Preview Finals Week 1: Collingwood v Melbourne, Thursday 7 September, MCG, 7.20pm

[Mollythedolly]

Ginni dropped

Macrae sub

Macrae was the sub against the Bombers is all those changes signify.

 

[Jen2310]

I love JF Noble. Loved him before the rest of you, and more intensely.

Didn't think he'd be dropped, but he has been playing sub-average football for a while, probably since he re-signed.

Ah yes the dreaded drop off after re-signing clause. Nick being injured adds to his since re-signing haha.

 

[JOELY]

Can't remember being this toey for a match in a while. Reckon I was more calm before the granny in 2018. No idea why.

 

[JB1975]

Ah yes the dreaded drop off after re-signing clause. Nick being injured adds to his since re-signing haha.

Just to be clear about it, I don't think that there's a cause and effect. Unfortunately, it was quite noticeable that he had a poor game immediately after the contract, and he just hasn't hit his stride since.

 

[Mollythedolly]

Gee I hope they don't line up the way it is shown.

First time for everything.

 

[unplugged]

Can't remember being this toey for a match in a while. Reckon I was more calm before the granny in 2018. No idea why.

It's the damn bye!

 

[stormskye]

Two bottles of sailor jerry at the ready. One during the game. One to celebrate the win after!

 

[Mollythedolly]

WHE stays ️
Ginnivan sub ️
Noble out

I'm not usually strong on selection, but I do not like this move. Between Noble and Markov, Oleg is the clear out. Hope they have more reason than favouritism.

Other than form you mean?

 

[Jen2310]

Just to be clear about it, I don't think that there's a cause and effect. Unfortunately, it was quite noticeable that he had a poor game immediately after the contract, and he just hasn't hit his stride since.

I dont think his ankle injury lately has helped. They prob should have given him a couple weeks off.

 

[Jen2310]

This is the JN09 we want to see.

 

[Fruit]

I posted earlier today about how all our possible changes to the team change our style of play because it’s not apples for apples. When I wrote that I never for a minute expected Noble to get dropped.
His exclusion is actually the one omission that allows us not to mess with our structure. He goes out and Markov fills his role. Murphy slides in and takes a player Markov might have picked up.
It’s allowed us to keep an exciting forward line plus keep role players like WHE and Lipinski who can fill different positions.
I feel for Johnny but am liking what the selection table has done.

 

[Mollythedolly]

Can anyone do some mind reading of the mc as to why we've dropped Noble?

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What is it in the strategy for this game that we take away one of our driving quarterbacks?

Can understand dropping Lippa to get the 3 ins on the park but surely not Noble, what is that the mc sees that I don't?

Hmmmm, team structure maybe, but that’s probably a tad too obvious. Every game we’ve gone in with 7 defenders, 7 forwards, 8 mids. Looks the same to me this week.

 

[pz5151]

Break even in the midfield and keep Fritsch from getting out of control and I think Pies win.

 

[Jafo]

Anyone know whether Cox’s parents have arrive yet or not?

 

[Jen2310]

Anyone know whether Cox’s parents have arrive yet or not?

Were they planning on to? I should ask them.

 

[danielnajdek]

If we lose I might not be back on here til next year.

 

[Jafo]

Were they planning on to? I should ask them.

You should (ask them) and if not you, the Club should have Cox has self promoted he plays better in front of his friends and family.

 

[FromTheBoundaryLine]

I want to see the Melbourne players tackled and tackled HARD !!! Stick them and stick it to them. Oliver, Viney and Petracca will do their usual thing and we’ll match them but the rest of them need to know we are around. FWIW I think Cox and Cameron will give Gawn a thorough workout.

 

[ElliottsMaggies]

You should (ask them) and if not you, the Club should have Cox has self promoted he plays better in front of his friends and family.

I'd be shocked if his parents aren't already here. They always make the trip out for finals.

 

[FromTheBoundaryLine]

Hope we get to see the fans hand over the new finals flag tomorrow. Go the Magpie Army!!!!

 

[Mollythedolly]

His disposal is poor

Wouldn’t go as far as to say poor but his DE% is flattered by his tendency to kick long down the line. Anything over 45m that doesn’t result in a direct turnover is considered efficient I think is how it works.

 

[LuckyLee]

I’m sure it had nothing to do with selections today but I just rewatched the Kings Birthday match and Noble had a bit of a shocker, with several errors that lead directly to Dees scores. Lacked composure and tried to do too much at times.

One way or another, I reckon we’ll see him back later in our 2023 Premiership journey, playing better than ever.

After rewatching the KB game, there’s nothing particularly scary about the Dees. We match up well on them. We’ve got this!


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[Jen2310]

 

[Jafo]

I want to see the Melbourne players tackled and tackled HARD !!! Stick them and stick it to them. Oliver, Viney and Petracca will do their usual thing and we’ll match them but the rest of them need to know we are around. FWIW I think Cox and Cameron will give Gawn a thorough workout.

Be interesting to see if McCreery adjusts his tackling or not.

 

[LuckyLee]

Be interesting to see if McCreery adjusts his tackling or not.

Like dialling up the Crunch Factor to 11?


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