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[Double the Fist]

McGovern

There's no other options

Jesus.

Get the second most injury prone bloke on the ground, with a shitty tank and play him in the ****ing ruck.


Nice one Simmo. FFS

 

[Monocle]

McGovern

There's no other options

Thats the plan.

 

[lmach]

Sore back from carrying the team all year

Plus a sore neck from wearing his RG medal.

 

[Euro Star]

Very happy to see Nelson in the team, hope we give him a run on the ball or use him as a run-with player on Zaharakis or Merrett.

 

[Obeanie1]

Jesus.

Get the second most injury prone bloke on the ground, with a shitty tank and play him in the ****ing ruck.


Nice one Simmo. FFS

Could be the master stroke of the year. We have four other KP options down back with EMac sitting out.

We play McGovern as a forward / ruck and get his skills and goal scoring ability closer to goal.

 

[Eaglespur]

Jesus.

Get the second most injury prone bloke on the ground, with a shitty tank and play him in the ****ing ruck.


Nice one Simmo. FFS

McGovern doesn't need a big tank or ruck experience. He will intercept tap and out manoeuvre his lumbering opponents around the ground whilst laughing in his head at them.

 

[CoastersFlag No.5]

Could be the master stroke of the year. We have four other KP options down back with EMac sitting out.

We play McGovern as a forward / ruck and get his skills and goal scoring ability closer to goal.

This. Brown had a game or 2 up forward for East Perth. Nelson to half back with Brown replacing Gov. Gov then goes to half forward.

 

[Suma Magic]

Nelson as the (semi) tagger could suit him well.

 

[Keys]

Nelson as the (semi) tagger could suit him well.

I don't know who it was but a little while back someone likened Nelson to Guthrie which was quite a good comparison (albeit Nelson isn't close to that level yet)

Guthrie began as a tagged type so Nelson playing as a defensive mid is a good idea

 

[getgaff]

Pleased to see Nelson and Brown back into the 22, McGinnity will add some roughness around the contest which will be good and Lycett in was expected. Surprised to see them only take one recognised ruck and drop Giles but.

As for Redden, I know he hasn't had the impact we hoped and that I've been one of his strongest supporters and backers so there's some bias attached but how in the world does Jetta get saved when Redden is omitted? It's not just about offensive pressure and ball winning with Jack, need to consider what he brings with defesnive pressure and ability hit the scoreboard compared to what Jetta has done. #selectionlogic

 

[bluengold89]

McGinnity had better add a whole lot of madcampaignerery to the team.

It's a shame Kommer can't get a gig for the bombers, i'd enjoy watching those two bang their heads together for 2 hours.

 

[dave123]

We are better with brown in the team

I'm happy Jetta gets a few games

Good time to rest Duggan as he's young ........I like Gov playing forward also as this will create some match up headaches with darling, gov and jk

Ginners ....show us what you got ......if you get 28 touches and two goals you may play next week

All good form me

 

[RookiePick]

I'm assuming domo has blacked out from joy.

 

[Jed Clampet]

At least McGinnity shows a bit of aggression unlike others.
People don't like the decision of him playing and can't wait for Sheed to come back because he'll make a difference.
Sheed is a good player for us, and could be a future captain, but his disposal efficiency is similar to McGinnity's who everyone bags.
2014
Sheed 63.6% 1.9 avg clangers
McGinnity 69%. 2.8avg clangers
2015
Sheed 68.8% 2.2 clangers
McGinnity 66.7% 1.6avg clangers

Leave it for you guys to argue now.

 

[domo]

I'm assuming domo has blacked out from joy.

haha most definitely!!! AND even more so as I just won steak lunch bet!! which I had to put in writing as a contract/agreement with a super dodgee mate of mine!!

 

[Forward Press]

Am I the only one that likes all four of the ins and all four of the outs? Brown is fine given our lack of Mackenzie, Lycett is obvious, Nelson deserves a run and McGinnity certainly won't put in a lazy effort.

