Prediction Changes: Round 14 Vs Giants + prematch discussion

[apuchar]

Lol pathetic childish response

You need to relax. Have a giggle at yourself.

 

[Snuffaluphagus]

I think Banners will survive as 4 good weeks probably gets you a mulligan (and JL has shown he like what he does) but it will be interesting as that’s as bad a game you can have really and Sturt was better. At least one of them is getting dropped for Walters and there’s probably an argument for Kuek or Corbett to take the other position

 

[_007_]

Whatever changes are required to work towards this

Ryan Pearce Walker
Young Cox Chapman
Clark Johnson Brayshaw
Treacy Jackson Switkowski
Schultz Amiss Walters

Darcy Erasmus Serong

O'Meara Aish Fyfe O'Driscoll

 

[JammoMonty]

Aish injury hurts, had him for best on for Freo.

O’Meara > Aish
Walters > Banfield
Worner > Henry

If Darcy available, Worner starts as sub. If not back to full fitness throw Sebit a sub jumper. Would love to see what he can offer. Happy to stick with Sturt for one more game.

 

[ROGS]

Aish injury hurts, had him for best on for Freo.

O’Meara > Aish
Walters > Banfield
Worner > Henry

If Darcy available, Worner starts as sub. If not back to full fitness throw Sebit a sub jumper. Would love to see what he can offer. Happy to stick with Sturt for one more game.

For me Freddy needs a wake up call by being dropped, when he is not getting the baqll needs to contribute with tackling pressure ie like shooter

 

[Joao]

I think Banners will survive as 4 good weeks probably gets you a mulligan (and JL has shown he like what he does) but it will be interesting as that’s as bad a game you can have really and Sturt was better. At least one of them is getting dropped for Walters and there’s probably an argument for Kuek or Corbett to take the other position

I don't think Banners should have enough credit for that performance. It wasn't an off day, he touched it twice in half a game.

 

[Spirit Level]

I don't think Banners should have enough credit for that performance. It wasn't an off day, he touched it twice in half a game.

It wasn't an off day, it was more reverting to the mean

 

[Freomaniac]

Who stays in next week out of Banfield and Sturt?

Depends what you want. A talented bloke on the side, then you choose Sam Sturt.

You want a defensive forward that can work hard, then Bailey Banfield.

As much as I love Sam Sturt as he has talent and is a better set shot at goal, Banfield will stay in

 

[Perfect Purple]

He certainly plays well at WAFL level but seems to struggle at times at AFL level.
He shows glimpses of footy talent but we need to see more of it and for longer periods of time.

Hill actually used his speed and elite kicking.
Henry has nothing

 

[wakojako]

Reid has similar stats to Briggs, is it worth giving him a shot?

Reid: 22 yrs, 204 cm, 104 kg and 0 games
Briggs: 23 years, 201 cm, 108 kg and 13 games

We really need Jacko roaming the ground.

 

[FreoRicci]

He certainly plays well at WAFL level but seems to struggle at times at AFL level.
He shows glimpses of footy talent but we need to see more of it and for longer periods of time.

Could be saying the same about Tucker or Blakely.

 

[freo_leo29]

JOM for Aish - Johnson probably back in the wing rotations

Just can't pick who Walters will come in for

I'd prefer to give Henry another game (on first watch I didn't think he was bad but he didn't touch it enough), Banfield gets a do-over, Sturt needs to stay in IMO, Noddy on notice but likely to survive with Aish gone

Freddy back to the wing rotations IMO

All of our small/medium forwards were average last night tbh, Shoota, Switta, Banners, Sturt, Freddy

Gonna be an ugly rewatch this week

 

[FreoRicci]

JOM for Aish - Johnson probably back in the wing rotations

Just can't pick who Walters will come in for

I'd prefer to give Henry another game (on first watch I didn't think he was bad but he didn't touch it enough), Banfield gets a do-over, Sturt needs to stay in IMO, Noddy on notice but likely to survive with Aish gone

Freddy back to the wing rotations IMO

All of our small/medium forwards were average last night tbh, Shoota, Switta, Banners, Sturt, Freddy

Gonna be an ugly rewatch this week

Walters in for Sturt
Worner in for Henry
Jom in for Aish
Erasmus sub

 

[DocT]

Is Brodie in anyone's calculations?

 

[DocT]

But of a curve ball, but I really think Hamling is prime to make a long-awaited return.

He's back to his best at Peel, and I always saw similarities between McPharlin and himself. I know the only changes will be forced but I can't help but feel he's earned a recall and would manage some of our defensive issues. There's no reason if he hits form why he couldn't be around for our supposed 2025 flag tilt.

Yes he's a mate also

How would you shuffle the back line?

 

[blue shark]

Is Brodie in anyone's calculations?

Maybe as the sub?
Have to make two changes at least.
Bigger issue is not upsetting the forward line that was the best it’s been.
Darcy out, Jackson rucking more and
only Amiss doing the job.

 

[freo_leo29]

Is Brodie in anyone's calculations?

He's out for 2-3 with an ankle

 

[pK75]

I know Walters has to come in, but I don’t get why everybody wants to drop Sturt, he was better than Banfield, Frederick, Schultz and Switowski as a forward and better than Henry and Noddy in general play,

 

[apuchar]

I know Walters has to come in, but I don’t get why everybody wants to drop Sturt, he was better than Banfield, Frederick, Schultz and Switowski as a forward and better than Henry and Noddy in general play,

Incumbents I guess and body if work.
Annoys me that Sturt can't put together his own body of work because of it. Other than in the WAFL.

 

[s_wd6]

I know Walters has to come in, but I don’t get why everybody wants to drop Sturt, he was better than Banfield, Frederick, Schultz and Switowski as a forward and better than Henry and Noddy in general play,

So because Sturt was (arugably) better than those other forwards for one game then he deserves to stay in over them? Absolutely not.

 

[Spirit Level]

So because Sturt was (arugably) better than those other forwards for one game then he deserves to stay in over them? Absolutely not.

Because Sturt is a better footballer than two of them for a start

 

[s_wd6]

Because Sturt is a better footballer than two of them for a start

Ok on what basis? Because certainly not on any exposed form in the afl or wafl

 

[Mags98]

wouldnt mind seeing corbett in while darcy is still out, missed a marking target down the line once one of treacy/amiss had pushed up.

crazy people calling for henry to be dropped after nods utter stinker, id like to see henry in a game where our mids actually get on top, dont think hes had that yet this season

would like to shake up the backline as well, way too fumbly and loose on their opponents, not sure we have anyone to really swap out back there though. maybe worner? but i preferred walkers game to either of cox/pearce. draper was emg for one game wasnt he? not likely but could be an option

 

[Footskill]

Ok on what basis? Because certainly not on any exposed form in the afl or wafl

That's the kind of logic used on here

 

[Footskill]

So because Sturt was (arugably) better than those other forwards for one game then he deserves to stay in over them? Absolutely not.

Based on this logic we should be reassessing each player after every single game. Might be wholesale changes if this is the case lol