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So we aren’t tanking we had no options but to play OttenThe kid is cooked for the year, no drama playing Otten at all. Even more so when you consider Fogarty should never play in defence for the AFL side
We're not finishing ahead of North. They play St Kilda next week. North couldn't lose to them, even if they were Norfing for everything they're worth.I agree with your strategy, but not your maths MF.
If we win we can finish above Essendon and North. We'll be equal on points with one match to play.
Because we have literally no other tall defenders. Talia, Hartigan & Keath are all injured. The alternative is playing Himmelberg, in his very first game, as the only tall defender in the entire team. That's not an acceptable, even in a game we should be tanking.Not sure why we would bring in Otten, perfect chance to experiment with Gov down back, blood Himmelberg and give him a taste. Crows gonna Crow I suppose
Could always shuffle McGovern back.Because we have literally no other tall defenders. Talia, Hartigan & Keath are all injured. The alternative is playing Himmelberg, in his very first game, as the only tall defender in the entire team. That's not an acceptable, even in a game we should be tanking.
Who did the review? Burton?They're lucky the review is already completed
I think you missed the point of the post. The post said McGovern back and Himmelberg forward.Because we have literally no other tall defenders. Talia, Hartigan & Keath are all injured. The alternative is playing Himmelberg, in his very first game, as the only tall defender in the entire team. That's not an acceptable, even in a game we should be tanking.
Great.. so the options are:Could always shuffle McGovern back.
It's no better than bringing Himmelberg in as a defender. McGovern isn't even remotely close to being match fit, and he's never played a full game as an AFL defender. And you want to play him as our only tall defender? That's beyond monumentally stupid, it's almost criminally insane.I think you missed the point of the post. The post said McGovern back and Himmelberg forward.
Its what I would have done
I agree with most of what you've said, however I still think an unfit McGovern is a better matchup than 2018 Otten. Brown will kick a bag tommorow.Great.. so the options are:
A) A relatively experienced and proven defender.
B) An unfit 2nd year player, who has spent his entire AFL career in the forward line.
C) A 1st game player, who has spent most of his SANFL career playing as a forward/ruck.
Remember, we have literally no other tall defendes in the team. There's no Talia, no Hartigan, no Keath. It's one thing to bring Himmelberg or McGovern in as 3rd banana, it's another thing entirely to ask them to play as the only tall defender when neither of them has ever played that role at AFL level before.
Not sure but I imagine they started with the findings - downturn caused by factors outside of our control - and worked backwards from thereWho did the review? Burton?
That's going to happen no matter who goes to him. Otten is the least worst option. Playing Himmelberg in that position is likely to do more harm than good, it's a criminally stupid idea.I agree with most of what you've said, however I still think an unfit McGovern is a better matchup than 2018 Otten. Brown will kick a bag tommorow.
I have no interest in Himmelberg going down back, we need to see him playing forward and a bit of ruck.That's going to happen no matter who goes to him. Otten is the least worst option. Playing Himmelberg in that position is likely to do more harm than good, it's a criminally stupid idea.
And Otten is better? If McGovern isnt remotely close to being match fit then why play him at all? It doesnt matter one iota if McGovern is fit or not fit , there is only 2 matches to go. I mean what is he getting 'fit' for, there are no games after next week.It's no better than bringing Himmelberg in as a defender. McGovern isn't even remotely close to being match fit, and he's never played a full game as an AFL defender. And you want to play him as our only tall defender? That's beyond monumentally stupid, it's almost criminally insane.
You have said this twice and I shall repeat myself twice. Himmelberg isnt going back. McGovern is in my team.That's going to happen no matter who goes to him. Otten is the least worst option. Playing Himmelberg in that position is likely to do more harm than good, it's a criminally stupid idea.
Symesey, what a gun.In breaking news...Jordan Gallucci is a late out for the crows to be replaced by Brad Symes who was added to the rookie list during the week.
"We think Brad can offer some experience around the ball which we will need against the Kangaroos. He hasn't played much lately but we know what he brings to the table. This is a really important game for us to build some momentum for next year.
Jordan's got some inexperience awareness so we thought it was best to rest him just in case experience increases during the game"
I do. It will ensure his retirement end of year.In all seriousness, I can’t find one positive for the club, in bringing in Otten.
Otten is the least worst option. He's not a good option, he's just the least worst option available.And Otten is better? If McGovern isnt remotely close to being match fit then why play him at all? It doesnt matter one iota if McGovern is fit or not fit , there is only 2 matches to go. I mean what is he getting 'fit' for, there are no games after next week.
Does it really matter, are we playing for anything? I dont think we are.
I would prefer them to make finals and then go out in straight sets. Hinkley supposedly has a performance clause in his contract. Finals qualification means he definitely wont be going anywhere.
We aren’t even hiding the fact we are tanking!
He’s the only one left in the cupboard, for sure, but he’s no match for a guy who can win the Coleman medal. Honestly I would have picked Himmelberg and moved Gov back. He often floats back anyway, and he’s a good grab.How's that? Otto is easily the next best option for a KPD role.