Prediction Changes for Round 2

[Seadog]

You know its coming right ? this guy will stink it up as usual...the definition of insanity?

Responding to your posts?

 

[BeornJ]

My prediction...

FB Hurn Barrass Sheppard
HB Cole McGovern Yeo
C Gaff Redden Jetta
HF LeCras Waterman Venables
FF Ryan Darling Cripps
R Naitanui Shuey Sheed
INT Lycett Masten Ainsworth Duggan

In: Ainsworth, Cole
Out: Nelson, Schofield.

Possibly Masten goes out for Hutchings...

 

[EdCurnowRules]

I’d like to see Karpany get a month in the wings, and then if he’s no good at all criticise him from there. Bloke hasn’t played enough senior footy to know really what he can do. Looks a HFF and we’re a bit short on them

 

[Lyyynnnchy]

I’d like to see Karpany get a month in the wings, and then if he’s no good at all criticise him from there. Bloke hasn’t played enough senior footy to know really what he can do. Looks a HFF and we’re a bit short on them

No good

 

[ChampRevesby]

I’d like to see Karpany get a month in the wings, and then if he’s no good at all criticise him from there. Bloke hasn’t played enough senior footy to know really what he can do. Looks a HFF and we’re a bit short on them

I forgot Karpany even existed.

 

[Eastern Rangers]

Hope that we give Brander a run if his WAFL form warrants it, we need a player of his height in the forward line in JK's absence (the ruckmen don't really count since each of them are only there sporadically). I feel like we already decided on Waterman as the replacement for JK a long time ago, and we haven't really given Brander and Mallen a genuine chance at that spot. Perhaps we could have even considered trialling Brander at FF and Waterman or Mallen as a 3rd tall. I know that Brander is in his 1st season and key position players have a reputation somewhat as slow developers, but as our 1st pick, I thought that he would've been given more of an opportunity. Unless there are flaws that the selectors think that he has, apart from being too young/inexperienced as a key position player.

Until form dictates it Waterman is clear selection at the moment. Mallen has been injured for a long time, he played a substantial amount of League football back in 2016 and not much since. Probably not rated high enough internally to warrant early selection.

Brander is taller than the rest but he's still going to be physically dominated by his opponents and hasn't played as a settled forward. I don't see the need to rush him in and experiment with three taller forwards, two who are inexperienced.

Similarly if Oscar Allen was fit we'd be throwing him the deep end ala Jack Watts if played at AFL level early in 2018.

 

[flamingEMBERS]

Until form dictates it Waterman is clear selection at the moment. Mallen has been injured for a long time, he played a substantial amount of League football back in 2016 and not much since. Probably not rated high enough internally to warrant early selection.

Brander is taller than the rest but he's still going to be physically dominated by his opponents and hasn't played as a settled forward. I don't see the need to rush him in and experiment with three taller forwards, two who are inexperienced.

Similarly if Oscar Allen was fit we'd be throwing him the deep end ala Jack Watts if played at AFL level early in 2018.

As much as waterman has his foot in the door and it’s great for his development he doesn’t just get guaranteed all the games prior to jk returning. There’s also benefit of giving Brander a game or two, if he’s performing or waterman isn’t and allowing both to have some early AFL experience to take back to the wafl.

McInnes would probably provide the best option to win games initially as he straightens us up a lot.

 

[Dark Sharks]

Wait wait wait... Karpany still plays??

 

[wce4premiership]

I think it's important to avoid the 4th quarter fadeouts from last year. This is where it becomes difficult trying to pick players like Ainsworth.

He is more than ready for a chance, but the accumulative effect of a team where 2 or 3 mids aren't able to play at least 80% TOG is bad for the rest of the senior players who can.

In that line of thinking I think for Masten to come out it would need to be someone who can cover the miles, Hutchings being the most senior.

Of the three debutants:
Ryan went at 70% TOG
Venables at 61%
Waterman managed 80%

I think this is where it gets hard with a first year player, they need to replace another young player or player with a similar fitness profile or else you risk the seniors taking up a lot more work during the game.

 

[bUCKET__]

Karpany needs to let go of that everstone if he wants to stay on the list

 

[Woobla Stainz]

I forgot Karpany even existed.

Hes got a pretty shit sponser....

 

[The Stid]

For the sake of football lovers country wide and for the man himself, Nic Nat needs to be traded to a team on the east coast.
He will be lost to football lovers country wide thru carrying the full load of holding up a bunch of no hearts.
If in doubt, check out the AFL'S best full forward, he took the load of nic nats abscence, that worked. It's an opinion not a troll

There’s no need for you to hide your identity on here anymore, Hutchy. With s****y opinions like that I’m surprised you haven’t been found out before this.

 

[Eastern Rangers]

As much as waterman has his foot in the door and it’s great for his development he doesn’t just get guaranteed all the games prior to jk returning. There’s also benefit of giving Brander a game or two, if he’s performing or waterman isn’t and allowing both to have some early AFL experience to take back to the wafl.

