Unofficial Preview Changes and pre-match discussion vs [sigh] Brisbane in Hobart

[DuckYeah]

You missed his epic chase the other week obviously. That's the sort of thing we need more of from Will.

A once in a season chase? Like Xerri did? FMD..

 

[Passmore]

Even with that history, there's not a chance in hell we give him seven years of grace to prove himself.

It's go-time for Will, and he comes across as sharp enough that he'd know that already

Yes, he'd be more than aware that it's go time..

 

[Val Keating]

60% of game time is really three quarters.
25% per quarter but no one plays full quarters so 20% being the going rate per quarter equates to about 3 quarters.
Even at 60% GT 15 touches is less than what's expected. You can't compare it to be 100% to adjust the figure because no one is playing that much.

It's not even debatable that he doesn't find the ball enough. It has been the case every game this year. and last year. It is definitely his weakness and still isn't improving.

What he does bring to the side and why I'd pick him is his defensive application, depth to our midfield and he's generally very clean with his hands and not unreliable by foot.

He's not doing enough to demand a spot but he's also not failing to the point he should be in and out of the side like a yo-yo.

I feel sorry for him but I'm not in love with him.

Last week LDU played 107 minutes in the middle, Powell 98, Phillips only played 72. Some people on here don’t think LDU isn’t doing enough, but he’s literally carrying the midfield.

 

[Val Keating]

Even with that history, there's not a chance in hell we give him seven years of grace to prove himself.

It's go-time for Will, and he comes across as sharp enough that he'd know that already

I reckon if nuffies like us in here can see what he brings, I think the coaches would most certainly be aware.

He’s a very clean one grab player who doesn’t panic under pressure and usually finds a good release option to the outside.

The only question would be if they think he’s surplus to what we need and not worth the wait… as harsh as that is, but it’s professional level footy, so it comes with the territory

 

[King Corey]

I reckon if nuffies like us in here can see what he brings, I think the coaches would most certainly be aware.

He’s a very clean one grab player who doesn’t panic under pressure and usually finds a good release option to the outside.

The only question would be if they think he’s surplus to what we need and not worth the wait… as harsh as that is, but it’s professional level footy, so it comes with the territory

The premise of clubs always being right is flawed though. They can be very experienced but still subject to wood for the trees factor themselves or rigidly working to a predetermined template.

Mark Stevens mentioned here was a great example. Denis didn't rate him - if Bigfooty existed then plenty would've written him off "well if the coach doesn't rate him" etc.

He goes to be coached by Malcolm Blight who rates him, builds up his confidence and makes him a quality player in a premiership.

Even experts get them wrong.

 

[Better Loosen Up]

It will be beyond belief if we come out on Sunday in the first quarter as flat as a tack again given how poor we have been all season in this area and it's apparently something we've identified and are desperate to change...

Yet, addressing this requires mental fortitude which we know our playing group have shown no evidence of having.

 

[The Nostradamus]

AFL R9 team: Star onballer in, defensive duo recalled

North Melbourne has made three changes to its side ahead of its first trip to Tasmania this season

www.nmfc.com.au

lmao bailey butcher scott survived

we deserve to get smashed

 

[King Corey]

Look forward to 192cm Darling leaping all over 204cm Fort during his stints in the ruck.

 

[The Nostradamus]

Look forward to 192cm Darling leaping all over 204cm Fort during his stints in the ruck.

they better stop with that and let finnbar pinch hit ruck instead

 

[Ruckle]

So Bailey will be sub again? Hopefully no one is injured early to minimise his TOG.

 

[giantroo]

 

[Better Loosen Up]

So Bailey will be sub again? Hopefully no one is injured early to minimise his TOG.

I'm more hopeful that we see the better version of Bailey Scott again, and fast! This version sucks!

 

[Chadwiko]

Tell me again to "relax" because Corr/Logue won't akshually be selected.

 

[giantroo]

Payne is the travelling emergency. Logue/Fisher have been named in the VFL.

 

[apollo_creed]

Last week LDU played 107 minutes in the middle, Powell 98, Phillips only played 72. Some people on here don’t think LDU isn’t doing enough, but he’s literally carrying the midfield.

Is that the criticism of LDU?

It’s his disposal quality, holding onto the ball too long and defensive efforts for me. He is elite at finding the ball in the contest.

 

[north_lad]

Tell me again to "relax" because Corr/Logue won't akshually be selected.

Well they didn't BOTH get picked

 

[Better Loosen Up]

Tell me again to "relax" because Corr/Logue won't akshually be selected.

Corr obviously very lucky that Arch got injured and the cupboard is bare. That said, even though Kawson's form hasn't been great, I would have much rathered he stay in the team than Corr for no other reason that I don't think Corr deserves a recall under any circumstance after only 1 week in the VFL that was less than inspiring.

 

[Val Keating]

The premise of clubs always being right is flawed though. They can be very experienced but still subject to wood for the trees factor themselves or rigidly working to a predetermined template.

Mark Stevens mentioned here was a great example. Denis didn't rate him - if Bigfooty existed then plenty would've written him off "well if the coach doesn't rate him" etc.

He goes to be coached by Malcolm Blight who rates him, builds up his confidence and makes him a quality player in a premiership.

Even experts get them wrong.

True, but they have more information than us, but not in this case, (we’ll sort of, they’d be more privy to the reason) in this case we’re discussing a player that isn’t currently capable of playing 80% midfield minutes.

It’d be a different situation if he was playing 80% or more and still in and out.

 

[north_lad]

Corr obviously very lucky that Arch got injured and the cupboard is bare. That said, even though Kawson's form hasn't been great, I would have much rathered he stay in the team than Corr for no other reason that I don't think Corr deserves a recall under any circumstance after only 1 week in the VFL that was less than inspiring.

Yeah I agree. Although this is probably why he was named on the bench. Do we really need three tall defenders for this game though?

 

[Better Loosen Up]

Love the look of Brisbane's backline. Just a massive bunch of absolute campaigners. Makes our backs look like a pack of fairies.

 

[Better Loosen Up]

Yeah I agree. Although this is probably why he was named on the bench. Do we really need three tall defenders for this game though?

Probably need a back up option in case Rayner starts absolutely slaughtering LMac

 

[Better Loosen Up]

I'm more worried however about our match ups for Bailey, Ahh Chee and Cameron. You know Daniel is going to be standing next to one of them which is an awful thought. Then Sheeze being unaccountable on another. Disaster waiting to happen.

 

[King Corey]

Love the look of Brisbane's backline. Just a massive bunch of absolute campaigners. Makes our backs look like a pack of fairies.

They're all harder, faster and classier than ours.

Other than that it's pretty even.

 

[winalotroos]

It could have been worse, they could have chosen Logue

 

[Moti]

Bailey, Bailey, Bailey.