Preview Changes: Round 17 v Melbourne

[Aaron929]

Still top of the ladder. Hawks did us a favour.

They should of won. Didn't convert and it cost them.

 

[rocket18]

Imo, we would have been better off giving Polholke a debut game rather than playing a cooked Thommo.

Its so obvious, why can't our paid professional "coaches" see it.

 

[Scorpus]

After the SANFL:

Out: Thompson, Mackay, Cameron
In: Greenwood, Seedsman, Gallucci

 

[hey shorty]

After the SANFL:

Out: Thompson, Mackay, Cameron
In: Greenwood, Seedsman, Gallucci

Mackay stays in I reckon, id drop Douglas first.

Milera on thin ice but gets benefit for mine.

 

[marty36]

Mackay stays in I reckon, id drop Douglas first.

Milera on thin ice but gets benefit for mine.

Milera is definetly struggling but I wouldn't be unhappy if he stayed in the team


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[Donkey Magoo]

After the SANFL:

Out: Thompson, Mackay, Cameron
In: Greenwood, Seedsman, Gallucci

Good looking changes.

 

[feenix67]

I don't think Thommo will get dropped this week. I reckon it was a sighter for the Demons game and possibly the Cats game the week after. I think the selectors have identified (rightly or wrongly) that we need an experienced inside mid to free up the rest of them.

I'm counting on Thommo staying in, Greenwood coming in for someone else. Maybe DMac or Milera, maybe Cameron, possibly Douglas.

I don't agree with it, but that's the way I see the cards falling. There's no way they pick Thommo for just one game imo.

 

[marty36]

I don't think Thommo will get dropped this week. I reckon it was a sighter for the Demons game and possibly the Cats game the week after. I think the selectors have identified (rightly or wrongly) that we need an experienced inside mid to free up the rest of them.

I'm counting on Thommo staying in, Greenwood coming in for someone else. Maybe DMac or Milera, maybe Cameron, possibly Douglas.

I don't agree with it, but that's the way I see the cards falling. There's no way they pick Thommo for just one game imo.

Thommo will be dropped and deserves to be

If you think about it, Pyke tested Thommo in a game that didn't matter we won imagine if he needed an inside mid at finals time and hadn't seen prior how he would cope

Think of the experiment as a god send


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[Jeffcrowe]

Outs - Milera ( rested) , Thompson

Ins - Seedsman , Greenwood

Job done

 

[marty36]

Outs - Milera ( rested) , Thompson

Ins - Seedsman , Greenwood

Job done

That's the first one I would put money on


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[Paladin]

We're gonna have two extra days rest over the Demons leading into this game.

We have a six day break coming back from the heat in darwin against the pussies however. Need to bank the points against Melbourne.

 

[Scorpus]

I don't think Thommo will get dropped this week. I reckon it was a sighter for the Demons game and possibly the Cats game the week after. I think the selectors have identified (rightly or wrongly) that we need an experienced inside mid to free up the rest of them.

I'm counting on Thommo staying in, Greenwood coming in for someone else. Maybe DMac or Milera, maybe Cameron, possibly Douglas.

I don't agree with it, but that's the way I see the cards falling. There's no way they pick Thommo for just one game imo.

They picked Van Berlo for just one game last year in near identical circumstances

 

[LittleCrowBoy]

I don't think Thommo will get dropped this week. I reckon it was a sighter for the Demons game and possibly the Cats game the week after. I think the selectors have identified (rightly or wrongly) that we need an experienced inside mid to free up the rest of them.

I'm counting on Thommo staying in, Greenwood coming in for someone else. Maybe DMac or Milera, maybe Cameron, possibly Douglas.

I don't agree with it, but that's the way I see the cards falling. There's no way they pick Thommo for just one game imo.

Ummm....if a younger Thompson couldn't help us beat Geelong in 2 games last year....or help us get even close to Sydney in a final....I'm gassing an older, slower, clumsier version is "not the droid we are looking for" ...his career was over last year...he just refused to accept it.
Lucky we kept Thompson and gave up Lyons....that was this years flag surrendered right there by our idiot list managers. But hey...at least we can live the heartbreak and have another meltdown this year....19 years and counting. It hurts how much of our woes are self inflicted by our poor club management.

 

[crow1980]

Mackay had a good game can't fault his guts he played well


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Wow did u see him finally throw a player around like a rag doll. Lol well it wasn't that great it was the smallest player in the afl. Daniels!!! Great work dmac.....

 

[GreyCrow]

I don't think Thommo will get dropped this week. I reckon it was a sighter for the Demons game and possibly the Cats game the week after. I think the selectors have identified (rightly or wrongly) that we need an experienced inside mid to free up the rest of them.

I'm counting on Thommo staying in, Greenwood coming in for someone else. Maybe DMac or Milera, maybe Cameron, possibly Douglas.

I don't agree with it, but that's the way I see the cards falling. There's no way they pick Thommo for just one game imo.

Thommo will be dropped and deserves to be

If you think about it, Pyke tested Thommo in a game that didn't matter we won imagine if he needed an inside mid at finals time and hadn't seen prior how he would cope

Think of the experiment as a god send


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1st I agree with feenix that he will play, its not about form but its about respect. The one thing the AFC are big on is respect. (which can be a bad thing and a good thing)

Imagine that being Thompsons last game? The AFC will endeavour to get Scotty over the line and finish at a level in line with his service to the club. The excuses will be '' blowing out rust'' '' the warm air will help'' 'cant let a champion finish like that'' etc

Greenwood in for Milera ( managed)

 

[LittleCrowBoy]

Adelaide ALWAYS make minimal changes after a win. Assuming Lynch is unavailable:

Thompson out - Greenwood in

Mackay will have to stink it up a bit more to be dislodged by Seedsman.

