Changes for Brisbane

[Mattrox]

Has shaw really done anything to make him a first pick? I cant remember, happy with Otten down back.

He has shown a lot of promise in his short career.

 

[BUTTON 92]

Jaensch to a foward flank, Stiffy to a back pocket.

 

[Allefgib]

Dt probably had first in 1%s for rising stars in 2012 too.

 

[craig crowing]

Jaensch to a foward flank, Stiffy to a back pocket.

Like that suggestion but dont think will happen as seems Sando ruled out Stiffy as a defender .
Think they see Stiffy as a impact player now as does not seemed to be able regularly get to the contest.
Still think also another bigger body who can compete in air or lead up ground is necessary .
Had to smile those trying to gloss up Pets game by stating got a goal .
But didnt really earn or create the goal as we got a free and he ended up with ball on the advance in open goal .

 

[Crow-eater]

I blame that menace Shane McInerney for all of Otten's problems.

I blame Shane McInerney for a lot of things. Like the near miss of the remote going through the TV in the Geelong away game last year. And the Semi. And the Prelim.

Man I hate that guy.

 

[Kane McGoodwin]

Obviously wont be wholesale changes ,but will be very annoyed if no changes to improve our defence and if Brown fit then Jaensch out for Tambling.
Up forward must get in some more height and goal kicking ability.
Petrenko out for Johnston or Lynch.
Think they will try to get Crouch in but what mid are you going to drop .
Bit early in season but Vince needs to do a lot more .

If Tambling is fit, then agree with bringing him in.

I would pick McKernan for extra height (assuming OK conditions) as we need a decent 2nd ruckman.

Possible Outs (from) Brown, Jaensch (1 of), Martin (unlucky but become underdone as sub), Vince (make a statement), Henderson (shyte disposal & took for ever to dispose the ball). Would have no issue swapping Crouch for Vince to send a message.

 

[Tex200]

Radio mentioned JJ in doubt and Crows looking for big games from Tambling / Curly this week end to push for selection

 

[Crow-eater]

Radio mentioned JJ in doubt and Crows looking for big games from Tambling / Curly this week end to push for selection

They say why?

 

[Slippery Pete]

I blame Shane McInerney for a lot of things. Like the near miss of the remote going through the TV in the Geelong away game last year. And the Semi. And the Prelim.

Man I hate that guy.

The man is a menace, just like Scott McLaren was.

 

[Crow-eater]

The man is a menace, just like Scott McLaren was.

I'll say.

Pair him with Nicholls and, well, the Prelim speaks for itself.

 

[Slippery Pete]

I'll say.

Pair him with Nicholls and, well, the Prelim speaks for itself.

 

[RippaRiley43]

Vince (make a statement)

This. Considering he is "Big game Bernie", he was pretty mediocre on Friday night. Where the heck has his 2009 form gone? He's resting on his laurels.

 

[WeeBlake]

Is grigg playing for Norwood this week? If so, and he plays well, I'd have him in for jaensch. His junior and sandal record shows he can find his own ball and would useful around the packs in the back half.

Jenkins took some nice marks in the wet and we should give him three or four games at least.

Crouch in for Pets. Was madness to leave him out in round one.

Smith in for Martin if available.

 

[Crow-eater]

 

[Slippery Pete]

Three umpires on the field and not one of them saw what a million viewers saw -that Franklin initiated the headlock.

Nicholls just comes across as a real arseclown.

 

[Crow-eater]

Three umpires on the field and not one of them saw what a million viewers saw -that Franklin initiated the headlock.

Nicholls just comes across as a real arseclown.

And yet, they can see Brodie Smith's "Throw" from 100m away.

OPSM, don't trust 'em

 

[Tex200]

They say why?

Arm injury of some kind

 

[WaynesWorld19]

Yeah, he was good (ish). One of very few positives.

Interesting to see what happens when Shaw is up and running.

Shaw will be rushed into the side ASAP .......mark my words he is going to be a very very good player !!!!!!!

