An unbelievable problem

[Gaz_Brownlow]

What do you say, but how do you fit in Stokesy and Scarlett?

I guess a rotation policy or horses for courses might be looked at, but who could you possibly drop?

Ever since Collingwood it has become the Geelong of old, with some real 4 quarter team performances. I have been impressed with the influence of Varcoe, Lonergan and Prismall and they have had added some real zest to the lineup.

Adelaide next game, you would imagine a fairly stop start contested style of game. Prissa would definately add a great deal here, and i can't see us dropping Wojack, Rooke is untouchable as far as im concerned, and i think Varcoe is just adding too much to our forward setup. So, what do you do? I think Lonergan maybe unlucky, but then he is like Nablett and seems to balance the forward setup. So unfortunately it might again come down to Prissa missing for Stokesy.

As for Scarlett...well, it seems the backline has just reached some A class form. I would hate to see us drop Harry - but it might be inevitable. Enright might be due for a rest, or possibly even Jimmy (but we already have a 1 week break!!!)

What a problem we have!! I would like us to stick with a lineup for the next month as we have some big challenges with Adelaide, Bulldogs and Hawthorn!

Just imagine the problems Matthew Egan would cause if fit!

 

[LifeSpan-Void]

What do you say, but how do you fit in Stokesy and Scarlett?

I guess a rotation policy or horses for courses might be looked at, but who could you possibly drop?

Ever since Collingwood it has become the Geelong of old, with some real 4 quarter team performances. I have been impressed with the influence of Varcoe, Lonergan and Prismall and they have had added some real zest to the lineup.

Adelaide next game, you would imagine a fairly stop start contested style of game. Prissa would definately add a great deal here, and i can't see us dropping Wojack, Rooke is untouchable as far as im concerned, and i think Varcoe is just adding too much to our forward setup. So, what do you do? I think Lonergan maybe unlucky, but then he is like Nablett and seems to balance the forward setup. So unfortunately it might again come down to Prissa missing for Stokesy.

As for Scarlett...well, it seems the backline has just reached some A class form. I would hate to see us drop Harry - but it might be inevitable. Enright might be due for a rest, or possibly even Jimmy (but we already have a 1 week break!!!)

What a problem we have!! I would like us to stick with a lineup for the next month as we have some big challenges with Adelaide, Bulldogs and Hawthorn!

Just imagine the problems Matthew Egan would cause if fit!

Stevie J out (susp.)

1 down, one to go

 

[thegerman]

Stevie J out (susp.)

1 down, one to go

If he gets done I'd be highly surprised. Was jumper punching in my opinion. I thought he had hold of Selwood's jumper first then shoved with an open hand to the neck.

Hey if Goodes and the like can get off with an open hand action, so can SJ.

 

[fishman]

OUt Varcoe and Lonergan?

 

[LifeSpan-Void]

If he gets done I'd be highly surprised. Was jumper punching in my opinion. I thought he had hold of Selwood's jumper first then shoved with an open hand to the neck.

Hey if Goodes and the like can get off with an open hand action, so can SJ.

goodes is a different species though (ie: protected). Anyway, The fact that Selwood ended up in hospital will no doubt weigh against Stevie.

 

[Kent_Kingsley]

no way drop Varcoe, hes showing some real signs of good things.

 

[candiehappy]

no way drop Varcoe, hes showing some real signs of good things.

agreed. He's one of those few, including Prisa & Byrnes, that will be given a number of games and (subject to injury) will be fighting for a spot in the finals team. i would have thought Stokes is a guaranteed selection. Lonergan & Tomahawk fighting for the same spot. Lonergan doing ok. Who ever misses out will unlucky.

 

[Brasil2007]

Maybe Prismall - fairly indifferent last night. Varcoe was good and I like having him in the team but he needs to attack the ball a bit more rather than waiting for the opposition to take possession and then tackle.

