Strategy Changes and Pre-match discussion (Freo 15/7, MCG 1.45pm)

[Jelly Bean]

In: Mihocek, Maynard
Out: WHE (finally?), Frampton

I think Frampton is not going to make our 23 as a forward. I think he should be in the side as a key tall back, but Murphy seems to be preferred, so Frampton goes out for Mihocek.

 

[Snuggles]

In: Mihocek, Maynard
Out: WHE (finally?), Frampton

I think Frampton is not going to make our 23 as a forward. I think he should be in the side as a key tall back, but Murphy seems to be preferred, so Frampton goes out for Mihocek.

I agree - but will we find a spot for McStay .

 

[The Royal Sampler]

Out: WHE, Bianco, AJ
In: Sidebottom, Mihocek, Maynard

 

[hellfire]

From the 23:

OUT: WHE (injured), Bianco, Frampton
IN: Sidebottom, Maynard, Mihocek

I like Frampton, but if Cox and Cameron are playing, then I don’t think he has a spot in the front half.

 

[Jelly Bean]

I agree - but will we find a spot for McStay .

McStay will get another week in the VFL, and then come in for Johnson. Sidebottom in for Bianco in a few, and that is our final 23.

 

[Bianconeri]

If we concede the same amount of shots from Dixon and Finlayson in a couple of weeks as we did from Naughton and Ugle-Hagan tonight we’ll be in trouble.

Frampton has to move back to play on the oppositions best tall because Murphy and Moore seemed to have no interest getting near them.

 

[LuckyLee]

Our balance of talls looks really out tonight.

At one stage we had all of Cox, Cameron and Frampton all flying against each other in a marking contest.

Howe regularly looked uncertain and out of position tonight and Darcy was punished multiple times for giving his direct opponent too much space.

Frampton is an excellent defender and competent relief ruckman but he is NOT a forward. Tonight I would have swapped him with Howe but regardless next week he needs to either go back to defence or to the AFL.


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[3rdMan]

On our defence: we've conceded less points than any team. We play aggressive defence though, so there will be times where out defenders do not stick to their man. It's a tradeoff and OJ the stats so far is working in our favour.

 

[jimmy35]

Assuming Checkers and Bruz are fit they’ll be ins for Hosk and AJ. Steele for Bianco if Sidey is ready.

 

[parano1a]

Assuming Checkers and Bruz are fit they’ll be ins for Hosk and AJ.

Hard to drop Johnson when he kicked 3 goals...

 

[LuckyLee]

Out: WHE, Bianco, AJ
In: Sidebottom, Mihocek, Maynard

Gee, that’s hard on Johnson. Five marks and 3.0 including another gem from the boundary line. With Checkers back in, there’s even greater opportunity for AJ to slip under the guard and kick a bag.

I doubt Maynard will return so soon but if he does I would sooner see Howe (looked hesitant tonight) out and Frampton replace him in defence than drop AJ after a three goal performance.

Adams (19 disposals @ 53% efficiency), Lipinski (16 disposals @ 63%) and Hill (12 disposals @ 75%) were also comparatively poor amongst non-structural players.


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[Doc1763]

Hard to drop Johnson when he kicked 3 goals...

They might hold Checkers back another week, don't want him doing his hammy properly.

 

[jimmy35]

Hard to drop Johnson when he kicked 3 goals...

Good spot to be in.

 

[jimmy35]

They might hold Checkers back another week, don't want him doing his hammy properly.

Agree.

 

[unplugged]

Couldn't make this thread tonight as I was driving. Only got to listen on the radio too!

Hopefully Bruz and Checkers get up.

 

[Jen2310]

 

[Timmy from Thomastown]

Out: WHE, Bianco, AJ
In: Sidebottom, Mihocek, Maynard

There’s no way frampton should be retained ahead of Johnson. Apart from that, agree assuming the ins are ready. Mcstay will have to wait/prove himself.

Also, Bianco was sub. Somebody else will have to get that gig…. Maybe markov or hill.

 

[Aussie pie]

I agree - but will we find a spot for McStay .

Not at the moment, he’s no where it.

 

[Timmy from Thomastown]

I wish they would make their minds up about Maynard’s injury! It wasn’t his shoulder keeping him out, it was a knock on the knee.

 

[domus]

McStay will get another week in the VFL, and then come in for Johnson. Sidebottom in for Bianco in a few, and that is our final 23.

A bye next week. I think he will come back in the seniors.

 

[domus]

Gee, that’s hard on Johnson. Five marks and 3.0 including another gem from the boundary line. With Checkers back in, there’s even greater opportunity for AJ to slip under the guard and kick a bag.

I doubt Maynard will return so soon but if he does I would sooner see Howe (looked hesitant tonight) out and Frampton replace him in defence than drop AJ after a three goal performance.

Adams (19 disposals @ 53% efficiency), Lipinski (16 disposals @ 63%) and Hill (12 disposals @ 75%) were also comparatively poor amongst non-structural players.


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No bloody way on earth!

 

[Doc1763]

Out: D Warner
In: anyone

 

[Fat Jesus]

In: Mihocek, Maynard
Out: WHE (finally?), Frampton

I think Frampton is not going to make our 23 as a forward. I think he should be in the side as a key tall back, but Murphy seems to be preferred, so Frampton goes out for Mihocek.

Finally?
Please tell me you're not happy about this.

 

[Jafo]

Out: WHE, Bianco, AJ
In: Sidebottom, Mihocek, Maynard

I wouldn’t be rushing any of our players back in if we can help it. Especially those three. Not saying Freo is a push over but there’s no need to.

 

[Bianconeri]

Based on that I’d think

Out: WHE, Bianco
In: Sidebottom, McStay
Sub: ???