Preview Changes v Brisbane (the ol' 'home' game in Queensland)

[Dory_77]

s**t luck for Vanders but hasn't really set the world on fire this season. TMc gives us some versatility and would like to see him on the wing/roaming to find some touch and be the link player like Tomlinson has been.

 

[CTHORANGE]

Not keen for straight swap of a running mid/flank Vanders with a key tall Tmac, could throw the team out of balance again. Weid is thriving on being the deepest tall and having the other key tall working up the ground is working really well. Assuming adding another key tall will make this combination work better is folly as we will have one less mid sized player to cover the ground. While Tmac is very fit and can run all day, he isn't overly fast and isn't as agile as a mid sized player.

Out:
Vanders , Jackson

In:
Rivers (push Salem up the ground) , Tmac

 

[CTHORANGE]

Though wouldn't be surprised if ANB is slotted into the role Vanders was playing

 

[dee_mac]

Tmac in and play him on a wing in the Tomlinson role. Push Brayshaw to AVB HF spot rather than wing

 

[Dancing Potato]

Tmac in and play him on a wing in the Tomlinson role. Push Brayshaw to AVB HF spot rather than wing

I think this is the most logical way to go about it.

 

[CTHORANGE]

I think this is the most logical way to go about it.

Playing Tmac who has never previously played a game as a winger is the most logical thing to do??

 

[00Stinger]

Playing Tmac who has never previously played a game as a winger is the most logical thing to do??

replacing a guy who isn't even in the team

Thats the Melbourne way!

 

[CTHORANGE]

Tmac in and play him on a wing in the Tomlinson role. Push Brayshaw to AVB HF spot rather than wing

But at which point did Jackson overtake Tmac as our first or second key forward choice and so forcing Tmac to go find another role to play?

I could understand an argument for Jackson to go play on the wing (he seems faster and more agile than Tmac) and so he can still give Gawn a chop out in the ruck, I don't necessarily agree with it, but makes more sense then the above

 

[Dancing Potato]

Playing Tmac who has never previously played a game as a winger is the most logical thing to do??

Do you even Melbourne?

(I'm not even sure when I am and aren't being serious anymore)

 

[djpaulydemon]

Tomlinson on the wing makes sense to me. He holds his width well and i think he would look better when the side is playing better. Probably prefer Tomlinson's field kicking, but haven't really had the chance to see's Tmac for a while. Don't see the point in dropping Jackson atm.

 

[rhaz]

Five into the squad after a huge win lol

Jones, McDonald, ANB, Smith, Tomlinson. Vanders out.

McDonald in to play on the weekend seems likely for me, maybe Smith for Lockhart.

Where is Rivers???

 

[Gysberts2Bate]

Stefan Martin out, no excuses for us now

 

[Gysberts2Bate]

Five into the squad after a huge win lol

Jones, McDonald, ANB, Smith, Tomlinson. Vanders out.

McDonald in to play on the weekend seems likely for me, maybe Smith for Lockhart.

Where is Rivers???

You have to name 26 players, we couldn't have brought fewer than five players in.

 

[dee_mac]

What's Tmac done as a key forward this year? He's looked most dangerous taking grabs outside the forward 50.

Plus he has a big tank to get up and down the ground, which I doubt Jackson has at this point to run out a game on the wing.

You could obviously leave Tmac out and bring Tomlinson back in on that spot. But I rate Tmac a better play who is more dangerous

But at which point did Jackson overtake Tmac as our first or second key forward choice and so forcing Tmac to go find another role to play?

I could understand an argument for Jackson to go play on the wing (he seems faster and more agile than Tmac) and so he can still give Gawn a chop out in the ruck, I don't necessarily agree with it, but makes more sense then the above

 

[A11dAtP0w3R]

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Stefan Martin out, no excuses for us now

No excuse? Other than the fact Brisbane are an excellent team, particularly at home.

 

[Demon13304]

What's Tmac done as a key forward this year? He's looked most dangerous taking grabs outside the forward 50.

Plus he has a big tank to get up and down the ground, which I doubt Jackson has at this point to run out a game on the wing.

You could obviously leave Tmac out and bring Tomlinson back in on that spot. But I rate Tmac a better play who is more dangerous

Yeah he hasn't been too good this year, but he's also been the lone tall forward with a terrible game plan going inside 50. We haven't seen him this year with Weideman alongside him in the forward 50 and with our much better ball use going inside 50 from the last 2 weeks.

Definitely keep Jackson in the side, but I think we can have him and Tmac at the same time.

 

[Meds]

No excuse? Other than the fact Brisbane are an excellent team, particularly at home.

I thought the game was at Metricon? Or do you just mean at home in Qld?

 

[Gysberts2Bate]

No excuse? Other than the fact Brisbane are an excellent team, particularly at home.

That’s not an excuse.

 

[A11dAtP0w3R]

I thought the game was at Metricon? Or do you just mean at home in Qld?

Well, on the post i quoted, on our team sheet no less, it says GABBA 6:10PM

 

[A11dAtP0w3R]

That’s not an excuse.

Where Im from if a team is better than you, thats a legit excuse for not winning.

 

[Gysberts2Bate]

Where Im from if a team is better than you, thats a legit excuse for not winning.

Good thing we’re not from the same place then

 

[A11dAtP0w3R]

Good thing we’re not from the same place then

Amazing that you still support Melbourne given your unrealistic expectations.

 

[dee_mac]

Yeah he hasn't been too good this year, but he's also been the lone tall forward with a terrible game plan going inside 50. We haven't seen him this year with Weideman alongside him in the forward 50 and with our much better ball use going inside 50 from the last 2 weeks.

Definitely keep Jackson in the side, but I think we can have him and Tmac at the same time.

So do I, but I think one has to play high and I reckon Tmac is best suited. Weid needs to stay deep, crash packs and avoid ruck duties. Jackson can up ruck at which point Tmac pushes deeper.

Without looking it up, I think there were multiple instances in 2018 of Tmac starting on a wing and pushing forward. Could be wrong but * it. Sounds good to me

 

[The Dr]

Brayshaw named last on the bench


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[A11dAtP0w3R]

Brayshaw named last on the bench


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Huh? Are we are talking about the team sheet posted by G2B yes? That reads 3rd to me.