Changes Round 8 v Saints

[Miguel Sanchez]

No back up for Hickey.

Extra tall in the back line one less tall forward.

Brander can't be worse down back than wherever he has played in his other three games. I actually think it will suit him.

Hickey had Allen for backup against geelong and still broke down the following week. He’s a ‘test’ this week on a strained hammy. Is it really a smart move to have zero backup for him?

I’m talking about the backline overall. We have seven defenders, we’ve played seven defenders for years and years. Currently it’s Schoey, Gov, Shep, Hurn, Cole, Duggan, Jetta. If you’re moving Brander down there you’ve got to move someone else out, tall or small.

It might suit him but surely it’d be better to give him at least one game in the backline at WAFL level. Throwing him around the field hasn’t exactly worked so far.

 

[wraglesweb]

So which of the incumbent back seven moves elsewhere to make way for Brander?

How will Brander be expected to fare in the backline having not played there all year?

With Allen gone who backs up Hickey in the ruck?

Masten obviously.............

 

[RanaNaved]

Between the bench and moving Jetta and Duggan further up the ground, I think Brander can fit in. The ground is big and players move all over the place after the ball is bounced.

I understand the Hickey concerns, maybe Gov back half ruck and JD fwd half if necessary.

 

[sey666]

No back up for Hickey.

Extra tall in the back line one less tall forward.

Brander can't be worse down back than wherever he has played in his other three games. I actually think it will suit him.

Any special reason for doing this? In any case, wouldn't it be easier to keep OAllen (who has actually played as a defender at AFL level) in the team and play him in the backline?

 

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[Miguel Sanchez]

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Maybe some of us...

 

[Outlaws]

Out: vardy, cole, allen
In: hickey, rotham, waterman

You read my mind

 

[Georgie 404]

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Maybe some of us...

Here’s Georgie!!




I think giving Oscar a try in the back line is the go!!
(and letting Schoey find some form in the wafl)

Gives Jack and JK some space, and allows Oscar to further develop until Barras is back (and nicnat and Rioli) etc

What’s the general consensus re Oscar to backline?

 

[Godfather32]

Here’s Georgie!!

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I think giving Oscar a try in the back line is the go!!
(and letting Schoey find some form in the wafl)

Gives Jack and JK some space, and allows Oscar to further develop until Barras is back (and nicnat and Rioli) etc

What’s the general consensus re Oscar to backline?

Oscar can play anywhere

 

[Georgie 404]

Oscar can play anywhere

But is he affecting (negatively) Jacks, and maybe Jks mojo?

 

[Godfather32]

But is he affecting (negatively) Jacks, and maybe Jks mojo?

No, I think our crap midfield supply out of the midfield is affecting the forwards

 

[Keys]

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EQ is where it’s at

Who has the higher EQ

 

[avishka5]

EQ is where it’s at

Who has the higher EQ

Thanos.

 

[HoneyBadger35]

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Yes I’m certain that the collection of everyday footy fans who only have access to broadcast footage and media coverage know more than the people who spend every session with the players and see their every strength and weakness from every conceivable angle.

If it were up to some people around here, we would have liquidated following Round 17, 2018 vs Collingwood.

 

[Miguel Sanchez]

Having a guess at today's announcement

Out: Allen (managed), Masten (mystery ailment)
In: Hickey, Smith

B: Sheppard, Schofield, Hurn
HB: Cole, McGovern, Jetta
C: Gaff, Shuey, Sheed
HF: Cripps, Darling, Petruccelle
F: Ryan, Kennedy, Vardy
R: Hickey, Yeo, Redden
I: Duggan, Hutchings, Venables, Smith
E: Waterman, Rotham, Nelson, Ah Chee (carrying the bags)

 

[eagles rule]

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You wouldn’t have to be too bright to do their jobs , so yeah your probably right ..


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[Obeanie1]

That’s the point though - lack of depth = lack of pressure = lack of hunger = get smashed in the contest

Players go in and out of form for more than one reason.

The midfield that won the flag less than 10 games ago isnt in form and has skope to improve without massive list changes.

Thats my point.

 

[campaigner___]

Having a guess at today's announcement

Out: Allen (managed), Masten (mystery ailment)
In: Hickey, Smith

B: Sheppard, Schofield, Hurn
HB: Cole, McGovern, Jetta
C: Gaff, Shuey, Sheed
HF: Cripps, Darling, Petruccelle
F: Ryan, Kennedy, Vardy
R: Hickey, Yeo, Redden
I: Duggan, Hutchings, Venables, Smith
E: Waterman, Rotham, Nelson, Ah Chee (carrying the bags)

Interestingly Marzdon on Nova this morning was certain that he would be playing. Will be interested to see if he's named.

 

[campaigner___]

*insert weekly who's at the airport joke here*

 

[Chris_6678]

Interestingly Marzdon on Nova this morning was certain that he would be playing. Will be interested to see if he's named.

Of course he will be saying that.

If he doesnt play i rather we bring in Ah Chee than Smith.

 

[Wedgetailed Westerner]

EQ is where it’s at

Who has the higher EQ

Hahahahaha He who has hardest member is the strongest and smartest!!!

 

[campaigner___]

Of course he will be saying that.

If he doesnt play i rather we bring in Ah Chee than Smith.

I'm pretty sure they aren't allowed to be on media duties if they aren't expected to play...

I think MC will replace Masten with Smith purely for his ability to cover ground.

 

[joeyavalanche]

We really need a “how much longer can Masten be debated” megathread

We already get a new one every week in the weekly changes threads

 

[Moley27]

They will keep it simple this week, back to 2 rucks.

Out: Allen
In: Hickey

 

[The wily weagle]

Realistically, would Ah Chee actually have the tank to replace Masten?

I know Masten annoys the heck out of all of us, and I know most of us would love to see him dropped, but until Wille Rioli is back in the picture I am resigned to seeing him remain in the team.

From what I have seen of Ah Chee, he strikes me more of an inside mid/half forward. And as much as I would love to see him replace Masten, I just can't for the life of me see him running out an entire game on the wing and clocking up enough kilometers to fill the role adequately as a link man. Does the WAFL have any GPS data on how much territory Ah Chee covers per game? Would make for an interesting read.