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Does anyone think Stanley might actually play on Monday? Scott has a bit of a history taking gambles on players like this.
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Does anyone think Stanley might actually play on Monday? Scott has a bit of a history taking gambles on players like this.
No, I think he'll play VFL on Saturday. I can't see why they would pick a player who hasn't had any pre-season match practice when we've got a number of other tall options.Does anyone think Stanley might actually play on Monday? Scott has a bit of a history taking gambles on players like this.
Hah, that's funny Teri, I've always hated seeing Stokes going for marks in the forward line. In my memory, he usually has two large defenders who spoil the mark and the opposition gain possession. I always wonder where our tall forwards are who should be going for those marks, and why Stokes isn't waiting at their feet for the crumbs!
Yeah, P, he's one of our best non-centre clearance clearance players- if that makes sense?Another good reason to keep him as the superb link up midfielder between the 50m lines that he's been the last 2 seasons.
I was thinking they'd go for both big ruckmen plus Blitz again- I keep forgetting that we have other options now (it feels so strange!). Can't see them picking Walker- they have not used him a lot before, even when we've been in dire straits!No, I think he'll play VFL on Saturday. I can't see why they would pick a player who hasn't had any pre-season match practice when we've got a number of other tall options.
Even if Simpson and McIntosh are both underdone, I think they'll go for one of them plus Blicavs, with Clarke and maybe Walker pinch-hitting the ruck at times.
Give Stanley at least one practice match to settle in to footy, with such an injury-interrupted preseason.
Yeah I know it would be ridiculous to throw Stanley in without any match practice, it's actually stupid to think he might play but with Scott and our MC at times you never know.No, I think he'll play VFL on Saturday. I can't see why they would pick a player who hasn't had any pre-season match practice when we've got a number of other tall options.
Even if Simpson and McIntosh are both underdone, I think they'll go for one of them plus Blicavs, with Clarke and maybe Walker pinch-hitting the ruck at times.
Give Stanley at least one practice match to settle in to footy, with such an injury-interrupted preseason.
Interviewed on the club website yesterday I think, vfl return likely this weekend, same as Thurlow.He might - have him on one wing, Blicavs on the other!
Interviewed on the club website yesterday I think, vfl return likely this weekend, same as Thurlow.
Thurlow hinted at hb/wing as his likely spot. He may need to grow a few inches to fit into our new breed of wingers.
If Scott puts Blitz on Hill again I'll personally bang on the coaches box and demand the magnet board!
Remember I was there at that final and felt like screaming with rage.How dare you say such a thing. They know better than you!
In all honesty once Stanley is fit and ready to go if Scott plays Blitz anywhere I'll be banging on coaches box.Interviewed on the club website yesterday I think, vfl return likely this weekend, same as Thurlow.
Thurlow hinted at hb/wing as his likely spot. He may need to grow a few inches to fit into our new breed of wingers.
If Scott puts Blitz on Hill again I'll personally bang on the coaches box and demand the magnet board!
Depends really. If they view Stanley as a possible no.1 ruck (not saying they do mind you, but time will tell) then that doesn't affect Blicavs correct?In all honesty once Stanley is fit and ready to go if Scott plays Blitz anywhere I'll be banging on coaches box.
Remember I was there at that final and felt like screaming with rage.
Just like Billie isn't a defenders a**ehole the same applies with Blicavs and the wing!
Cognitive dissonance is a very powerful thing, and unfortunately our coach is as susceptible to it as anyone else.
Scott says both Cockatoo and Gregson are a chance to play on Monday:
GEELONG is considering the possibility of unleashing two draftees in the Easter Monday blockbuster against Hawthorn at the MCG.
Coach Chris Scott said both exciting youngster Nakia Cockatoo – who thrilled supporters with his dash in the NAB Challenge – and South Australian youngster Cory Gregson were both "well and truly" in the selection mix for the season opener.
He said the prospect of having both play was tantalising.
"It would be exciting to have a couple of debutants for round one, I reckon," Scott said.
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2015-04-01/two-cats-in-mix-for-debut
I guess that will depend on places available once the 'obvious' places are all filled.I like that he's thinking of presenting something different, outside the square.......but will he follow through?
What is their weakest point daz?After reading a bunch of the Hawks thread over there, they are well into themselves. And B2B they should be I guess.
That said, lets punch them in the throat. Play the 3 big Forwards. In reality, is Mruda really gonna to add that much stopping them for running it out? I don't know.
Lets just roll the dice and get them on their weakest point.
Give it to them with both barrels and let them adjust to us.
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You need to let it go.In all honesty once Stanley is fit and ready to go if Scott plays Blitz anywhere I'll be banging on coaches box.
Ha, Ha. Maybe I am, we'll see on Monday, my guess is at best he'll give away two goals.You need to let it go.
As much as I can't find a spot for Blicavs if all the talls are fit. You're going way over the top re: Blicavs.
And I passed over your comment about his contested marking.Ha, Ha. Maybe I am, we'll see on Monday, my guess is at best he'll give away two goals.
Yeah I agree re: who to drop if all our talls are fit. He just gets so exposed everywhere he plays...In the ruck he's exposed with height and bulk, in the midfield he's exposed with lack of real pace and ground level contested ability, in defence he's exposed by his lack of experience back there and his poor decision making. Anyway I've already been through all of this. I just can't wait till Monday I think we'll put on a really good show and bring back some excitement to a team that last year especially seemed pretty one paced and to tell you the truth boring at times to watch.And I passed over your comment about his contested marking.
It's my query on him too.
In my opinion, he has improved massively through the nab cup.
If he can run, run, run. Get to contests, AND mark. HUGE asset.
I just can't see who else they drop if all talls are fit.
He isn't a back.
You could very well have said something similar when Lonergan was just starting out as a defender, he wasn't recruited as a defender but now is very good at his craft.in defence he's exposed by his lack of experience back there and his poor decision making.