Changes vs Geelong (R17): Tapscott, Riley, Jetta in for Gawn, Barry, Salem

[Bluelegs]

Last chance for Tappy. The ultimatum worked with Jetta and Pederson. Your turn Tapscott.

 

[Cannon82]

Some good changes there, added a bit more run to the side. On paper I think we've got the better team but we all know how often that translates to on-field performance.

 

[schmuttt]

Some good changes there, added a bit more run to the side. On paper I think we've got the better team but we all know how often that translates to on-field performance.

wat

 

[mrmonkey]

Maybe he meant the ins are bigger bodies than the outs. Not Melbourne on paper is better than Geelong because that makes no sense.

 

[Benwah83]

Glad to see Tappy get a run. But, as others have pointed out, this is probably shaping up as the last chance.

 

[Dee Won]

Hopefully Tappy takes his chance like Jetta

 

[butters88]

Hopefully Tappy gets more than just one game to prove his worth... IIRC Pederson and Jetta took a couple of games to become shining lights.

 

[Cannon82]

wat

 

[Devastating Boris]

Massive statement made by roos bringing in some of our hardest players. Go get em Tappy

 

[saj_21]

I'm happy with the IN's, id like to see Blease given 3 games between now and season end, to give himself a chance to prove himself.

Will be interesting to see where they play Tappy, he has been played half back/forward and through the midfield at Casey. We have struggled to move the ball with any confidence from the backline and also struggled for goals up forward. Personally i'd like to see his long kicking used across half back Lynden Dunn style.

Preferably i'd like to see Kent as the sub, genuinely quick and will add some real leg speed once he is on. I want Tappy and Riley to at least start and play 3/4 qrts.

 

[Demon 16]

Certainly looking for a stronger, more physical approach this week.

Good changes this week in my opinion - Barry wont be too disappointed as they just backed him with a contract extension this week - and Salem just needed a rest.

I'm hoping Tapscott shows a bit in the coming weeks - if for nothing other than trade bait come year end..

 

[Theseventhhamster]

I'd like to get Blease into the side because he amuses the s**t out of me. Funniest player in the league, give him a shot!

 

[DemonLord]

I will admit I am a fan of Tappy and am hoping he can benefit from the same development that has improved Jetta and Pedo etc.

If nothing else he should stand up to the bigger bodies of Geelong better than someone still developing such as Barry. And as we all know he is not prone to taking a backwards step. Hopefully he realises its now or never and grabs the chance with both hands. I also hope he hasn't forgotten what a penetrating kick he used to use with such effect in his early days.

DL

 

[Theseventhhamster]

IMO Tappy just flat out doesn't know how to find the ball. He's got to make it as some kind of defensive forward I reckon.

 

[Cannon82]

I'd like to get Blease into the side because he amuses the s**t out of me. Funniest player in the league, give him a shot!

Best argument I've heard to date. Get the boy in, Roos.

 

[Cannon82]

I reckon we'll spear Tappy and he'll get rookied by one of Port or Adelaide and will actually turn out to be a decent small forward in a team that kicks the ball inside 50 occasionally.

 

[Klyntonius]

IMO Tappy just flat out doesn't know how to find the ball. He's got to make it as some kind of defensive forward I reckon.

Certainly been the knock on him in the past. Been acquiring a decent amount of football in the ressies so hopefully that translates into the top level. His mongrel and toughness will be a welcome addition if he can do a Jetta and make a spot his.

I reckon we'll spear Tappy and he'll get rookied by one of Port or Adelaide and will actually turn out to be a decent small forward in a team that kicks the ball inside 50 occasionally.

Spear Tappy? Some sort of tribal punishment?

 

[DemonLord]

Still find it funny calling someone built like Tappy a small forward. Maybe short forward is better as he is wider than he is tall.

DL

 

[Cannon82]

Spear Tappy? Some sort of tribal punishment?

Yes. If they're not going to make it with us, why should some other club get a free shot? Better off to make soup out of them.

 

[CWaffles]

Still find it funny calling someone built like Tappy a small forward. Maybe short forward is better as he is wider than he is tall.

DL

Maybe a Chode Forward is more appropriate?

 

[DemonLord]

Maybe a Chode Forward is more appropriate?

I had to look up the meaning there. I will let you call tappy that definition.

Let me know how that worked out for you once you come out of a coma.

DL

 

[Theseventhhamster]

Certainly been the knock on him in the past. Been acquiring a decent amount of football in the ressies so hopefully that translates into the top level. His mongrel and toughness will be a welcome addition if he can do a Jetta and make a spot his.




Spear Tappy? Some sort of tribal punishment?

He's been getting it bashing around VFL blokes at stoppages, nothing on the spread. Maybe he can do the same in the big league but I don't see it.

 

[Devastating Boris]

Maybe a Chode Forward is more appropriate?

Brick Shithouse forward?

 

[Demon 16]

Brick Shithouse forward?

 

[ThePuppetMaster]

Lol, of course Tappy struggled getting the ball under Neeld as a small forward - none of our small or medium forwards could get anywhere near it under Neeld, I reckon Tappy can make it.