 

[jenny61_99]

11 touches is not enough for Milera's class to have an impact on the game

But not every player is going to have 20+ possies a week, are they?

 

[Kane McGoodwin]

In - Out
Greenwood - Thompson - No brainer with Thommo playing his last AFL game. Thanks for the memories.
Seedsman - Milera - needs to be managed to freshen up & bring back.
Gallucci - Cameron - to get his head right as we need him back in form.

B: Kelly, Talia, Brown
HB: Smith, Lever, Laird
C: Seedsman, Mrouch, Atkins
HF: Knight, Walker, Douglas
F: Betts, Jenkins, McGovern
R: Jacobs, Sloane, Brouch
I: Otten, Greenwood, Mackay, Gallucci

 

[NTRabbit]

But not every player is going to have 20+ possies a week, are they?

No, but that's 5 games in a row with less than 15 touches in largely anonymous performances that are trending downwards, which just isn't good enough in anyone's language.

 

[TheLeftFist8]

1st I agree with feenix that he will play, its not about form but its about respect. The one thing the AFC are big on is respect. (which can be a bad thing and a good thing)

Imagine that being Thompsons last game? The AFC will endeavour to get Scotty over the line and finish at a level in line with his service to the club. The excuses will be '' blowing out rust'' '' the warm air will help'' 'cant let a champion finish like that'' etc

Greenwood in for Milera ( managed)

This would be a pathetic selection if he gets a gifted a charity game when we are desperate for a win.

 

[TheLeftFist8]

We have a six day break coming back from the heat in darwin against the pussies however. Need to bank the points against Melbourne.

Excellent point.

We need astute selections here as we obviously need to win both games but are very likely to suffer from northern exposure.

I'd be looking at 3 changes per week from those on the fringes. I'd like to see at least 1-2 players per match that we need to see pre finals as we must start ensuring we don't have replacements for injuries playing finals with no recent AFL games.

Players on the fringe who haven't had recent run of AFL game time (if any): Seedsman, Wigg, Galluci

Other players who may be needed in case of injury to specific positional players: ROB, Poholke, Doedee, Keath (if Hartigan not up and running), Cheney (if comes back from injury).

Lynch needs to return at some stage. If he thinks he's ready for the Melbourne game then give him 50% SANFL game time instead then come back for Geelong.

We have more than 2 weeks to get the above players a game but I'd be targeting fringe running players for a selection rotation to keep us fresh. Current team members that would fit the bill are Mackay, Milera, Douglas. I'd be monitoring B Crouch very closely v Melb. Cameron on thin ice but needs continuity.

THIS WEEK:

In: Greenwood, Galluci, Doedee
Out: Thompson, Milera, Brown (been battered lately)

NEXT WEEK:

In: Lynch, Milera, Seedsman/Wigg, Brown
Out: Douglas, Mackay (for the rest of the season), Doedee, Galluci

 

[marty36]

Excellent point.

We need astute selections here as we obviously need to win both games but are very likely to suffer from northern exposure.

I'd be looking at 3 changes per week from those on the fringes. I'd like to see at least 1-2 players per match that we need to see pre finals as we must start ensuring we don't have replacements for injuries playing finals with no recent AFL games.

Players on the fringe who haven't had recent run of AFL game time (if any): Seedsman, Wigg, Galluci

Other players who may be needed in case of injury to specific positional players: ROB, Poholke, Doedee, Keath (if Hartigan not up and running), Cheney (if comes back from injury).

Lynch needs to return at some stage. If he thinks he's ready for the Melbourne game then give him 50% SANFL game time instead then come back for Geelong.

We have more than 2 weeks to get the above players a game but I'd be targeting fringe running players for a selection rotation to keep us fresh. Current team members that would fit the bill are Mackay, Milera, Douglas. I'd be monitoring B Crouch very closely v Melb. Cameron on thin ice but needs continuity.

THIS WEEK:

In: Greenwood, Galluci, Doedee
Out: Thompson, Milera, Brown (been battered lately)

NEXT WEEK:

In: Lynch, Milera, Seedsman/Wigg, Brown
Out: Douglas, Mackay (for the rest of the season), Doedee, Galluci

They won't be playing with the team too much top 2 possie on offer


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[TheLeftFist8]

They won't be playing with the team too much top 2 possie on offer


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That's EXACTLY why they need to refresh the team...6 day break post a tough game in Darwin before meeting the Cats.

We need to win both games and a conservative 'play the same 22/23 players' could be detrimental.

I'm suggesting rotating players in the 16-22 range who either should be dropped full stop or aren't pivotal to our chances.

We have seen last year how the alternate 'safe' approach has worked out.

 

[Shaz2012]

Out: Thommo, Mackay
In: Greenwood, Seedsman

If Brown is injured then Doedee in.

 

[marty36]

That's EXACTLY why they need to refresh the team...6 day break post a tough game in Darwin before meeting the Cats.

We need to win both games and a conservative 'play the same 22/23 players' could be detrimental.

I'm suggesting rotating players in the 16-22 range who either should be dropped full stop or aren't pivotal to our chances.

We have seen last year how the alternate 'safe' approach has worked out.

Play with. The team all you like but don't bring players in that aren't up to it


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