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BJ is stiff as I think a small forward is what we lack
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Especially when you consider what he produced against them last time
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Noticed it to plus we all know Longmire loves his boy Reid , think if he pulls up well tomorrow he will be a late in sat ( being made emg makes no sense )
I'd like to see BJ play more as well as a small forward is definitely needed when we have Franklin, Goodes, Tippett and Reid all in the team, especially a small forward that knows how to tackle.
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If we're looking to maximise our average height then it needs to be Reid for McGlynn or Jack, then Naismith for the other one.
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Gooodesy!! You little ripper!! We've been waiting patiently so long for the great one to return and this weekend our clubs heart will beat that little bit stronger again. Really pumped to see him get out there with the lads. *goosebumps*
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Latest reserves team has Jones omitted from it. So none of the emergencies look to be playing tomorrow
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- Kidding, right?
Just for future, I would suggest not using "BJ" and "stiff" in the same sentence.
But that's the way my mind works, sad to say.
baja
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Goooodseeeyyy!! So does he start and possibly get subbed off or does he start as the sub?
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Hint: Our sub almost always comes from the four named on the bench
Then again it might just be a case of Horse not wanting to insult the great man
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Its dark and about 14 degrees, the sky is pretty clear and no wind at all it looks like a bit of fog will set in by the morning, Im expecting about 6 degrees and fog for the dawn service.
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BJ, like Cunningham, like Rampe, need game time. If not for injuries we would not have Rampe in the team. We have an aging core of players who constitute a major part of our team. Interesting article about Geelong in the press where their success has been attributed to the fact that they make the hard decisions with regard to their players. A lot of their core senior premiership players have been cut (with dignity) acklogleging the fact that they have more or less to give the club but club says move on. Key here is dignity and reality. The article went on to say that the other (lesser) clubs think about making the hard decisions.....then they baulk.... then they do something else.
What club do we have at Sydney.
What hard decisions could we have made (keeping in mind what Geelong did)
How do we compare to Geelong with respect to
1. Hard decisions
2. Continuity of success
Continued continuity of success
Can't wait to see Goodesy back in action again!
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Great to see the champ back, I am concerned at what they will do with him. I personally would like to him start as sub.
I know people say he needs match fitness but we need him in September, not round 6 v Melbourne. He has 16 weeks to get match fit. I would mind him being our sub for the next 3-4 weeks if it guaranteed him for for finals. Right now it should be about easing him into senior footy, allowing his body to adjust to the physical pressures again.
How derickx has played 6 games straight is Beyond me, he must be laughing
I know people say he needs match fitness but we need him in September, not round 6 v Melbourne. He has 16 weeks to get match fit. I would mind him being our sub for the next 3-4 weeks if it guaranteed him for for finals. Right now it should be about easing him into senior footy, allowing his body to adjust to the physical pressures again.
How derickx has played 6 games straight is Beyond me, he must be laughing
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He is getting the rewards for hard work but I wouldn't be surprised if Reid comes in for him however I don't have a problem with him playing, if all the players put in as hard as he has for the season we would have won more games.
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Also think horse has made the right call keeping Lloyd in the side . Not only does it help develop the kid but from a team perspective , it adds depth with senior experience.
Last year we limped into the finals and had to play jack, Cunningham and Biggs.biggs made his debut in a final and Cunningham and jack had only played a handful of games between them . All three were thrown to the wolves and luckily all 3 carried themselves quite well. It really could have backfired carrying 3 guys with little to no afl experience .
Assuming we have no injuries( unlikely I know ) for the rest of the year, the guys who are fringe players and fighting for the last couple of spots in the 22 are rampe( probably close to best 22 now), Laidler, jack, rohan( see rampe), Lloyd, Cunningham ,Biggs . Have all had has some experience. Hopefully we can get some games into Biggs and jones and the above players mentioned can all continue to contribute .
If we have as many injuries as last year, putting games into these kids can only help and IMO we will be better equipped this year to cover any losses of required
Last year we limped into the finals and had to play jack, Cunningham and Biggs.biggs made his debut in a final and Cunningham and jack had only played a handful of games between them . All three were thrown to the wolves and luckily all 3 carried themselves quite well. It really could have backfired carrying 3 guys with little to no afl experience .
Assuming we have no injuries( unlikely I know ) for the rest of the year, the guys who are fringe players and fighting for the last couple of spots in the 22 are rampe( probably close to best 22 now), Laidler, jack, rohan( see rampe), Lloyd, Cunningham ,Biggs . Have all had has some experience. Hopefully we can get some games into Biggs and jones and the above players mentioned can all continue to contribute .
If we have as many injuries as last year, putting games into these kids can only help and IMO we will be better equipped this year to cover any losses of required
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At some point, there has to be more than hard work as a requisite to to get a game. I hate to bash swans players but he just isn't good at football
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He competed as good as anyone on our list (except Naismith) could have in the ruck against Sandilands, I actually don't mind his competitiveness he does have a crack and doesn't drop his head, I do see what you see and are commenting on but I have also seen improvement.
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My main argument against derickx is his age, he really isn't going to get much better, nankervis is much younger and I don't think his output would be much lower than derickx at all if any, why not develop the player that will hopefully be at the club for the next 10 years.
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From all reports Nankervis is only just getting his chance at a crack of playing a first ruck role because of Naismiths injury and he has been played mostly forward in the ressies. Ive learnt not to get to excited about ressies reports.
Harry Cunningham follower... what?
Yayy... Goodesy!
Yayy... Goodesy!
wobblyboot
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was last weekHarry Cunningham follower... what?
Yayy... Goodesy!
Sure didn't play like a follower, played more like a forward flanker/pocket to me. But then again at my old age of what was it again... 28? I might be forgetting a few things...
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