Prediction Changes v Port - Rd 9, 2021

[Martyn_30_]

People on here are never pleased, all year you’ve been calling for a starting midfield of Cordy, Daniel, Dale and Duryea and you still complain. Wood showed a lot promise forward three years ago and I can see him making centre half forward his own.


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[Dogs_R_Us]

Roarkie - love him. He’ll do well.

 

[manutd/dogs]

I feel this gets more applicable by the week.

 

[Dogs_R_Us]

Ok I’ve changed my mind. When everyone liked the Ins and Outs, we lost. This time everyone hates the changes therefore we’re going to win! It’s only logical!

 

[Barking Mad]

Congrats Roarke on being selected. Let’s hope you make the most of the role Bev has for you.

 

[dergert]

Has butler been playing well this year? I haven't heard much about him

Very solid on the wing so far. He's hit the scoreboard too.

Disposal is a bit questionable though.

 

[Dogs_R_Us]

May I suggest Imodium?

Ivermectin?

 

[Mattdougie]

Come on MD you know Bev is just one of the selectors and is not even the head selector though granted he has more input than some coaches in the past

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I think we both know Bev gets what he wants even if questioned mate.

Not even bothered Rourke is in tbh by Lipinski playing after his effort is his awful.

anyway one player won’t be the difference tomorrow the result will still be the same

 

[Some Idiot]

I'm pretty sure the named positions are to intentionally troll fans that complain about selection, I love it. Bonus points if it's also to confuse the opposition.
Anyway Roarke is a bit of a weird selection for me, would probably prefer West, Wallis or Butler but obviously hope he goes well.

 

[Dogs Rule]

Roarke: ‘Hey coach, wanna go for a quick surf at Glenelg before the game?‘

Bevo: ‘Sure thing champ, you’re in’

Seems legit

 

[ScottyDogg]

No probs I'll keep it to myself going forward and delete it.

I'm more concerned as to why JJ is still in the side lol

Watch Bevo’s press conference and you’ll find out.

 

[CDBulldog]

Having watched all bar 1 of our VFL games I can confidently state that R Smith has not been in our top 6 in any of them. He's workmanlike but not a game changer by any stretch of the imagination. He could be given this game as a final opportunity to see if he can play a role and is worth keeping.
Not convinced about Hannan either, goes missing for large parts of games. Needs to improve his involvement to prove he has a future in this team.

Agree I’ve watched all vfl games and he’s been bog average. Not one match I can recall where he was better than just average and that’s in a dominant VFL side. Baffling!!

 

[bresker]

5 Roarkes from me.

 

[Oliver G]

From the VFL report:
Roarke Smith

15 disposals, four tackles

“As a winger, Roarke helped out our defenders enormously – as a defender himself that’s a natural disposition he has. The next step for Roarke is to also be an offensive threat.”

I'm guessing Wood plays taller and we adopt a more defensive style? Roarke to play wing and roll back behind the ball for most of the night.
We tend to pick players for specific roles, not general form.

Roarke has played mostly between the arcs in the VFL this year..

Disposal Spread
FWD: 13%
MID: 74%
DEF: 13%

His efficiency is what's separating him from the rest...

Disposal Efficiency
84% (VFL Average: 70%)

Kicking Efficiency
77% (VFL Average: 67%)

 

[Merlins Revenge]

Maybe Roarke has been brought in for a specific job on a player? If so, what do we think that could be?

 

[CarnTheScray]

I’m actually not fussed about the Smith selection.
Plus it gives us artworks like these:

 

['51 Bewick]

Hi folks,
Is English still suffering from concussion?

 

[Mofra]

Maybe Roarke has been brought in for a specific job on a player? If so, what do we think that could be?

Grey? Plays high forward so Roarke takes him when he runs up to the ball and the defender who had Grey becomes a spare behind the ball.

We keep our shape behind the ball because if we're going in with one KPD + Cordy + Wood we're going to need chop outs

 

[Mofra]

Hi folks,
Is English still suffering from concussion?

Yep, not playing

 

[Bald]

Hi folks,
Is English still suffering from concussion?

Yes sir

 

[Dogs_R_Us]

Wish Roarke was still rocking the hair. I’m worried his strength has been sapped

 

[LittleG]

Having watched all bar 1 of our VFL games I can confidently state that R Smith has not been in our top 6 in any of them. He's workmanlike but not a game changer by any stretch of the imagination. He could be given this game as a final opportunity to see if he can play a role and is worth keeping.
Not convinced about Hannan either, goes missing for large parts of games. Needs to improve his involvement to prove he has a future in this team.

RE: Hannan
He played well in front of the ball and kept the forwards separate enough to function as a unit. He might not get heaps of the ball but he played his role well. He frequently must lead to make space OR to provide a wife open option IF his man lets him roam. The role is what English does well and Schache should do well BUT Schache can’t, so Hannan is a good inclusion.

 

[weltschmerz]

Wish Roarke was still rocking the hair. I’m worried his strength has been sapped

We're bringing in Weightman though, who now has a truly filthy blond mullet and power to share

 

[weltschmerz]

 

[Mantis Toboggan]

Roarke Smith...
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Fun fact. I went to see TPB in Manchester UK. Lahey’s penis unintentionally came out on stage and he stayed in character. What a pro.