Would prefer Josh Hill in that side but he's ill, and the other three omissions are self-explanatory.

 

[WCErevival]

At least McGinnity shows a bit of aggression unlike others.
People don't like the decision of him playing and can't wait for Sheed to come back because he'll make a difference.
Sheed is a good player for us, and could be a future captain, but his disposal efficiency is similar to McGinnity's who everyone bags.
2014
Sheed 63.6% 1.9 avg clangers
McGinnity 69%. 2.8avg clangers
2015
Sheed 68.8% 2.2 clangers
McGinnity 66.7% 1.6avg clangers

Leave it for you guys to argue now.

Last year McGinnity averaged 7 disposals a game. That is all.

 

[wraglesweb]

Pleased to see Nelson and Brown back into the 22, McGinnity will add some roughness around the contest which will be good and Lycett in was expected. Surprised to see them only take one recognised ruck and drop Giles but.

As for Redden, I know he hasn't had the impact we hoped and that I've been one of his strongest supporters and backers so there's some bias attached but how in the world does Jetta get saved when Redden is omitted? It's not just about offensive pressure and ball winning with Jack, need to consider what he brings with defesnive pressure and ability hit the scoreboard compared to what Jetta has done. #selectionlogic

When you think about it Brown - Nelson - McGinnity - are all hard at it hard nut player's just what we need at the moment.. McGinnity can step aside for skill later when we get a bit of hard edged football back ....

 

[dave123]

When you think about it Brown - Nelson - McGinnity - are all hard at it hard nut player's just what we need at the moment.. McGinnity can step aside for skill later when we get a bit of hard edged football back ....

I,agree ...lets se of we say that after this weeks game

I'm happy for him to get a game

Just curios but does anyone think eMac might request a trade if he doesn't get many more games ......just curious

 

[avishka5]

What we need now is a player as tough and has a heart as big as mcginnity but also has the class and x factor of jetta.

 

[Jed Clampet]

Last year McGinnity averaged 7 disposals a game. That is all.

I know I just wanted to see the melt.

 

[getgaff]

Just curios but does anyone think eMac might request a trade if he doesn't get many more games ......just curious

Don't think Ezy would ask for a trade, nor would there be a line up of clubs wanting his signature either.

His confidence is shot, the club sees that, his opponents see that and I think he knows it himself that's he's struggling for form to. Hasn't adapted to the defensive structure that worked well for the club in 2015 without 2 of our KPD's.

If your asking about what KPD is most likely to leave the club at season end my fear is it'll be Mitch Brown exercising his rights as a Free Agent.

Right now I'd say he offers more trade currency and there'd be more enquirers on Mitch than Eric

 

[Euro Star]

At least McGinnity shows a bit of aggression unlike others.
People don't like the decision of him playing and can't wait for Sheed to come back because he'll make a difference.
Sheed is a good player for us, and could be a future captain, but his disposal efficiency is similar to McGinnity's who everyone bags.
2014
Sheed 63.6% 1.9 avg clangers
McGinnity 69%. 2.8avg clangers
2015
Sheed 68.8% 2.2 clangers
McGinnity 66.7% 1.6avg clangers

Leave it for you guys to argue now.

I don't think these two are going to cause any arguments.

 

[FatPizza]

Last year McGinnity averaged 7 disposals a game. That is all.

Wasn't he the sub in pretty much every game he played?

 

[Carbine Chaos]

At least McGinnity shows a bit of aggression unlike others.
People don't like the decision of him playing and can't wait for Sheed to come back because he'll make a difference.
Sheed is a good player for us, and could be a future captain, but his disposal efficiency is similar to McGinnity's who everyone bags.
2014
Sheed 63.6% 1.9 avg clangers
McGinnity 69%. 2.8avg clangers
2015
Sheed 68.8% 2.2 clangers
McGinnity 66.7% 1.6avg clangers

Leave it for you guys to argue now.

K mete.