahead of Begley! I just don't reall think that there is anyone to tag from Carlton apart from Kouta but even then I don't think Stenglein is the right choice for that particular job.;)
But you have to admit that a good bench:D
macca23
16 Jun 2003, 00:52
Originally posted by Stiffy_18
_F: _ 17. Scott Welsh _ 2. Wayne Carey _ 5. Ronnie Burns
HF: _ 9. Tyson Edwards _ 22. Ian Perrie _ 24. Brett Burton
C: _ 18. Graham Johncock _ 26. Mark Bickley _ 28. James Begley
HB: _ 15. Jason Torney _ 16. Ken McGregor _ 3. Kris Massie
_B: _ 7. Nigel Smart _ 8. Nathan Basett _ 34. Ben Hart
1R: _ 4. Matthew Clarke _ 32. Mark Ricciuto _ 23. Andrew McLeod
Int: _ 35. Rhett Biglands _ 20. Tyson Stenglein _ 10. Matthew Bode _ 40. Chris Ladhams
Emg: 11. Michael Doughty _ 21. James Gallagher _ 37. Trent Hentschel:D
I like the look of that team Stiffy - it'll beat Carlton.
Stenglen would start on Kouta wouldn't he??
Stiffy_18
16 Jun 2003, 00:58
Originally posted by macca23
I like the look of that team Stiffy - it'll beat Carlton.
Stenglen would start on Kouta wouldn't he?? The side does look good. I would think that Smart would be the man for Kouta but who then picks up Whitnall. On 2nd thought Stenglein will probably get Kouta.
Leigh Roy
16 Jun 2003, 01:03
As I would like it if one of my threads got more than eight to ten posts, go read my afl board thread please fellas.
Also, not sure if it's wise to put all the eggs in the one basket for an away match at THAT ground. Rest a key few for R13.
Originally posted by Leigh
Also, not sure if it's wise to put all the eggs in the one basket for an away match at THAT ground. Rest a key few for R13. We shouldn't play underdone players. But we should definately play a full strength side. For two reasons: (a) After a week off it would be silly to give guys another weeks rest; (b) DON'T FLIRT WITH YOUR FORM, we lost to the side dubbed the worst in the competition a week ago, we can't afford to take Carlton lightly.
Also I don't know what you mean by "THAT ground"; its at Princes Park not the Docklands. :confused:
Stiffy_18
16 Jun 2003, 01:22
Originally posted by DaveW
Also I don't know what you mean by "THAT ground"; its at Princes Park not the Docklands. :confused: Is Roo set for another 6 goal BOG performance??????:D
Jars458
16 Jun 2003, 11:34
Gallagher should get a game before Begley who ahs been only average since his first two games
His goal kicking is appalling. He could have kicked 8 goals at least that he has missed. he doesn't even come close.
Ins Bode Clarke Carey Stevens Burns
outs Shirley Hentschell Begley Doughty Gallagher (both unlucky)
Ladhams stays in because he can play in the forward line or on th ball where he was good on sunday all be it against mediocre oppostiion
Andrew McLeod needs to pull his finger out also. Ordinary yesterday.
Originally posted by Jars458
Gallagher should get a game before Begley who ahs been only average since his first two games
His goal kicking is appalling. He could have kicked 8 goals at least that he has missed. he doesn't even come close.
Ins Bode Clarke Carey Stevens Burns
outs Shirley Hentschell Begley Doughty Gallagher (both unlucky)
Ladhams stays in because he can play in the forward line or on th ball where he was good on sunday all be it against mediocre oppostiion
Andrew McLeod needs to pull his finger out also. Ordinary yesterday.
5 players back from injury in 1 week is asking a lot,
Agree on keeping Ladhams & McLeod who has been down for a couple of weeks now ( is his knee causing more concern than we are told ??)
Ins = Clarke, Burns, Carey or Bode
Outs = Shirley, Hentschel, & Doughty or Gallagher (as you say both would be unlucky)
PrideOf
16 Jun 2003, 12:52
Time for our annual away game with Carlton.
Agree with your side Stiffy, but I'd be tempted to start Rhett - he's got some confidence up now.
Blues_Girl
16 Jun 2003, 14:33
Originally posted by Jars458
Gallagher should get a game before Begley who ahs been only average since his first two games
His goal kicking is appalling. He could have kicked 8 goals at least that he has missed. he doesn't even come close.
