Preview Finals Week 1: Collingwood v Melbourne, Thursday 7 September, MCG, 7.20pm

[cfc19902010]

Lipinski should have gone before Johnny

 

[Matt_352]

Lipinski should have gone before Johnny

He will next game for Nick

 

[Ctracks]

Noble dropped, Ginni Sub

Tough call. Had anyone mentioned Noble being dropped prior to the 7 news piece showing Darcy and Nick consolling Noble?

 

[jakson68]

Didn't expect Noble to be out but Fly did elude yesterday, that some of the thinking for outs, may be match up based.
I will back that the coaches know better than I do and have a plan.

 

[whiskeytown]

If it’s WHE playing defence instead of Noble…

 

[Jen2310]

Tough call. Had anyone mentioned Noble being dropped prior to the 7 news piece showing Darcy and Nick consolling Noble?

Think there was rumours floating around by some posters, but thats it.

 

[HFF]

Maynard
Quaynor
Markov
WHE
Noble

We have been carrying a small defender too many.

Something had to give for balance and the coaching trust has decided in Markov and WHE for their versatility to defend aerially and ground balls which has probably worked against Noble as they can also run and carry the ball from defence.

Tough decision but the balance of the side makes more sense to carry a defence of Moore, Murphy, Howe and 4 of the above 5.
We don’t need 8 defenders per se in the one squad.

The flow on effects means Ginnivan can stay in the team and this creates a chain reaction to perhaps utilise Lipinski up field more, Adams up field more, Hill too etc.

 

[Chrispiesssss]

If it’s WHE playing defence instead of Noble…

Surely not.

Moore, Murphy, Maynard, Howe, IQ, Markov & a rotating mid will be the 7 defenders.

 

[stormskye]

Surely not.

Moore, Murphy, Maynard, Howe, IQ, Markov & a rotating mid will be the 7 defenders.

Yup, with pendles and crisp both potentially playing hb we have to many in that role.

It’s come down to markov or noble. I can understand the position tbh.

 

[KinderSmock]

This is not that relevant but Macrae, Ginnivan, Noble would likely all be named emergencies. With McInnes, Carmichael and Johnson out, wonder who takes the fourth spot. Bianco? Allan?

 

[Finnishpie]

Wow. I'm stunned.

Noble has been a bit down on his best in recent times - much like the whole team - but to my eye, no player has embodied Fly's manic "back yourself and move the ball forward quickly" style more than Noble. He is consistently one of our greatest metres gained contributors and moves the ball very quickly through his combo of running with the ball and kicking with penetration.

Its a big call. Will look like genius if we win and will be questioned if we lose.

To be fair, I don't know if WHE or Markov are worse than Noble in the backline. I don't think this will be the difference. It'll be the ruck-clearance-contest game that matters. Obviously all players are part of that but the difference between noble and the other two is marginal.

Cameron and Cox are going to be more of an issue.

 

[toxic]

Ginni dropped

Macrae sub

 

[Jen2310]

This is not that relevant but Macrae, Ginnivan, Noble would likely all be named emergencies. With McInnes, Carmichael and Johnson out, wonder who takes the fourth spot. Bianco? Allan?

frampton

 

[fpm84]

Sorry for the intrusion but as per 7 News just now, Ginnivan dropped and Macrae sub. I am surprised by this? Thought Ginnivan played one of his career best games last time.

 

[LuckyLee]

He will next game for Nick

I think Nick will return at expense of Cameron or Cox - especially if we’re playing Blues or Swans. Don’t need two Rucks against those teams.


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[Jen2310]

Ginni dropped

Macrae sub

thats gotta be a mistake

 

[toxic]

thats gotta be a mistake

Nope

And Noble out

 

[Maggie5]

Ginni dropped, Macrae sub?
What tha?

 

[Magnanimous]

This.

I truly believe that Checkers and McStay along with a dose of Cox (hehe) hold the key to our winning chances.

Both midfields will get plenty of the pill but stopping May and Lever from doing as they please will disrupt Melbourne's intercept game. This also brings our small forwards into the game, so McCreery, Elliott and Hill need to be at the fall of the ball at all times.

Big Checkers lining up May would be nice to see.
And a cameo from Maynard right through Fritsch.


from my Delorean

 

[stormskye]

no way ginni dropped and macrae sub. No way

 

[Captivating]

Given these selections, I am more convinced that our form slump isn't due to locking in a top 2 spot. McRae doesn't know what ails us and is moving magnets around hoping to find a working formula.

 

[Kes1984]

Ginni dropped

Macrae sub

If this is correct, we’re not serious about winning the flag.

 

[Mick F]

In round 13 against the Dees, Nobes had 20 disposals at 75% efficiency. He did also turn it over on 6 occasions.
So his game was probably a 6/10 on Kings Birthday...

Vs Carlton 14k and 8hb.

 

[Jen2310]

Ginni sub

 

[Jen2310]

"John Noble

9

John Noble

Age

27

Ht

180cm

Wt

72kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

16.3

4star

K

9.2

4star

HB

7.1

4star

M

3.5

4star

T

2.0

4star

MG

186.1

3star

D

14.2

3star

K

7.7

3star

HB

6.5

4star

M

3.2

3star

T

1.8

3star

MG

149.7

3star

D

18.8

5star

K

11.0

4star

HB

7.8

5star

M

4.0

4star

T

2.2

4star

MG

229.8

4star

, Billy Frampton

17

Billy Frampton

Age

27

Ht

201cm

Wt

100kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

9.1

2star

K

5.1

2star

HB

4.0

3star

M

3.1

3star

T

0.7

3star

MG

99.0

2star

D

8.5

2star

K

4.8

2star

HB

3.8

3star

M

3.5

3star

T

0.5

1star

MG

99.0

2star

D

9.2

3star

K

5.6

3star

HB

3.6

3star

M

2.8

3star

T

1.0

3star

MG

107.0

2star

and Finlay Macrae have been omitted, while live-wire forward Jack Ginnivan will start as the Substitute."

Team Selection: Three in for Thursday Night Thriller

The return of Darcy Moore headlines the changes made to Craig McRae’s side for Thursday night’s Qualifying Final against Melbourne at the MCG.

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