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Every chance, hope the crowd acknowledges him in some way, must be tough for him
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So the big question is who goes out for Jetta: Schofield or Barrass? Given the makeup of the Pies' forward line I don't see how we can play 3 tall backs.
As much as I have loved Schoey's work this year, particularly against Brisbane early, I am leaning towards Barrass getting the nod.
Our best footy this year came in the first half of the year when we had Barrass playing and not Schofield. Obviously there are other contributing factors, but I think we are able to much more easily switch the play and move the ball around in our back half when Barrass is there. I don't think we have lost a game this year where we have 90+ marks, and most of these come from the back half. Barrass averages 6.5 marks and Schoey 3.1. Of course, Schofield plays a more accountable style which means he doesn't free himself up for an uncontested mark as much as Barrass. He isn't as good a kick as Barrass, and while he offers more run that's not really what he's there for.
One of these guys will take Cox. No team has an ideal match up for that giant, us included. I'm not sure who is better suited. Schoey would probably fair better in the 1 on 1s. But if our defence plays well on Saturday there won't be an occasion where anyone is one out against Cox. I think we'd be better off backing in the smarts of Hurn/Shep/Gov/Barrass as a unit to nullify him.
All that said, I would be absolutely fine with Schoey getting picked.
As much as I have loved Schoey's work this year, particularly against Brisbane early, I am leaning towards Barrass getting the nod.
Our best footy this year came in the first half of the year when we had Barrass playing and not Schofield. Obviously there are other contributing factors, but I think we are able to much more easily switch the play and move the ball around in our back half when Barrass is there. I don't think we have lost a game this year where we have 90+ marks, and most of these come from the back half. Barrass averages 6.5 marks and Schoey 3.1. Of course, Schofield plays a more accountable style which means he doesn't free himself up for an uncontested mark as much as Barrass. He isn't as good a kick as Barrass, and while he offers more run that's not really what he's there for.
One of these guys will take Cox. No team has an ideal match up for that giant, us included. I'm not sure who is better suited. Schoey would probably fair better in the 1 on 1s. But if our defence plays well on Saturday there won't be an occasion where anyone is one out against Cox. I think we'd be better off backing in the smarts of Hurn/Shep/Gov/Barrass as a unit to nullify him.
All that said, I would be absolutely fine with Schoey getting picked.
Whoever plays on Cox needs to get in his face and niggle him. A team niggle. I can't remember which game it was but Cox got really distracted when the opposition were bumping him for no reason and pushing him etc. Gave away frees and was really put off his game. I got the impression, given his background, it really wasn't something he was used to. It's finals, bring it on.
Just an interesting aside.Ive noticed a little tactic creeping in whereby some sides are targeting the chaser.I think its a great idea for WC as we are a big side.E.G. say Hurn running out of defence ball in hand Varcoe in hot pursuit.Instead of running off for a handball go the bump on Varcoe.It must certainly make those annoying /nippy defensive forwards suddenly worry about being hunted instead of being the hunter. I think its a great tactic and im suprised more sides dont use it.
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GUYS GUYS GUYS
Good news everyone
Those campaigners who robbed us against melbourne
Umpires: Stevic, Hosking, Schmitt
Are not umpiring our game with only one of those campaigners that reek of afterbirth (Hosking) umpiring in the final series in the sydney game
Good news everyone
Those campaigners who robbed us against melbourne
Umpires: Stevic, Hosking, Schmitt
Are not umpiring our game with only one of those campaigners that reek of afterbirth (Hosking) umpiring in the final series in the sydney game
Stevic supports the hawks he should not have umpired in the 2015 GF
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I personally don't think there is umpire bias. Umpire incompetence and being influenced by noise in the media (the real noise of affirmation) is another matter however.
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Age old technique that has fallen out of favour due to MRP chook lotto. Have you missed the last 15 years of "the bump is dead"?
I’d boo
Are you preparing a "we boo what you have overcome" sign?
Appears to be sneaking back into favour.Lets call it a violent shepherd instead!People coming at you fast from the side tends to take some concentration off what your chasing.
Absolutely!... no way will Sheed be dropped.
That remains to be seen...bringing in youth/inexperience for finals is not a good idea unless you have no choice.
The Pies (like most teams) will try to chop out our marking prowess, clog up our kick+mark play, then run+gun...
It does seem like a 50/50 chance since last we played...but what a forward line we have.
Jetta has been our electric running-man through the middle,
but now Rioli is sparking up -he promises to be a big game player!! (no brain-fades?)
Gov is a marked man you'd think..hope he gets through the 1st two finals uninjured???
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Do you remember what happened last time Hurn bumped some poor campaigner.
Ended up in hospital.
Hurn almost had to send flowers to his mother.
Had a genuine LOL
Righto pal. You've obviously got a much higher opinion of players of Sheeds skill set than I have. He's only slightly better than Callum Chambers
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Melbourne tried that on Queens B'day.
His stats: 16 Disposals, 8 Marks, 5 goals
Hopefully for us, not the game I was thinking of...
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Haha... It happens rarely but he does love the big stage. His best performances have come on Anzac Day and Queen's B'day.
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Not against Sheed being dropped as he's our weakest link through the middle, but Ainsworth can't come in with his bad disposal by foot. Partington won't be selected no matter what he does. Ah Chee can't get the same amount of ball, but would be much more damaging per disposal and have a much bigger impact physically.
I think Sheed or Ah Chee are the best options, Sheed the safer bet, Ah Chee more high risk high reward. Wish we had a bit better midfield depth but hoping he pulls through for his best finals game to date. I'll be at the game and very excited to watch this all go down.
I think Sheed or Ah Chee are the best options, Sheed the safer bet, Ah Chee more high risk high reward. Wish we had a bit better midfield depth but hoping he pulls through for his best finals game to date. I'll be at the game and very excited to watch this all go down.
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Kennedy for Allen
Jetta for Schofield
Treloar for Aish
Howe for Murphy
Goldsack for Oxley
Jetta for Schofield
Treloar for Aish
Howe for Murphy
Goldsack for Oxley
I wouldn’t mind seeing Ah Chee in for Sheed but the issue there is that Ah Chee seems to have trouble with getting a lot of ball so we need Sheed there to help covering for Gaff
