Preview Changes v Essendon Saturday March 27 @ AO

[EskimoPAFC]

McKenzie is probably the best available player that didnt play round 1.

 

[Gold Rozee]

Hartlett in for Bonner
Rocky in for Drew(didn’t do anything wrong, just think Rocky adds valuable experience)

 

[backtozero]

Hartlett in for Bonner
Rocky in for Drew(didn’t do anything wrong, just think Rocky adds valuable experience)

Drew must stay in.

 

[Rigs]

Captains run - Georgiadis training. Marshall on the sidelines

 

[JakeNeadeFan]

Hartlett in bonner out.

Bergmann to play, medical sub announced tomorrow.

 

[robbo1981]

Captains run - Georgiadis training. Marshall on the sidelines

Really feel for Marshall has had no luck at all that being said love what goargie brings .

 

[shewho]

From the SANFL web site this evening, but will obviously change by a few. This game gets under way before we have to name our AFL side:


Friday March 26

Port Adelaide v Adelaide at Alberton Oval – 5pm
PORT
Sutcliffe, Moore, Strange, Weidemann, Westbrook, Sareen, Corcoran, Surman, Williams, Hayes, Garner, Lord, Burgoyne, Mayes, Schofield, Edwards, Aldridge, Wildman, Frederick, Pasini


ADELAIDE
Boyle, Cook, Clarke, Clamp, Hodges, Hoffman, Hutchens, Kennedy, Kernahan, Latchford, Marini, Marshman, J. Mathews, L. Mathews, Merrett, Ryan, Tharaldsen, Walton

That Cow’s line up could not be more anonymous if they were in witness protection.

 

[GoPorts]

From the SANFL web site this evening, but will obviously change by a few. This game gets under way before we have to name our AFL side:


Friday March 26

Port Adelaide v Adelaide at Alberton Oval – 5pm
PORT
Sutcliffe, Moore, Strange, Weidemann, Westbrook, Sareen, Corcoran, Surman, Williams, Hayes, Garner, Lord, Burgoyne, Mayes, Schofield, Edwards, Aldridge, Wildman, Frederick, Pasini


ADELAIDE
Boyle, Cook, Clarke, Clamp, Hodges, Hoffman, Hutchens, Kennedy, Kernahan, Latchford, Marini, Marshman, J. Mathews, L. Mathews, Merrett, Ryan, Tharaldsen, Walton

Is that Scott Hodges son playing as a father son pick up for Adelaide?

 

[robbo1981]

Is that Scott Hodges son playing as a father son pick up for Adelaide?

Only played 38 games for them

 

[Grave Danger]

Only played 38 games for them

That many? I's shocked.

 

[Hot Port]

Seems Hartlett for Bonnner the only change, and Rocky will be the medical sub again..

 

[drcollossimo]

Seems Hartlett for Bonnner the only change, and Rocky will be the medical sub again..

Farrell needs a lotto ticket then his game against Norf was just as anonymous as his preseasons games

approaching Sam Gray levels of protection

 

[JakeNeadeFan]

Farrell needs a lotto ticket then his game against Norf was just as anonymous as his preseasons games

approaching Sam Gray levels of protection

If Rozee was right he would come in for him. We don't have anyone in the reserves who can play Farrell's role. We already have lost quite a bit of speed with Bonner going out for Hartlett.

 

[Ford Fairlane]

Port Adelaide key forward Todd Marshall

4

Todd Marshall

Age

25

Ht

198cm

Wt

94kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

9.0

2star

K

6.4

3star

HB

2.5

2star

M

3.3

3star

T

2.5

4star

G

1.1

4star

D

8.9

2star

K

7.1

3star

HB

1.8

1star

M

3.8

4star

T

3.0

4star

G

1.1

5star

D

9.6

3star

K

5.6

3star

HB

4.0

3star

M

3.0

3star

T

2.4

4star

G

1.6

5star

rested during Friday morning's captain's run at Adelaide Oval. He will be named in the 22-man line-up that will have one forced change - vice-captain Hamish Hartlett

8

Hamish Hartlett

Age

33

Ht

185cm

Wt

83kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

19.4

5star

K

11.6

4star

HB

7.9

5star

M

4.4

4star

T

3.7

5star

MG

272.8

4star

D

14.2

3star

K

9.4

4star

HB

4.8

3star

M

3.8

4star

T

2.8

4star

MG

272.8

4star

D

16.4

4star

K

11.8

5star

HB

4.6

4star

M

6.0

5star

T

0.6

3star

replacing injured wingman Riley Bonner

36

Riley Bonner

Age

27

Ht

190cm

Wt

85kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

17.2

4star

K

12.1

4star

HB

5.2

4star

M

4.3

4star

T

1.4

3star

CL

0.7

3star

D

12.3

3star

K

10.3

4star

HB

2.0

1star

M

3.5

3star

T

1.3

2star

CL

0.3

2star

D

21.4

5star

K

14.0

5star

HB

7.4

5star

M

5.0

5star

T

2.0

4star

CL

1.4

4star

.

https://www.portadelaidefc.com.au/news/889178/hinkley-we-re-playing-very-strong-football

 

[pastmyprimus]

I'm glad Bergman stays in. He had a few iffy moments last week but did some nice things too. He looks like an AFL player in the making

 

[drcollossimo]

If Rozee was right he would come in for him. We don't have anyone in the reserves who can play Farrell's role. We already have lost quite a bit of speed with Bonner going out for Hartlett.

