Autopsy Round 21: Changes v Port Adelaide

[Bluelegs]

Getting a bit nervous about this weekend, we're talking ourselves up a bit in the media this week. Need to back up the bravado with another win or we'll look like massive flogs.

 

[PerfectFooty]

Getting a bit nervous about this weekend, we're talking ourselves up a bit in the media this week. Need to back up the bravado with another win or we'll look like massive flogs.

Like the last time we won two in a row

 

[TheCount]

Getting a bit nervous about this weekend, we're talking ourselves up a bit in the media this week. Need to back up the bravado with another win or we'll look like massive flogs.

Yep, its a big test for us this week to bring the required effort, and not just get big heads like we've done previously. The next two weeks, if we bring the effort we'll win.

 

[Proper Gander]

This thread is challenging. Want Hogan to play but don't want to drop anyone either. Could we get away with five on the bench?

 

[Sando22]

Jeffy stays IMO.
Not many balls hit the deck so he didn't actually have a heap of opportunities.
Would like to have seen him lay more than 1 tackle though

 

[MrPortAdelaide]

since we have a greater mathmatical chance of making the eight the only right thing to do is roll over and give us the win surley

 

[MrPortAdelaide]

is Hogan going to play? if he does i dont like our chances, why did you have to get rid of Mr Neeld......... i miss the twitch

 

[Demons Advocate]

Think Garlett should stay in. He was involved in a number of pressure acts and did well assisting in centre clearances when he was running in off half back.

Any chance we go unchanged or is Hogan definitely back in???

Agree 100% that we need to back it up this week. If we can finish the season with a few strong performances it will greatly change our perception.

 

[d33my]

As much as I like Pedersen I reckon you have to play Hogan. He was a late change so not as harsh on Pedersen as it might otherwise be.

Hogan's like any other young kid on our list; the more minutes the better.

 

[Djcjdees]

Pedersen should stay, but can't. Should get another year and always be ahead of Dawes, but he won one hit out. No need for him if Watts is comfortable in the ruck. Can't drop a debutant after two goals in that win.

As much as Watts goes ok in the ruck, I'd much rather him not need to be doing it. Recipe for injury IMO

 

[TheBigTexan]

Sorry to intrude, but can I say I am really enjoying the football you guys are serving up recently. Very exciting style of football. You've got a core midfield and some key position players. While you may not make finals this year, your football club is on the up. I'm certain a top 8 / top 4 is in the not too distant future.

PS. Please destroy Port.

 

[d33my]

Gotta love playing one of the Adelaide teams. Instantly doubles your supporter base.

 

[Djcjdees]

Jeff's game is helped by our big forwards bringing the ball to ground. Watts, pedo, weid and Gawn were plucking everything. Or goals were being kicked by midfield/ wings on the run.

Melbourne's pressure was a 22 man effort so I'm sure Jeff's contribution was recognised

Yep. Spot on. There was pretty much no genuine crumbing opportunities. He could have had a soda if I remember correctly, with a handball over the top into an open goal but i think Watts maybe or Tyson went back and kicked it. There were another couple of times he was in the right position but the goal got kicked or someone didnt see him.

I say keep pace and goal sense in the side (and experience) when we travel. He's still dangerous and gives opposition defences headaches. Also balances our forward line and is handy at the centre bounces too. Keep

 

[MrPortAdelaide]

Sorry to intrude, but can I say I am really enjoying the football you guys are serving up recently. Very exciting style of football. You've got a core midfield and some key position players. While you may not make finals this year, your football club is on the up. I'm certain a top 8 / top 4 is in the not too distant future.

PS. Please destroy Port.

PS, we will destroy you in the showdown just for fun, the Adelaide franchise is the only team born out of jealousy of another

 

[TheCount]

since we have a greater mathmatical chance of making the eight the only right thing to do is roll over and give us the win surley

OOOORRR! ... and I'm just spit-balling here ... we could just beat you by 10 goals, and over take your percentage ... all in favour?

 

[MrPortAdelaide]

OOOORRR! ... and I'm just spit-balling here ... we could just beat you by 10 goals, and over take your percentage ... all in favour?

but then you loose a position in the draft, Jimmy Toumpas says hi

 

[Captain Jack]

This thread is challenging. Want Hogan to play but don't want to drop anyone either. Could we get away with five on the bench?

We could probably bank on Port Adelaide not being able to count to 22...

 

[TheCount]

but then you loose a position in the draft, Jimmy Toumpas says hi

And I'm sure Gold Coast will be really upset by that.

I would say hi back to Jimmy, but I'm quite sure he wouldn't be able to hear me over the sound of what an epic disappointment he is.

 

[PerfectFooty]

I'm hoping we learn't against Port Adeliade. Last time we let them get out the back to easy, much like the saints. I think with the saints we smartened up but where to tired to execute. I'm hoping Port aren't allowed to run again otherwise they will get us

 

[Sando22]

but then you loose a position in the draft, Jimmy Toumpas says hi

Loose like the bicep region of the Toumps tee shirts?
Gotta love Sth Australian grammar

 

[Russian Demon]

And I'm sure Gold Coast will be really upset by that.

I would say hi back to Jimmy, but I'm quite sure he wouldn't be able to hear me over the sound of what an epic disappointment he is.

But Jimmy Toumpas is the steal of the 2015 trade period!!!

https://www.bigfooty.com/forum/threads/welcome-to-port-adelaide-jimmy-toumpas.1113753/


(Had to dig to page 5 of the Poort board for that gem....he must be killing it this season!)

 

[Heartbeatstru]

Think we're going to get pantsed this game.... Too inconsistent and too young, we're lucky the Hawks kicked inaccurately last week, but I'm fearing a let down game against port this week after the high of last week.

Bad spot for us

 

[mrmonkey]

I think paul roos will need some thinking music at the selection table this week.

 

[Sando22]

Think we're going to get pantsed this game.... Too inconsistent and too young, we're lucky the Hawks kicked inaccurately last week, but I'm fearing a let down game against port this week after the high of last week.

Bad spot for us

Way to burst the bubble Negative Nancy

 

[Heartbeatstru]

Just being realistic until the team starts showing consistent efforts over a prolonged period. Nothing negative about that at all