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13 Fremantle players will line up for Peel this Saturday
I would've thought as an emergency for the last game Western can't be too far behind Henry/Colyer who only played a quarter or so each?
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This is Schmook on afl.com prediction for Round 1. He goes against the grain in these pages with his opinion on Blakely's performance vs the Illegals. I don't reckon its wise to put Pearce into the ruck - even though it would be mostly vs Jackson - It won't do much for his ankle or shins jumping up in the ruck plus he's the defender that's going to be tall enough to cover for Gawn when he spends time forward.
FREMANTLE
B: Tobe Watson, Joel Hamling, Ethan Hughes
HB: Luke Ryan, Brennan Cox, Hayden Young
C: James Aish, Andrew Brayshaw, Adam Cerra
HF: David Mundy, Matt Taberner, Blake Acres
F: Lachie Schultz, Josh Treacy, Liam Henry
Foll: Lloyd Meek, Nat Fyfe, Caleb Serong
I/C: Alex Pearce, Darcy Tucker, Reece Conca, Connor Blakely
EMERG: Nathan Wilson, Heath Chapman, Travis Colyer, Taylin Duman
NEW: Josh Treacy, Lloyd Meek
UNAVAILABLE: Bailey Banfield (syndesmosis), Brett Bewley (quad), Mitch Crowden (ankle), Sean Darcy (knee), Rory Lobb (knee), Griffin Logue (hamstring), Sam Sturt (ankle), Michael Walters(hamstring), Michael Frederick (calf)
NOTES: Fyfe is named onball but expect him to rotate forward heavily to give the Dockers a target in Lobb's absence. Likewise, Mundy will be required to play a high forward role to give the team some class kicking into attack. It puts the onus on the young midfield to step up straight away in 2021. Cox looks too good in defence to relocate into attack, so Pearce gets the job of playing as a forward target and relieving in the ruck, as flagged by the Dockers. Hughes and Watson need to be rewarded early for eye-catching pre-seasons, but Logue shapes as the best shutdown option for small forwards once available. Frederick would have been in the 22 but Blakely (after a solid effort in the AAMI Community Series clash against West Coast) sneaks in due to his absence. The non-selection of 2020 regulars Wilson and Taylin Duman, who were emergencies for the AAMI clash, highlights the depth in defence. - Nathan Schmook
Melbourne side as predicted by Riley Beveridge.
Viney a definite out helps our battle in the midfield with Gawn likely to dominate.
I'd say their defence would be their strength, give our forward half is our biggest weakness and we have to pick players in mind. I rate Salem. Jetta is 31yo - maybe a quick forward could get him. Hunt and Langdon offer them outside speed but we all would be aware of their kicking issues, knowing Langdon (who is a better kick than Hunt).
MELBOURNE
B: Adam Tomlinson, Steven May, Neville Jetta
HB: Christian Salem, Jake Lever, Jayden Hunt
C: Angus Brayshaw, Christian Petracca, Ed Langdon
HF: Nathan Jones, Tom McDonald, Bayley Fritsch
F: Charlie Spargo, Luke Jackson, Kysaiah Pickett
FOLL: Max Gawn, James Harmes, Clayton Oliver
I/C: Aaron vandenBerg, James Jordon, Trent Rivers, Alex Neal-Bullen
EMG: Jake Bowey, Tom Sparrow, Oskar Baker, Harrison Petty
NEW: James Jordon
UNAVAILABLE: Jack Viney (foot), Michael Hibberd (ankle), Jake Melksham (hamstring), Sam Weideman (leg), Aaron Nietschke (knee), Marty Hore (knee), Jay Lockhart (testicle), Ben Brown (knee)
NOTES: All eyes will be on May, who remains in doubt after entering the AFL's 12-day concussion protocol. Should he clear all of the testing, he will be available to play. Should he fail to get up, Petty could be his replacement in key defence. Brayshaw should feature, despite a foot injury, while the club is confident Pickett can slot straight back into the lineup. However, Viney (foot) is out and Melksham (hamstring) is unlikely. Jordon appears set to be handed his AFL debut, while McDonald will partner Jackson in attack due to the absence of Brown (knee) and Weideman (leg). Expect veteran Jones to keep his place across half-forward, but Baker is an outside chance if the Dees elect for more speed. - Riley Beveridge
FREMANTLE
B: Tobe Watson, Joel Hamling, Ethan Hughes
HB: Luke Ryan, Brennan Cox, Hayden Young
C: James Aish, Andrew Brayshaw, Adam Cerra
HF: David Mundy, Matt Taberner, Blake Acres
F: Lachie Schultz, Josh Treacy, Liam Henry
Foll: Lloyd Meek, Nat Fyfe, Caleb Serong
I/C: Alex Pearce, Darcy Tucker, Reece Conca, Connor Blakely
EMERG: Nathan Wilson, Heath Chapman, Travis Colyer, Taylin Duman
NEW: Josh Treacy, Lloyd Meek
UNAVAILABLE: Bailey Banfield (syndesmosis), Brett Bewley (quad), Mitch Crowden (ankle), Sean Darcy (knee), Rory Lobb (knee), Griffin Logue (hamstring), Sam Sturt (ankle), Michael Walters(hamstring), Michael Frederick (calf)
NOTES: Fyfe is named onball but expect him to rotate forward heavily to give the Dockers a target in Lobb's absence. Likewise, Mundy will be required to play a high forward role to give the team some class kicking into attack. It puts the onus on the young midfield to step up straight away in 2021. Cox looks too good in defence to relocate into attack, so Pearce gets the job of playing as a forward target and relieving in the ruck, as flagged by the Dockers. Hughes and Watson need to be rewarded early for eye-catching pre-seasons, but Logue shapes as the best shutdown option for small forwards once available. Frederick would have been in the 22 but Blakely (after a solid effort in the AAMI Community Series clash against West Coast) sneaks in due to his absence. The non-selection of 2020 regulars Wilson and Taylin Duman, who were emergencies for the AAMI clash, highlights the depth in defence. - Nathan Schmook
Melbourne side as predicted by Riley Beveridge.