The question for next year is who we drop from the backline to take Egan back in. I don't have the answer, and I'm bloody glad I don't have to find it.

 

[LifeSpan-Void]

The question for next year is who we drop from the backline to take Egan back in. I don't have the answer, and I'm bloody glad I don't have to find it.

Taylor will eventually replace one of Harley or Milburn, whoever retires first. Probably Harley. That takes care of Egan's spot.

 

[SJ]

Is Enright a lock?

 

[Glassjaw]

Oh god yes. He consistently shuts down dangerous small forwards and gets his own ball, yet no one talks about him.

 

[SJ]

Good response.

 

[Partridge]

Is Enright a lock?

Yup. Absolutely.

I think either Varcoe or Prismall will make way for Stokes. It can't be anyone else. Purely on position, Varcoe makes the most sense, not sure.

For Scarlett I honestly have no idea. I sincerely hope it ISN'T Taylor as I think we look so much better structurally in defence with him there. He is essentially Egan's replacement, therefore I would play him every week.

And you can't drop Lonergan, he's doing the second tall forward role, with Hawkins in the reserves there's no one else. Last year it was Nathan Ablett and Hawkins fighting for that spot, this year it's Hawkins and Lonergan. So Lonergan stays.

So something like........

Ins: Scarlett, Stokes
Outs: Varcoe, Prismall (both unlucky, but gotta be done)

 

[SJ]

Yup. Absolutely.

I think either Varcoe or Prismall will make way for Stokes. It can't be anyone else. Purely on position, Varcoe makes the most sense, not sure.

For Scarlett I honestly have no idea. I sincerely hope it ISN'T Taylor as I think we look so much better structurally in defence with him there. He is essentially Egan's replacement, therefore I would play him every week.

And you can't drop Lonergan, he's doing the second tall forward role, with Hawkins in the reserves there's no one else. Last year it was Nathan Ablett and Hawkins fighting for that spot, this year it's Hawkins and Lonergan. So Lonergan stays.

So something like........

Ins: Scarlett, Stokes
Outs: Varcoe, Prismall (both unlucky, but gotta be done)

Agree with that. Hawkins seven in the twos today though, tempting for Lonergan.

 

[Partridge]

Agree with that. Hawkins seven in the twos today though, tempting for Lonergan.

Yeah I just saw that. Yet another nice problem to have. Lonergan's been ok, but if Hawkins is in form it really isn't any contest.

 

[The Casey Cat]

OUt Varcoe and Lonergan?

I'd think the only bloke that would replace Lonergan would be Hawkins or maybe Gamble (unlikely) but it would need to be on the back of some scintillating VFL form. Like another game or two like Hawkins produced today.

Depending on what the MRP do with SJ then I would say Prismall and Varcoe. Yes they have been good and incredibly stuff to come out but I could not justify anyone else coming out. Wojak I thought may have been in some trouble but after one of his worst games V the Roos has turned in perhaps his best game in years against the Eagles.

 

[Jack-Packenham]

In : Scarlett Stokes

Out : Milburn Kelly

To be better prepared for the finals we must have fringe players that have games under there belt. Rest Milburn & Kelly against the crows and rest Bartel & Harley against Freo. Then pick the best side for the bulldogs and Hawthorn.

Prismall, Taylor & Varcoe must stay in the side for an extended length of time to enhance there development.

 

[someday-somehow]

In : Scarlett Stokes

Out : Milburn Kelly

To be better prepared for the finals we must have fringe players that have games under there belt. Rest Milburn & Kelly against the crows and rest Bartel & Harley against Freo. Then pick the best side for the bulldogs and Hawthorn.

Prismall, Taylor & Varcoe must stay in the side for an extended length of time to enhance there development.

