Preview Changes/Preview v Carlton

[DemonZombie_001]

Happy we're trying Smith up forward..gotta try something different. Might not work but he's quick and can compete in the air at least. Seems like Goody realises Tmac and Brown are cooked. Tommo had to come in with McKay and Curnow to look after. The best part is it allows Lever to play the role he's best at.

Should win this game, but confidence levels in this side are seriously waning. Like the Freo game, I'll be plonking a cheeky $50 on the opposition because we're really not playing well tbh

I just hope the injuries are now in the rear view mirror. I would like to see him make it or not on his own ability.
- They could be playing him as a defensive forward as well.

 

[DemonZombie_001]

I like the changes, I like the fact they are not knee jerk reactions but there looks like some method in the madness.

From what I picked up this week if the team can sort out the leaking of goals in the defensive 50 that will go a long way towards a win.

This should be a good game for Gawn and Grundy as well with Pittonet out.

 

[booshboy]

Was a such an obvious inclusion, fan of the changes this week however, * off Harmes and TMac forever

jokes aside, I like the changes as well. Huge opportunity for both Smith and Tommo to nail down a spot. Ideally Smith kills it and allows Petty to return to defence.

 

[booshboy]

J.Smith $41 first goal with TAB

 

[tjay]

Please murder them, I need the laugh this week.

 

[schmuttt]

Yeah system wise the changes actually look really good on paper. Smith to play that workhorse Petty role, Hunter back onto his wing and Tomlinson to let Lever take the 3rd tall.

 

[Topkent]

Yeah system wise the changes actually look really good on paper. Smith to play that workhorse Petty role, Hunter back onto his wing and Tomlinson to let Lever take the 3rd tall.

Atleast for one week, it looks the coaching staff has recognized it ain't working and are trying to change it up. Really hope we win by 15 goals to vindicate it even if the forwards do nothing

 

[Theseventhhamster]

Yeah system wise the changes actually look really good on paper. Smith to play that workhorse Petty role, Hunter back onto his wing and Tomlinson to let Lever take the 3rd tall.

This is it with Smith, he plays hard, hits packs and tackles but isn't a natural forward. Basically a shorter, jumpier Petty in the forward line.

 

[Tulip]

Safe to say he was the firestarter for our drought breaker.

You sound like Steven May at Entrecote

 

[Topkent]

That sounds like a Grimesy style threat

 

[netslave]

don't mind the changes, Tommo could do without but prob the biggest body we had left so it makes sense.
Hope Joel makes it through a full game and kicks a few snags.

 

[LarryDavidNeitz]

Atleast for one week, it looks the coaching staff has recognized it ain't working and are trying to change it up. Really hope we win by 15 goals to vindicate it even if the forwards do nothing

Until 5 minutes into the game it emerges that Smith has been instructed to play exactly like Ben Brown

 

[booshboy]

A forward takes a contested grab in front of goal in the first 5 minutes..Is the crowd going more nuts for Smith or JVR? Huge opportunity for Smith to cement himself as best 22 and cult hero here.

 

[schmuttt]

A forward takes a contested grab in front of goal in the first 5 minutes..Is the crowd going more nuts for Smith or JVR? Huge opportunity for Smith to cement himself as best 22 and cult hero here.

JVR. Aside from koz and Gawn he’s probably the biggest fan favourite in the team.

 

[ZionMig22]

Kozzy Bday today so let's hope he puts on a show

 

[Bluelegs]

Kozzy Bday today so let's hope he puts on a show

Do you think anyone from the club will come to his birthday party?

 

[ZionMig22]

Do you think anyone from the club will come to his birthday party?

No, he would want it that way

Be up in Darwin this weekend

 

[Bluelegs]

No, he would want it that way

Be up in Darwin this weekend

Hopefully some Port players make the trip.

 

[ZionMig22]

Hopefully some Port players make the trip.

Motlops will be attending so does that count?

 

[mrmonkey]

I'm hoping Joel Smith will work out and perhaps Petty could resume as a defender once he returns.

 

[Daemon]

Until 5 minutes into the game it emerges that Smith has been instructed to play exactly like Ben Brown

That would be good. Would love to see some forwards lead into space. Now all we need is the mids to kick into space.