Preview R9: Changes v Gold Coast

[GreyCrow]

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[adelaidecrows]

Really disappointed that the club hasn't backed Brad in when we've seen it takes a few games to gain form from Atkins and Cameron, especially when Douglas has been worse and stays in. It makes me think he must have got on the piss again. Not sure what happening with CEY after most his performances in the SANFL have been better than Gore's ats (perhaps he joined Brad for a night out).

VB in is pretty inexcusable though, only positive is if Smith moves into the midfield, even then Wigg should have been brought into the side instead.

VB probably is a short term selection for Mrouch. The club probably chose not to select Wigg or Gore due to the want to give them extended runs rather then just the one solitary game.

 

[GreyCrow]

I know 20 years ago resting players wasn't the norm , but I do know if my team was flying and we were coming up against an easybeat side there was always discussion and promotion around a few juniors to play A Grade '' just to see how they go'' . We never lost anything by doing so but we gained so much.

 

[marty36]

Although I don't agree with VB being brought in infront of two or three others it's not the end of the world he has performed at the top level for a number of years and held his own, it's probably a more conservative pick than most including myself want, but it probably isn't going to have a huge affect infact he could prove everyone wrong

 

[FR0GGY]

Vb's in so we keep him interested, so he doesn't want to leave us at years end

 

[Godallblighty]

Nothing wrong with discussing and having a difference with selection. I never said that.

Its funny how many people are selection experts on here. Had no idea how many of you work within the confines of the club and watch trainings and are privy to the discussions on KPI's, goals and strategies that go on. This is great. I will sit back and learn something.

 

[WaynesWorld19]

I find in these times, the best and the mature way of handling the situation .....is to stand in a corner facing the wall with my fingers in my ear

After all it's the mature way

 

[Brenton Davy]

Hahahaha......

VB .....Hello Moneypenny!
throws hat at hat stand...........misses

Highly underrated post...

 

[CutAboveTheRest]

Vb's in so we keep him interested, so he doesn't want to leave us at years end

Yeaaaaah..... and thats a good thing why?

 

[WaynesWorld19]

Vb's in so we keep him interested, so he doesn't want to leave us at years end

I am gathering the selectors concern was spread from the contest ......at least we know VB will spread and run hard .....IMO VB will play midfield

 

[mattymac]

They've obviously panicked and brought VB in for leadership. We've been a rudderless mess losing close ones interstate and then that farce against Geelong. I think Pyke has lost confidence in Tex and our other senior players have been invisible. VB is the break glass in emergency leadership pill.

That must be it. VB has been so shit in the reserves that's all it could possibly be.

 

[TheLeftFist8]

Van Berlo is replacing M Crouch who is being rested, not to be the cornerstone of our team. You don't upgrade rookies, or play guys who aren't ready, for that.

If VB plays midfield it's a bloody disgrace…he's been getting cheap ball across half back in the SANFL. If we needed a midfielder then Wigg or CEY would be waaayyyyy more deserving.

Surely VB plays defence, releasing either Henderson or Smith upfield.

 

[FR0GGY]

I am gathering the selectors concern was spread from the contest ......at least we know VB will spread and run hard .....IMO VB will play midfield

Does he though

 

[The Sloane Ranger]

I am gathering the selectors concern was spread from the contest ......at least we know VB will spread and run hard .....IMO VB will play midfield

Run hard?

As long as it's in a straight line, he is really struggling with his agility and ability to turn quickly

 

[CutAboveTheRest]

I am gathering the selectors concern was spread from the contest ......at least we know VB will spread and run hard .....IMO VB will play midfield

 

[TheLeftFist8]

I am gathering the selectors concern was spread from the contest ......at least we know VB will spread and run hard .....IMO VB will play midfield

Spread like treacle?

 

[GreyCrow]

Gee Froggy need to add *sarcasm* at the end of your post so people spot it

 

[The Sloane Ranger]

Does he though

I agree it's been a long long time since we have seen VB spread quickly from a contest

 

[CutAboveTheRest]

Run hard?

As long as it's in a straight line, he is really struggling with his agility and ability to turn quickly

+ hitting a target
+ always kicking to a 2 on 1 option
+ always looking to kick it to the Neil Craig Forward Pockets

 

[mistylake]

Wiggy probably travelling emergency apparently. Knocking the door down according to JPod. THEN ******* PLAY HIM!!!! We're playing a shit Gold Coast side, we literally lose nothing by playing Wigg over a past it VB.

Can someone go round to VB's house and give him a bit of Tonya Harding, Jeff Gillooly. Persuasion.

 

[Kickin_Goals]

conspiracy I say

 

[WaynesWorld19]

Does he though

Of course he does, that's not been the mark on him .....it's been lost agility, and ball handling

 

[mistylake]

My only guess could be we have certainly been lacking on field leadership the last couple of games and that is really the only thing Vb excels at these days....and he is one player that does run both ways, just not nimbly or quickly anymore.

Matt Crouch out with soreness perhaps explains why he's dropped of the last few weeks...carrying a niggle?

Brad Crouch is the move that has me really mystified though, surely we should be persevering with him now after bringing him back too early, getting a shitload of it at SANFL level will prove nothing at this juncture.

I'm not one for conspiracy theories but bejeezus CEY's continued non-selection is testing that.

Crouch needs to get 45 touches 25 of them being kicks. And find some pace.

 

[GreyCrow]

Can someone go round to VB's house and give him a bit of Tonya Harding, Jeff Gillooly. Persuasion.

That's probably going too far. He is a listed AFC player

 

[CutAboveTheRest]

conspiracy I say

lol theyll play on anything these blokes.. Complete and utter non sense. He isn't going anywhere.