I think Milburn and Kelly are seasoned enough to get refreshed with the one week off.
I don't think the Adelaide forward line is that tall so I would give Harry the week off (he is in his first year and we will need him in the finals so he needs to be rested throughout the year).
As for Stokes well I'm a bit stuck, for me Bartel is struggling and seems to be playing injured, there are whispers that he is playing sore and if that's the case I can't see why he hasn't been given time off and a 2 week break may do wonders for his longevity this season so if that is the case then:
Out: Taylor, Bartel
In : Scarlett, Stokes

I would like to see prissa get at least one more run and Varcoe and Rooke to create that offensive pressure to get the adelaide defence rattled and panicking early.

 

[Turkey Tom]

I didn't think Varcoe was that good. Yes he kicked some goals, but I do wish if the ball is there to be grabbed he goes in and get it instead of either hanging back or running over the top the ball hoping it is going to bounce into his arms.

Prismall didn't get much game time from what I could see (especially in the first half).

Taylor has played at CHF in the WAFL at times (so I've been told). I don't think Lonergan or Hawkins (at this stage) is the answer. Maybe try Harry at CHF?

 

[catters078]

I think Milburn and Kelly are seasoned enough to get refreshed with the one week off.
I don't think the Adelaide forward line is that tall so I would give Harry the week off (he is in his first year and we will need him in the finals so he needs to be rested throughout the year).
As for Stokes well I'm a bit stuck, for me Bartel is struggling and seems to be playing injured, there are whispers that he is playing sore and if that's the case I can't see why he hasn't been given time off and a 2 week break may do wonders for his longevity this season so if that is the case then:
Out: Taylor, Bartel
In : Scarlett, Stokes

I would like to see prissa get at least one more run and Varcoe and Rooke to create that offensive pressure to get the adelaide defence rattled and panicking early.

bartel did have 28 touches on the weekend though, but i guess everyone did...

 

[someday-somehow]

bartel did have 28 touches on the weekend though, but i guess everyone did...

Yeah he still got plenty of the ball but he looks a bit restrictive in his movements....not seeing those contested marks as much lately either.
I think Jumpin Jack suggested he was very sore.

 

[Asty]

I didn't think Varcoe was that good. Yes he kicked some goals, but I do wish if the ball is there to be grabbed he goes in and get it instead of either hanging back or running over the top the ball hoping it is going to bounce into his arms.

On the other side of it generally if someone said a small forward kicked 2 goals and laid 8 tackles you would assume they had a good game.

Varcoe has a bit to go but I think if possible they should try and extend his run in the seniors same with prismall. Unfortunately that may be wishfull thinking with the competition to get into the side.

 

[Gaz_Brownlow]

On the other side of it generally if someone said a small forward kicked 2 goals and laid 8 tackles you would assume they had a good game.

Varcoe has a bit to go but I think if possible they should try and extend his run in the seniors same with prismall. Unfortunately that may be wishfull thinking with the competition to get into the side.

Yeah i agree. Varcoe to me just seems to be adding something to the forward line. Maybe Stokes is not an automatic recall (and i can't believe i just said that)!!! I think we need to concentrate on areas where we have been a little down and that has been forward 50 pressure...Varcoe goes a long way to solving this. Stokes has been v.good this year, and has added that midfield dimension, but we don't need another midfield dimension!!

I think resting Milburn for a match might be a good idea. I would like to see Jimmy rested too if there is something 'sore' about him. Does seem to be a little down on form this year.

Maybe,

INS: Scarlett, Stokes
OUTS: Milburn, Prismall (maybe Jimmy if still sore)

 

[thejester]

Darren Milburn hasn't missed a match since early '05, IIRC. He does not need to be rested.

 

[tin can sam]

Darren Milburn hasn't missed a match since early '05, IIRC. He does not need to be rested.

On Milburn, he's been fantastic this year, won't need a rest.

http://afl.com.au/Season2008/Statistics/tabid/73/Default.aspx

His disposal efficiancy is in the top 10 in the league, and he's had alot more possessions then anyone else on that list.

I usually don't look at DE% much, but I think this is pretty remarkable.