Changes for Showdown

[Winganeen]

Am keen to see Hartlett go out but think we have one too many inexperienced out there as it is.

 

[Ports1870]

We have to try Hayes and it shouldn't be when and if Lycett goes down. If you can't do it against a bottom 4 side then when?

As bad as the crows are though you don’t treat the showdown just as a match against a bottom 4 team. It’s been proven in the past anything can happen in a showdown and weakening our side coz we believe we’re playing a bottom side could prove costly.

 

[backtozero]

As bad as the crows are though you don’t treat the showdown just as a match against a bottom 4 team. It’s been proven in the past anything can happen in a showdown and weakening our side coz we believe we’re playing a bottom side could prove costly.

So when do you give Hayes a run?

 

[EskimoPAFC]

Yeah Hayes and Lycett isn't happening against the crows who have only Riley and it's likely to be wet.

Saints (Marshall and Ryder) and Dogs (English and Martin) are about the only couple of teams that play 2 genuine ruckman.

Why wouldnt you want two class ruckman to dominate one?

 

[GoPorts]

You just know hartlett will put in a slightly above average performance against the Crows with 1-2 highlights to cover up his 3-4 clangers. Thus keeping his place in the side for another 4 weeks

 

[Mr Experience]

Can't afford to drop Hartlett. We need his experience and leadership right now.

 

[Mr Gui Guojie]

Can't afford to drop Hartlett. We need his experience and leadership right now.

ZZZZZZZZ

 

[FutureShock]

Am keen to see Hartlett go out but think we have one too many inexperienced out there as it is.

He should be replaced by McKenzie, an obvious and sensible move in my book. Therefore, it won't happen.

 

[The Hobo]

Hearing Rozee had an ultrasound on his knee? Any idea what happened?

 

[PAFCsince1870]

Can't afford to drop Hartlett. We need his experience and leadership right now.

Leadership?

 

[agmsy]

Why wouldnt you want two class ruckman to dominate one?

Because only one of them can ruck at a time, and you have to find a spot to park the other one where they may end up doing not much.

 

[Eighteen Seventy]

Can't afford to drop Hartlett. We need his experience and leadership right now.

Gold. Needed a good laugh after that s**t show on Saturday night.

 

[Jonts]

If Farrell is in form you play him

It's not like Woodcock is in form

Let him go back to the SANFL and gain the confidence Farrell would now have.

Places 19-22 are for players in form and playing with confidence

 

[finbarr]

I'd be happy for Farrell to play instead of Woodcock.

 

[backtozero]

Hearing Rozee had an ultrasound on his knee? Any idea what happened?

His knee is pregnant.

 

[davo999]

Yeah Woodcock h really done it for me , he’s quite a good young player but not good enough to hold his place just yet , he might get there . I’d swap him out but for Boak first , Farrell if Rozee doesn’t get up . McKenzie if Burton doesn’t get up or Leinert if McKenzie is only in for Clurey or Jonas being injured or out of form .
Williams might be an emergency this week , he’s the next first gamer probably or Hayes but I don’t think so this week .
Ladhams could almost replace Marshall but again not this week , he needs to hold his marks consistently and improve his ruck work so a bit more practice at the MaggieS

 

[dirty2]

His knee is pregnant.

Yes! Father son on its way!!!

 

[bomberclifford]

How much time does he need

It's a bit like the infinite monkey theorem. No one knows.

 

[The Hobo]

Only place I've seen it

 

[Daylight2nd]

It's going to be an interesting team selection week. Tempting to spit the dummy after a disappointing loss, especially when quite a few players in SANFL had good games. I'm tipping selectors hold their nerve - we're still a big chance for top 4 (or even top 2). It's a long season and every side is having ups & downs, untimely injuries, etc. Must have a strong win this week to make everyone feel better.

Sounds like Boak fit. He possibly pushes Houston (who's clearly carry injury), out of mid rotation. If he can't tackle and mark properly, maybe he plays wing? SPP/Drew probably did enough to retain spots for Crows, but longer term need to tidy up disposals to keep spots.

Must be some doubt about Burton. Happy with either Lienert or McKenzie if not fit.

Hartlett must be skating on thin ice. Bergman & Frederick can cover, depending on match ups. Think he'll survive thanks to brownie points he's earned throughout career & showdown experience, rather than recent form, but he'll be lucky. Was very quiet against Brisbane and of course there was that brain fade.

If Houston needs a spell, I like Bonner on a wing. Bonner shouldn't play half back. He's too much of a liability in marking contests and tends to freeze when caught holding the ball.

Marshall could pay the price for shocker v Bris. Biggest long-term issue is he lacks physical presence as a 2nd or 3rd tall. Crows have a lack of decent tall defenders. Ladhams extra height likely to cause them more problems than Marshall so tempting to shuffle deck again. Dixon should have a big day.

I'm tipping only change to 22 will be Woodcock for Boak.

Possible team IMO -
Burton?(Lienert if not fit), Clurey, Jonas
Hartlett?, Aliir, DBJ
Amon, Wines, Houston/Bonner?
Rozee, Dixon, Gray
Fantasia, Marshall/Ladhams? Georgiadis
Lycett, Boak, SPP
Motlop, Bergman, Drew, Frederick?,
sub: Woodcock/Farrell?

 

[ploppy]

In 100 litres of grippo

 

[Schulzenfest]

I'd be happy for Farrell to play instead of Woodcock.

Por que no los neither?

 

[Willsy10]

Ultrasound therapy is fairly common treatment for footy players, probably just a bit of inflammation in rozee’s knee. Nothing to worry about.


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[Willsy10]

You can’t drop Marshall when georgiades and Dixon were equally as bad. We need to give them all the chance to return to form this weekend.


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[ROBBBO]

After watching Maggie's game Farrell needs to come in. Gun player. Unassumingly quick