Preview Rnd 1 - Fremantle vs North Melbourne 24th March 3:20pm

[Nothing]

The last few seasons, the outs from the 25/26 have almost exclusively come from the bench. Not just Freo but across the league. I assume there has been an AFL directive at some stage in the last year or two. You can still drop someone due to injury until tomorrow's teams and replace them in the 22/26. This rarely happens (less than once a round across the league) so I assume it is frowned upon/fined if it happens.

The outs are very likely from the bench.

 

[Square Peg]

The last few seasons, the outs from the 25/26 have almost exclusively come from the bench. Not just Freo but across the league. I assume there has been an AFL directive at some stage in the last year or two. You can still drop someone due to injury until tomorrow's teams and replace them in the 22/26. This rarely happens (less than once a round across the league) so I assume it is frowned upon/fined if it happens.

The outs are very likely from the bench.

It's not just injury though, there's no rule that says a player in the 18 on Thursday can't be dropped, even if it rarely happens

 

[Joao]

Interesting that Bewley not even in the squad. He was getting pumped up massively early in the pre-season. Wonder what changed?

Based off JLT I would say Crowden, Nyhuis, Duman and Schulz unlikely to play.

 

[Nothing]

It's not just injury though, there's no rule that says a player in the 18 on Thursday can't be dropped, even if it rarely happens

There may be no publicised rule. But it has gone from players being late outs, pulled from anywhere to very few late outs and the Sunday teams almost always dropping from the extended interchange. I am certain there has been a directive from the AFL integrity unit on it.

Go through our team from last year and others teams if you're passionate and you will see how rare it is.

I was proven wrong on this, having once shared your opinion.

 

[StingBitten]

Interesting that Bewley not even in the squad. He was getting pumped up massively early in the pre-season. Wonder what changed?

Based off JLT I would say Crowden, Nyhuis, Duman and Schulz unlikely to play.

That only leaves 4 defenders then, surely one of Nyhuis or Duman remains

 

[Square Peg]

There may be no publicised rule. But it has gone from players being late outs, pulled from anywhere to very few late outs and the Sunday teams almost always dropping from the extended interchange. I am certain there has been a directive from the AFL integrity unit on it.

Go through our team from last year and others teams if you're passionate and you will see how rare it is.

I was proven wrong on this, having once shared your opinion.

Why would I do that, we're saying the same thing, it's rare but not against the rules

 

[elsleevador]

Ross love Tay.
Tay stays.
Wouldn’t be surprised if Schulz plays.

 

[Spirit Level]

Conflicted as I want to win games but also want Ross gone

 

[M_rash]

Tabs injured in first 10mins.
Hill injured in second quarter.
Backs against the wall.
Cam kicks 4 second half goals.
Freo win by 8pts.

 

[estibador]

Interesting that Bewley not even in the squad. He was getting pumped up massively early in the pre-season. Wonder what changed?

Probably because he couldn't get near it in the JLT.

 

[Joao]

Probably because he couldn't get near it in the JLT.

He played 40% TOG in both games and got 8 and 13 disposals. That's decent pace.

 

[E Shed]

Cerra named at half forward should satisfy all the why the fick is Cerra playing half back posters.

Considering Colyer is named at half back I don't think it means much in terms of where they will actually play.

 

[estibador]

He played 40% TOG in both games and got 8 and 13 disposals. That's decent pace.

13 is a lot better than I remember against the eagles. I must have gone into a self-preserving catatonic state by half time.

 

[Docker82]

Tucker and Banfield are playing 100% from that bench. There’s no way Colyer is actually playing HBF so we’ll pick another defender most probably Hughes based off JLT form. I reckon they’ll go Duman so Conca can play more midfield but wouldn’t be surprised if they went Giro or Schultz.

 

[Frigate]

The concern for me is the ruck\midfield with the new rules. Goldstein could be the difference. Hopefully Darcy can expose him around the ground. We have not yet played with Fyfe in the team, and we have not really seen Brad Hill for some time. They will have Cunnigton, Ziebell, Hall, Polec, Pittard with Sympkin running through. They will be sure to tag Fyfe.
I am unsure how this will go, but I believe our midfield with Fyfe, Brayshaw, Mundy, Hill, Langdon, Walters and Conca should be competitive. Similar strengths in run and spread, and those that can take a grab forward.

The only thing I am hoping is that the bigger ground will work out better for our structures than the JLT has shown.

Our strength is our back 6, however it was very poor skills execution at times. This is what worries me the most.

The other big question mark is we are potentially bringing in 3 players with question marks in fitness (Darcy, Hill and Tabs). We have not seen McCarthy this year really and our extended bench is mix match of youth and Peel. Probably Hughes is the form player, and Duman has the most upside IMO, but he is not quite there yet.

The more I look at these teams, the more I think we should win this game. The injuries are not an excuse in this match, as we are fielding a stronger team than last year. We need to be able to be competitive with the team we have on the park. If we get a few more injuries to key players, then we are in strife.
For now, I am waiving the optimistic flag, because we have not lost a game yet!

 

[MadEyeEmmy]

Would love to see my buddy Giro get a game as I thought he was quite good in JLT. Duman was shitful but maybe would be better for team balance along with Hughes?

 

[SHill Shall]

Hopefully Darcy can expose him around the ground.

Unfortunately I think that boot is likely to be on the other foot!

 

[Megalon]

Tabs name is awesome but I assume there is every chance he's a late out

Please footy gods, be kind to us for once

 

[Deathly]

We have a few who are lining up that are underdone. No confidence whatsoever in this game.

 

[wild side]

McCarthy's highest ever AFL score 5 goals against gc playing for GWS, also kicked 4 against them as well.
He needs to have a good game, as Cox & Hogan are automatic selections once ready.
I have a feeling cam might be in for a good game finally

 

[Mr Fonebone]

Tabs injured in first 10mins.
Hill injured in second quarter.
Backs against the wall.
Cam kicks 4 second half goals.
Freo win by 8pts.

First ever AFL game called off at half time because one team's entire 22 goes down with hamstrings in 2nd qtr.

 

[FreoRicci]

McCarthy's highs ever AFL score 5 goals against gc playing for GWS, also kicked 4 against them as well.
He needs to have a good game, as Cox & Hogan are automatic selections once ready.
I have a feeling cam might be in for a good game finally

Be happy with a solid 2-3 goal performance, setting up goals and tackling. Not much to ask for

 

[armpit]

Yes, in 4 more hours!

Thanks for gently trying to clue me into the fact I was way out. Even then I didn't get it. My fatal flaw is getting ahead of myself.

 

[Okinakashi]

First ever AFL game called off at half time because one team's entire 22 goes down with hamstrings in 2nd qtr.

That's what happens when the whole 22 are being played as Half Backs.

 

[Steinfreo]

How was the Kangas preseason?