Unofficial Preview Round 11: Pies v North Melbourne, Marvel. 28 May, 3.20pm

[Bianconeri]

Out: Adams, Johnson, Elliott (all three managed)
In: Carmichael, Macrae, Ginnivan
Sub: Bianco

 

[Bianconeri]

He will definitely not end up as a midfielder.

We need to get games into Macrae and Carmichael right now, they're both ready and both could easily match Adams output

Neither will match Adams competitiveness in the midfield or pressure in the forwardline.

If you’re frustrated with Adams’ composure then you’ll be able Ben more frustrated with Carmichael’s.

 

[Kappa]

Neither will match Adams competitiveness in the midfield or pressure in the forwardline.

If you’re frustrated with Adams’ composure then you’ll be able Ben more frustrated with Carmichael’s.

Carmichael is young with 8 games to his name, he will improve over the year, Adams will only get worse as he gets over 30.

 

[gouki88]

I feel the jury is out on Macrae's ability to be hard at it in the middle (to replace Adams) but agree Carmichael could be a bull with some games and confidence under him.

I think the opposite, actually. Macrae is 2.5 years younger and to me is more consistent in his application in the 2s

 

[domus]

Adams looks like age has caught up to him. Just struggling to keep up with the tempo, and his ball use has always been mediocre.

Good time to get games into Macrae or Carmichael to prepare them for september

Macrae and September sounds like a mismatch to me.

 

[domus]

Neither will match Adams competitiveness in the midfield or pressure in the forwardline.

If you’re frustrated with Adams’ composure then you’ll be able Ben more frustrated with Carmichael’s.

I think some are being very harsh regarding Adams. He'd die for the jumper. Finals intensity is where Adams will be at his best. He is still ahead of any alternative because Lipinski is an outside runner. Taylor won't be going anywhere in my opinion.

 

[pablo disco bar]

Rest Mitchell in macrae
Rest De Goey in Carmichael
Rest Johnston in mcinnes
Ginnvan full game
hill sub (rest)

 

[leon123]

Carmichael is young with 8 games to his name, he will improve over the year, Adams will only get worse as he gets over 30.

I assume you are over 30... based on that id agree

 

[PonsfordMagpie]

Our Marvel record under Fly last year was 1 win, 2 losses so it's something to be mindful of.

We should be winning comfortably if all things are equal. North were competitive against Sydney and they tested us last year so I'm going to assume this will be a tougher game than some expect.

 

[The Royal Sampler]

Our Marvel record under Fly last year was 1 win, 2 losses so it's something to be mindful of.

We should be winning comfortably if all things are equal. North were competitive against Sydney and they tested us last year so I'm going to assume this will be a tougher game than some expect.

Sydney were playing North at Marvel, and they still won, with no backline.

We’ll be fine.

 

[Brent24]

Our Marvel record under Fly last year was 1 win, 2 losses so it's something to be mindful of.

We should be winning comfortably if all things are equal. North were competitive against Sydney and they tested us last year so I'm going to assume this will be a tougher game than some expect.

Thankfully no LDU to destroy us this time. We'll also have Moore playing, so Larkey shouldn't kick 5 either.

Either way, this Collingwood side doesn't drop too many games, 4 points and no injuries will do me.

 

[Harry O]

I think Crisp needs a rest. He hasn't been himself since that over reaction. I would bring in JC this week against Norf

While the game was in balance in first 1.5 quarters I thought Crisp nullified Cripps pretty well. 5 possessions each at quarter time

 

[anshell]

Our Marvel record under Fly last year was 1 win, 2 losses so it's something to be mindful of.

We should be winning comfortably if all things are equal. North were competitive against Sydney and they tested us last year so I'm going to assume this will be a tougher game than some expect.

One of those losses at Marvel was against Bulldogs when our team was riddled with the flu.The other loss against West Coast,I can’t explain that one away at all.One of the great mysteries of the universe,that game.

 

[Harry O]

Nearly lost to North and did lose to West Coast last year.
Pay back time has arrived the next 2 weeks

 

[PonsfordMagpie]

One of those losses at Marvel was against Bulldogs when our team was riddled with the flu.The other loss against West Coast,I can’t explain that one away at all.One of the great mysteries of the universe,that game.

The West Coast game was bizarre and still hard to understand more than 12 months on.

 

[domus]

Carmichael is young with 8 games to his name, he will improve over the year, Adams will only get worse as he gets over 30.

Not necessarily. Sidey and Pendles are playing career best footy or as good as their best from years ago and both are older that Taylor Adams.

 

[magpies42]

I think we should bring Frampton in, get back to our best 22 structure.

In: Frampton
Out: Markov

It’s a groin he’s dealing with I expect they will be more cautious.

I think Ginivan needs some time in the two’s. He didn’t earn his spot back and his last two weeks have been so-so.

I’d prefer Reef, or to give Macrae, Harrison or somebody else a crack.

 

[MyManLynch]

He needs to keep the streak going, he will play himself back into his best IMHO

Yes…the streak must continue…

 

[MyManLynch]

Pack the place out for Steele’s 300th

& Cox’s 100th

 

[Masked Magician]

Out: Ginnivan
In: Harrison

 

[Kappa]

Not necessarily. Sidey and Pendles are playing career best footy or as good as their best from years ago and both are older that Taylor Adams.

Pendlebury is no where near his AA best.

Also Adams relies on his pace a lot more than Sidebottom and Pendlebury do.

 

[Geelong_Bisons_#36]

Got to take a leaf out of Geelong's books and rest some of the older players in the next 2 weeks even though we have the bye coming up soon after.
Mitchell, Adams, Elliot, Miochek, Pendles, Steel. Maybe even DeGoey ( I think he looked sore 2nd half)
We'll beat WC and Nth easily and an extra week off could be vital come September.

Out: Adams, Elliot and maybe 1 more.

 

[northcotehead]

All this talk of resting players. I think playing 3 quarters of cruise control footy against Carlscum has provided ample rest for our boys.

 

[nahnah]

Got a feeling our system doesn't suit this stadium as well as the MCG so pies by only 50-60, I dont think we really care that our system doesnt stack up as well at this ground either btw

 

[KillerMagpies]

I mean, the average age of our midfield is like 30... We need to get some games into the young mids.

100%
It’s time to drip feed in McRae, Ryan, Carmichael, Harrison, Allen, Bianco and McInness.
What a great problem to have!