Prediction Changes: Round 13 Vs Richmond + prematch discussion

[muzzington]

Has never shown anything at AFL level is that really going to change now?

Maybe?

 

[mattis117]

So many posters have their opinions stuck in time - things change, people change. Henry is not the same person he was 2 months ago, he's earned a recall, let's wait and see what he's learned.

Banners and Hughes proved everyone wrong.

 

[Freomaniac]

No Brodie or Erasmus. Is Jl high?

Henry in the wet. Ugh

I was hoping Reidy coming in on a debut game as a back up ruckman.

But Henry is coming in.

 

[The Round House Drunk]

I think the Henry selection is a bit of a risk. Erasmus or Brodie (if fit) would have been the safer option in midfield.

But we get to see what Henry can bring to a team that’s firing far better than last time we saw him, and also how MJ goes in a more inside role.

 

[go_the_dockers]

So many posters have their opinions stuck in time - things change, people change. Henry is not the same person he was 2 months ago, he's earned a recall, let's wait and see what he's learned.

Banners and Hughes proved everyone wrong.

Not many watch Peel. Easy to disappointed when Erasmus looks good at AFL level.

Hopefully henry plays well in AFL

 

[Sweetback]

Has never shown anything at AFL level is that really going to change now?

I don’t see why not

 

[StingBitten]

I'm neither angry nor happy but I'm certainly surprised.

Brodie injured himself on Wednesday I reckon he'd be in - Erasmus did very little to get dropped so I'll say I'm completely surprised at his non-selection. I'd have probably had Erasmus and one of Sturt/Henry (leaning towards Henry) based on form.

It's the kind of game where they could both either disappear in the rain, or have an impact that finally gets one of them in the frame for best 22. Let's hope it's the latter.

 

[Purple Jesus]

Well this is interesting. I've gone early on shitcanning all of JL, Banfield and Hughes so I will reserve judgement on this one.

 

[Freo Big Fella]

An interesting call - I think a fit Brodie probably plays, but you could make a pretty well-justified argument for any one of him, Henry, Ras, Worner or even a left-field call like Emmett. Also makes me think we're going to roll Aish back into the centre bounces to provide a more mature/defensive body.

For all people have formed pretty iron-clad opinions re Liam, he's literally gone back to Peel and produced some excellent footy over the past couple of months - exactly what people were screaming out for him to do.

If you're judging solely on AFL performances this year, Sturt's spot is much more questionable than Henry's - except he's got the advantage of being everyone's preferred golden boy. But I reckon a full game will do him good too.

Fine with Sonny as sub - worked perfectly earlier in the year, and he's the ideal option as an impact player if/when conditions dictate.

 

[arsesmart]

Henry’s technical chops are pretty good from a wing running patterns angle. He reads the game well from that perspective and can operate in confined spaces too. I reckon the coaching panel really do rate him and what he can bring. He needs a bit of confidence and experience and plenty of the signs are he’ll be a valuable option for a wing role with that development.

 

[Footskill]

Well this is interesting. I've gone early on shitcanning all of JL, Banfield and Hughes so I will reserve judgement on this one.

It's not hard to say sorry

 

[Footskill]

Guess it makes sense to not bring extra ruck man in the wet.

So who the Richmond danger men, probably still Dusty and Taranto

 

[Purple Jesus]

It's not hard to say sorry

I'm not the only one

 

[AFL Nut]

An interesting call - I think a fit Brodie probably plays, but you could make a pretty well-justified argument for any one of him, Henry, Ras, Worner or even a left-field call like Emmett. Also makes me think we're going to roll Aish back into the centre bounces to provide a more mature/defensive body.

For all people have formed pretty iron-clad opinions re Liam, he's literally gone back to Peel and produced some excellent footy over the past couple of months - exactly what people were screaming out for him to do.

If you're judging solely on AFL performances this year, Sturt's spot is much more questionable than Henry's - except he's got the advantage of being everyone's preferred golden boy. But I reckon a full game will do him good too.

Fine with Sonny as sub - worked perfectly earlier in the year, and he's the ideal option as an impact player if/when conditions dictate.

No different to everyone saying Treacy wasnt any good, look what happens when they are given an opportunity.

 

[FreoGirl]

I was hoping Reidy coming in on a debut game as a back up ruckman.

But Henry is coming in.

I was hoping as well, but now am wondering if it's worth bothering going on Saturday night to get wet

 

[FreoGirl]

I think the Henry selection is a bit of a risk. Erasmus or Brodie (if fit) would have been the safer option in midfield.

But we get to see what Henry can bring to a team that’s firing far better than last time we saw him, and also how MJ goes in a more inside role.

I watched the Peel game, and all I saw was Henry dancing a lot, and still not getting involved to make a decision

 

[FreoGirl]

• Henry has been in decent form for Peel,
• More time & CBA for Johnson, RS nom incoming,
• Good selection dilemma to have = playing depth,
• Selection panel knows more than me so will back their judgement.

