Unofficial Preview Changes and pre-match discussion Vs Port Adelaide at Adelaide oval

[BlueandWhiteElf]

I just finished rewatching the Carlton game (it took me 5 days - watching one little piece at a time) and it confirmed what I saw at the ground. The primary reason we suck at the moment is we are playing too many players that do not have any defensive ability at all (as in zero) (Daniel, Stephens, McKercher, Fisher and there are others with questionable defensive application). The number of times that the ball cut through areas with those players around was glaring. The team balance is so far out it is not funny. We need defensive minded players on the wings, on the back flanks, and in the middle. Now to the changes this week - Corr, Logue and Fisher. Fisher injured sucks for him, but he was offering us zero in any event. Corr out is tough on him. He has had some ok moments but also is limited. Logue out is positive - he is clearly not fit. Archer in is a massive positive. Dawson in rewards form in VFL at least. Hardeman is neutral - not sure he will offer much more than Fisher - but let’s at least give him a proper shot at some point. Point of all of this is we are still unbalanced. Carrying McKercher, Daniel and Stephens leaves us seriously exposed around the ground together with Dawson and Comben as our key backs - neither of whom are terrific one on one defenders. This will be a blood bath and the reason for it is this ongoing selection error (ie) the team balance still lacks the required defensive side. McKercher, Stephens should be out of the side - maybe keep Daniel for the moment but he is obviously a liability defensively and not offering us the attacking kicks he showed over the years at the dogs - unfortunately they are all liabilities at this point. My suggestion would be Philips (has a defensive side to compliment Wardlaw and dilute the lack of defensive application of LDU, Powell), Teakle (has a crack and can relieve Xerri) Scott (limited but has defensive side). Sheezel to back flank to play role he played in first year. McKercher can develop long term in the VFL and must be told to (a) increase body strength and (b) develop defensive application and confidence. Daniel and Stephens can be kept in VFL as depth. Until Clarko does that we are going to be beaten week after week I think and concede 100 points each game (excepting maybe west coast and Richmond). Come on Clarko.

 

[giantroo]

Maley, RHJ at the captain's run.

 

[shinboner magic]

Zurhaar copping a lot of grief and should be much better but we only got 39 I50s.

It’s a whole team issue and with the quality we’ve got we should be playing better.
Tactics are playing a huge role in our game style.
Who out of our coaches is our tactical expert

 

[shinboner magic]

Maley, RHJ at the captain's run.

And corr

 

[shinboner magic]

I just finished rewatching the Carlton game (it took me 5 days - watching one little piece at a time) and it confirmed what I saw at the ground. The primary reason we suck at the moment is we are playing too many players that do not have any defensive ability at all (as in zero) (Daniel, Stephens, McKercher, Fisher and there are others with questionable defensive application). The number of times that the ball cut through areas with those players around was glaring. The team balance is so far out it is not funny. We need defensive minded players on the wings, on the back flanks, and in the middle. Now to the changes this week - Corr, Logue and Fisher. Fisher injured sucks for him, but he was offering us zero in any event. Corr out is tough on him. He has had some ok moments but also is limited. Logue out is positive - he is clearly not fit. Archer in is a massive positive. Dawson in rewards form in VFL at least. Hardeman is neutral - not sure he will offer much more than Fisher - but let’s at least give him a proper shot at some point. Point of all of this is we are still unbalanced. Carrying McKercher, Daniel and Stephens leaves us seriously exposed around the ground together with Dawson and Comben as our key backs - neither of whom are terrific one on one defenders. This will be a blood bath and the reason for it is this ongoing selection error (ie) the team balance still lacks the required defensive side. McKercher, Stephens should be out of the side - maybe keep Daniel for the moment but he is obviously a liability defensively and not offering us the attacking kicks he showed over the years at the dogs - unfortunately they are all liabilities at this point. My suggestion would be Philips (has a defensive side to compliment Wardlaw and dilute the lack of defensive application of LDU, Powell), Teakle (has a crack and can relieve Xerri) Scott (limited but has defensive side). Sheezel to back flank to play role he played in first year. McKercher can develop long term in the VFL and must be told to (a) increase body strength and (b) develop defensive application and confidence. Daniel and Stephens can be kept in VFL as depth. Until Clarko does that we are going to be beaten week after week I think and concede 100 points each game (excepting maybe west coast and Richmond). Come on Clarko.