He's not a bloody forward!!!!!!!
Problem Solved :D
Kane McGoodwin
16 Jun 2003, 14:37
Originally posted by Blues_Girl
He's not a bloody forward!!!!!!!
But he was playing on a wing. Wingman should be capable of kicking straight for goal. IMO, Begley should be dropped before Dogga & Gags as he has gone off the boil. Should be picking on form.
Crusty Bode
16 Jun 2003, 15:49
Any merits in bringing injured players back via the SANFL?
Burns with Port
Bode with Glenelg
Clarke with South
Carey with North!!!!!!!
also what the hell is going on with Stevo???
topjars
16 Jun 2003, 18:27
Originally posted by Jars458
Andrew McLeod needs to pull his finger out also. Ordinary yesterday.
Hear Hear Jars.
topjars
16 Jun 2003, 18:36
Originally posted by Crusty Bode
Any merits in bringing injured players back via the SANFL?
Burns with Port
Bode with Glenelg
Clarke with South
Carey with North!!!!!!!
also what the hell is going on with Stevo???
Of those mentioned above, I would love to see Carey earn his stripes with a run with North ( if he can).
It'll send him a strong message that he's not here to holiday!
I know we have to "player manage him" and all that, but if he has any ambitions of getting into our side hes got to do it through the SANFL and prove that he is FIT
... in and out (of the side) like a honeymooners c*ck is messing us around IMO
iceman21
16 Jun 2003, 21:42
Clarke, Burns & Carey(maybe) , Stevens to get another week or two off and perhaps to come back through the SANFL, Bode to get a week at the Bay. Hentschel , Shirley and Doughty to miss.
Perhaps Mattner for Gallagher;)
Originally posted by PrideOf
Time for our annual away game with Carlton.
Agree with your side Stiffy, but I'd be tempted to start Rhett - he's got some confidence up now.
Yes, now thats 13 years in the comp and our 13th away game to Carlton at Optus. Not bad, eh! Yet only 5 times at AAMI - truly extraordinary programming by those boffins in AFL House.
The positive this week at least when we play the Blues they won't have been bagged in the news all week. We will actually be playing a side that won the previous week.
Whilst it would be great to have all 5 players come back I would suggest that we only bring back - Clarke, Bode and Burns. Carey and Stevens require a run thru the SANFL given the no. of weeks both have missed.
Originally posted by kirky
Yes, now thats 13 years in the comp and our 13th away game to Carlton at Optus. Not bad, eh! Yet only 5 times at AAMI - truly extraordinary programming by those boffins in AFL House. Put your house on it being 15 or 16 games, I think the Princes Park contract ends in 2006.
Not that we should be complaining, if there's one team we want to play away these days its Carlton. ;) They look like being down in the doldrums for a while with the state of their current list and their draft penalties.
Stiffy_18
17 Jun 2003, 00:15
I don't mind the Optus Oval as we have done OK there lately (especially last year). We should win this one comfortably but you never know when Pegan is involved. Roo seems to like Optus Oval lately. :D
Stiffy_18
20 Jun 2003, 01:20
Originally posted by iceman21
Perhaps Mattner for Gallagher;) I hope not. There are better players available. Mattner always plays well in SANFL but he is not up to AFL footy just yet. If he gets a run then he really has something on the coaching staff.
macca23
22 Jun 2003, 20:45
Thank god there's a game coming up this week to talk about.
The real question facing the Crows this week is just how many players do you bring back in one game from injury (presuming they're all available other than Goody).
I think Clarke, Carey and Burns are a must if available, with Hentschel, Shirley and either Doughty or Gallagher being the 3 to miss (probably Doughty).
Do we dare bring Bode back as well if he's available or give him a run for one week with the Bays?
Originally posted by macca23
Thank god there's a game coming up this week to talk about.
The real question facing the Crows this week is just how many players do you bring back in one game from injury (presuming they're all available other than Goody).
I think Clarke, Carey and Burns are a must if available, with Hentschel, Shirley and either Doughty or Gallagher being the 3 to miss (probably Doughty).
Do we dare bring Bode back as well if he's available or give him a run for one week with the Bays?
