Changes v Gold Coast

[Amstaff]

Melts when Mitchell comes in, Melts when he goes out.

 

[FallingLiefs]

In the 12 starts we have had 2 ruckmen: we have amassed 21 goals from them.

In the 7 games where we have had 1 ruck: we have amassed a total of 0 goals from them

 

[edgie]

Would've thought Redden was a more viable option IF Lobbe is being brought in for the loss of height in the forward line in Schulz.

 

[Cam1870]

I have no info - just wondering if Schultz is really injured or that's the end of sarge at port and its a pre-freo "injury"? Hope its the former.

For what it's worth keep lobbe forward. Convinced Ryder is our #1 ruck. Lobbe needs to be a useful forward presence.

 

[Nemisis]

Poor old Kane Mitchell, 14 min last week then dropped. I wonder what he did/didn't do in that time. Seems that it's goodbye.

He set up a goal by taking an overhead mark!

 

[Janey]

I have no info - just wondering if Schultz is really injured or that's the end of sarge at port and its a pre-freo "injury"? Hope its the former.

For what it's worth keep lobbe forward. Convinced Ryder is our #1 ruck. Lobbe needs to be a useful forward presence.

Listening to Nicksy, it sounds like a genuine injury, he said that Jay had wanted to play, didn't want to let the team down, but the doctor and the coaches felt it would be bad for him in the longer term.

 

[mic59]

With Schulz being one of two forced changes, I am glad to see Lobbe come in to give Paddy an extended break in the forward line. You can see the logic being used, it's the same as when Ken brought in O'Shea and Jonas. Their SANFL form wasn't demanding a return but when they are playing well they are in our best 22. Same with Lobbe, he generally will be best 22. Neade played a good game last week but his omission is one of the forced ones. Mitchell was probably a bit unlucky but he has not shown himself to be more than a good sub player and that is going next year. I hope that this is not a subterfuge to qualify him for SANFL finals although I'll certainly be glad to see him there.

 

[Cam1870]

Listening to Nicksy, it sounds like a genuine injury, he said that Jay had wanted to play, didn't want to let the team down, but the doctor and the coaches felt it would be bad for him in the longer term.

Cheers. Hope so.

 

[edgie]

As I mentioned in the Schulz thread, he was cleaned up early in the second quarter by Gibson crashing in to his back, which probably aggravated his injury.

 

[OneGreatClub]

As I mentioned in the Schulz thread, he was cleaned up early in the second quarter by Gibson crashing in to his back, which probably aggravated his injury.

Poor bloke has had a shit year compared to 2014, as have a few in the team.

 

[edgie]

Poor bloke has had a shit year compared to 2014, as have a few in the team.

He was doing fine, actually better than fine, til Ken left him on when he done his ankle vs West Coast, then his contract situation was disclosed.

 

[Janey]

Cheers. Hope so.

Actually, the way Nicks spoke about wanting Jay fit for the longer term, it sounded more like they were expecting him to be here beyond this season. Hopefully Jay and the club can work out something everyone is happy with.

 

[OneGreatClub]

He was doing fine, actually better than fine, til Ken left him on when he done his ankle vs West Coast, then his contract situation was disclosed.

Nup Ken puts his player welfare first.

 

[True__Believer]

Would've thought Redden was a more viable option IF Lobbe is being brought in for the loss of height in the forward line in Schulz.

Why bring in a player who is injury prone into a dead rubber this late in the year? Very little to gain really. Best let him play out at the Magpies or even better just send him for a early preseason i guess.

 

[Papa G]

Harvs didn't play for the Maggies last week, I assume he was injured, he had a couple of very quiet games in the two previous weeks though.

Harvey isn't injured. He's been left out and told to work his arse off on the track. Contract not guaranteed.

 

[PatientMental]

Harvey isn't injured. He's been left out and told to work his arse off on the track. Contract not guaranteed.

not even a little surprising

 

[mic59]

Can Neade and Mitchell qualify for SANFL finals?


I'd like to hope Young will get a full game and Amon be the sub but I think Young is in to replace Mitchell and Amon to replace Neade.

Not sure why you'd drop Neade personally, kid needs games and I love what he does up forward. I also still undecided on the out of form Amon so seems strange to me.

No. Neade hasn't played a game after 30th June in the SANFL.

 

[edgie]

Why bring in a player who is injury prone into a dead rubber this late in the year? Very little to gain really. Best let him play out at the Magpies or even better just send him for a early preseason i guess.

Why bring a first 22 player back in a dead rubber?

 

[RussellEbertHandball]

Unfortunately Harvey has been pretty average in the SANFL.

Yep as much as I would like to see him play the last 3 weeks has been poor. Why didnt this happen 4 to 6 weeks ago when he was in form.

 

[Andre]

Nup Ken puts his player welfare first.

Our five underdone players round 1, Jared Polec, Matt White playing many games hobbled, Carlile rushed back from his first injury barely able to bend down, Schulz needing a rest for weeks says differently. Our player welfare has been shit this year.

 

[PatientMental]

Yep as much as I waould like to see him play the last 3 weeks has been poor. Why didnt this happen 4 to 6 weeks ago when he was in form.

Because he wasn't in form to take the spot of any of our tall forwards.

 

[Powerade 08]

Harvey isn't injured. He's been left out and told to work his arse off on the track. Contract not guaranteed.

How do you know that?

 

[RussellEbertHandball]

Because he wasn't in form to take the spot of any of our tall forwards.

But he was in form to be picked over a 5 foot 11 forward.

 

[mando235]

Ah Chee sub.

A dislike button is needed on bigfooty for posts like this haha

 

[DazzaTys]

As much as I want to give guys like Redden, Harvey, Amon and DBJ a crack they need to earn it. Harvey's form has been terrible even in the Magpies. At least guys like S Gray, Mitchell and even Lobbe went back and played some good games to warrant a call up.