Strategy Changes: Round 7 Fremantle Dockers vs Adelaide Crows

[BigRang]

JoM > Chappy
Frederick > Narkle.
If Jacko is fit in for Omac.
If not, Reidy for Omac.
Banfield into the midfield to replace JoM and tag Dawson/Rankine give us a bit of size and mongrel in there.
One other thing i Think is worth a shot is swapping Clarky into the mids and playing young off half back while he builds fitness.
Would give us a bit more pace and a decent kick, has a defensive mindset and also more mongrel. And we wouldn’t lose any defensive drive off half back.

 

[Dirty_banchez]

I hope Banfield is dropped and stays dropped.

I would also consider dropping Mathew Johnson. His contest work has been consistently inconsistent.

The team has been mentally weak for 6 months now, so maybe our coach should lead by example and not duck the issue of players not performing at the level.

 

[rgauci]

I hope Banfield is dropped and stays dropped.

I would also consider dropping Mathew Johnson. His contest work has been consistently inconsistent.

The team has been mentally weak for 6 months now, so maybe our coach should lead by example and not duck the issue of players not performing at the level.

It’s not simply Banfield is bad. The gameplan is cactus. It doesn’t bring out the best in anyone. Banfield got drafted off being an amazing tagger. A role we’ve never tried.

 

[TheMcManusNose]

The problem with dropping Banners, Johnson, Worner, Switta etc is who do you actually bring in? We don't have a massive injury list but still with a few who would be best 22 out there is no depth there.

Wagner sure, Narkle sure but after that?

It's Erasmus who half of this board and apparently also the coach thinks isn't up to it, Cooper who's had about 2 good WAFL games in a year and a bit, and that's really about it. Carr? Delean?

There is no depth. It's deckchairs on titanic after player 15 or so unless the list is 100% fit.

 

[Feathercap]

The problem with dropping Banners, Johnson, Worner, Switta etc is who do you actually bring in? We don't have a massive injury list but still with a few who would be best 22 out there is no depth there.

Wagner sure, Narkle sure but after that?

It's Erasmus who half of this board and apparently also the coach thinks isn't up to it, Cooper who's had about 2 good WAFL games in a year and a bit, and that's really about it. Carr? Delean?

There is no depth. It's deckchairs on titanic after player 15 or so unless the list is 100% fit.

Not sure that’s quite right. Firstly, teams always have injuries. We’ll never get our ‘perfect’ side on the park. You have to push through.

Second there are Obvious inclusions that isn’t just deck chair shuffling:

Wagner - Worner (significant upgrade. run and experience into the team and ability to defend small; Worner hasn’t been bad but backline mix is way off. We have too much focus on aerial).

Chapman - Aish (significant upgrade - Chapman wound be top 5 Doig for mine). Go to Rankine maybe.

Narkle - Banfield (potentially significant upgrade. let’s see banners get 38 in the wafl)

Ras - Omeara (hammie). Not definitely an upgrade I would agree but Omeara just isn’t it for starting mid. At best he should be a roll player on hf/wing. it’s long past time we gave Ras a clear role and a run at it - run with opposition best mid and drift forward. Johnson gets a free ride for unclear reasons.

After that agree cupboard is bare.

 

[Feathercap]

Not sure that’s quite right. Firstly, teams always have injuries. We’ll never get our ‘perfect’ side on the park. You have to push through.

Second there are Obvious inclusions that isn’t just deck chair shuffling:

Wagner - Worner (significant upgrade. run and experience into the team and ability to defend small; Worner hasn’t been bad but backline mix is way off. We have too much focus on aerial).

Chapman - Aish (significant upgrade - Chapman wound be top 5 Doig for mine). Go to Rankine maybe.

Narkle - Banfield (potentially significant upgrade. let’s see banners get 38 in the wafl)

Ras - Omeara (hammie). Not definitely an upgrade I would agree but Omeara just isn’t it for starting mid. At best he should be a roll player on hf/wing. it’s long past time we gave Ras a clear role and a run at it - run with opposition best mid and drift forward. Johnson gets a free ride for unclear reasons.

After that agree cupboard is bare.

Also as an add: switta will not be dropped anytime soon. He’s in the leadership group and we are among competition worst for inside 50 tackles and locking the ball in. Both serong and JL declared him one of Freos most important players when he came back last week.

I’m not a major fan as my view is that defensive forwards should average a goal a game in an ideal world but it’s fanciful to think he’s not one of the first on the board every week.

 

[A Mantle Full]

FFS selection committee show some balls!

OUT: Banfield, Switkowski, JOM, Johnson, McDonald,
IN: Erasmus, Narkle, Chapman, Jackson if fit (Reidy if not), Wagner

Dudley to start and Aish for Sub.

For once we need to take a stand, reward WAFL form and get some out of form players a chance to get some.

 

[Dirty_banchez]

It’s not simply Banfield is bad. The gameplan is cactus. It doesn’t bring out the best in anyone. Banfield got drafted off being an amazing tagger. A role we’ve never tried.