Anymore than 3 injured players back in one week is questioning fate regardless who they are,
your in's & outs suit me just fine, :)
Stiffy_18
22 Jun 2003, 21:34
Originally posted by macca23
Do we dare bring Bode back as well if he's available or give him a run for one week with the Bays? He has only missed a couple and with McLeod likely to miss he is a certainty if fit IMHO.;)
macca23
22 Jun 2003, 21:44
Originally posted by Stiffy_18
He has only missed a couple and with McLeod likely to miss he is a certainty if fit IMHO.;)
How quick we forget!! :o
I had forgotten about the chance of McLeod missing this game through the knee scrape.
He probably will miss.
If he does then we will probably have to bring Bode back, although like noddy, I really don't like more than 3 coming back from injury at any one time.
Stiffy_18
22 Jun 2003, 21:55
Originally posted by macca23
How quick we forget!! :o
I had forgotten about the chance of McLeod missing this game through the knee scrape.
He probably will miss.
If he does then we will probably have to bring Bode back, although like noddy, I really don't like more than 3 coming back from injury at any one time. We all seem to be forgetting that Bode is one of the fittest if not the fittest player at the club. 3 weeks layoff is nothing IMHO. If a player misses 2-4 weeks then you would consider him depending on his fittness but anything after that will require a lot of consideration.
If Bode puts his hand up on the training track and he is completely over his injury then he should be a certain selection.;)
In: Clarke, Bode, Carey and Burns
Out: Hentschel, Shirley, McLeod and Gallagher or Doughty (probably Doughty)
Kane McGoodwin
22 Jun 2003, 22:42
Originally posted by Stiffy_18
We all seem to be forgetting that Bode is one of the fittest if not the fittest player at the club. 3 weeks layoff is nothing IMHO. If a player misses 2-4 weeks then you would consider him depending on his fittness but anything after that will require a lot of consideration.
If Bode puts his hand up on the training track and he is completely over his injury then he should be a certain selection.;)
In: Clarke, Bode, Carey and Burns
Out: Hentschel, Shirley, McLeod and Gallagher or Doughty (probably Doughty)
I agree with your ins Stiffy:
We need Clarke to play as a backup to Biglands will be needed to combat Allan / French.
McGregor will be required in defence on Whitnal, so Carey will be needed as a 2nd tall in attack to help out Sarge & give us a decent structure.
Burns hasn't missed much footy, so if he passes a fitness test, he should play. Same with Bodey, who we need to step up with Goody out for a long period.
Stevens has been out for too long, so needs to gain match fitness through the SANFL.
However, I would go differently on your outs:
Hentschel & Shirley pick themselves, which leaves 2 more.
I would drop Begley as he has gone quiet since since his 1st 2 games & is less deserving IMO than others mentioned.
If Macca is not 100%, I wouldn't risk him. If he is OK, I would then drop Gags, as I reckon Dogga is better value at this stage. Was very impressed with him when he got his chance in the last game.
I would agree there are 23 deserving players. So far Doughty, Gallagher and Begley have been touted as the players to omit.
I wonder if Burns is a walk up start. We finally have Welsh back as our forward line crumber. Bode, Ladhams, Gallagher can rotate through the midfield as well as play the forward line crumbing role. Whereas Burns doesn't really have the midfielder string to his bow (watch the Wizard Cup games against Port and North in case you've forgotten :p). So far Ronnie's had a mix of good and poor games, he's hardly set the world on fire.
Does Burns command a spot in a near full strength side?
I think Ronnie's form has been pretty good really, bit more than I expected even.....been making a nuisance of himself and kicking 2-3 every game (when not injuring himself) and doing a job.
I think a pure, goalkicking crumber like Ronnie is essential in a side playing a style of long kicking footy like ours.
macca23
22 Jun 2003, 23:34
Originally posted by DaveW
Does Burns command a spot in a near full strength side?
He does in mine.
And in Neil Kerley's full strength Crows side in the Sunday Mail today. In fact he had Burns starting with Welsh on the interchange.
Just before he rolled his ankle, Burns was playing purely as a forward pocket and half-forward, without any silly attempt to play him as an on-baller. He added real spark to the forward line. We lost something up forward when he got injured.
Originally posted by macca23
And in Neil Kerley's full strength Crows side in the Sunday Mail today. In fact he had Burns starting with Welsh on the interchange. :eek:
Well I can't agree with Welsh ahead of Burns.
Don't suppose someone wants to write that side up here? I can't find it online.
Edit: I'm going to start a thread on this.