The thing that shits me is we go back 10-15 metres when on the mark instead of the outside 5 metres

Also when trying to close down player we run to where they were not where they’re going - even the angles to close space to where they want to pass it.

It’s very naive

 

[gokangas]

Remember where you heard this first. I have it on good authority that we are primed for this game and will win. Cannot reveal my sources but just remember I told you. Back us in!

One rider - the discussion was had over a couple of bottles of cheap sav blanc and my memory is a little clouded. But I am pretty sure he said we will win. Unless.............nah.

 

[DrZaius]

Corr & Logue will 100% be back in next week. I'm sorry but if anyone believes them being 'dropped' is anything other than resting them up due to our short turnaround to next Thursday they are kidding themselves - especially as there is no VFL game this week.

We are going into this game with Dawson & Comben as our KPD's FFS, we all know they will be well beaten by a downhill skiing port side and so do the coaches. Fingers crossed there is some sort of structural shakeup to our midfield but doesn't look like it going off the team sheet.

 

[Frank Thring]

Thank god I’m getting my hair shampooed when this is on.

Me too and I'm bald

 

[King Corey]

Corr & Logue will 100% be back in next week. I'm sorry but if anyone believes them being 'dropped' is anything other than resting them up due to our short turnaround to next Thursday they are kidding themselves - especially as there is no VFL game this week.

We are going into this game with Dawson & Comben as our KPD's FFS, we all know they will be well beaten by a downhill skiing port side and so do the coaches. Fingers crossed there is some sort of structural shakeup to our midfield but doesn't look like it going off the team sheet.

 

[grimface_87]

That is the Essendon (*) game I'm referring to

Good question, the way it's worded seems a bit vague. It suggests the access is the same as the Melbourne Social Club Bay members that get access to a few unreserved bays next to the cheer squad for home games and the Victory Room. But there is no access for away games (which the game next week vs * is).

So I would check with the club as the membership page says "all Melbourne games". You might get a GA ticket to Level 3

 

[Arathrawn]

Zurhaar copping a lot of grief and should be much better but we only got 39 I50s.

It’s a whole team issue and with the quality we’ve got we should be playing better.
Tactics are playing a huge role in our game style.
Who out of our coaches is our tactical expert

Also had 7 clangers, 4 free kicks against, 0 tackles and 2nd lowest pressure acts Vs Carlton.

He is a senior player on big coin.

He's our worst performer.

 

[Horizons_00]

Also had 7 clangers, 4 free kicks against, 0 tackles and 2nd lowest pressure acts Vs Carlton.

He is a senior player on big coin.

He's our worst performer.

This. The Cam glazing is in full. Can’t stand his Madonna arrogance.

 

[Gasometer]

I just finished rewatching the Carlton game (it took me 5 days - watching one little piece at a time) and it confirmed what I saw at the ground. The primary reason we suck at the moment is we are playing too many players that do not have any defensive ability at all (as in zero) (Daniel, Stephens, McKercher, Fisher and there are others with questionable defensive application). The number of times that the ball cut through areas with those players around was glaring. The team balance is so far out it is not funny. We need defensive minded players on the wings, on the back flanks, and in the middle. Now to the changes this week - Corr, Logue and Fisher. Fisher injured sucks for him, but he was offering us zero in any event. Corr out is tough on him. He has had some ok moments but also is limited. Logue out is positive - he is clearly not fit. Archer in is a massive positive. Dawson in rewards form in VFL at least. Hardeman is neutral - not sure he will offer much more than Fisher - but let’s at least give him a proper shot at some point. Point of all of this is we are still unbalanced. Carrying McKercher, Daniel and Stephens leaves us seriously exposed around the ground together with Dawson and Comben as our key backs - neither of whom are terrific one on one defenders. This will be a blood bath and the reason for it is this ongoing selection error (ie) the team balance still lacks the required defensive side. McKercher, Stephens should be out of the side - maybe keep Daniel for the moment but he is obviously a liability defensively and not offering us the attacking kicks he showed over the years at the dogs - unfortunately they are all liabilities at this point. My suggestion would be Philips (has a defensive side to compliment Wardlaw and dilute the lack of defensive application of LDU, Powell), Teakle (has a crack and can relieve Xerri) Scott (limited but has defensive side). Sheezel to back flank to play role he played in first year. McKercher can develop long term in the VFL and must be told to (a) increase body strength and (b) develop defensive application and confidence. Daniel and Stephens can be kept in VFL as depth. Until Clarko does that we are going to be beaten week after week I think and concede 100 points each game (excepting maybe west coast and Richmond). Come on Clarko.