McInnes would probably provide the best option to win games initially as he straightens us up a lot.

Which is some hypothetical. I'm more than happy for Brander to sit in the WAFL this year, unless we've pegged him as a forward and East Perth have prolonged supply issues. But i wouldn't rush him in fear of that.

McInnes i don't consider an option, doesn't have the forward game. Sure he can get high up the ground but he's not an effective forward target at AFL level. Doesn't have the hands overhead.

 

[flamingEMBERS]

Which is some hypothetical. I'm more than happy for Brander to sit in the WAFL this year, unless we've pegged him as a forward and East Perth have prolonged supply issues. But i wouldn't rush him in fear of that.

McInnes i don't consider an option, doesn't have the forward game. Sure he can get high up the ground but he's not an effective forward target at AFL level. Doesn't have the hands overhead.

When he's played CHF due to Darling being injured, he's straightened us up so much. He hasn't necessarily played amazing but he has straightened us.

There's no reason that Brander couldn't come in and get a taste this year, if Misty struggles the next two weeks and JK is another 2 away, we should see what Brander has. Otherwise we end up with players on our list for 2-3 years not playing and stalling their development.

 

[Byron_Clanger]

Would anyone really be that shocked if we went with an unchanged lineup this week? Unless they try horses for courses style

 

[Matera92]

For the sake of football lovers country wide and for the man himself, Nic Nat needs to be traded to a team on the east coast.
He will be lost to football lovers country wide thru carrying the full load of holding up a bunch of no hearts.
If in doubt, check out the AFL'S best full forward, he took the load of nic nats abscence, that worked. It's an opinion not a troll

 

[jdisc]

For the sake of football lovers country wide and for the man himself, Nic Nat needs to be traded to a team on the east coast.
He will be lost to football lovers country wide thru carrying the full load of holding up a bunch of no hearts.
If in doubt, check out the AFL'S best full forward, he took the load of nic nats abscence, that worked. It's an opinion not a troll

 

[amazingjoshy]

Lovin the narrative around NN coming out of Vic this year...
Previously overrated spud who can't mark and needs to learn the game.
Now.... WC are far too reliant on him (pretty much what WC supporters have been saying for years)
But what team isn't reliant on their star players?
Love too see Geelong play a full season without Danger, Richmond without Dusty, Sydney without Buddy...

 

[FKASC]

For the sake of football lovers country wide and for the man himself, Gee Venables has some skills

 

[EastPete]

Until form dictates it Waterman is clear selection at the moment. Mallen has been injured for a long time, he played a substantial amount of League football back in 2016 and not much since. Probably not rated high enough internally to warrant early selection.

Brander is taller than the rest but he's still going to be physically dominated by his opponents and hasn't played as a settled forward. I don't see the need to rush him in and experiment with three taller forwards, two who are inexperienced.

Similarly if Oscar Allen was fit we'd be throwing him the deep end ala Jack Watts if played at AFL level early in 2018.

Hi Eastern
I don't understand why Waterman is a clear selection. He is undersized and inexperienced at 19 yo. He will never be a CHF or FF. I don't know where he will end up but at CHF I think unlikely. Brander however is suited to CHF and personally I would like to see him given a run. If he is not ready at least play another full sized player like Fraser.

 

[LittleGreekGod]

Would anyone really be that shocked if we went with an unchanged lineup this week? Unless they try horses for courses style

Think it is the most likely outcome.

 

[ghostbat12]

Hi Eastern
I don't understand why Waterman is a clear selection. He is undersized and inexperienced at 19 yo. He will never be a CHF or FF. I don't know where he will end up but at CHF I think unlikely. Brander however is suited to CHF and personally I would like to see him given a run. If he is not ready at least play another full sized player like Fraser.

Well how r u meant to get experience without actually getting the experience?

People still talk about CHF as a position requiring special skill set? Why do you need a tall CHF? Half forwards’ job is to roam around, not take pack marks. When you say brander is suited to CHF, what special skill set has he to make him suited to that?

 

[Avalor]

I forgot Karpany even existed.

Not obsessed, Champ?

 

[Quinz]

For the sake of cricket lovers country wide and for the man himself, Steve Smith needs to be traded to a country in the eastern hemisphere.
He will be lost to cricket lovers world wide thru carrying the full load of holding up a bunch of cheats.
If in doubt, check out the IPLs best opener, he took the load of smithys abscence, that worked. It's an opinion not a troll

 

[FKASC]

For the sake of cricket lovers country wide and for the man himself, Steve Smith needs to be traded to a country in the eastern hemisphere.
He will be lost to cricket lovers world wide thru carrying the full load of holding up a bunch of cheats.
If in doubt, check out the IPLs best opener, he took the load of smithys abscence, that worked. It's an opinion not a troll

Not a troll, just an opinion #NATJAO