Kane McGoodwin
22 Jun 2003, 23:38
Originally posted by DaveW
[BSo far Ronnie's had a mix of good and poor games, he's hardly set the world on fire.
Does Burns command a spot in a near full strength side? [/B]
Yes! Before Burns got injured, I thought he was playing good footy for us & was one of our most dangerous & creative forwards. It just took him a game or so to adjust. Now Burton is back, he has been playing some of his time off a wing. Also, have Stinger, Ladhams & Bode who also can play from a wing if required. ie. 2 of Begley, Gags or Dogga will probably miss.
Stiffy_18
22 Jun 2003, 23:40
Originally posted by ant
I think Ronnie's form has been pretty good really, bit more than I expected even.....been making a nuisance of himself and kicking 2-3 every game (when not injuring himself) and doing a job.
I think a pure, goalkicking crumber like Ronnie is essential in a side playing a style of long kicking footy like ours. I agree ant. Ronnie has only played one "bad game" so far this year and that was the 1st one against WC. In every game after that he has been good. Even in the games where he got injured (Brisbane and Geelong) he looked very dangerous when he was on the field.
I think we need Ronnie as he is our only TRUE crumber. With McLeod and Goody missing, I think having Roonie up forward will mean that the likes of Roo, and Edwards can spend more time on the ball.
Stiffy_18
22 Jun 2003, 23:44
Originally posted by DaveW
:eek:
Well I can't agree with Welsh ahead of Burns.
Don't suppose someone wants to write that side up here? I can't find it online.
Edit: I'm going to start a thread on this.
F: Carey _ Perrie _ Burns
HF: Goodwin _ Stevens _ Edwards
C: Begley _ Ricciuto _ Burton
HB: Smart _ McGregor _ Torney
B: Hart _ Bassett _ Johncock
1R: Clarke _ Bickley _ McLeod
Int: Biglands _ Bode _ Welsh _ Stenglein
Originally posted by Stiffy_18
F: Carey _ Perrie _ Burns
HF: Goodwin _ Stevens _ Edwards
C: Begley _ Ricciuto _ Burton
HB: Smart _ McGregor _ Torney
B: Hart _ Bassett _ Johncock
1R: Clarke _ Bickley _ McLeod
Int: Biglands _ Bode _ Welsh _ Stenglein Thanks.
No Massie. :eek: No Ladhams either.
Kane McGoodwin
22 Jun 2003, 23:55
Originally posted by DaveW
:eek:
Well I can't agree with Welsh ahead of Burns.
Don't suppose someone wants to write that side up here? I can't find it online.
Edit: I'm going to start a thread on this.
Kerley's team:
F: Carey, Perrie, Burns
HF: Goodwin, Stevens, Edwards
C: Begley, Ricciuto, Burton
HB: Smart, McGregor, Torney
B: Hart, Bassett, Johnc.ock
R: Clarke, Bickley, McLeod
I: Biglands, Bode, Welsh, Stenglein
Dave, I agree with you that Welsh when fit is in our best starting-18 - along with Burns though. Drop Begley, put Goodwin on a wing & Welsh on HFF. Then bring in Ladhams on the bench. Also, Stinger sgould be in our starting-18, considering there is always a player to tag. Not sure who I would bench though.
Kane McGoodwin
22 Jun 2003, 23:56
Whoops, beaten by Stiffy - was distacted by the phone!
Stiffy_18
23 Jun 2003, 21:49
Whats this about Ben Hart not training today. Apparently him and McLeod need to prove their fitness on Wednesday. Is Benny carrying an injury??????:( :confused:
I only heard what Ayresy said, Harty's been feeling a bit of soreness in the lower leg/calf area, he's had a fair workload this year so he thought he'd give Benny the night off. He was also optimistic that Macca would be right for the weekend, and as you said, both will be tested on Wednesday.
topjars
24 Jun 2003, 19:01
There was a bit in the paper today suggesting Carey moved pretty well at training yesterday.
Did any body see footage of him actually running ?
I must admit I thought ....."Gee hes movin' OK"
Then when I read the tiser this morning it confirmed what had been a passing thought.
I just hope hes not like a honeymooners co(k:D
Jars458
24 Jun 2003, 19:09
Originally posted by topjars
There was a bit in the paper today suggesting Carey moved pretty well at training yesterday.
Did any body see footage of him actually running ?
