Preview Changes v Essendon

[UFO Tatsu]

I am very worried about this game.

I am no longer worried about any game after Owen 4. I am in acceptance stage ATM.

 

[FreoRicci]

I am very worried about this game.

Essendon will come out a bit harder that's for sure. Won't be easy. Shudder to think what would happen if we dont win.. the meltdowns and media backslash will somehow be even worst then it is now.

 

[Unique Name]

Thank god that at least Melbourne have already lost to them.

 

[ydraw]

Looking forward to seeing Crowley play again.

 

[Allikat]

Thank god that at least Melbourne have already lost to them.

If we play as poorly as Melbourne did that day I'm going to have to change AFL teams. That game was putrid.

 

[masai]

Looking forward to seeing Crowley play again.

He will probably play forward, but the theatrical thing would be to place him on Balla at stoppages .................. a pinch here, a nudge there, a tum tap here, a wedgie there.

 

[meesy]

http://www.fremantlefc.com.au/news/2016-06-02/apeness-nearing-afl-return

Apeness nears call up...
Pavlich considering hanging up the boots...

COINCIDENCE?

 

[Dump Truck]

http://www.fremantlefc.com.au/news/2016-06-02/apeness-nearing-afl-return

Apeness nears call up...
Pavlich considering hanging up the boots...

COINCIDENCE?

Pav ISN'T considering hanging up the boots. The media asked Ross a question and he responded with a dry response. Ape is still a few weeks away and Ross has made it perfectly clear he likes the cut of Apenesses jib. I think it was his debut he called him a "competitive beast". He'll get a few games regardless of Pav playing or not.

 

[wayToGo_]

http://www.fremantlefc.com.au/news/2016-06-02/apeness-nearing-afl-return

Apeness nears call up...
Pavlich considering hanging up the boots...

COINCIDENCE?

It would be nice to see Pav, Tabs and Ape all play together for a few games this season. I think Pav might enjoy having two other tall targets inside 50 to finish off his career. And it would be good preparation ahead of getting McCarthy in to the side next year (ie get used to playing 3 talls in the forward line). As much as it means one less runner, Apeness can backup ruck so we're getting double value for his inclusion. It's not like we don't have a couple of fringe mids that aren't making much impact anyway.

 

[MadDocker]

http://www.fremantlefc.com.au/news/2016-06-02/apeness-nearing-afl-return

Apeness nears call up...
Pavlich considering hanging up the boots...

COINCIDENCE?

Yes! The Peness is coming.

I hope he gets a good run at it now and works up some chemistry with Tabs.

 

[StingBitten]

It would be nice to see Pav, Tabs and Ape all play together for a few games this season. I think Pav might enjoy having two other tall targets inside 50 to finish off his career. And it would be good preparation ahead of getting McCarthy in to the side next year (ie get used to playing 3 talls in the forward line). As much as it means one less runner, Apeness can backup ruck so we're getting double value for his inclusion. It's not like we don't have a couple of fringe mids that aren't making much impact anyway.

My ideal forward line up is Tab, Ape and Pav as the 3 talls. Ballantyne, Walters and Yarran as the small/mediums.

I'd dig that so much.

 

[MadDocker]

^^ Worst buddy ever.

 

[Caldera]

Yes! The Peness is coming.

Did giggle.

 

[Rob]

I'd be surprised if Apeness plays this week. He'll probably play against Brisbane when we rest Pav from the long flight.

 

[StingBitten]

^^ Worst buddy ever.

I see him as a big leading Mid, come on you know you just want him all to yourself.

 

[freoextra]

So if Dawson is injured as reported by the training watchers, who comes in??

Logic says Smith or Uber but they have still not been placed on the main list - so who else could play the tall role down back??

Left field - play Pav back and bring in Apeness.

 

[wayToGo_]

Last night I had a look through our best transitions from d50 to i50 this year and I have to say I think there are some good signs (we are getting better at it I think) and am more confident we do have the personnel that are capable be good at rebound football on our list. We just need to play them in the right positions and take the game on more frequently and then I'll think we'll start to see those examples of good transition football (and good ball use) more frequently. A few things:

• Crozier should be doing the kick-ins from the goal square primarily. Spurr kicks a great deep ball but he isn't particularly accurate and it's always to a pack when he does (we don't have Sandi and Fyfe atm to allow that!). Definitely not Collins, Alex Pearce, Collins or Ibbo. Noticed Sheridan is quite capable also. Hughes might be a future option also and I haven't seen Morabito recently so not sure if he'd be another?
• Short kick-ins to a player in a back pocket should be avoided at all costs. I'm not sure I saw one example where it resulted in subsequent good ball movement and seemed to be turnover central. The centre corridor should be seen as the first option, and failing that to the flank that has our best contested markers. Or else just risk running it right up the guts with support rather than the silly short kicks that achieved nothing from what I saw.
• That kick out of D50 on the rebound in general play is equally important and I think we have a number of capable players on our list to start a good chain down field... Mundy, Crozier, Hughes and Tucker all have accurate kicks that can open up play. But three are young and need to back their instincts with that first kick out of defence. I think we saw what can happen with confidence from Crozier on the weekend.
• We also looked quite good running the ball as a pack a number of times through the middle. Mayne, Sheridan, Langdon and Weller have all worked really well together a number of times. I think we'll see better outcomes if Hill, Neale, Walters, DPearce and Barlow are in that mix more often as well. And Morabito when he is ready also.
• When we moved it effectively by foot or running it towards forward 50, our forwards had a massive advantage over their opponents. It opened up space and options inside 50, meaning our targets weren't double teamed, and often only had to take a semi-contested or uncontested mark. Or failing that our runners could just run it straight inside 50. Often this resulted in drawing defenders and a chip/handball over the top for a goal from the goal square or otherwise a medium length shot at goal with relatively minimal pressure. Our leading patterns and coordination is certainly something that needs fixing - our forward line needs to be better structured to maximise the chance to score just as the ball comes inside 50. When this did happen, the delivery was almost always to someone wide open inside 50 and we scored every time.
• Apeness and possibly Yarran in will be huge imo. Having their contested marking capability inside 50 will take considerable pressure off our other forwards and give our deliverers plenty of viable options as they approach forward 50. I think similarly having Morabito as a third tall in defence that can break lines coming out of D50 might add plenty to our rebound capability also. The big thing I noticed though was how well the youngsters gelled together (from their time at Peel no doubt). From the plays I watched, both Barlow and Mayne seemed to work really well with them but I often felt our other senior players didn't as much. Almost as if we had two pathways transitioning down field -> either our youngsters or our experienced players. Get them all working together seamlessly and I think we'll be doing a heap better.

 

[leeloo]

With Fyfe and Pearce on the LTI list, do we feel there could be an upgrade in the next hour?

 

[Allikat]

With Fyfe and Pearce on the LTI list, do we feel there could be an upgrade in the next hour?

Freo said they're not upgrading anyone. And the deadline for upgrades is already over this week.

 

[Reginald Perrin]

Freo said they're not upgrading anyone. And the deadline for upgrades is already over this week.

 

[leeloo]

Freo said they're not upgrading anyone. And the deadline for upgrades is already over this week.

Oh that sucks

 

[salim malik]

Apeness,Tucker Mundy in.
De Boer ,Ibbo, Langdon out.

 

[Allikat]

APENESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[salim malik]

Heading to the melt thread .Langdon out should get the place jumping.

 

[freo_leo29]

The ape is back

Sucks for Langdon played alright last week?