Took you all week Alistair?

 

[Gasometer]

Zurhaar copping a lot of grief and should be much better but we only got 39 I50s.

It’s a whole team issue and with the quality we’ve got we should be playing better.
Tactics are playing a huge role in our game style.
Who out of our coaches is our tactical expert

 

[shinboner magic]

Also had 7 clangers, 4 free kicks against, 0 tackles and 2nd lowest pressure acts Vs Carlton.

He is a senior player on big coin.

He's our worst performer.

But other than that , he was fine

 

[Arathrawn]

This. The Cam glazing is in full. Can’t stand his Madonna arrogance.

Drives me mental when he takes a mark around the ground.

Walks back off the mark, has a look at the footy, has a look at the big screen. Just wanders back then kicks it 50 down the line.

 

[HakunaMatata]

Why is Tucker still in the team? He brings absolutely nothing to the team. He's an ordinary kick, and ordinary mark, doesn't kick goals, doesn't add anything defensively. He's almost always reactive and plays behind. His decision making is slow and usually the wrong option. Seriously why is he still in the team?

 

[TennisPlayerAndy]

Why is Tucker still in the team? He brings absolutely nothing to the team. He's an ordinary kick, and ordinary mark, doesn't kick goals, doesn't add anything defensively. He's almost always reactive and plays behind. His decision making is slow and usually the wrong option. Seriously why is he still in the team?

Clarko’s blind spot for 28 year old journeymen…

 

[HakunaMatata]

Clarko’s blind spot for 28 year old journeymen…

It's baffling. He offers nothing. Get him out, reward Phillips decent VFL return, don't play Duursma as sub, Scott might be below form but he's still miles better as an option, reward Harvey? Ford? Hell bring in Maley or Teakle so we can chop out Xerri properly.

This is year 6 of constant smashings week In, week out and it's because the standard is set of letting blokes like this playing 20 games a year.

 

[ansonholt]

Why is Tucker still in the team? He brings absolutely nothing to the team. He's an ordinary kick, and ordinary mark, doesn't kick goals, doesn't add anything defensively. He's almost always reactive and plays behind. His decision making is slow and usually the wrong option. Seriously why is he still in the team?

 

[DuckYeah]

Kal is pretty bad at spoiling - which is pretty much the job he’s payed for.

His best position is Lmac or Tucker role

Has he improved? I always thought had ability to improve.

 

[DuckYeah]

It's baffling. He offers nothing. Get him out, reward Phillips decent VFL return, don't play Duursma as sub, Scott might be below form but he's still miles better as an option, reward Harvey? Ford? Hell bring in Maley or Teakle so we can chop out Xerri properly.

This is year 6 of constant smashings week In, week out and it's because the standard is set of letting blokes like this playing 20 games a year.

In the Phillips thread its because they’re all no good but look who is playing? Surely they would put up at least a par performance to what we are seeing. They couldn’t be any worse.

Drop em all and play em all. FFS Clarkson. PLAY THEM

 

[Passmore]

Me too and I'm bald

I assumed you’d be going for a polish.

 

[Frank Thring]

I assumed you’d be going for a polish.

I will be for downstairs

 

[Better Loosen Up]

I reckon if scotty thompson and michael firrito played in this team they'd start off frunstrated and pestering the opposition, then move to a couple of brain fades and 50 metres, then toward the end of the last get reported for hitting their own teammates.

Scotty would be getting fined every second week