I must admit I thought ....."Gee hes movin' OK"
Then when I read the tiser this morning it confirmed what had been a passing thought.
I just hope hes not like a honeymooners co(k:D
i thought he looked a bit proppy but I think he has a weird running style anyway
He ran a bit like that whilst he was taking Essendon apart in 1999 anyway.
Watching Barry Young lose the plot was fantastic.
topjars
24 Jun 2003, 19:27
Hopefully, watching Mickey Martin do the same will give you equal enjoyment Jars:eek:
Stiffy_18
24 Jun 2003, 19:43
Originally posted by topjars
There was a bit in the paper today suggesting Carey moved pretty well at training yesterday.
Did any body see footage of him actually running ?
I must admit I thought ....."Gee hes movin' OK"
Then when I read the tiser this morning it confirmed what had been a passing thought.
I just hope hes not like a honeymooners co(k:D I saw the footage of him running last night topjars and I was also surprised as to how well he was moving. He didn't look like a player that has missed 6 weeks with knee and calf injuries.
I thought Ronnie was sprining pretty well as was McLeod. Stevens also moved well. It was an interesting article in the tiser this morning.;)
macca23
24 Jun 2003, 20:32
Originally posted by Stiffy_18
I saw the footage of him running last night topjars and I was also surprised as to how well he was moving. He didn't look like a player that has missed 6 weeks with knee and calf injuries.
I thought Ronnie was sprining pretty well as was McLeod. Stevens also moved well. It was an interesting article in the tiser this morning.;)
Carey and Ronnie both moved well Stiffy and it would be surprising if they didn't both play, but given our record this year nothing should be surprising.
The vision I saw Stiffy only showed McLeod on the sidelines bouncing a ball and not part of the main training session. Was there vision on one of the channels of Macca sprinting??
Stiffy_18
24 Jun 2003, 21:07
Originally posted by macca23
The vision I saw Stiffy only showed McLeod on the sidelines bouncing a ball and not part of the main training session. Was there vision on one of the channels of Macca sprinting?? Channel 10 (I think) showed vision of McLeod with a bandaged knee sprinting on one of the outside ovals. He was very quick and in those couple of seconds they showed him, he didn't look bothered by it. He didn't train with the main group tho.
Carey and Ronnie looked good as did Stevo but I think Stevo will go to SANFL and Burns and Carey will get straight back into the side.;)
BlueMark
25 Jun 2003, 16:26
Four pages of reasoned intelligent football talk, so much for stereo types:). Should be a good game. Hopefully the Blues can carry on the form that they showed against Richmond and not Geelong. Watch for Thornton and Fisher, they have something special.
Cheers
BM
Carey v MM who would thought it 18 months ago.
Kane McGoodwin
25 Jun 2003, 18:47
Apparantly everyone under doubt got through the main training OK, so will be tough at the selection table.
Jars458
25 Jun 2003, 19:18
Originally posted by Kane McGoodwin
Apparantly everyone under doubt got through the main training OK, so will be tough at the selection table.
Will be easy
In Clarke Carey Burns
out Hentschell Shirley and Begley
Bode and Stevens to return via SANFL
Three named extras will be Bode Stevens and Begley.
Stiffy_18
25 Jun 2003, 20:07
Originally posted by Jars458
Will be easy
In Clarke Carey Burns
out Hentschell Shirley and Begley
Bode and Stevens to return via SANFL
Three named extras will be Bode Stevens and Begley. I don't think Begley will be dropped. If he is he could consider himself very stiff.
IN: Clarke, Care, Burns
OUT: Hentschel, Shirley, Doughty (VERY STIFF):eek:
Blues_Girl
25 Jun 2003, 20:57
Originally posted by Stiffy_18
Doughty (VERY STIFF):eek:
I won't go there...far too easy :D
Stiffy_18
25 Jun 2003, 21:28
Originally posted by Blues_Girl
I won't go there...far too easy :D Someone's got a dirty mind again!!!!!!:p ;) :D
Blues_Girl
25 Jun 2003, 21:29
Originally posted by Stiffy_18
Someone's got a dirty mind again!!!!!!:p ;) :D
Again?!?! ALWAYS! :D :p ;)
Stiffy_18
25 Jun 2003, 21:42
Originally posted by Blues_Girl
Again?!?! ALWAYS! :D :p ;) I rest my case!!!!!!:p
Blues_Girl
25 Jun 2003, 21:46
Originally posted by Stiffy_18
I rest my case!!!!!!:p
:D
macca23
25 Jun 2003, 21:48
Originally posted by BlueMark
Four pages of reasoned intelligent football talk, so much for stereo types:). Should be a good game. Hopefully the Blues can carry on the form that they showed against Richmond and not Geelong. Watch for Thornton and Fisher, they have something special.
