Preview Changes & Pre-match Discussion - Round 7 vs. Geelong - Optus Stadium (WA), 8:10pm Thur 16/07

[Harry O]

There's an article on the Herald Sun about some players having their family "blocked" from travelling. Anyone care to share the important details which may clarify earlier discussions?

Roughy (medical reasons) and Mayne have been given exemptions for their families to join the hub, but all others have been barred and have returned to Melbourne

 

[Fruit]

While I enjoyed the footy last night, I have a sneaking suspicion we played a pretty ordinary side. I’m worried our form is a bit of false economy. I hope we prove it wasn’t a fluke when we play the Cats.

 

[The Royal Sampler]

In: De Goey, Daicos/Sier, Cameron
Out: Kelly (inj.), C Brown, Cox

I think that’s about right. I’d also be comfortable with Sier replacing Elliott if he needs a rest, as Sier can replace what Elliott was providing in midfield this week.

 

[Robroy22]

While I enjoyed the footy last night, I have a sneaking suspicion we played a pretty ordinary side. I’m worried our form is a bit of false economy. I hope we prove it wasn’t a fluke when we play the Cats.

One week at a time.

 

[daicos mark 2]

We are in a good position with only half game off top spot most likely at end of round. It could of been so much better too had we done what we should of done and beat tigers & GWS. So frustrating we didn’t get 8 point from those games. We have played mostly top 8 teams too. So after WA hub we playing cats freo & eagles if we can pinch 2 of those games we will be set. Our run home will be a lot easier.

Out : Kelly brown wills
In : de goey daicos sier

Now wills didn’t have a bad by his standards but we have a tough few games coming up and he will get found out. He ain’t that good.

If Sharenberg daicos & Elliot don’t come up then I would bring in keane appleby and Callum gets another go

 

[Horaceg]

Could Dunn come in and Play up Forward as we looked good with 3 Talls.

I think it’s been a long time since Dunn played as a forward, he would make a contest and could play there but I think if he is in the right shape to play, he’s down back.

 

[Horaceg]

While I enjoyed the footy last night, I have a sneaking suspicion we played a pretty ordinary side. I’m worried our form is a bit of false economy. I hope we prove it wasn’t a fluke when we play the Cats.

Good test this weekend, we know Geelong are solid but beatable if we show up.

 

[Quicky]

I'd go:

IN: De Goey, Daicos
OUT: Kelly (inj), C Brown

Pretty self explatory I think. Callum Brown has had a run but has put in some poor games so goes out.

I thought Cox was better this week, not great but better, and i'd leave him in. I'd be looking at bringing in Reid if he is poor again.

Wills had a decent game against Hawks so I find it hard to justify dropping him. I reckon Sier is one bad game from Wills from getting selected.

 

[Fruit]

Does anyone know if Reid and Dunn have been playing in the scratch matches and if they have, how their form is?

 

[whiskeytown]

Applebee deserves a run more than broomhead

I think they’ll both get a run at some point. Both will need to show something if they are to survive on the list

 

[Hugg]

I think they’ll both get a run at some point. Both will need to show something if they are to survive on the list

Appleby trier tumbler.
Cox worries all backlines a.therefore creates opportunity for others

 

[neilk]

Does anyone know if Reid and Dunn have been playing in the scratch matches and if they have, how their form is?

Reid played in the scratch match against the Bombers last week and kicked two goals and played 3/4 of the game.

 

[nahnah]

Wouldn’t mind them giving Appleby a crack as a forward given his practice game form, couldn’t really offer less than Brown the past few weeks but Daicos comes straight back if he’s ready

 

[Go Woods]

We are in a good position with only half game off top spot most likely at end of round. It could of been so much better too had we done what we should of done and beat tigers & GWS. So frustrating we didn’t get 8 point from those games. We have played mostly top 8 teams too. So after WA hub we playing cats freo & eagles if we can pinch 2 of those games we will be set. Our run home will be a lot easier.

Out : Kelly brown wills
In : de goey daicos sier

Now wills didn’t have a bad by his standards but we have a tough few games coming up and he will get found out. He ain’t that good.

If Sharenberg daicos & Elliot don’t come up then I would bring in keane appleby and Callum gets another go

Wills won't get dropped, played one of his better games for the year.
I like your in's.
My outs are Kelly, Elliot (managed if sore) Brown.

 

[whiskeytown]

Wouldn’t mind them giving Appleby a crack as a forward given his practice game form, couldn’t really offer less than Brown the past few weeks but Daicos comes straight back if he’s ready

Played there at times in the NAB league I believe. Has good hands and reads the flight well enough when down back ... but at 187cm and 82kg does he have the quick lead or the physical presence to play as a marking forward? Because he’s probably not quick enough to play as a pressure forward

 

[Chief Ten Beers]

World's most flaccid and slowest forward line with Reid and Mason playing in the same team.

Thankfully Atu and DeGoey there to crumb/apply defensive pressure. The likes of Taylor will have a field day interceptng if the midfield doesn't get on top.

 

[stormskye]

While I enjoyed the footy last night, I have a sneaking suspicion we played a pretty ordinary side. I’m worried our form is a bit of false economy. I hope we prove it wasn’t a fluke when we play the Cats.

Have a look at who we’ve played. All good teams who’ve been competitive all year. sorry don’t agree at all. We haven’t played a lowly team once. All teams this year are playing inconsistent football.

 

[MoreMoore]

I think it’s been a long time since Dunn played as a forward, he would make a contest and could play there but I think if he is in the right shape to play, he’s down back.

Dunn back and Roughy forward?

 

[nahnah]

Played there at times in the NAB league I believe. Has good hands and reads the flight well enough when down back ... but at 187cm and 82kg does he have the quick lead or the physical presence to play as a marking forward? Because he’s probably not quick enough to play as a pressure forward

He may not be super quick/agile but he did do well defending small forwards in 2018 so I doubt he’s slow. He also crunched Cotchin in his debut so I think he has some physicality

 

[Quicky]

Does anyone know if Reid and Dunn have been playing in the scratch matches and if they have, how their form is?

Reid played in the game Kelly kicked 3. Reid snagged 2 himself.

 

[sr36]

Keane in. Cox out. Roughy forward.
JDG in. Kelly out.

 

[TradeDraft]

There's an article on the Herald Sun about some players having their family "blocked" from travelling. Anyone care to share the important details which may clarify earlier discussions?

Guess saying only Footballers are allowed into WA Hubs so Families have to go home and IF Players want to stay with there Families they will go back to Victoria instead of going to the Hub

 

[Dead Eye Didak]

So has Roughy gone home to VIC or gone to WA?

Well that will be awkward if Roughy flies back to Vic, while his wife is in Perth!!
She will be doing "The Swoop" segment for the club while the team hubs in WA..

 

[Dead Eye Didak]

Guess saying only Footballers are allowed into WA Hubs so Families have to go home and IF Players want to stay with there Families they will go back to Victoria instead of going to the Hub

Players applied to get their families into the Perth hub, but the WA government knocked back their requests.
Roughy's wife is allowed due to a serious medical condition and Mayne's wife is allowed, as she is a WA native.
Geelong players are just as impacted by this, as our boys are..

 

[TradeDraft]

Well that will be awkward if Roughy flies back to Vic, while his wife is in Perth!!
She will be doing "The Swoop" segment for the club while the team hubs in WA..

Did not know that.

Where you heard that?