When did we last win a competition game?
Review AFL R2 vs West Coast @ Metricon 7:40pm 13 June 2020
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thanks and good lord
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Would have been 415 had it not been for the handball from Wright to Bowes with 10 seconds to go.
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Don't worry. We'll sort that out over the next three games. Very confident of at least one victory at home in the next three rounds.
Who knows. We might upset the Weagles and send shockwaves through the competition in 8 days from now!
Wish I had your confidence. Just watched highlights vs Port. It was like adults vs kids.
It was borderline insipid
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Probably because a significant portion of the side we rolled out that day were kids?
Back line
Connor Budarick (18), Caleb Graham (19), Jack Lukosius (19)
Midfield
Matt Rowell (18), Noah Anderson (19)
Forward line
Ben King (19)
More than a quarter of the 22 guys we played in round 1 were teenagers. Quite a few were in the 20-22 range as well: Bowes (22), Fiorini (22), MacPherson (22), Ainsworth (22), Joyce (22) and Brodie (21). That means more than half the team we rolled out in round 1 were 22 years of age or younger. Therefore, it's not surprising that it felt like adults vs kids when we played Port.
Injecting much needed experience through players like Harbrow, Hanley, Hombsch, Thompson and Sexton is going to make a huge difference. Particularly for our back line which was by far the youngest and most inexperienced area for us in round 1. We literally named three teenagers and only one player over the age of 22 in our back line that day, who was Sam Collins and he isn't exactly much older himself at 25...
It's the old question of - how young is too young? I think we got our answer in round 1. We went in too young and played accordingly.
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Port also had a fair few <23
Back Line
Ryan Burton 23
Midfield
Duursma 19, SPP 22, Houston 23
Forward line
Georgiades 18, Rozee 20, Butters, 19, Marshall 21
Although have quite a few 28+ as well - Gray, Boak, Jonas, Westhoff, Lycett, Hartlett, Ebert, Motlop
Yep, I am well aware that we were much younger than Port - by 2 years and 8 months. I actually did not mind that. I was happy to see our future stars but the problem was that the effort was not there except Collins, Ainsworth. Budarick and Rowell were also good, Anderson one quarter.
Mature players were disappointing. It started with Witts/Day in the ruck. We did not lost because of our defense but because our midfield got totally dominated similar to a lot of games last year. The intensity and pressure was not there. Just one game, crazy circumstances but can our midfield improve, click? Let's see after 4-5 games.
We will still be young - hopefully not as young but then some young players will have to sit. I expect all Lukosius, King, Anderson, Rowell, Powell, Ballard play and possibly one more from Rankine/Budarick/Flanders.
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Hmm after match sim report I can see the side aome make up of below
definites
King sexton ainsworth macpherson witts Weller greenwood rowell Miller Ellis lukosius collins harbrow Bowes
probable
Hanley Ballard Powell Anderson Brodie buderick fiorini
possible
Flanders lemmens rankine Thompson Joyce hombsch day wright miles
unlikely
Sharp
definites
King sexton ainsworth macpherson witts Weller greenwood rowell Miller Ellis lukosius collins harbrow Bowes
probable
Hanley Ballard Powell Anderson Brodie buderick fiorini
possible
Flanders lemmens rankine Thompson Joyce hombsch day wright miles
unlikely
Sharp
Wright from possible.
Callum Twomey's best 22. As much as I like Cal, I don't think he is up to date as Whiting was.
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For starters Swallow is suspended....Callum Twomey's best 22. As much as I like Cal, I don't think he is up to date as Whiting was.
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Okay so this is the team I think Dewy will choose based on the match simulation report from last night.
B: Jarrod Harbrow, Charlie Ballard, Jack Lukosius
HB: Jack Bowes, Sam Collins, Pearce Hanley
C: Brandon Ellis, Hugh Greenwood, Lachie Weller
HF: Ben Ainsworth, Sam Day, Darcy MacPherson
F: Sam Flanders, Ben King, Alex Sexton
Fol: Jarrod Witts, Touk Miller, Will Brodie
Int: Brayden Fiorini, Matt Rowell, Noah Anderson, Connor Budarick
OUT: David Swallow (suspension), Caleb Graham, Jesse Joyce, Nick Holman, Sean Lemmens
IN: Jarrod Harbrow, Charlie Ballard, Pearce Hanley, Sam Flanders, Alex Sexton
From recent reports, I feel Thompson and Rankine aren't going to play and that's why I've left them out of my 22 but I'd like to be wrong about that. I think Ballard is going to get the nod ahead of Rory and Flanders will essentially play where Rankine would if he were 100% healthy. I've really only included Budarick because the report suggested he was likely to keep his spot. Otherwise I would have thrown Rankine on the bench. Powell and Sharp are unlucky to miss out but we have too much healthy depth on the wings now IMO. I think Hombsch misses out and Wright won't get the nod ahead of Day with the shorter quarters that will be played this season. We have less reason to give Wittsy a rest throughout the match and I think that hurts 2MP's chances of selection ahead of Day.
I've thrown Brodie in the middle because I think we need a bigger body to cover the loss of Swallow and I suspect Greenwood will swing forward for short stints throughout the game so that's when Brodie will really be needed. Fiorini and Anderson will rotate on the wing positions and Noah may spend some time in the forward line if we push MacPherson or Ainsworth into the middle for a few minutes. Budarick obviously rotates with the ageing Harbs and Hanley.
What do you guys think?
