Preview Changes and prematch discussion vs *

[scottywiper]

We are going to get smashed

Sad but true.

 

[rm3504]

Let’s assume Cunnington doesn’t play.

Let’s assume that Higgins won’t play. If his knee is sore now flying in a plane on Monday won’t help.

Let’s assume Ziebell doesn’t play.

Let’s assume Thomas will play.

From all reports Daw’s fitness isn’t anywhere near AFL ready, so let’s assume he won’t play.

So.

Wood could come in for Xerri. More mobile, different look to the forward line and may help straighten us up.

I don’t think we’ll change anything at the back. Holding up well man to man and nothing much else to be said.

I’d be astonished if Bonar doesn’t play and play as a mid.

Likewise it’s going to be Ahern before Scott as there’s no way Scott’s getting involved in a centre square rotation.

Hall strikes me as a tricky player to manage. Is desperately low on confidence and we’re almost a man down with him at the moment. At the end of the day you’ve got a second year player nailing set shots that Hall is shanking, and it’s killed our momentum in two matches now.

Summary:

Out: Cunnington, Higgins, Xerri
In: Bonar, Ahern, Wood

Amen.

Those last two ins just sum up where we are at

 

[Gasometer]

 

[Gasometer]

^ probably explains a lot of where we are at as a team

 

[Kanga Glory]

Outside of injuries, Hall ( old habits are hard to hide), Xerri (learn what’s needed to be afl standard)
Severe rockets for Brown, Polec, Atley, McMillan

Stays in as showed something mahony ,

 

[roos_fanatic08]

Out: Xerri, Thomas, Hall, Cunners, McMillan, Atley

In: Daw/Larkey, Hosie, Walker, Bonar, EVW, Murphy

 

[shinboner magic]

Out: Xerri, Thomas, Hall, Cunners, McMillan, Atley

In: Daw/Larkey, Hosie, Walker, Bonar, EVW, Murphy

Pretty much what I was going to say. People wanting to bring in wood again after all the useless performances he has put in.
Doing the same things over and over and expecting different results is so NMFC and crazy

 

[Marstermind]

Out: Xerri (not ready), Thomas (concussion), Cunnington (inability to move), Hall (forever), Atley (forever), Macmillan (forever)

Now, this is the tough bit. I'm going off the AFL website injury list with 'TBC' meaning no and '1-2 weeks' meaning no. Just can't play injured players.

In: Scott, Bonar, W.Walker, Hosie, Murphy & Durdin?????

 

[scottywiper]

Doubt Larkey and EVW are ready.

 

[sutcliffe's hotel]

Still hoping to hear how Qld members get tickets? Anyone know?

 

[fnqroo4life]

Still hoping to hear how Qld members get tickets? Anyone know?

Gonna make a phone call to the club 9am Monday morning to ask that very question.

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[New_Roo]

Not sure how people can say the defence is ok... yes Tarrant and walker good as usual and Hayden getting better each game with composure bursting through packs but then the remaining four being lmac jmac pittard Williams and atley are all same same... can only have two of these in the team max 3... need another point a difference back there


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[The Nostradamus]

Not sure how people can say the defence is ok... yes Tarrant and walker good as usual and Hayden getting better each game with composure bursting through packs but then the remaining four being lmac jmac pittard Williams and atley are all same same... can only have two of these in the team max 3... need another point a difference back there


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Daw needs to come in as the third tall defender who can swing forward at the expense of Macmillan

 

[Gasometer]

Not sure how people can say the defence is ok... yes Tarrant and walker good as usual and Hayden getting better each game with composure bursting through packs but then the remaining four being lmac jmac pittard Williams and atley are all same same... can only have two of these in the team max 3... need another point a difference back there


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Because Defence starts up in the Forward and Midfield where its dysfunctional and non existent, and as a result the spotlight is in the Defence which is doing well because we see so much of their performance.

 

[King Corey]

Changes: watch 90s games or storm matches on delay when north is broadcast live

 

[kangafruity]

Pretty much what I was going to say. People wanting to bring in wood again after all the useless performances he has put in.
Doing the same things over and over and expecting different results is so NMFC and crazy

Couldn't agree more, bringing Wood back in is like bringing McMillan back in - absolutely gives zero. Including Atley been gifted games for years cos we don't have anyone else. Season is over play the kids have a clean out and start again

 

[FlyHigh18]

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Because Defence starts up in the Forward and Midfield where its dysfunctional and non existent, and as a result the spotlight is in the Defence which is doing well because we see so much of their performance.

Agreed, our backline cops so much un warranted crap. They’ve done really well considering what our forwards and mids dish up.

 

[The Nostradamus]

We need a clearance mid like Bonar or Ahern in especially with cunners out but they need to actually play in the Cunners role

both these guys have the talent to do so but we need to see them in their inside mid role otherwise we can’t judge them properly

 

[Palpatine]

IN: Scott, Bonar, Walker, McKay, Murphy
OUT: Higgins, Cunners, Hall, Xerri, Atley

McKay for the big X, he has had a taste of it, but let's have a look at Mckay, note that he is only 1 year older than X.
Murphy for Atley, needs a decent run at it, he has played 5 games and is 22. (Atley had played 86 games at the same age)
Walker for Hall, use him as a forward who can push up.
Bonar for Cunners and play him in the guts.
Scott for Higgo.

*Daw if he is ready can have J Mac's spot.

 

[scottywiper]

Ahern is see ball get ball. We've seen he can rack it up.
Brad went off him because he doesn't defend well, as Brad tended to do (evaluating players on weaknesses rather than strengths) .
If Higgins and Cunners are out, neither of whom defend much either, then surely we try Ahern in his natural role.

 

[scottywiper]

Also, has Durdin ever really played badly?
He gets the odd chance, generally goes okay, and gets banished.
Has played forward, back and ruck in that time.
Surely now is the time to give him a run. Preferably as a mobile hit up CHF.
And we need to see if McKay can play. Brad wrote him off, but he also wrote off Larkey and preferred Campbell as a key forward option.
Our list management has been atrocious, now is the time to fix that.

 

[TennisPlayerAndy]

Also, has Durdin ever really played badly?
He gets the odd chance, generally goes okay, and gets banished.
Has played forward, back and ruck in that time.
Surely now is the time to give him a run. Preferably as a mobile hit up CHF.
And we need to see if McKay can play. Brad wrote him off, but he also wrote off Larkey and preferred Campbell as a key forward option.
Our list management has been atrocious, now is the time to fix that.

One thing he can do, is mark the footy in a contested situation.

 

[Wild Bill]

Xerri is not ready. Hooker is fully cooked but look decent when playing against Cox - Xerri is Cox.

Interesting to see if Hurly plays - after getting zurhaared last year not sure he would be keen for his career to end next week.

If we bash their powder puff midfield we will be a big chance to win. I just hope someone waves to Stringer while he hides in the stands.

 

[krakouers]

Hit, hit and hurt
Tough North Melbourne footy, run through players
If we cannot win at least make them black and blue (And a bit of claret)

 

[Harris 10]

Also, has Durdin ever really played badly?
He gets the odd chance, generally goes okay, and gets banished.
Has played forward, back and ruck in that time.
Surely now is the time to give him a run. Preferably as a mobile hit up CHF.
And we need to see if McKay can play. Brad wrote him off, but he also wrote off Larkey and preferred Campbell as a key forward option.
Our list management has been atrocious, now is the time to fix that.

We need to get a look at a lot of them.