Is it time to rest players?

[The Nostradamus]

Yeah call it whatever you like just get rid of Gibson and Hansen

 

[hotham]

I think they all had a rest yesterday. Give it two weeks and they'll be having even a longer rest.

 

[Caracas]

Nah that's not right. In fact, if we beat Richmond, Adelaide beat Geelong, dogs beat lions, we play the dogs at the g (5 v 8) and Adelaide play Richmond in Adelaide!! (6 v 7)

If we beat Richmond, we are depending on the Dogs beating the Lions in Brisbane or Geelong beating Adelaide for a Melbourne. If we lose to Richmond we are guaranteed a Melbourne final.

 

[Juryduty]

I think 14 wins is a great return in a season.
Play to win


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[StrokerAce]

If we beat Richmond, we are depending on the Dogs beating the Lions in Brisbane or Geelong beating Adelaide for a Melbourne. If we lose to Richmond we are guaranteed a Melbourne final.

True but do we really want to go into a finals series with 2 losses in a row?

 

[Harris 10]

True but do we really want to go into a finals series with 2 losses in a row?

If it means we have no injuries/suspensions to key players and our players that need it get a freshen up then I'm all for it.

 

[StrokerAce]

If it means we have no injuries/suspensions to key players and our players that need it get a freshen up then I'm all for it.

Yeah it wouldn't feel good if we played our best team and got done!

 

[archereleven]

Can we rest the coach?

 

[DarkPhoenix]

http://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/afl...-out-final-round/story-e6frf3e3-1227506785318

NORTH Melbourne will consider resting a group of core senior players against Richmond on Friday night to freshen them for the finals.

The deliberation comes as Fremantle coach Ross Lyon confirmed he planned to rest half of his first-choice team against Port Adelaide for their Round 23 clash.

AFL rules on team selection were tightened after 2013 when Lyon rested 11 players and the Dockers revealed on Monday he had the same number in mind this weekend.

The AFL on Monday indicated it would approve the radical tactic as bookies rushed to make Port a $1.15 favourite to beat ladder-leading Fremantle ($5.50) at Adelaide Oval.

The Kangaroos will make a decision at match committee later in the week whether to leave out players who are sore and or fatigued.

Included in the group of sore players is Brownlow Medal contender Todd Goldstein, who has played every game this season.

 

[Bleeeeeeeeep]

If we win and Adelaide and the dogs win Richmond play in Adelaide.
I think we need to win.

 

[Shermanator]

I don't know what the fuss is about - we simply must rest players.

Not sure if some people got the memo but WE ARE IN 8th POSITION AND HAVE TO WIN 4 FINALS IN A ROW.. we don't have the luxury of the top 4 who can score themselves a week off after a win in the first week of finals.

Next week will have a different intensity altogether with players colliding into each other harder and faster than normal.
It's been a long season already so we need our veterans or injured players as fresh as possible.

Tactically we are in a great position to rest the guys who need it because all the odds are pointing to a final in Melbourne against Richmond or Dogs so the time is now.

Don't buy into the 'going into finals with 2 losses in a row' talk either, we're in the finals, we're finals hardened, we need the boys fresh to give them every chance of tackling 4 games straight (including travel), make it happen Scotts.

 

[Junk yard]

I don't know what the fuss is about - we simply must rest players.

Not sure if some people got the memo but WE ARE IN 8th POSITION AND HAVE TO WIN 4 FINALS IN A ROW.. we don't have the luxury of the top 4 who can score themselves a week off after a win in the first week of finals.

Next week will have a different intensity altogether with players colliding into each other harder and faster than normal.
It's been a long season already so we need our veterans or injured players as fresh as possible.

Tactically we are in a great position to rest the guys who need it because all the odds are pointing to a final in Melbourne against Richmond or Dogs so the time is now.

Don't buy into the 'going into finals with 2 losses in a row' talk either, we're in the finals, we're finals hardened, we need the boys fresh to give them every chance of tackling 4 games straight (including travel), make it happen Scotts.

Not sure we've got the mental capacity to get belted by Richmond due to resting key players and then expect to beat them the week after.

 

[Juryduty]

Not sure the AFL will approve this one.
1. This game has ramifications of the top 8, not like the dockers game.
2. Channel Seven begged for North and Richmond Friday night game and the AFL obliged.


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[muttley45]

Here's an odd outcome, rest core players and still beat Tigers, making selection for 1st final very interesting

 

[scooby1279]

Here's an odd outcome, rest core players and still beat Tigers, making selection for 1st final very interesting

that was my point in another thread who says the players who would come in for the rested players cant win a game of footy? Those players who come in will be desperate to show what they are capable of eg Turner last year. Richmond need to desperately win so let them go all out and if they lose with our rested places even better and if they do win we will be ready for them at the MCG with fresh players ready to give it there all.

 

[Junk yard]

Here's an odd outcome, rest core players and still beat Tigers, making selection for 1st final very interesting

That'd be perfect, unfortunately might be underestimating the tigers, we rock up with anything but our best and I'm guessing we get belted.

 

[Orange Peanut]

Waite had scans last Monday, so something is bothering him. Goldy hurt his hip on Saturday. Higgins has had issues with a knee. The outs can surely reflect the injuries instead of saying "rest" can't they? , it's not like they're made up.

 

[Gasometer]

Here's an odd outcome, rest core players and still beat Tigers, making selection for 1st final very interesting

1st Final may well be-
In Maj
Out Goldy

In Harper
Out Swallow

In Crocker
Out Scotts

 

[Gasometer]

Waite had scans last Monday, so something is bothering him. Goldy hurt his hip on Saturday. Higgins has had issues with a knee. The outs can surely reflect the injuries instead of saying "rest" can't they? , it's not like they're made up.

My wallet hurts....pre buying tickets 3 weeks ago ffs.

...and to add insult to injury get a Twister at Wallan Kfc Saturday night on way home and nek minit stupid server does not wrap it properly and Twister unwraps in lap....nekminit chicken salad s**t everywhere. ..nek day pants stained with Kfc grease...gtfo.

 

[arden station]

Will be interesting to see what type of side the Bulldogs name for Brisbane - rest 12 players and it could be a worry.

 

[Shermanator]

Not sure we've got the mental capacity to get belted by Richmond due to resting key players and then expect to beat them the week after.

OK so we've already lost the game by plenty.. my bad!..

We're not replacing 18 AFL players with 18 Werribee players - we're resting a handful our veterans, if anything guys like Turner will give us some fresh enthusiasm on Friday.

BTW: Haven't we beaten Richmond the last 7 out 8 games we've played? if I were Richmond I would be worried about us no matter who was in our first 22..

 

[muttley45]

Give this post a like if you think Gibbo needs a rest

 

[Daniltchenko You Beauty]

We're going to have to win four on the trot to win the big one, likely with a trip to Perth. I think our only chance is if we rest up, lose to the Tiges and finish 8th.

Finishing 8th we still play Tiges or Dogs, no chance of going to Adelaide and we would likely play Sydney week 2, not Hawthorn or Eagles in Perth.

Wouldn't normally say this but rest up boys.

 

[Twinkletoes]

We could send out a hit squad to take down as many Richmond players as possible and hence ensure they head into the finals hobbled. Hmmmmmmmmmm.................first rover - The Beast!

 

[Black2Blue]

We could send out a hit squad to take down as many Richmond players as possible and hence ensure they head into the finals hobbled. Hmmmmmmmmmm.................first rover - The Beast!

Plan B?