Unofficial Preview Changes and pre match discussion vs *

[ferball]

Curtis out (sus) McKercher out
Harvey and Phillips in

Very sus.

 

[archereleven]

If we play Fisher and Daniel off HB, we are done. May as well hand the 4 points over with the coin toss.

 

[gerry101101]

Can’t wait for:-

“Jacko goes whacko on Kako”

(To the tune of the old Schmack’s dog treats commercial)

 

[Horizons_00]

Ins: Ford, Will P, Zane, I don’t know
Outs: Jacob, PC, Powell, Tucker

Darling needs a rest but won’t happen and the fraud Cam needs to have a spell

 

[archereleven]

Out - Curtis, Tucker, Darling(managed)
In - Scott, Phillips, Maley

 

[Lavy_Panther]

OUT: Tucker, Curtis
IN: Scott, Phillips (tag only - Merrett)

Stephens sub.

Think we can probably get away with only two taller defenders this week, but prefer freeing up Comben, so would prefer Corr back in (message has been sent), but don’t think it will happen.

 

[King Hansen]

If anyone needs to be "managed", it's Wardlaw after a 5 day break.

 

[ChopChopDigDig]

If anyone needs to be "managed", it's Wardlaw after a 5 day break.

Don’t take away our one last piece of enjoyment

 

[King Hansen]

Don’t take away our one last piece of enjoyment

I'd probably rest him.

 

[Caracas]

Tucker has earned a demotion with his absolute anonymous performance. Scott has shown more than enough in the past. He deserved to be dropped but so does Tucker. This is who we've got.

On the face of things, this seems fair enough. We expect Tucker to get dropped. However, this was the first game (excluding Melbourne, who were a rabble), where our structure appeared to hold up. Was Tucker playing a very selfless role? We’ll find out at selection, I guess.

 

[shintemaster]

On the face of things, this seems fair enough. We expect Tucker to get dropped. However, this was the first game (excluding Melbourne, who were a rabble), where our structure appeared to hold up. Was Tucker playing a very selfless role? We’ll find out at selection, I guess.

I know you're playing devil's advocate, but no player is so good at being selfless that they don't touch the ball.

 

[DuckYeah]

I'd probably rest him.

Why? You give him a light week. He doesn’t have to train. He can do light work and stretching which is probably what they’ll do

 

[Flawed Genius]

I know you're playing devil's advocate, but no player is so good at being selfless that they don't touch the ball.

And selfless is fine if the bloke you're tagging doesn't get near it. When he has 27 and 5 inside 50s ... selfless doesn't matter

 

[shintemaster]

And selfless is fine if the bloke you're tagging doesn't get near it. When he has 27 and 5 inside 50s ... selfless doesn't matter

Exactly. Reality is that if he was sub instead of Duursma in all likelihood we win that game. Corr / Logue showed that you retain senior players in solid form - the rest make way.

 

[King Hansen]

Why? You give him a light week. He doesn’t have to train. He can do light work and stretching which is probably what they’ll do

Maybe. Let's see. But if we rest anyone. It's him.

 

[King Corey]

Maybe. Let's see. But if we rest anyone. It's him.

If a 20yo needs a rest after 2 weeks that's a concern in and of itself.

 

[DuckYeah]

Maybe. Let's see. But if we rest anyone. It's him.

Ridiculous call

 

[Caracas]

I know you're playing devil's advocate, but no player is so good at being selfless that they don't touch the ball.

Yes, I agree with you on both counts.

 

[Psicosis]

If Curtis is cleared.

Out Tucker. In Duursma.

Seriously, this shouldn't be a discussion anymore should it.

If Curtis isn't cleared.

Out Curtis & Tucker. In Duursma & Phillips.

Sheezel to play Curtis' role.

 

[Lavy_Panther]

If Curtis is cleared.

Out Tucker. In Duursma.

Seriously, this shouldn't be a discussion anymore should it.

If Curtis isn't cleared.

Out Curtis & Tucker. In Duursma & Phillips.

Sheezel to play Curtis' role.

Are you just suggesting to play Tucker as sub? Because Duursma was in the 23…

 

[muttley45]

Cooper Harvey been better than payne

Barring senior experience, how has Cooper been better than Payne ?, in 4 games, Cooper 7 goals, 11 tackles, Payne 6 goals, 20 tackles, and in a sprint race, i'm backing Geordie

 

[King Corey]

Barring senior experience, how has Cooper been better than Payne ?, in 4 games, Cooper 7 goals, 11 tackles, Payne 6 goals, 20 tackles, and in a sprint race, i'm backing Geordie

Cooper looks much smarter as a forward though.

 

[Loose_Cannon]

And selfless is fine if the bloke you're tagging doesn't get near it. When he has 27 and 5 inside 50s ... selfless doesn't matter

Tucker did a role and it was OK. Not good, not great, not terrible, just OK.

It's worth considering that 10 of those 27 came in the 4th when Tucker was no longer doing that role. Rozee also had 290m gained in the 4th quarter alone (in a total of 720m), and his touches were much more damaging. There's clear night and day from when Tucker was on him and when he wasn't. Is that enough to justify the zero touches? In a team travelling better probably not. For us? Maybe.

Clarko likes players that do what he tells them (see Stephens getting a run each week), so I think Tucker will be safe this week once again, especially if Curtis gets time off.

 

[DuckYeah]

Tucker did a role and it was OK. Not good, not great, not terrible, just OK.

It's worth considering that 10 of those 27 came in the 4th when Tucker was no longer doing that role. Rozee also had 290m gained in the 4th quarter alone (in a total of 720m), and his touches were much more damaging. There's clear night and day from when Tucker was on him and when he wasn't. Is that enough to justify the zero touches? In a team travelling better probably not. For us? Maybe.

Clarko likes players that do what he tells them (see Stephens getting a run each week), so I think Tucker will be safe this week once again, especially if Curtis gets time off.

Hahahaha wtf is this?

 

[Psicosis]

Are you just suggesting to play Tucker as sub? Because Duursma was in the 23…

Nup, I'm referring to the 22.

Sub I don't really mind but not Tucker.