Banfield has been playing as a defensive forward this year: He laid 1 tackle yesterday,

He is too slow and cannot get to the number of contests required to apply pressure.

 

[theGav56]

And honestly, Dudley has to start.

Dudley is earning his spot as the sub, but no point starting a player if they don't have the fitness to play a full game. You automatically compromise your options.

 

[apuchar]

It is such a conservative move that it is radical.

Especially once it was exposed. Do the unexpected, and change nothing.

I assume that is tongue in cheek. For your sake.

 

[WilloTree]

He performing no matter how you look at it. He should be in it’s nothing to do with goat this type of post is equal to the match committee lol

I'm sorry, but Narkle in doesn't fix this. Sure - bring him in, but I'm not expecting peak Chris Judd. Does he fix the fact Darcy was handed his arse on a plate? Not sure he does.

 

[rgauci]

Banfield has been playing as a defensive forward this year: He laid 1 tackle yesterday,

He is too slow and cannot get to the number of contests required to apply pressure.

I’m not saying Banfield is elite. But Switta and Freddy who are quick don’t get to many contests either. It’s gameplan.

 

[mattis117]

I just watched the presser, did I hear right that he said bringing Reidy in to support Darcy is something theyd definitely have to look at?
That ain't going to work. Look at something else

He's just answering a question...

Best case scenario is Jackson gets up, which I think remains possible.

 

[mattis117]

Out - Banfield, Darcy, Aish and someone

In - Chapman, Narkle, Reidy, Wagner

Dudley to start.
JOM the sub.

Possible swap Cox forward and OMac back.

Johnson and Cox need decent games otherwise Erasmus and an orange cone need to be given a good run at it.

Rofl Darcy out for Reidy, good one

 

[groggm]

Counting on Darcy, young and switkowski being better for the run after interrupted seasons so far..

Wagner could be the better version of worner if he's fit? But the club seems to rate worner judging by him getting a game every week.

Chapman will be a good inclusion.

Cox to pinch hit in the ruck as McDonald wasn't the answer, Adelaide only really play the one ruckman anyway and O'Brien is probably a better matchup for Darcy

Rankine will tear us to shreds not sure who gets the job on him.

 

[Dirty_banchez]

I’m not saying Banfield is elite. But Switta and Freddy who are quick don’t get to many contests either. It’s gameplan.

I can't disagree with either yourself or Jack Riewoldt that the system was/is broken. I just think yesterday was more on the players.

There's not much more to say about it other than it is looking like another wasted year.

 

[Vintage]

Rofl Darcy out for Reidy, good one

The fact he still has JOM playing is a good indication of how closely cobbler watches our games and players

 

[bushchook]

I think it's rough to blame the midfield for yesterday. Hard to win the ball when the opposition ruck is just grabbing it out of the ruck every single time for the entire game.

Gawn absolutely pantsed both our ruckman and that was the single biggest reason for the loss.

 

[bushchook]

Out - Banfield, Darcy, Aish and someone

In - Chapman, Narkle, Reidy, Wagner

Dudley to start.
JOM the sub.

Possible swap Cox forward and OMac back.

Johnson and Cox need decent games otherwise Erasmus and an orange cone need to be given a good run at it.

Post less champ, honestly.

 

[Cobbler]

Rofl Darcy out for Reidy, good one

Nothing to do with ability. 2 weeks away and 3 x 6 day breaks. Think they may give him a rest.

 

[Cobbler]

Post less champ, honestly.

Less champ thanks bellend.

 

[bushchook]

Nothing to do with ability. 2 weeks away and 3 x 6 day breaks. Think they may give him a rest.

He's 26 and he's playing his 2nd game back after 9 months of being out with injury. A rest is the last thing he needs. He's also the only AFL quality ruckman available. Your post was ridiculous in every way.

 

[lankyt]

Give Narkle a go.

Need to get our backline right if we want to win this. Wtf happened to some of our men there.

 

[Cobbler]

He's 26 and he's playing his 2nd game back after 9 months of being out with injury. A rest is the last thing he needs. He's also the only AFL quality ruckman available. Your post was ridiculous in every way.

I’m not saying it will happen. It’s a hypothetical changes thread. People call for numerous players every week and that’s the one you wish pitch your flag on?

How about a bet? I just don’t think he’ll get up for the Friday night game. You think he will.

What’s the bet?

 

[Cobbler]

He's 26 and he's playing his 2nd game back after 9 months of being out with injury. A rest is the last thing he needs. He's also the only AFL quality ruckman available. Your post was ridiculous in every way.

It’s seriously like you’ve never followed this bloke.
He wasn’t just putrid on Saturday, he looked like he had nothing in him from about the 4 minute mark of the first quarter. He’s well short on match fitness and burying him as sole ruck with his 3rd game in 18 days isn’t smart.

Put your money where your mouth is.

I’m saying he won’t play. I’m willing to put $100 on that with you right now.