Game Day Round 3 Pies vs GWS 27-Mar @ 7:40pm Docklands

[Scodog10]

I’m working on the assumption that Oscar will handle the centre bounces and Cameron will do the bulk of the work around the ground while Oscar drifts forward

I could see it predominantly being a centre bounce thing

I strongly suspect that this is one of those let Fly cook moments especially when you couple it with the announcement video and his comments on Howe.

I’m also not sold on Parker going out simply because Howe’s back. He misses this week for me only because GWS are likely to go tall with Hogan, Riccardi and Gruzewski plus Brown playing a small role. Bigger bodies feels like the way we’ll go and then he returns v Brisbane.

 

[CheckerTrade666]

Excited to see Steene finally get his chance. Shame that Buller most likely gets droppped because I wanted to see how he’d go this week, but hopefully he gets some confidence in the VFL. Guess we got to remember he’s only played about a dozen AFL games so he’s still not an established player at senior level just yet.

 

[Timmy from Thomastown]

So am I right in assuming that buller will make way for steene?

Will be stiff to get dropped after his second game at Collingwood. Can't see membrey getting dropped and having all off buller, dc and Oscar in the same team.

I think that’s a reasonable assumption, a ruck for a ruck. Given the new ruck rules DC needs a better chopout. Plus Buller needs to find some form.

Membrey won’t get dropped after being the only tall last start who played ok despite missing set shots. When he goes out it will be for West.

 

[No SPIN]

Yep. And if he ain't kicking goals....

And if his accuracy returns….

 

[JuniorB]

I'm very happy for Oscar, and I think the new ruck rules will suit him.
It's his time - go young fella!

 

[satty]

I think that’s a reasonable assumption, a ruck for a ruck. Given the new ruck rules DC needs a better chopout. Plus Buller needs to find some form.

Membrey won’t get dropped after being the only tall last start who played ok despite missing set shots. When he goes out it will be for West.

Seems like West's best position will be like that of Fogarty at Adelaide . Where he is the 3rd key tall behind thilthorpe and walker.

 

[gouki88]

Seems like West's best position will be like that of Fogarty at Adelaide . Where he is the 3rd key tall behind thilthorpe and walker.

I’m not sure how to project him - he’s an inch taller than Fogarty & Tex, but not sure he’ll ever be as heavy. He plays more vertical than those two too

 

[JuniorB]

I’m not sure how to project him - he’s an inch taller than Fogarty & Tex, but not sure he’ll ever be as heavy. He plays more vertical than those two too

He's also quick off the mark, which could be a weapon.

 

[Finnishpie]

And if his accuracy returns….

He’d better hurry up….

 

[satty]

I’m not sure how to project him - he’s an inch taller than Fogarty & Tex, but not sure he’ll ever be as heavy. He plays more vertical than those two too

West definitely isn't main key forward materialc could be proven wrong, but just doesn't have the feel of one . Can we really see West hitting the 95-100kg mark ?

 

[Jen2310]

Membrey won’t get dropped after being the only tall last start who played ok despite missing set shots. When he goes out it will be for West.

I assume you mean the missing set shots in the saints game? he didn't touch it for 2 quarters v crows and managed 3 touches for 1 goal overall.

 

[LuckyLee]

So if the INs are Moore, Howe and Steene, who are the OUTs?

 

[sr36]

I don’t mind it at centre bounce, but my god Briggs will demoralise him from then onwards. He kicked what 4 that day? And brushed him aside like he weighed 70kg around the ground.

I think he'll play chop out forward/second ruck. But we might flip the norm. With the second ruck starting the quarter and then Cameron taking over ruck once the opposition ruck has lost some leap and then smash the second ruck.

 

[Timmy from Thomastown]

I assume you mean the missing set shots in the saints game? he didn't touch it for 2 quarters v crows and managed 3 touches for 1 goal overall.

Both games seem like last season now after this ridiculous early bye.

 

[Timmy from Thomastown]

So if the INs are Moore, Howe and Steene, who are the OUTs?

Parker Allan and Buller most likely.

 

[Jen2310]

Feels like its been a while since we had a young debut this early in the season.

 

[tmpies01]

Moore and Howe will do wonders for us. Frees up players like Bruzzy and Quaynor without having to stress about taking on the oppositions biggest forwards.

The delivery into the forward line I’m expecting to be a lot better this week.

I hope we hunt and tackle and go after these guys like they did to us in Opening Round last year.