Great hands, lots of speed .....generally likes to kick more than handball and long ....and left footer
granted an average finals series .....but given the way he played in just a small sample of games ...he just was getting better each week

Been watching footy a long time and you can tell immediately when you have a good player

 

[WaynesWorld19]

What did people think of Ottens game? I thought he showed some real signs of improvement. An inform (like pre knee injury) Otten would transform our backline. I hope his form is returning.

Thought he was excellent and played with confidence ....really a carry over from his finals series
If we can get both Otten & Shaw going in the team then along with Henderson it's giving the side some serious height without losing speed across the ground

 

[Drugs Are Bad Mackay?]

Shaw will be rushed into the side ASAP .......mark my words he is going to be a very very good player !!!!!!!

Great hands, lots of speed .....generally likes to kick more than handball and long ....and left footer
granted an average finals series .....but given the way he played in just a small sample of games ...he just was getting better each week

Been watching footy a long time and you can tell immediately when you have a good player

Yeah I like him a lot.

I also like Otten though, so I'm not sure whether both can fit with Rutten and Talia as well. Depends on Otten & Shaw's ability to play on smalls as well as mediums and talls.

One of the reasons Sydney's defence works so well is that Mattner and Johnson could play on a variety of forward types.

A back 7 (6 plus bench) of Rutten, Talia, Otten, Shaw, Brown, Reilly, Mackay seems a fraction top heavy to me but I'd be quite happy for us to give it a trial run.

 

[WaynesWorld19]

Yeah I like him a lot.

I also like Otten though, so I'm not sure whether both can fit with Rutten and Talia as well. Depends on Otten & Shaw's ability to play on smalls as well as mediums and talls.

One of the reasons Sydney's defence works so well is that Mattner and Johnson could play on a variety of forward types.

A back 7 (6 plus bench) of Rutten, Talia, Otten, Shaw, Brown, Reilly, Mackay seems a fraction top heavy to me but I'd be quite happy for us to give it a trial run.

Think Shaw can .....but Otten is purely a tall match-up

But as i said yesterday i would have matched Otten up in the midfield against the taller midfielders ...Watson, Mundy, Fyfe, ect

Really don't think it's a choice of one over the other ....really would like Shaw to move up the ground a bit

 

[Drugs Are Bad Mackay?]

Think Shaw can .....but Otten is purely a tall match-up

But as i said yesterday i would have matched Otten up in the midfield against the taller midfielders ...Watson, Mundy, Fyfe, ect

Really don't think it's a choice of one over the other ....really would like Shaw to move up the ground a bit

Otten played 6 games last season, Shaw 14 games.

Never once in the same team though!

 

[WaynesWorld19]

Otten played 6 games last season, Shaw 14 games.

Never once in the same team though!

Shaw with "L" plates on and like Brown playing in defence always a good way to ease players into a side .....plus Otten was badly out of form ...so yeah it was one or the other

People want to look for a whole range of excuses for players .....in Ottens case it was:
1. Slowed down by Knee reco
2. lack of confidence after knee reco
3. some other injury impacting him


How about Otten was just plain out of form ......most players have one of those years they'd like to forget

 

[Lawrst]

Yeah I like him a lot.

I also like Otten though, so I'm not sure whether both can fit with Rutten and Talia as well. Depends on Otten & Shaw's ability to play on smalls as well as mediums and talls.

One of the reasons Sydney's defence works so well is that Mattner and Johnson could play on a variety of forward types.

A back 7 (6 plus bench) of Rutten, Talia, Otten, Shaw, Brown, Reilly, Mackay seems a fraction top heavy to me but I'd be quite happy for us to give it a trial run.

Reilly out. Otten or Shaw to play his role could be worth a shot.

In my dreams.

 

[Footypie32]

So Otten plays well & you want to drop him...

Don't worry about those who played far worse.

Clearly he meant Brad Ottens. Give the guy a brake...