Changes v Freo Anchors

[Paladin]

A simple comparison of Smack's record with the selectors (13 games in 2012/2013) vs LJ's record (1 game in 2012, 0 in 2013) says that there's daylight between them. It's not trolling. It's a statement of fact - one which is bleeding obvious.

Perhaps one can play second ruck.

 

[Cudi]

Hey Guys sorry to intrude but have heard Kyle Hartigan will be playing his first game this week. Went to school with him so wish him the best of luck.

 

[Bacon8]

There's been no outs for the Crows listed as ins for their SANFL clubs. McKernan not named for Glenelg either.

I doubt we'll see 4 changes. Likely one and the rest are emergencies.

It happens every week.

I don't know why it confuses people still.

 

[Brown_DOG68]

Maybe.. probably not, either way it's a massive assumption (hypothetical) stated as fact. My bet is that he would have played 1 or 2 at most - during the period when Smack was suspended.

As for why he hasn't been selected.. you don't think it could be because they don't think he's good enough?

LOL! This is what you live on.......

 

[Kane McGoodwin]

It happens every week.

I don't know why it confuses people still.

True, but sound like we will have 2 talls as emergencies this week, unless there is an injury we don't know about.

 

[Vader]

Perhaps one can play second ruck.

As I said, they have different strengths and weaknesses.. but at the end of the day they're all competing for 2-3 positions in the team. McKernan's strengths (his ability to ruck) mean that he has been preferred to LJ. You're making my point for me.

 

[Crow-eater]

Petrenko also out (Crows)

 

[Elite Crow]

Petrenko also out (Crows)

Pets in for Lyons, put your money on it.

 

[FullyBigKPro]

Pets in for Lyons, put your money on it.

Wouldnt actually mind Pets in, him and Wrighty could run amok.

Dolph Kerridge a chance? Cant see many more changes given we won.....

 

[Vader]

Curiouser and Curiouser said Alice..

OUT: Petrenko, LJ, Hartigan, Kerridge
Not Named for SANFL team: McKernan

Even with an extended bench, that still means 2 changes to the team which played last weekend.

 

[WAG]

Pets in for Lyons, put your money on it.

Well that's an obvious one. He's way past due for a rest. He's played what......two games in a row. I'm surprised he can walk.

 

[Vader]

Presumably Thommo is one of the OUTs, having been subbed out of the game last week being barely able to raise a gallop.

I'm curious to see who the other OUT is.. and which of the 5 players named above make the final cut.

 

[GROTTO]

Please be brave Sando.

Fortune favours the .........

 

[Paladin]

As I said, they have different strengths and weaknesses.. but at the end of the day they're all competing for 2-3 positions in the team. McKernan's strengths (his ability to ruck) mean that he has been preferred to LJ. You're making my point for me.

Actually they are competing for different positions. One as a forward/ruck one as a forward. Not real clever are you.

 

[Vader]

Actually they are competing for different positions. One as a forward/ruck one as a forward. Not real clever are you.

Thank you for so eloquently proving my point. By your own admission, they are both fighting for a position in the forward line. Whether they have other roles as well is irrelevant. If you want to say that one is a forward/ruck (which I agree with), then the pure forward misses out. It's still one position in a team of 22, whether it's dual hatted or not. There isn't room for both Smack and LJ, as they are effectively competing for one position.

It's not rocket science. Think about it for a while. You'll work it out eventually. If not, then one can only assume that you're nowhere near as clever as you think you are... as for me.. I've got you covered by the length of the Flemington straight.

 

[Kane McGoodwin]

Curiouser and Curiouser said Alice..

OUT: Petrenko, LJ, Hartigan, Kerridge
Not Named for SANFL team: McKernan

Even with an extended bench, that still means 2 changes to the team which played last weekend.

Hopefully Thompson is going to be rested. Going by the ins, there may be a tall in doubt/injured. Good week to rest a Rutten or Talia if not 100%.

I gather no ins have been named for SANFL teams - ie. Tambling or Mackay.

 

[GROTTO]

Hopefully Thompson is going to be rested. Going by the ins, there may be a tall in doubt/injured. Good week to rest a Rutten or Talia if not 100%.

I gather no ins have been named for SANFL teams - ie. Tambling or Mackay.

Parking the truck at a road stop wouldnt be the worst decision given Freo's team.

 

[Crow-eater]

Hopefully Thompson is going to be rested. Going by the ins, there may be a tall in doubt/injured. Good week to rest a Rutten or Talia if not 100%.

I gather no ins have been named for SANFL teams - ie. Tambling or Mackay.

Nope, no ins. Which likely means injuries/resting players. Or the SANFL ins and outs aren't 100% correct.

 

[Crow-eater]

10 News saying Thommo is playing. Also said Kerridge and LJ are likely to be emergencies.

The plot thickens....

 

[GROTTO]

Geez a lot of hip and shoulder bumps today lol. I guess we are just passionate. Its good that supporters can take as good as they can receive.

I copped "Smack elbow" by Vader this morning lol.

 

[Kane McGoodwin]

Nope, no ins. Which likely means injuries/resting players. Or the SANFL ins and outs aren't 100% correct.

It's not unusual for the Crows to name an out & their SANFL club doesn't initially name as an in. Have seen this frequently in Friday's paper.

 

[GROTTO]

Pav on 5AA thinks Sandi is in. Which means get the Truck back on the road.

 

[huludicidal]

Grigg looks certain to be axed. Staggering.

Could we be resting Rutten?

 

[GROTTO]

Grigg looks certain to be axed. Staggering.

Could we be resting Rutten?

No chance.

RAA getting the Truck back on the road to Freo.

 

[fanaticblackbird]

The team is:
B: Ricky Henderson, Kyle Hartigan, Luke Brown
HB: Rory Laird, Daniel Talia, Brodie Smith
C: David Mackay, Scott Thompson, Rory Sloane
HF: Bernie Vince, Josh Jenkins, Brad Crouch
F: Matthew Wright, Tom Lynch, Jason Porplyzia
RUCKS: Sam Jacobs, Nathan van Berlo, Richard Douglas
INTERCHANGE: Richard Tambling, Andy Otten, Jarryd Lyons, Shaun McKernan
EMERG: Mitch Grigg, Lewis Johnston, Sam Kerridge
IN: Kyle Hartigan, Shaun McKernan
OUT: Ben Rutten (shoulder), Mitch Grigg (omit)
http://www.afc.com.au/news/2013-07-25/crows-to-unveil-another-debutant