Cheers
BM
Carey v MM who would thought it 18 months ago.
Yeah, not every Adelaide person talks in a series of grunts with their knuckles dragging on the ground. ;)
Only those that live down the Port!!:D
It will be a good game and it does worry me, as it is a must win for the Crows. Carlton are very capable of pulling out a big one - they are much better than a lot of people think.
Whoever thought of drafting Brad Fisher at 72 is a f...ing genius. He's a star in the making.
All the best for Carlton ............. but not this week!!! :)
macca23
25 Jun 2003, 21:56
Originally posted by Jars458
Will be easy
In Clarke Carey Burns
out Hentschell Shirley and Begley
Bode and Stevens to return via SANFL
Three named extras will be Bode Stevens and Begley.
Ins should be right. Bode a possibility as well.
Out Hentschel Shirley Doughty(whether he's very stiff or not :D )
Stevo and maybe Bode to resume in the SANFL.
Stiffy_18
25 Jun 2003, 22:07
Originally posted by macca23
Only those that live down the Port!!:D Boom Boom!!!!!!:D
Stiffy_18
25 Jun 2003, 22:08
Originally posted by macca23
Doughty(whether he's very stiff or not :D ) Now Now!!!!!!:p
Originally posted by macca23
Ins should be right. Bode a possibility as well.
Out Hentschel Shirley Doughty(whether he's very stiff or not :D )
Stevo and maybe Bode to resume in the SANFL.
Do you think Gags is a walk up start?
Leaping Lindner
26 Jun 2003, 10:28
Originally posted by Jars458
Will be easy
In Clarke Carey Burns
out Hentschell Shirley and Begley
Bode and Stevens to return via SANFL
Three named extras will be Bode Stevens and Begley.
I agree with you Jars. I think Begley would benefit from a stint at Sturt . I think Doughty has done enough to keep his spot. If Bode is 100% fit would like him straight back in, especially if it's going to be wet which according to the radio this am looks likely. Whilst a fit Steveo is a MUST have you can't help but think an "easier" game in the SANFL after such a long break will help him. It would rip out our collective hearts if he was to play on a wet Princes Park and go down injured again.
macca23
26 Jun 2003, 11:02
Originally posted by napsyd
Do you think Gags is a walk up start?
In this game and on recent form "yes". Unless Bode plays as well. Gallagher also has the advantage of being able to be an on-baller over Doughty who is essentially a wingman, and IMO the wings are covered without Doughty.
Originally posted by Leaping Lindner
I agree with you Jars. I think Begley would benefit from a stint at Sturt . I think Doughty has done enough to keep his spot. If Bode is 100% fit would like him straight back in, especially if it's going to be wet which according to the radio this am looks likely. Whilst a fit Steveo is a MUST have you can't help but think an "easier" game in the SANFL after such a long break will help him. It would rip out our collective hearts if he was to play on a wet Princes Park and go down injured again.
Agree with you on Mark Stevens in fact i don't think we will see him back in the tri-colours until he has shown form & fitness with the local Eagles & going on past years when Mark has come back from a long lay off due to injury that could take a couple of weeks in the local league,
Originally posted by macca23
In this game and on recent form "yes". Unless Bode plays as well. Gallagher also has the advantage of being able to be an on-baller over Doughty who is essentially a wingman, and IMO the wings are covered without Doughty.
Agree with the wingmen comments although I think Doughty has not been given a great run.
I'd say gags is holding on for dear life at the moment. If he's selected, he will be pick 22 IMO. Needs a big one this week and more importantly needs to use the ball better.
Originally posted by macca23
In this game and on recent form "yes". Unless Bode plays as well. Gallagher also has the advantage of being able to be an on-baller over Doughty who is essentially a wingman, and IMO the wings are covered without Doughty.
I believe Gallagher could be under the pump this week macca & as you say definitely will be when Bode returns ,
In's Carey, Clarke & Burns
out, Hentschel, Shirley & either Gallagher or Begley