Viney a definite out helps our battle in the midfield with Gawn likely to dominate.
I'd say their defence would be their strength, give our forward half is our biggest weakness and we have to pick players in mind. I rate Salem. Jetta is 31yo - maybe a quick forward could get him. Hunt and Langdon offer them outside speed but we all would be aware of their kicking issues, knowing Langdon (who is a better kick than Hunt).
MELBOURNE
B: Adam Tomlinson, Steven May, Neville Jetta
HB: Christian Salem, Jake Lever, Jayden Hunt
C: Angus Brayshaw, Christian Petracca, Ed Langdon
HF: Nathan Jones, Tom McDonald, Bayley Fritsch
F: Charlie Spargo, Luke Jackson, Kysaiah Pickett
FOLL: Max Gawn, James Harmes, Clayton Oliver
I/C: Aaron vandenBerg, James Jordon, Trent Rivers, Alex Neal-Bullen
EMG: Jake Bowey, Tom Sparrow, Oskar Baker, Harrison Petty
NEW: James Jordon
UNAVAILABLE: Jack Viney (foot), Michael Hibberd (ankle), Jake Melksham (hamstring), Sam Weideman (leg), Aaron Nietschke (knee), Marty Hore (knee), Jay Lockhart (testicle), Ben Brown (knee)
NOTES: All eyes will be on May, who remains in doubt after entering the AFL's 12-day concussion protocol. Should he clear all of the testing, he will be available to play. Should he fail to get up, Petty could be his replacement in key defence. Brayshaw should feature, despite a foot injury, while the club is confident Pickett can slot straight back into the lineup. However, Viney (foot) is out and Melksham (hamstring) is unlikely. Jordon appears set to be handed his AFL debut, while McDonald will partner Jackson in attack due to the absence of Brown (knee) and Weideman (leg). Expect veteran Jones to keep his place across half-forward, but Baker is an outside chance if the Dees elect for more speed. - Riley Beveridge
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Let the vomiting commence.
I'd put money on him not actually watching the game and looking at stats. Blakely was/is horrible.
B: Reece Conca, Joel Hamling, Ethan Hughes
HB: Luke Ryan, Brennan Cox, Hayden Young
C: James Aish, Andrew Brayshaw, Adam Cerra
HF: David Mundy, Matt Taberner, Darcy Tucker
F: Lachie Schultz, Josh Treacy, Sam Switowski
Foll: Lloyd Meek, Nat Fyfe, Caleb Serong
I/C: Alex Pearce, Blake Acres, Heath Chapman, Liam Henry
HB: Luke Ryan, Brennan Cox, Hayden Young
C: James Aish, Andrew Brayshaw, Adam Cerra
HF: David Mundy, Matt Taberner, Darcy Tucker
F: Lachie Schultz, Josh Treacy, Sam Switowski
Foll: Lloyd Meek, Nat Fyfe, Caleb Serong
I/C: Alex Pearce, Blake Acres, Heath Chapman, Liam Henry
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Yeah. As long as he doesn’t kick it or handball it or touch the ball in any way, probably be ok.
Not many on our list have played as many games at the MCG than Colyer. He's in before swiitta and Henry. Wouldnt like Treacy in atm...but it seems like we're going down that path.
Tabs and Treacy vs May And Lever isn’t half bad. Lever isn’t the same player post ACL. Treacy is a big body. Who is their third defender? Have to stretch them with Fyfe up forward. Be silly not to.
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I still like the idea of Chapman at half forward, and Wilson on a wing.
Be interesting to see if Watson is named, and would expect Giro to come in for Freddy if he gets through Saturday unscathed.
I think Tucker may need another week or two
Be interesting to see if Watson is named, and would expect Giro to come in for Freddy if he gets through Saturday unscathed.
I think Tucker may need another week or two
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How about Walters and Logue...feeling piquey yet?
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I think I disagree with everything you wrote there.
But that’s ok, we don’t pick the team.
Valente seems to be disadvantaged by his lack of versatility. It’s as if he’s an inside midfielder or nothing.
Look at every AFL team. The stars of each side tend to play in the B22 as inside mids. The hardest position in the AFL to break into a team and nail down a starting spot as a rookie.
So unless he can demonstrate some ability to play on a HFF or something, it’s going to be hard for him to get on the park.
Banfield is also an inside mid by trade but he’s managed to get plenty of games elsewhere due to his versatility and he’s not going to ever be in Freos best 22 as an inside midfielder.
Look at every AFL team. The stars of each side tend to play in the B22 as inside mids. The hardest position in the AFL to break into a team and nail down a starting spot as a rookie.
So unless he can demonstrate some ability to play on a HFF or something, it’s going to be hard for him to get on the park.
Banfield is also an inside mid by trade but he’s managed to get plenty of games elsewhere due to his versatility and he’s not going to ever be in Freos best 22 as an inside midfielder.
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Would be sorry to say you would lose your money, Schmooky is a big time freo fan, just another tragic like the rest of us. Just also happens to be an unbiased journalist and good at his job. I personally agree with him that Blakely did play well in the game, was involved a lot but missed passes just like the rest of team.
I agree with you though that he should not be getting picked with Serong and Cerra to come back in.
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It might actually be genius to include treacy. when fyfe, meek or mundy go forward they will pick up best tall defender. treacy is suddenly against someone ill suited to play on him. similar to our scratch match when hamling came off he kicked some goals.
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