If Farrells pace is his saving grace then I don’t think it’s nearly enough. He’s not so fast that it can compensate for the gap between the amount of ball he’s gets and what Mayes would win

Further Mayes ball use is arguably better given Farrells sweet leg has left him

If Ken’s going to make statements like “form get you selected” then he can’t play this week in the As it’s that simple

This isn’t 2013 or 2016 we are on the record saying it’s a flag or a waste this year, can’t carry blokes for 2 preseason strolls and a meh round 1 game and mean that statement IMO

 

[JakeNeadeFan]

If Farrells pace is his saving grace then I don’t think it’s nearly enough. He’s not so fast that it can compensate for the gap between the amount of ball he’s gets and what Mayes would win

Further Mayes ball use is arguably better given Farrells sweet leg has left him

If Ken’s going to make statements like “form get you selected” then he can’t play this week in the As it’s that simple

This isn’t 2013 or 2016 we are on the record saying it’s a flag or a waste this year, can’t carry blokes for 2 preseason strolls and a meh round 1 game and mean that statement IMO

Lol Mayes averaged 13.7 disposals last year. Farrell had 11 last week. You seem to put a lot of value on 2.7 extra disposals.

Ball use is hard to compare given they play completely different positions, which is precisely the reason it would be dumb to replace Farrell with Mayes.

Farrell's preseason and game last week was fine. He missed one shot on goal which was disappointing but outside of that played his role.

 

[Doctor Feel]

Should probably bring the spot of one of our rucks into question

Do new rules spell the end for big ruckmen?

The AFL's new rules may force a reshaping of the ruckman of the future

www.afl.com.au

 

[Dark24]

Lol Mayes averaged 13.7 disposals last year. Farrell had 11 last week. You seem to put a lot of value on 2.7 extra disposals.

Ball use is hard to compare given they play completely different positions, which is precisely the reason it would be dumb to replace Farrell with Mayes.

Farrell's preseason and game last week was fine. He missed one shot on goal which was disappointing but outside of that played his role.

All the farrell bashing is wierd. If he had played 50 games and was producing what he is now then fair enough, but he hasn't. The coaches are obviously seeing enough in training to think he's got the tools to be a damaging player.

He'll be the next Amon/Bonner for mine. Just needs time and games under his belt.

 

[yepits2020]

I am putting my faith in the coaches on selection, for now. So Farrell is the new whipping person.

 

[Andre]

Should probably bring the spot of one of our rucks into question

Do new rules spell the end for big ruckmen?

The AFL's new rules may force a reshaping of the ruckman of the future

www.afl.com.au

Rucks that only ruck and become useless after that, you couldn't carry two. Rucks that can genuinely play forward or as an extra mid have a place. Ladhams should be fine on that count, as should Hayes if what those in the know say is right. The likes of Lycett whose more that old school ruck is more at risk. Probably not this year, but next year onwards a Ladhams/Hayes combo could suit the rules better then Lycett or Lycett + one of them, even if he is a better ruck.

 

[Adz2332]

Should probably bring the spot of one of our rucks into question

Do new rules spell the end for big ruckmen?

The AFL's new rules may force a reshaping of the ruckman of the future

www.afl.com.au

I agree you cant carry 2 rucks, that only Ruck.
Ladhams is a Ruck forward and does enough to take talls away from marshall and charlie at the very least. not to mention moves well for his size also

 

[drcollossimo]

All the farrell bashing is wierd. If he had played 50 games and was producing what he is now then fair enough, but he hasn't. The coaches are obviously seeing enough in training to think he's got the tools to be a damaging player.

He'll be the next Amon/Bonner for mine. Just needs time and games under his belt.

Yea ok this isn’t identity politics guys it’s possible to call out a player as not being in particularly good form or contributing as much as he could be and it not be “bashing”

you’re right Farrell might be the next Amon but equally he might be another Gray that was kinda my point

Right here and now Mayes was best on against Sturt a week ago( you know in the midfield where Farrell plays) so he can play Farrells position and that swap makes sense if for no other reason
A) gives Farrell a rocket
B) gives someone who deserves it a crack

that’s all my point is it’s not a commentary of Farrells career or value as a human

 

[Grave Danger]

Port Adelaide key forward Todd Marshall rested during Friday morning's captain's run at Adelaide Oval. He will be named in the 22-man line-up that will have one forced change - vice-captain Hamish Hartlett replacing injured wingman Riley Bonner.

https://www.portadelaidefc.com.au/news/889178/hinkley-we-re-playing-very-strong-football

Georgi was there in the captain's run pics and isn't playing for the Maggies tonight...

 

[The Hobo]

Hartlett hasn't gone to an elite level like I thought he would. His 2012-2014 years showed real glimpses of being a top-10 player in the league.

He's a good depth player, solid contributor who shows experience, take him for what he is.

Reminds me of a Darren Mead

Darren Mead

Age

53

Ht

193cm

Wt

98kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

11.5

3star

K

6.9

3star

HB

4.5

3star

M

3.9

4star

T

1.3

3star

No current season stats available

D

12.8

4star

K

7.2

3star

HB

5.6

4star

M

2.2

3star

T

0.6

3star

type, good solid player on his day, but whether he makes it in our best 22 given our list is a bit touch and go.

Think he's far more than a good depth player/solid contributor. Yes, didn't live up to the elite expectations, but he's still extremely important to us. Watch that final against Geelong where he dominated.