Are Geelong a better side without Dangerfield?

[RedVest4]

There has been a lot of talk in the last couple years around Adelaide being a better side without Dangerfield and this was proven to be the case...

Is it time to start the conversation about Geelong without Dangerfield?

The Cats were absolutely terrific on the weekend against a classy Melbourne outfit who are probably looking at a Top 4 finish this year.

Dangerfield being out gave freedom to the other midfielders to play better and have more of an impact in the game. Players such as Duncan, Kelly, Guthrie, Menegola etc. were able to step up and they all looked comfortable without Danger there to take charge and lead the way.

 

[mike123]

No

 

[Loonerty]

FAITH

 

[Art Vandelay_]

FFS Vesty.

 

[BoxMatrix]

Nah. Geelong really slowed down in the second half yesterday.

They really need that last third of their team when they come up against decent opposition.

 

[Jeremias]

Wouldn't you have to see how he goes in the side this year to make a definitive call?

Also, no.

 

[STPer18]

Hypothetically, if the midfield were to run better without him, which it wouldn't, you'd be bonkers not to play him as a full-forward and kick 70-odd goals.

 

[Jaeger]

Absolutely. Leave him out next week

 

[owen87]

There has been a lot of talk in the last couple years around Adelaide being a better side without Dangerfield and this was proven to be the case...

Is it time to start the conversation about Geelong without Dangerfield?

The Cats were absolutely terrific on the weekend against a classy Melbourne outfit who are probably looking at a Top 4 finish this year.

Dangerfield being out gave freedom to the other midfielders to play better and have more of an impact in the game. Players such as Duncan, Kelly, Guthrie, Menegola etc. were able to step up and they all looked comfortable without Danger there to take charge and lead the way.

I think with Danger in Cats win by an extra couple of goals.

The question for me is; are the Cats getting the best team balance by using Danger in the midfield most of the time? He's shown to be extremely dangerous as a forward target, so with their midfield talent are they better to have Dangerfield spending more time forward this season?

Are Adelaide a better team without Dangerfield, or has his absence forced other players to increase their output to fill the void? One suggests that Dangerfield has a negative impact on team performance, the other that players are able to perform at a lesser level because Dangerfield compensates for them.

I'd say it's more than latter than the former, along with maximising the team structure to get the most out of a playing group.

 

[gavaniacono]

There has been a lot of talk in the last couple years around Adelaide being a better side without Dangerfield and this was proven to be the case...

Is it time to start the conversation about Geelong without Dangerfield?

The Cats were absolutely terrific on the weekend against a classy Melbourne outfit who are probably looking at a Top 4 finish this year.

Dangerfield being out gave freedom to the other midfielders to play better and have more of an impact in the game. Players such as Duncan, Kelly, Guthrie, Menegola etc. were able to step up and they all looked comfortable without Danger there to take charge and lead the way.

Dangerfield is still the best player in comp so no, they are weaker without him. Thought the way they moved the ball against dees was super espesh given round one.

 

[TimmeT]

Troll threads started by Grug and RedVest should be kept to bay. Answer no!

 

[catpremier 07]

Any team with Dangerfield in it is better.
Adelaide fans told themselves they were better without him to help them sleep at night.

 

[Ocker]

There has been a lot of talk in the last couple years around Adelaide being a better side without Dangerfield and this was proven to be the case...

Is it time to start the conversation about Geelong without Dangerfield?

The Cats were absolutely terrific on the weekend against a classy Melbourne outfit who are probably looking at a Top 4 finish this year.

Dangerfield being out gave freedom to the other midfielders to play better and have more of an impact in the game. Players such as Duncan, Kelly, Guthrie, Menegola etc. were able to step up and they all looked comfortable without Danger there to take charge and lead the way.

Yeah definately - get rid of him...

 

[StillAtLarge]

I think it'll take a little while for the 3 stars to have the right chemistry and cohesion in the guts as they're all primarily see ball, get ball players.
But Dangerfield as a forward is arguably the toughest matchup in footy and his absence from stoppages will be mitigated with Ablett's return.
I'm really looking forward to seeing them all in action....it'll be a great litmus test for our two gun mids

 

[FAITH]

FAITH

What?

 

[Kangaroos4eva]

Go to bed Vesty.

 

[Brend81]

Max Gawn kicks goal this thread would be
Can Geelong win without danger

 

[Tony Harrison]

If you took out Hawkins and put Danger at FF they would have been much better.

 

[Loonerty]

What?

Thought this thread might interest you.

 

[Ricky Vaughn]

I've got a feeling we're a better side without Dangerfield, Selwood, Duncan and Ablett.

Working theory at this stage, but Menegola, Kelly and Charlie Constable running our midfield screams Premiership.

 

[master bate]

No.

But they are a better side with both Ablett and Dangerfield playing significant time forward.

Melbourne's backline was terrible in the first half, but once we played a 7th defender we kept the Cats to 2.5 in the second half. Menzel was the only one who looked dangerous and a team with a good third tall defender can cut down his influence. Hawkins looked ordinary and it's just likely he's a good average player now. Smith/Buzza/Stanley/Blicavs/Fijian Sav will probably all spend time forward without being the answer there.

 

[Kwality]

Max Gawn kicks goal this thread would be
Can Geelong win without danger

Hold the presses ... he missed, roll those presses.

 

[Juddernaut08]

Yes, definitely a better side.

Overrated and he's clogging up your salary cap.

Give him to Carlton as a salary dump. We have space and SOS is looking to build allies for future years. We won't even demand any picks as a good will gesture.

 

[FAITH]

Thought this thread might interest you.

This thread shouldve been closed given what happened in the prelim last year.

 

[demondavey]

No.

But they are a better side with both Ablett and Dangerfield playing significant time forward.

Melbourne's backline was terrible in the first half, but once we played a 7th defender we kept the Cats to 2.5 in the second half. Menzel was the only one who looked dangerous and a team with a good third tall defender can cut down his influence. Hawkins looked ordinary and it's just likely he's a good average player now. Smith/Buzza/Stanley/Blicavs/Fijian Sav will probably all spend time forward without being the answer there.

Hawkins played a decoy role yesterday mate.