Unofficial Preview Changes for week one of Finals (Out: Madgen, Murphy, Ox : In: Treloar, Howe, Goldsack)

[lenny20]

We've got three obvious outs, should the replacements be ready: Oxley, Madgen, Murphy. No disrespect to those three; they've played bravely, and performed a role, but in terms of talent they're not there yet. Looking at the starting 22, they're the trio that stick out as not ready for finals footy.

Some combination of Howe, Goldsack, Moore, Appleby and Reid is likely to replace that trio. Exactly who will depend on injury and form.

The return of Treloar poses an interesting selection drama. There aren't a heap more players who deserve to fall out of the side. If he proves his fitness, we'll be forced to drop one of our mids/forwards... and that's a tough ask. Pendles, Sidebottom, Adams, De Goey, WHE, Thomas, Stephenson are all safe, beyond a doubt. Sier, Greenwood, Phillips and Varcoe are more than likely safe, based on their structural importance. So it probably comes down to Aish or Mayne. Both would be stiff to be dropped. But Treloar doesn't sit it out if he's ready to go. Maybe Mayne's knock to the leg tips it in Aish's favour?

All in all, that will leave us with a pretty strong-looking 22. Exceptional, even.

B: Maynard - Reid - Langdon
HB: Crisp - Moore - Howe
C: Treloar - Pendlebury - Phillips
HF: WHE - Mihocek - De Goey
F: Stephenson - Cox - Varcoe
Foll: Grundy - Sidebottom - Adams
Int: Thomas - Sier - Thomas - Aish

IN: Reid, Moore, Howe, Treloar
OUT: Madgen, Murphy, Oxley, Mayne

Only missing Elliott, Dunn, Schaz and maybe Wells from best 22 at that point... we can dream, right?

 

[hellfire]

Langdon is absolutely no chance to be dropped. Even with no injuries he is in the side. He has been fantastic playing a role he should never have to play.

 

[DaVe86]

We can debate Langdon's worth as much as we want, but the fact is he will not be dropped this year. He is basically the only backman that has been there start to finish. Bucks won't drop him. He is probably the only match conditioned defender we have right now.

Howe will come in I'd say for Murphy. I like the kid, but he doesn't Keep Howe out. If it is a choice between Murphy or Oxley right now, then Oxley will probably hold his spot because Oxley is more of a key position.

However, if Goldsack has a good game at VFL level next week, then it could be interesting.

I think Magden will hold his spot because he is probably more of a Full Back. Goldsack, Howe and Langdon beside him should look after him. Otherwise, we trust Goldsack as the full back, and Murphy plays over Magden as he is a more creative ball user.

The only other question then becomes Treloar. Assuming he is fit, the only spot I see him taking is Aish. I reckon Aish has been really solid, but we probably have Mayne doing a similar role. The raw pace and X Factor of Treloar is invaluable. I reckon Sier is safe.

 

[dansa]

I don't think the club will make more than 2 changes.

Can't afford to bring in 3-4 players at once, none of which will be match fit.

Howe first final. Then Treloar and maybe another player the following final.

 

[TradeDraft]

We can debate Langdon's worth as much as we want, but the fact is he will not be dropped this year. He is basically the only backman that has been there start to finish. Bucks won't drop him. He is probably the only match conditioned defender we have right now.

Howe will come in I'd say for Murphy. I like the kid, but he doesn't Keep Howe out. If it is a choice between Murphy or Oxley right now, then Oxley will probably hold his spot because Oxley is more of a key position.

However, if Goldsack has a good game at VFL level next week, then it could be interesting.

I think Magden will hold his spot because he is probably more of a Full Back. Goldsack, Howe and Langdon beside him should look after him. Otherwise, we trust Goldsack as the full back, and Murphy plays over Magden as he is a more creative ball user.

The only other question then becomes Treloar. Assuming he is fit, the only spot I see him taking is Aish. I reckon Aish has been really solid, but we probably have Mayne doing a similar role. The raw pace and X Factor of Treloar is invaluable. I reckon Sier is safe.

What about Maynard?

 

[TradeDraft]

I rather Drop Oxley and Aish can play his Postion

 

[hellfire]

What about Maynard?

Maynard is closer to AA than getting dropped.

 

[TradeDraft]

Maynard is closer to AA than getting dropped.

I was talking about being a Defender that been there all year like Langdon

 

[adammania9]

In: Howe, Treloar, Goldsack
Out: Oxley, Murphy, Madgen

Bite the bullet re: Goldsack. He’ll do an infinitely better job playing on JJK than Madgen will.

 

[neilk]

I rather Drop Oxley and Aish can play his Postion

Oxley is our tallest defender at the moment and tallest in the team apart from Cox and Grundy. I like Aish but not sure he could play that role.

 

[Mukesh]

One change: Howe for Oxley.

Otherwise go with the guys who got us there..

 

[good4footy]

One change: Howe for Oxley.

Otherwise go with the guys who got us there..

Some of the 'guys that got us there' aren't going to cut it against the better sides. 'The guys that got us there' beat 1 side in the 8. They are the teams we now play.

We need Howe, Treloar etc back. If fit you don't keep better players out.

 

[Bored_Pie]

Howe for Oxley/Murphy.

Thats all that should be done.

 

[Bored_Pie]

Some of the 'guys that got us there' aren't going to cut it against the better sides. 'The guys that got us there' beat 1 side in the 8. They are the teams we now play.

We need Howe, Treloar etc back. If fit you don't keep better players out.

We don't have anyone to replace those players.
There all injured.. jesus.

 

[jonbe54]

pies supporters are so divided in their views on langdon
it really is the yarra river between two entirely different philosophies for viewing how we play

There are a few who simply can't handle the odd brain fade and have latched onto him - they will never relent even if he takes a GF winning mark on the goal line.

 

[Ron]

There are a few who simply can't handle the odd brain fade and have latched onto him - they will never relent even if he takes a GF winning mark on the goal line.

Nick Maxwell was a premiership winning captain, who made multiple match saving efforts over his career, least of all his amazing work in the drawn GF. Yet he was much maligned amongst supporters all through his career.

Langdon would have to win a norm smith to get a 'he's ok' from a lot of people.

 

[Chrispiesssss]

People are forgetting Appleby....

 

[jonbe54]

Nick Maxwell was a premiership winning captain, who made multiple match saving efforts over his career, least of all his amazing work in the drawn GF. Yet he was much maligned amongst supporters all through his career.

Langdon would have to win a norm smith to get a 'he's ok' from a lot of people.

Yes Maxy was much maligned - his long bombs from defence used to do my head in but as part of the overall package were fair enough.

 

[RGpies]

i think you will see appleby come in - he will be able to blanket one of eagles small forwards.

 

[Scritchyscroony]

In: Treloar, Howe
Out: Mayne, Oxley

I admire the tenacious perseverance you display with the calls for Mayne to be dropped Mikey.

 

[jonbe54]

I admire the tenacious perseverance you display with the calls for Mayne to be dropped Mikey.

Yep I like a good broken record too.

 

[Bored_Pie]

People are forgetting Appleby....

Ah yes. Appleby for Murphy, Howe for Oxley.

Thats heaps better.

 

[Bored_Pie]

In: Treloar, Howe
Out: Mayne, Oxley

how about no.

 

[mike123]

Ah yes. Appleby for Murphy, Howe for Oxley.

Thats heaps better.

Appleby for Murphy isn't heaps better

 

[Jekyll and Hyde]

People are forgetting Appleby....

I agree.
Forget Appleby and think Howe!