Unofficial Preview Changes/prematch discussion versus Geelong (OUT: JMac/Luke IN: BJ/Frog)

[KangaRooster]

Game 1 of a 4 game win streak please.

I think we'll get this one done.

Dumont for JZ makes sense so probably won't happen.

Hansen IN only if he's ready to have his back crashed into regularly.

Will seriously miss Wellsy if he isn't ready to go, he chops the Cats up every time.

Might have to head up the highway this week

 

[Footy Smarts]

I hope you don't mind me popping in.

Normally I'm bullish about Geelong's chances in any game but right now we're ripe for the picking. We'll definitely be missing Mackie, Stokes and Bartel with Lonergan and Hawkins likely outs too. On top of that Johnson looks a shadow of his former self and time is rapidly catching up with Enright. Our likely replacements for the 3 likely to go out injured, apart from Rivers, are inexperienced guys like Smedts, Horlin-Smith, Blease, Gore and Kolodjasnij. It's highly likely that you'll be facing a team containing 10 players with under 50 games experience and at least 6 of those being under 20 games. While I like a lot of those players that's in no way a recipe for success.

If I were a North supporter I'd be looking at this as a chance to have an era-starting win. Go down to Geelong and have a massive win and suddenly all your players will have a lot more belief in their abilities regardless of whether the team they're playing against is at their best. We won't roll over and we'll try our guts out but realistically you guys should come down with a massive amount of confidence that you can get the job done.

 

[MinistryOfMajak]

I'd like to see Wells and Dumont in for JZ and Basti. Realistically I think we're only likely to see one of Wells (depending on fitness) or Dumont in for JZ.

I'm glad Geelong beat Gold Coast on the weekend. I'd be more concerned going into this game had Geelong been 0-3. Reckon we'll win this by a comfortable margin.

 

[chubbspeterson]

Have a lot of respect for Geelong, but I remember the hidings they have given us over the last few years and if we get the chance to go for the throat I hope the boys go for it. Still they're difficult to beat down there, so we're gonna have to come with the same effort we did against Port, hopefully with a bit more composure going inside 50 and with some better setups at stoppages

 

[SMaturin]

Oh for a win in Geelong. Now or never.

 

[Bigeasy]

If we can't win this week I'm booking my trip for September.

 

[Only Forwards]

If they both play, presumably they will be 100%.... We will be very hard to beat!

Hahahaha

100%

 

[Donkey Chop]

I wouldn't mind seeing Atley tag Motlop

 

[Twinkletoes]

I wouldn't mind seeing Atley tag Motlop

I reckon the matchups we saw in last year's semi will be a fair indicator of who will go to which Cat this time around. Can anyone recall who Sammy Wright from Katamatite had? No doubt we'll be wary of their speedsters in Motlop, Murdoch and the new bloke Gregson (or whatever his name is), who's bloody quick himself.

 

[danj]

It's longer than that.

Talent wise this is the best side we've had in 10+ years

on or off the field?

 

[Donkey Chop]

I reckon the matchups we saw in last year's semi will be a fair indicator of who will go to which Cat this time around. Can anyone recall who Sammy Wright from Katamatite had? No doubt we'll be wary of their speedsters in Motlop, Murdoch and the new bloke Gregson (or whatever his name is), who's bloody quick himself.

To be honest when I think of that game I can only remember Thomas's brilliant start. Hawkins making our backline his bitches and Goldie's mark. I can remember Kelly playing on Thomas and getting away with dragging him to the ground.
I'd really like to see three tall backs this week.
Tippett- Hawkins (scares me)
Taz - Clarke
Thompson - Walker

Swallow to go head to head with Selwood

 

[The Ardent Army]

Would be nice to see someone remind caddy of his lack of humility - I remember he was a lippy w@nker in the final

 

[higgins15]

McMahon?

 

[adrenalinjunkie]

McMahon?

You realise that's red rag to a bull stuff, mate...LOL?

Seriously though, welcome to the board.

 

[higgins15]

You realise that's red rag to a bull stuff, mate...LOL?

Seriously though, welcome to the board.

He couldn't do any worse than spud this season. McMahon is can play on talls and smalls

 

[benbanjo]

He couldn't do any worse than spud this season. McMahon is can play on talls and smalls

Now uve done it

 

[manboob]

I wouldn't mind seeing Atley tag Motlop

I wouldn't bother. He won't hurt you with the form he's not in.

 

[Donkey Chop]

I wouldn't bother. He won't hurt you with the form he's not in.

I thought he's been good. 32 and 1 against the Hawks, 23 and 2 against the Suns. I wish our players played like that when out of form

 

[astrovic]

I wouldn't bother. He won't hurt you with the form he's not in.

Don't underestimate our ability to play opposition players back into form.

 

[Saintly31]

He couldn't do any worse than spud this season. McMahon is can play on talls and smalls

??

Spud has been fine apart from a dodgy first game (like the rest of the team).

 

[Phillyroo]

??

Spud has been fine apart from a dodgy first game (like the rest of the team).

It's not often I say this mate, but that is twice in two days that I agree with you.... Have you changed or have I??

 

[NMFCGUNNERS]

Majak Daw is another interesting one… where does he fit in?? personally i prefer him to Ben Brown,

 

[Phillyroo]

Majak Daw is another interesting one… where does he fit in?? personally i prefer him to Ben Brown,

Are you taking the piss??? I mean I like Maj.... But Brown has been a breath of fresh air!!! He is a smart, competitive goal kicker, who comes through in the clutch!

 

[NMFCGUNNERS]

Are you taking the piss??? I mean I like Maj.... But Brown has been a breath of fresh air!!! He is a smart, competitive goal kicker, who comes through in the clutch!

Ben Brown at ground level is disastrous… moves like a clown… yes he is a goal kicker but i feel we need a forward who can crash the packs and take a big contestant grab aswell as being good below their knees

 

[NMFCGUNNERS]

Another one of my queries is re. this years out of contract and free agency pool. young guns like Dylan Shiel, Adam Treloar, James Aish and older players like Dangerfield and Sloane swell as Tom Hawkins are available potentially, Why are north never linked with any of these players? we could use another young midfielder such as Treloar specifically