Preview Round 3, 2019: Fremantle v St.Kilda - Optus Stadium, Sunday 7th April, 3:20PM AWST

[plugger66]

I think people are overrating how important Stuv has been so far this year. He's always good but he practically carried our midfield last year, this year in comparison he's playing as a bit part forward who pinch hits in the middle until he rebuilds the fitness he lost over the last few weeks of preseason. So far this year we haven't had Stuv as we've come to expect at all anyway.

It’s pretty simple really. If jack doesn’t play round one we lose. Yes there would have been someone replacing him but extremely doubtful they would have close to how well he played. We can spin it all we like but it’s a big loss. Freo now don’t have to worry about our best player

 

[Diehard Saint]

It’s pretty simple really. If jack doesn’t play round one we lose. Yes there would have been someone replacing him but extremely doubtful they would have close to how well he played. We can spin it all we like but it’s a big loss. Freo now don’t have to worry about our best player

According to Roo, Gresh is our best player

 

[Saintbloke]

Could it be that Richo is looking at the big picture this season. A refreshed Stuv may return later in the season when make the run for the finals.

 

[aussierulesrules]

I think people are overrating how important Stuv has been so far this year. He's always good but he practically carried our midfield last year, this year in comparison he's playing as a bit part forward who pinch hits in the middle until he rebuilds the fitness he lost over the last few weeks of preseason. So far this year we haven't had Stuv as we've come to expect at all anyway.

True, but I suspect most would have thought he was likely to be more ready to return to a more permanent midfield role this week, and as such that not happening, on top of losing him altogether, takes away one of the things we thought we would have really going for us.

 

[aussierulesrules]

Didn't see him, but I think he is on light duties at the moment.

Great training report G-bung! Did Stuv train?

 

[George]

Great training report G-bung! Did Stuv train?

No worries. Yeah mate Stuv trained fully and will play against Hawthorn next weekend.

 

[Joffaboy]

Could it be that Richo is looking at the big picture this season. A refreshed Stuv may return later in the season when make the run for the finals.

If he isnt at this stage of the year, he should be sacked.

We are 2-0 and while our list looks bottom eight on paper, we should be aiming for finals currently.

If they do make it, then the list ,'on paper' looks a whole lot better.

 

[VDS66]

Hurley reckons he'd do alright.

I think one of his team mates will literally throw him in the ruck... Upwards that is.

 

[VDS66]

It’s pretty simple really. If jack doesn’t play round one we lose. Yes there would have been someone replacing him but extremely doubtful they would have close to how well he played. We can spin it all we like but it’s a big loss. Freo now don’t have to worry about our best player

Adversity brings opportunity.

Most of us had this game pencilled as a loss one month ago.

 

[StCicatriz]

No worries. Yeah mate Stuv trained fully and will play against Hawthorn next weekend.

perhaps doing a bit of what i suggested earlier in the week. real eye on the prize for next weekend

 

[hayes]

Clark for Steven.

 

[borderbarry]

Clarke in for Stuv... Only change.

 

[BrutThough]

The only logical change really.

 

[Saint Shags]

They have rested Darcy so Lobb will spend time in the ruck.

 

[StCicatriz]

interesting changes!!!

 

[kakkapo]

Clark for Steven.

Hunter would have to know he's got big boots to fill, think he'll turn it on BIG TIME!

 

[Sir Skid]

Melt free zone..... maybe!

 

[StCicatriz]

They have rested Darcy so Lobb will spend time in the ruck.

actually makes the match up a bit more like for like, although i think if darcy played we would have had more run. marshall would have murdered him around the ground!

 

[Max the great]

CLARK!

Clarke in for Stuv... Only change.

 

[Persevering Saint]

I think Clarque will have a ripper of a game.

 

[Nutsngum]

Load management in round 3 is a load of crap but that’s modern sport. I think we’ll see Long in for Steven because going by his stats he’s been playing a lot of forward and we need speed. Maybe even Clark for Dunstan because these big grounds just don’t suit him.

Not really though. The thing that Steven was lacking was match fitness, not general fitness. I dont doubt that after 2 AFL games with underpreperation that he is sore as hell.

 

[StFly]

You do know debut means first game ect , not first game in each state , anyway i think if we are banking on Patton our depth is no where near as strong as some have suggested , he tries for sure but is he going to be a regular i would say no IMO

If we must...

The clinical definition is a persons first in a capacity or a first public performance.

Be it first performance, first dance, first attempt to shit gold, it is a debut to do such things.

Ergo, a bloke traveling interstate to potentially play, is a debut in that state, as it is their first time in their capacity as an AFL footballer to play outside of the state of Victoria.

This is what is known as English words having multiple inferences, such as being a verb and a noun.

 

[Saintsydney]

Not really though. The thing that Steven was lacking was match fitness, not general fitness. I dont doubt that after 2 AFL games with underpreperation that he is sore as hell.

I dont know if this has been posted already - but given his issues just before seasons start he has done a ripping job playing 2 matches - maybe he doesnt feel that keen or the club feels maybe they dont want to push the issue with a 3 day interstate trip - he can have another mini break to keep fresh physically and mentally

 

[aussierulesrules]

Win this interstate without Stuv and it will be bloody massive for the club.

Get him back and no fresh injuries or whatever of significant note then the next 3 will all be just as winnable, if not more so, on current form.

 

[Saintos The ITK]

if we win without our best mid in Stuv, what does that say!!! genuine opportunity!

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