Preview Changes V Blues

[Rory Walkerfield]

Porps usually plays well in big games. Has clean hands, and experience playing at the G. no way I'd drop him for this game. Laird played well but I think he makes way for Smith who is a star. Go Crows!

Have to agree with all of this.

Although I didn't like Porps body language after the game. He may be on the outer down there.

 

[Paladin]

No, Laird should go out for Smith, as you don't just keep someone else in because they are younger. Jaensch was very good today I thought, and played a significantly better game than Laird.

I would also bring in Lyons for the Porpoise, but not sure if the selectors are leaning that way or not.

Jaensch was vgood on Neade last week as well. Putting together a good start to the year.

We have 3 big slow guys who are doing an outstanding job in defence - Talia, Otten, Rutten. Do we really need a 4th plodder against Carlton who is in average form? - Reilly

I would play Smith, Jaensch, Brown and Laird before him. Our big defenders are getting the job done we need pace and run this week.

 

[BACCS]

The bolded players: You've got to be kidding me. Jaensch was about on par with Laird for mine, and no way was he better than Talia, Brown, Wright or Hendo.

How was he on par with Laird? Please, explain this to everyone, because you seem very adamant about it. It definitely isn't based on stats (which aren't the be and end all, but are a good indicator), so what is it?

He was at least par with Brown and Hendo, and better than Wright. I thought Talia was superb, so agree with you there.

 

[smoovy]

Interesting fact that there are 8 changes to the 22 that ran out in the prelim against the Hawks. That is a massive change, in what in reality is only 4 games ago.

I like how Sando does wield the axe, but there is also clearly some players that get away with more than others. I think if you are an older player, you actually have less latitude. Sando's problem is that could breed some discontent.

The good thing though is that he has all sorts of options. Apart from draftees Siggins and Atkins I don't think I would be too far off the mark in saying that it is really only Cam E-Y remaining on the list that you could say at this stage isn't up to AFL level.

 

[FR0GGY]

How was he on par with Laird? Please, explain this to everyone, because you seem very adamant about it. It definitely isn't based on stats (which aren't the be and end all, but are a good indicator), so what is it?

He was at least par with Brown and Hendo, and better than Wright. I thought Talia was superb, so agree with you there.

Because as he said he was a first gamer. Which i assume the umpires will take that into account when thy give him brownlow votes
If your not as good your not as good doesnt matter if your a 300 game player or a first game player.

 

[FAITH]

lyons, smith for porps, laird

i still want riley in

 

[McCauley]

Carlton at the G...........we are in trouble.

 

[FAITH]

Carlton at the G...........we are in trouble.

 

[Wright Away]

Oh no 3-1 Carlton at the G what a powerhouse!!!

 

[Drakescoffeecake]

Heading over for this game. Jaensch stays in IMO. One more chance for Mackay, his pace could be useful.

IN: Smith, Johncock
OUT: Porplyzia, Laird

 

[VSTone]

Porps out (sub) : Lyons in (sub)

Smith one more week in the magoos... before taking his spot in the team...

 

[Kane McGoodwin]

Those saying Jaensch should be dropped because he was poor are sounding like a broken record & are making this call without even watching the game. I watched Matty closely today & he played well. The whole defence was fantastic as a group today.

There will be minimal changes next week.

Smith will probably come in for either Porps or even Mackay. Both these players are lacking confidence & could do with a run in the SANFL.

 

[RippaRiley43]

Yeah, Jaensch was fine today. He took some good grabs and hardly cost the team any goals.

 

[OrdinaryJoel]

Should we try to out-do their defence through height like last season?

Have Jenkins, Walker and Johnston?

Just something I've been thinking about, as last season we had Walker, Tippett and Jenkins play against the Blues didn't we?

 

[Kane McGoodwin]

Should we try to out-do their defence through height like last season?

Have Jenkins, Walker and Johnston?

Just something I've been thinking about, as last season we had Walker, Tippett and Jenkins play against the Blues didn't we?

Given Sauce's form, McKernan is needed more than Johnson... particularly with Lynch.

 

[PykeDream]

Have to agree with all of this.

Although I didn't like Porps body language after the game. He may be on the outer down there.

Didn't look good at 3qtr time either. He had his chance last week though...

 

[Bicks]

Jaensch did well on garlett in the nab cup game and is the only guy with the pace to go with him.

I know you have unbridled love for Jaensch but read what you have written, surely your not serious???

There is only ONE player in our entire squad with the brute pace to go with Garlett and it most certainly ain't Jaensch!!!

And there is absolutely no chance PD will get the role on him. Hendo would be a better option than Jaensch if it's sheer speed you want, certainly more athletically gifted than MJ.

 

[huludicidal]

We are going to to get a 2nd rounder for a guy playing SANFL if you want to increase his trade worth you don't do it by not playing him

Worked for Richmond with Tambling...