I usually agree with you, but not this time lol WAFL is a much slower game, and even then I saw a Henry that wouldn't take the game on. Maybe it will increase his trade value.

 

[Pussinbootz]

Hard to see how Erasmus gets a game anytime soon if they aren’t prepared to play him forward (or wing) for periods. Was ‘managed’ weeks ago and hasn’t had a look in since.

Our young midfield brigade of Brayshaw & Serong won’t be coming out of the team anytime soon. Johnson looks like he could be anything so you want him to stay in as well. You’ve got Fyfe who will want/get midfield minutes. Ditto Jackson. and JOM who will be back next week as wel. Plus Brodie to content with as well, who deserves a game.

Good problem to have but you don’t want to look back in 5 years time when Fyfe & JOM have retired and Erasmus is killing it at another club. Could be Elliot Yeo

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all over again, in that he was desperate to come (stay in this instance) but we said no because we were stacked in that position.

Really need to put time into the our young WA talent especially. I very much doubt Brayshaw and Serong will leave Freo but we need to be prepared in the event that they do. Putting game time into Erasmus (& Johnson for that matter) solves for this.

I personally think he’ll ask for a trade if he’s left playing at WAFL for the season. I get that he’s contracted but if you ain’t going to play the kid then you should let him go for opportunity. These are formative years. WCE would be thrilled to have him.

Keen to hear your thoughts

 

[FreoGirl]

Hard to see how Erasmus gets a game anytime soon if they aren’t prepared to play him forward (or wing) for periods. Was ‘managed’ weeks ago and hasn’t had a look in since.

Our young midfield brigade of Brayshaw & Serong won’t be coming out of the team anytime soon. Johnson looks like he could be anything so you want him to stay in as well. You’ve got Fyfe who will want/get midfield minutes. Ditto Jackson. and JOM who will be back next week as wel. Plus Brodie to content with as well, who deserves a game.

Good problem to have but you don’t want to look back in 5 years time when Fyfe & JOM have retired and Erasmus is killing it at another club. Could be Elliot Yeo all over again, in that he was desperate to come (stay in this instance) but we said no because we were stacked in that position.

Really need to put time into the our young WA talent especially. I very much doubt Brayshaw and Serong will leave Freo but we need to be prepared in the event that they do. Putting game time into Erasmus (& Johnson for that matter) solves for this.

I personally think he’ll ask for a trade if he’s left playing at WAFL for the season. I get that he’s contracted but if you ain’t going to play the kid then you should let him go for opportunity. These are formative years. WCE would be thrilled to have him.

Keen to hear your thoughts

Henry was already threatening to ask for a trade when Colin Young came out, on his behalf, and complained about him not getting enough game time - then earn it! Would much prefer to keep Erasmus. I used to love Henry, but he hasn't 'grown' like our other young players, which might be difficult when you have Young contaminating your mind (and heart).

 

[Freo Big Fella]

I was hoping as well, but now am wondering if it's worth bothering going on Saturday night to get wet

With the greatest of respect, this is an utterly ridiculous take.

People are talking about a 21-year-old Liam Henry like he's a 30-year-old Nick Suban. It's nuts.

 

[Freo Big Fella]

No different to everyone saying Treacy wasnt any good, look what happens when they are given an opportunity.

Would be interesting to go back to the practice match threads and see how many people demanding Erasmus' selection were writing him off as a wasted draft pick after two average quarters v Adelaide.

 

[Footskill]

Who would of thought. The comments on the Freo FB under the team selection this week about Henry is more brutal than on BF

 

[Taylor]

Erasmus will be fine. He's basically a year younger than his draft class.

 

[ROGS]

Henry was already threatening to ask for a trade when Colin Young came out, on his behalf, and complained about him not getting enough game time - then earn it! Would much prefer to keep Erasmus. I used to love Henry, but he hasn't 'grown' like our other young players, which might be difficult when you have Young contaminating your mind (and heart).

Liam has developed well over the past four/five weeks or so at Peel with running patterns/goal kicking etc and suggest he has now got his confidence back up
Hopefully he plays well against Tigers and this is another step forward as he has the raw talent and ability (but his best kick will only go 40 m or so , just needs to pick the right lead up player)

 

[Geoff]

With the greatest of respect, this is an utterly ridiculous take.

People are talking about a 21-year-old Liam Henry like he's a 30-year-old Nick Suban. It's nuts.

Liam was drafted with Serong and Young, it’s obvious who’s lagged in their development. I’ve read a lot of criticism of Liam on here from myself included but I haven’t seen any post that hasn’t hoped he would eventually deliver. Realistically, he must be on borrowed time. It’s up to Liam he is the only one who can save his own skin.


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