Prediction Changes v Carlton Round 8

[Northernsoul74]

Cordy stuffed our defence structure last week.

This week he can do it to the forward line.

Please don’t tell me we’re reverting back to Cordy forward.

 

[Doggies_13]

So why have West and Schache been omitted.

Schache seems pretty obvious. Zero impact when we expected Timmy's replacement to at least have some impact. That's papers stamped for me.

What about West? I believe it's for, in large part at least, a me first not team first attitude (if I was being generous I might proffer self-delusion...but generosity is not my strong suit) from a player on the periphery. The alternative is that better players became available and he'll come into consideration at the pointy end if we're decimated by injuries.

West it has to be the selfish and also undisciplined nature of his game last week.

 

[Northernsoul74]

What’s lost in all of this is that English misses a second week with concussion. Really hoping it’s not bad...

He’s had a few and it’s a concern.

 

[Wetdog]

Carltons odds will shorten quickly after this selection.

50/50 game now imo

Like a broken record!

 

[Bro_Pro]

Carltons odds will shorten quickly after this selection.

50/50 game now imo

They have shortened in the TAB as English is a big loss.
It will depend if our midfield wants to play 4 quarters this week as to how we will go.

 

[Next Waiting]

West it has to be the selfish and also undisciplined nature of his game last week.

That's my reading. Zero tolerance. But then again, I think McNeil is a better player, and he's available.

 

[Snarls Barkley]

English would be failing the concussion protocols or he would be playing.

Not a case of us playing it safe he simply isn’t allowed to play

Yeah you're probably right

 

[Snarls Barkley]

That's my reading. Zero tolerance. But then again, I think McNeil is a better player, and he's available.

Surely there is room for both though.

I don't like dropping players after one week as a general rule, especially someone like West who has been absolutely tearing up the seconds. And when there is a guy in JJ playing the same role who hasn't got a touch in a month.

 

[Doggies_13]

That's my reading. Zero tolerance. But then again, I think McNeil is a better player, and he's available.

Im undecided on McNiel. He has so little impact especially during the first half of games and then in the second half he shows flashes. Seems to steal so many handballs on the second halves of games and his speed stands out but weirdly is missing in the first halves of games

 

[Doggies_13]

Surely there is room for both though.

I don't like dropping players after one week as a general rule, especially someone like West who has been absolutely tearing up the seconds. And when there is a guy in JJ playing the same role who hasn't got a touch in a month.

Playing a bad game is different to playing outside team structure/rules and I think some of the burning team mates and undisciplined frees would have been what made him go out.

 

[CarnTheScray]

We are losing tomorrow

 

[Mantis Toboggan]

All this negativity is completely unwarranted. The ins are fine, the outs are justified. We should win the game.

 

[Snarls Barkley]

Playing a bad game is different to playing outside team structure/rules and I think some of the burning team mates and undisciplined frees would have been what made him go out.

I still have the same thoughts. Show him the footage, tell him it's unacceptable and if he doesn't improve on it in the next game then drop him.

It should be outside the team rules to play guys who are getting goals kicked on them every time the ball goes near their opponent.

 

[Next Waiting]

Surely there is room for both though.

I don't like dropping players after one week as a general rule, especially someone like West who has been absolutely tearing up the seconds. And when there is a guy in JJ playing the same role who hasn't got a touch in a month.

JJ has been named on the HBF for this game (not that that's the be all and end all). Last week we looked very cumbersome getting it out of the back half and off half back. Could rarely break a line. perhaps he's been repurposed for this game in the continued absence of Williams.

McNeil has speed, goal sense and seemingly endurance. Perhaps the big guns are doing enough early and as fatigue sets in he becomes prominent...and he's unselfish. I've liked all his games to date. We missed him last week (but may not have been enough anyway).

 

[Mattdougie]

4 blokes in this team tomorrow I’d nearly rather play without

And it isn’t Dale or Cordy.

 

[Libba39]

A 34 yr-old ruckman with achilles soreness. This does not bode well...

Backing Sweet to step up though. In some way he's probably our ruck with the best chance to break even as he has both the size and the strength.

Just hope he can run out the game.

 

[Mojorisin]

4 blokes in this team tomorrow I’d nearly rather play without

And it isn’t Dale or Cordy.

McNeil, Scott and?

 

[Bulldogs85]

Was hoping Cody weightman would of been in the side

 

[Snarls Barkley]

JJ has been named on the HBF for this game (not that that's the be all and end all). Last week we looked very cumbersome getting it out of the back half and off half back. Could rarely break a line. perhaps he's been repurposed for this game in the continued absence of Williams.

McNeil has speed, goal sense and seemingly endurance. Perhaps the big guns are doing enough early and as fatigue sets in he becomes prominent...and he's unselfish. I've liked all his games to date. We missed him last week (but may not have been enough anyway).

I'm happy with McNeil. I think he plays a role and has generally improved every game. He isn't fumbling as much as early days which is a sign he's being more accustomed to the pace. He deserves more games.

I don't know how the mix works if JJ goes back but if he is in the team I would prefer him off half back. He looks absolutely lost forward of the ball

 

[ScottyDogg]

We are losing tomorrow

How come? I’ve tipped against us but that is mostly based on superstition not team selection.

 

[Mojorisin]

I'm happy with McNeil. I think he plays a role and has generally improved every game. He isn't fumbling as much as early days which is a sign he's being more accustomed to the pace. He deserves more games.

I don't know how the mix works if JJ goes back but if he is in the team I would prefer him off half back. He looks absolutely lost forward of the ball

I also like McNeil I think his body good upside his only 19 after all.

 

[Mattdougie]

McNeil, Scott and?

Hannan and Lipinski

 

[The Inbetweener]

Depth really getting tested now. We have around 7 best 22 out.

hopefully bank the win and get some back next week

 

[Next Waiting]

I'm happy with McNeil. I think he plays a role and has generally improved every game. He isn't fumbling as much as early days which is a sign he's being more accustomed to the pace. He deserves more games.

I don't know how the mix works if JJ goes back but if he is in the team I would prefer him off half back. He looks absolutely lost forward of the ball

TBH I'm not sure how many more games JJ plays for us because with a fully fit squad he's vulnerable. However, we have to be able break a line out of defence in more than one way. There was no run there last week and Williams wasn't there to compliment Dale with long, accurate and zone breaking kicks. I think it's possible JJ is the Plan B escape route/counter pending BWs return.

 

[Dogs_R_Us]

What’s lost in all of this is that English misses a second week with concussion. Really hoping it’s not bad...

He’s already had one or two other concussions, apparently