Preview Changes & Pre-Match Discussion for Round 11, 2023 vs Richmond @ MCG

[PortPortPort]

Devastated that Boak won't be able to break the Port AFL games played record this weekend at the home of football.

The home of football that has Cricket Ground in its name. Imagine it being called the MFG.

 

[backtozero]

Jones... hmmmmm

Alipate Carlile mmmmmmmmmmmmm

 

[TeeKray]

This club spins so much nonsense when it comes to injuries. It's actually insulting at this point. It would be better if they just instituted a blanket policy of not talking about injuries.

 

[Progressive Aggresion]

Jackson should've been picked over Jones

 

[Lefti93]

C'mon Jonesy.

 

[MrChow]

I like Jones and I think he will make a great AFL defender in time. The quicker he gets to 50 games the better

 

[Enviable Tradition]

Where are people getting Teakle as an in? Latest thing I see is Tigers, Power lose stars. Handy that Vlastuin's out.

Yep. Richmond losing an intercept defenders is going to have the biggest impact.

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[Adz2332]

Don't mind jones in. Hopefully he and spp bring some manic pressure and hit the body hard in the wet

 

[raptalia]

Lachie's last quarter against South was exhilirating. Clean with the ball, hit the body hard and long penetrating kicks into dangerous forward places.

If he can carry that form over into this game, happy to have him in.

and his first half was full of fumbles and spilled chest marks.

Lachie's last quarter was good but gee, he did not have safe hands in the first part of the game. Like a few of our younger players Lachie has talent but he also has some issues in his game. Hope he does well.

The home of football that has Cricket Ground in its name. Imagine it being called the MFG.

Sounds like a harmful food additive.

 

[Doctor Feel]

I for one welcome our Brian Treacle overlords.

He is excellent capslock material

 

[cosmicwinduptoy]

Jones the new Rozee/Marshall

Supporters acting like he's a spud because he's down on form.

Will eventually come good like our other talented under 50 game first rounders.

 

[Tredrea_Wanganeen_Gray]

Jones the new Rozee/Marshall

Supporters acting like he's a spud because he's down on form.

Will eventually come good like our other talented under 50 game first rounders.

"The new Rozee"
Whaaaaaat?????

 

[crafty_bernardo]

Jones the new Rozee/Marshall

Supporters acting like he's a spud because he's down on form.

Will eventually come good like our other talented under 50 game first rounders.

Since debut he has shown bits of capabilities but he has never had form at AFL level.

 

[cosmicwinduptoy]

Since debut he has shown bits of capabilities but he has never had form at AFL level.

He's shown glimpses and has some attributes that suggest he's going to be more than handy when he gets going

 

[backtozero]

Like Williams, Farrell and DBJ, I get the impression that Jones just hasn't found his ideal position yet.

 

[It Just Is]

Lachie's last quarter against South was exhilirating. Clean with the ball, hit the body hard and long penetrating kicks into dangerous forward places.

If he can carry that form over into this game, happy to have him in.

It’s clear that his best position is in defense and his form has benefited from spending a month there in the reserves.

 

[240volt]

Like Williams, Farrell and DBJ, I get the impression that Jones just hasn't found his ideal position yet.

Actually didn’t look that bad up forward in one game this year maybe that’s his place.

 

[Peninsula Boy]

Rioli was a natural inclusion but it is good to see Lachie Jones get a guernsey this week.

I don't know if he has been playing well and down back but it is interesting that he has been picked to replace Jonas over an older vet like Clurey.

Perhaps it is form, perhaps the coaching staff has an eye to the future.

 

[Blinky Nyland]

Jones gives good flexibility. If Jones plays back, then Burton can be our third tall in attack. If we need to throw Burton back, then Jones can play pressure forward with permission to fly for his marks.

 

[DaTBird187]

The home of football that has Cricket Ground in its name. Imagine it being called the MFG.

Multi Function Grotto.

 

[JUSTWORK]

Like Williams, Farrell and DBJ, I get the impression that Jones just hasn't found his ideal position yet.

In not sure about that.
His problem is that he fumbles, almost never takes the ball cleanly and burn the ball.
That doesn't suggest he hasn't found his position yet, it screams he's (probably) not good enough

 

[davesnothere]

We a side is going well you don't get many chances to break into it. Jones will go ok

 

[ZakLee]

It’s clear that his best position is in defense and his form has benefited from spending a month there in the reserves.

Agree, they need to stop trying to turn him into a midfielder or a forward. Why do the coaches persist in trying to turn players into something they’re not and play players out of position.

 

[Peninsula Boy]

It would be pretty exciting if Hugh Jackson got a game tomorrow.

 

[Sir Watchalot]

Since debut he (Lachie Jones) has shown bits of capabilities but he has never had form at AFL level.

He has once I'd say, R1 this year v Brisbane. With his size and speed he was valuable. So we know he can do certain roles at AFL level.
If he does get into the final team it'll be as a 'horses for courses' pick against Richmond's big bodied midfield.