We’re due.

 

[BJT]

Maybe this is why Fly is hinting at Howe drifting forward.

Either way, I just love that we made a change.

Could Howe be our Gunston look what he’s doing.

 

[Abdul_The_Bull]

How? He’s been abysmal.

Parker certainly unlucky in my view though.

Correct, if true. But the teams haven't been announced yet!

 

[Tarkyn_24]

Feels like its been a while since we had a young debut this early in the season.

Under Fly for sure, I can only think of Nick.

Bucks had a lot of knockers but one thing I can’t cricticise was his belief in young players coming into the best 22 early. He did it a lot.

 

[Ted Parker]

So am I right in assuming that buller will make way for steene?

Will be stiff to get dropped after his second game at Collingwood. Can't see membrey getting dropped and having all off buller, dc and Oscar in the same team.

Buller was added to our list to be a forward marking target and to kick goals. 2 games, zero goals and 2 marks.
If he is to find form / show he's capable, better to serve and earn that in the VFL.

Our most gaping hole that is yet to be addressed remains finding an AFL ready marking / goal kicking tall forward.
JHowe surely fills a void until one of Buller, NHowes or West stakes a claim for that spot via dominating their VFL opponents.
Until such time, for season 2026 I can live with a forward line of Howe, McStay & Membrey as our talls. Our proven ground fleet of Elliott, Hill & Schultz are second to none, along with the half forward impact of McCreery. I also suspect JHowes leadership voice and forward nous would benefit / influence McStay.

Personnel wise, we can cover JHowe's absence from the backline, unless a specific match-up dictates he goes back there.

In: Steene roller, Howe, Moore
Out: Allan, Buller, Steele

 

[ksardog]

I think that’s a reasonable assumption, a ruck for a ruck. Given the new ruck rules DC needs a better chopout. Plus Buller needs to find some form.

Membrey won’t get dropped after being the only tall last start who played ok despite missing set shots. When he goes out it will be for West.

he had 3 possessions for the day against the crows, never looked likely until the last qtr
he has to get more involved or West will be replacing him in a hurry

personally i would give West 2 games in the VFL to get some form, then in for the Freo game in Adelaide ( would hold off playing him against Brisbane in Brisbane next week )

our key tall forwards need the ball getting delivered in quicker, none of them are currently going to take a pack mark. need to get space on the lead or out the back

 

[granniewolf]

Buller was added to our list to be a forward marking target and to kick goals. 2 games, zero goals and 2 marks.
If he is to find form / show he's capable, better to serve and earn that in the VFL.

Our most gaping hole that is yet to be addressed remains finding an AFL ready marking / goal kicking tall forward.
JHowe surely fills a void until one of Buller, NHowes or West stakes a claim for that spot via dominating their VFL opponents.
Until such time, for season 2026 I can live with a forward line of Howe, McStay & Membrey as our talls. Our proven ground fleet of Elliott, Hill & Schultz are second to none, along with the half forward impact of McCreery. I also suspect JHowes leadership voice and forward nous would benefit / influence McStay.

Personnel wise, we can cover JHowe's absence from the backline, unless a specific match-up dictates he goes back there.

In: Steene, Howe, Moore
Out: Allan, Buller, Steele

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I doubt Roan will get dropped, especially if Allan is.

 

[jimmy35]

Could Howe be our Gunston look what he’s doing.

We need to find a way to give our forward line some bite but I think they’ll be happy Darce and Howey are back to biggen up our backline.

 

[UltraEgo]

Buller was added to our list to be a forward marking target and to kick goals. 2 games, zero goals and 2 marks.
If he is to find form / show he's capable, better to serve and earn that in the VFL.

Our most gaping hole that is yet to be addressed remains finding an AFL ready marking / goal kicking tall forward.
JHowe surely fills a void until one of Buller, NHowes or West stakes a claim for that spot via dominating their VFL opponents.
Until such time, for season 2026 I can live with a forward line of Howe, McStay & Membrey as our talls. Our proven ground fleet of Elliott, Hill & Schultz are second to none, along with the half forward impact of McCreery. I also suspect JHowes leadership voice and forward nous would benefit / influence McStay.

Personnel wise, we can cover JHowe's absence from the backline, unless a specific match-up dictates he goes back there.

In: Steene roller, Howe, Moore
Out: Allan, Buller, Steele

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seriously doubt Steele will be getting dropped.