Prediction Changes and Pre match discussion vs Western Bulldogs round 16 @ Metricon.

[WCE Wizard]

Effectively missing 3 guns in Yeo, Shuey and Hurn + a reliable forward in Cripps

The backline is fine as Rotham, Cole, Gov, Duggan, Shep, Barrass, Nelson have it covered

Forwards - JK, JD, Ryan, Waterman and Allen is enough to kick a score

The mids look a tad weak, yes we have Kelly, Gaff, Sheed, Redden and NN however it falls away after that

 

[southcoast]

So, just to be sure.

Our game is the second game of the day and follows on from tonight’s game.

Hope the Metricon paddock stands up.


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[Hell Yeoh]

The nickname for Ainsworth on this board is so demeaning and unnecessary.

you don’t have to like the kid, but absolutely no need for it. Makes the board so unsavoury when there’s actually so many good posters and interesting insights here.

wasn’t there a mod post about stopping its usage? Why aren’t mods reinforcing it?

Hope he has a good game tomorrow.

 

[Bleedblueandgold]

So, just to be sure.

Our game is the second game of the day and follows on from tonight’s game.

Hope the Metricon paddock stands up.


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It already looks s**t and they're playing 2 games in one day. Crazy stuff...

 

[Rowan18]

The nickname for Ainsworth on this board is so demeaning and unnecessary.

you don’t have to like the kid, but absolutely no need for it. Makes the board so unsavoury when there’s actually so many good posters and interesting insights here.

wasn’t there a mod post about stopping its usage? Why aren’t mods reinforcing it?

Hope he has a good game tomorrow.

Agreed. Mods, can we start infringing people that do it?

Sure, the kid has his limitations and might not make it. However, he has worked bloody hard for his opportunity and is living a dream of anyone who has played footy. He's also getting games in a pretty good side that is pushing for top 4.

 

[bUCKET__]

Would love to see XON getting more time around stoppages. Ainsworth has the ability to cover the forward / wing role, so I hope that frees us up to see more Skinny X playing on ball.

It'd give us something a bit different from players like Sheed/Redden/Gaff/Hutch, who can all be a bit flat-footed.

 

[DanielKerr4]

The nickname for Ainsworth on this board is so demeaning and unnecessary.

you don’t have to like the kid, but absolutely no need for it. Makes the board so unsavoury when there’s actually so many good posters and interesting insights here.

wasn’t there a mod post about stopping its usage? Why aren’t mods reinforcing it?

Hope he has a good game tomorrow.

This. It’s going a bit far isn’t it. He’s one of our own for gods sake.

 

[ROYAL EAGLE]

Have no time for Ainsworth at all, if we have to get a injury in this game you know who i would rather it be than anyone else.
Kicking that bad should not get a you a game at AFL level, not matter what you other strengths are.
In such a low scoring season, turn overs that cause goals can mean a loss in that game.
Ainsworth is a liability

 

[Biggie]

wasn’t there a mod post about stopping its usage?

Seems over the top

Why aren’t mods reinforcing it?

We are

 

[kaiserchief13]

Gee the midfield looks like s**t on paper

 

[daddy_4_eyes]

Regarding Ainsworth, the match committee obviously see something in him to keep giving him a go.

If I recall, he was drafted because he was a natural footballer. Knew how to find the footy, made good decisions, that sorta stuff. Maybe that is still there and the MC believe it can translate to the AFL.

To be honest, there's no one else on the list that would add any more than him in the 22. Maybe Brander. So all this stress and debate seems a bit over the top.

 

[Godfather32]

Regarding Ainsworth, the match committee obviously see something in him to keep giving him a go.

If I recall, he was drafted because he was a natural footballer. Knew how to find the footy, made good decisions, that sorta stuff. Maybe that is still there and the MC believe it can translate to the AFL.

To be honest, there's no one else on the list that would add any more than him in the 22. Maybe Brander. So all this stress and debate seems a bit over the top.

I mean the match committee once selected Mitch Brown in the f****** forward pocket, they're not omnipotent

 

[Godfather32]

Ffs Mitch Brown in the f****** forward pocket. WTF

 

[Carbine Chaos]

Regarding Ainsworth, the match committee obviously see something in him to keep giving him a go.

If I recall, he was drafted because he was a natural footballer. Knew how to find the footy, made good decisions, that sorta stuff. Maybe that is still there and the MC believe it can translate to the AFL.

To be honest, there's no one else on the list that would add any more than him in the 22. Maybe Brander. So all this stress and debate seems a bit over the top.

Seems to me like a natural footballer would be able to kick a football.

 

[WCErevival]

Ainsworths kicking is becoming the stuff of mythical legend. It may look weird but its not that bad. We've had worse kicks than him playing before.

 

[GrumpyGoron]

Did we treat Nelson as badly as we are bagging Ainsworth? Nelson felt like a liability for years but he came good eventually. Why can't we just see what happens first? I'd much prefer another mid be in at his expense (basically only Brayshaw left lol), but we just gotta back him in for now.

 

[ep2018]

Gee the midfield looks like sh*t on paper

Its gonna be one of those games where our defence will need to stand tall all game and we make the most of our forward entries. Otherwise it could be a long day.

 

[Cuzz09]

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[THE A5]

Did we treat Nelson as badly as we are bagging Ainsworth? Nelson felt like a liability for years but he came good eventually. Why can't we just see what happens first? I'd much prefer another mid be in at his expense (basically only Brayshaw left lol), but we just gotta back him in for now.

difference was than Nelson played some ok/ Good games early on.

 

[Astro7]

Had his best game of the year

Who?

 

[LittleGreekGod]

I mean the match committee once selected Mitch Brown in the f****** forward pocket, they're not omnipotent

I can guarantee that Mitch Brown won’t be picked again

 

[Astro7]

Have no time for Ainsworth at all, if we have to get a injury in this game you know who i would rather it be than anyone else.
Kicking that bad should not get a you a game at AFL level, not matter what you other strengths are.
In such a low scoring season, turn overs that cause goals can mean a loss in that game.
Ainsworth is a liability

Yet curiously the MC and coach keep putting him in as 'required' - you'd think they know a thing or two?...go figure!

 

[LittleGreekGod]

Effectively missing 3 guns in Yeo, Shuey and Hurn + a reliable forward in Cripps

The backline is fine as Rotham, Cole, Gov, Duggan, Shep, Barrass, Nelson have it covered

Forwards - JK, JD, Ryan, Waterman and Allen is enough to kick a score

The mids look a tad weak, yes we have Kelly, Gaff, Sheed, Redden and NN however it falls away after that

The 16 minute quarters do help with the limited depth in the midfield

 

[compact72]

Hey guys,

Was wondering if anybody managed to get general tickets?

Tried to buy some however it says general tickets are not for sale

Cheers

 

[THE A5]

Yet curiously the MC and coach keep putting him in as 'required' - you'd think they know a thing or two?...go figure!

Mcginnity played 90 games for the club. While I don't want to back the MC and Simmo, they tend to have favourites as well.