2nd round might be a stretch, but maybe we can throw in a lower pick or Luke Thompson and get pick 30ish. I'd take that.

There's no way he gets back into our side unless there's a rash of injuries that's for sure. VB and Smith still have to come back in, Porplyzia, Mackay, Laird and Jaensch are all on shaky ground but are all ahead of Vince in the pecking order. If Kerridge keeps up his current form he has also overtaken Vince, and Lyons has arguably already overtaken him without even playing an AFL game this season.

Vince has attributes that a club like St Kilda would love. I fully expect him to rot in the sanfl for the rest of this year and to then be traded. Remains to be seen what we get for him. Fun times ahead though.

 

[huludicidal]

I know you have unbridled love for Jaensch but read what you have written, surely your not serious???

There is only ONE player in our entire squad with the brute pace to go with Garlett and it most certainly ain't Jaensch!!!

And there is absolutely no chance PD will get the role on him. Hendo would be a better option than Jaensch if it's sheer speed you want, certainly more athletically gifted than MJ.

Yeah I agree that it is odd how certain posters seem to think Jaensch has amazing pace. He doesn't. Brodie Smith would annihilate him in a 100 metre dash.

 

[Big Gazoongas]

Correct. Laird is the clear matchup for Garlett, Smith on Yarran. End of story.

Not even close.
Since when is a 2nd gamer the clear match up for Garlett. Laird was "OK" today, lets not get too carried away with how the kid played. And on what very little we have seen of him I don't think he will have the pace to go with him either.

 

[huludicidal]

Not even close.
Since when is a 2nd gamer the clear match up for Garlett. Laird was "OK" today, lets not get too carried away with how the kid played. And on what very little we have seen of him I don't think he will have the pace to go with him either.

Well considering Laird is a true small defender (arguably our only one) and Garlett is a true small forward, I'd say its pretty clear. Garlett isn't in Carlton's best 10 players either, so its not like we'd be giving the youngster a ridiculously tough job that he can't handle.

As for the pace, I'm assuming you feel Jaensch is the correct matchup and much quicker than Laird. I don't subscribe to the 'Jaensch is lightning quick' theory, and feel like Laird is pretty much as quick as him. Are either of them quick enough to stay with Garlett? Possibly not. Is anyone on our list other than Dangerfield quick enough to stay with JG? Possibly not. But hey, I've seen Michael Doughty shut down loads of small forwards that he 'didn't have the pace' to go with. I just feel like Laird has the footy smarts to do that sort of job. Jaensch IMO should be playing further up the ground (but clearly that ain't going to happen). We'll see what the coaches come up with.

I like Laird on Garlett, Smith on Yarran, Jaensch on Betts if he plays, Talia on Rowe and Truck on Hampson. as the main backline shutdown matchups. Its actually really hard to work out who Otten is going to play on but I'm sure we'll work something out.

 

[ManInTheArena]

Can someone point out what was wrong with Jaensch yesterday? I missed it!

Thought he was great.

Out: Porplyzia
In: Smith

 

[FR0GGY]

Can someone point out what was wrong with Jaensch yesterday? I missed it!

Thought he was great.

Out: Porplyzia
In: Smith

Haters gonna hate.

 

[sbenno]

How was he on par with Laird? Please, explain this to everyone, because you seem very adamant about it. It definitely isn't based on stats (which aren't the be and end all, but are a good indicator), so what is it?

He was at least par with Brown and Hendo, and better than Wright. I thought Talia was superb, so agree with you there.

Firstly baccs, sorry for not conforming to your opinion, I seem to have my own. I wonder how that happened?

When I posted that, I hadn't looked at the stats, i based it purely on what I saw on the TV. I saw laird go hard at contests, use his disposal well, and even when he made the odd mistake, his effort to correct it was good. Looks like a player, nay, a defender (!), and deserves another game.

Now that I have looked at the stats, they tell a slightly different story, but not that different. 7 of lairds 8 possessions were contested, and he had 5 tackles. Jaensch had a better game statistically, but it certainly didn't appear that way to me by watching it.

I'm amazed jaensch had 14 kicks - his game seemed like a total non event to me. I don't think he was better than Wright at all, I thought wright was quite good, and statistically, their games are very similar.

I think jaensch will be a liability if he lines up in defence next week against the blues. If he plays further up the ground, then fine, but from what I saw, laird offered more from a defensive perspective yesterday.

 

[BUTTON 92]

Should we try to out-do their defence through height like last season?

Have Jenkins, Walker and Johnston?

Just something I've been thinking about, as last season we had Walker, Tippett and Jenkins play against the Blues didn't we?

Walker didn't play last time and we still belted them. Lynch will stay as he was good yesterday,
Out: Mackay/Laird
In: Smith