B: Jarrod Harbrow, Charlie Ballard, Jack Lukosius
HB: Jack Bowes, Sam Collins, Pearce Hanley
C: Brandon Ellis, Hugh Greenwood, Lachie Weller
HF: Ben Ainsworth, Sam Day, Darcy MacPherson
F: Sam Flanders, Ben King, Alex Sexton
Fol: Jarrod Witts, Touk Miller, Will Brodie
Int: Brayden Fiorini, Matt Rowell, Noah Anderson, Connor Budarick
OUT: David Swallow (suspension), Caleb Graham, Jesse Joyce, Nick Holman, Sean Lemmens
IN: Jarrod Harbrow, Charlie Ballard, Pearce Hanley, Sam Flanders, Alex Sexton
From recent reports, I feel Thompson and Rankine aren't going to play and that's why I've left them out of my 22 but I'd like to be wrong about that. I think Ballard is going to get the nod ahead of Rory and Flanders will essentially play where Rankine would if he were 100% healthy. I've really only included Budarick because the report suggested he was likely to keep his spot. Otherwise I would have thrown Rankine on the bench. Powell and Sharp are unlucky to miss out but we have too much healthy depth on the wings now IMO. I think Hombsch misses out and Wright won't get the nod ahead of Day with the shorter quarters that will be played this season. We have less reason to give Wittsy a rest throughout the match and I think that hurts 2MP's chances of selection ahead of Day.
I've thrown Brodie in the middle because I think we need a bigger body to cover the loss of Swallow and I suspect Greenwood will swing forward for short stints throughout the game so that's when Brodie will really be needed. Fiorini and Anderson will rotate on the wing positions and Noah may spend some time in the forward line if we push MacPherson or Ainsworth into the middle for a few minutes. Budarick obviously rotates with the ageing Harbs and Hanley.
What do you guys think?
I think it's getting harder to pick a team-which is a good thing
Looking at the reports from the club and in the media, I reckon there will be some interesting selections come round 2.
I think Rory plays, otherwise I reckon you will see Hombsch drop into his spot and Ballard as the 3rd tall interceptor.
Powell and Flanders the bolters for me. Rankine and Flanders fighting for that one forward pocket position with Anderson and Powell fighting for that other wing spot. I think you will see those 2 pairs chop and change this year if there are no injuries.
BTW, this is not who I would pick, I can definitely see the need for Hanley but I would drop him out. Budarick may be a consideration as a small defender over Hanley perhaps.
Would also be interesting to see who would drop for Swallow next week.
J.Harbrow - R.Thompson - C.Ballard
P.Hanley - S.Collins - J.Lukosius
B.Ellis - H.Greenwood - W.Powell
A.Sexton - S.Day - B.Ainsworth
S.Flanders - B.King - D.Macpherson
J.Witts - T.Miller - M.Rowell
Inter: W.Brodie - J.Bowes - B.Fiorini - L.Weller
Emer: P.Wright - I.Rankine - N.Anderson - C.Budarick
It is tough, so many healthy players and some have to miss out.P.Hanley - S.Collins - J.Lukosius
B.Ellis - H.Greenwood - W.Powell
A.Sexton - S.Day - B.Ainsworth
S.Flanders - B.King - D.Macpherson
J.Witts - T.Miller - M.Rowell
Inter: W.Brodie - J.Bowes - B.Fiorini - L.Weller
Emer: P.Wright - I.Rankine - N.Anderson - C.Budarick
I think Rory plays, otherwise I reckon you will see Hombsch drop into his spot and Ballard as the 3rd tall interceptor.
Powell and Flanders the bolters for me. Rankine and Flanders fighting for that one forward pocket position with Anderson and Powell fighting for that other wing spot. I think you will see those 2 pairs chop and change this year if there are no injuries.
BTW, this is not who I would pick, I can definitely see the need for Hanley but I would drop him out. Budarick may be a consideration as a small defender over Hanley perhaps.
Would also be interesting to see who would drop for Swallow next week.
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I wouldn't mind that.
West Coast Forward line is quite fast, Harbrow, Buderick, Hanley plus Bowes should be a decent bet to match them.
Don't know about Flanders - seems like he was coming from a fair way back. Think Powell / Lemmens in ahead of him just for now.
Lol Thanks.I reckon one of the 2 Rowells you selected for Swallow....
Happy I could find a spot for Brodie on the bench now though
Hopefully, some crowd will be allowed at Metricon too!
Brisbane hopeful of having some spectators at Round 2 clash against Fremantle
Brisbane hopeful of having some spectators at Round 2 clash against Fremantle
Player watch for me this season is Jack Lukosius
In raw output terms the Rankine Lukosius selections are still very much jury out IMO
If Rankine isn't a longterm injury magnet and plays consistent football he is a freak and will kill opposition backs, fry their livers and swill with chianti
I'm just not sure what Jack's role will be
Most likely rebounding halfback /quarteback using footskills, decision making and ball handling prowess I guess
In raw output terms the Rankine Lukosius selections are still very much jury out IMO
If Rankine isn't a longterm injury magnet and plays consistent football he is a freak and will kill opposition backs, fry their livers and swill with chianti
I'm just not sure what Jack's role will be
Most likely rebounding halfback /quarteback using footskills, decision making and ball handling prowess I guess
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If they’re ready to go, they’re ready to go. It would also be good to give them a game to get the feel of it again before more winnable games come along. You can’t expect them to bang on immediately
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