Prediction Changes v Hawthorn

[Mogumber]

Form changes are what real footy clubs make Justin!!!

 

[apuchar]

There were no form issues to worry about last week. This is a pretty inconsistent playing group.

 

[wakojako]

Once we add Logue, Sturt and Treacy to our team this week we can actually get a better idea of where our team is at. So far we have just been playing depth.

 

[apuchar]

Once we add Logue, Sturt and Treacy to our team this week we can actually get a better idea of where our team is at. So far we have just been playing depth.

Yep . It might take month or so but we should get a better idea.

 

[malpaso]

Once we add Logue, Sturt and Treacy to our team this week we can actually get a better idea of where our team is at. So far we have just been playing depth.

I don't think you can attribute a reversal of form to 3 players with a combined total of 31 games.

 

[Mogumber]

That's the problem, we never ever get our full 22 on the park.

 

[wakojako]

I don't think you can attribute a reversal of form to 3 players with a combined total of 31 games.

We do not have a forward line atm so bringing in Treacy and Sturt will give us that forward line. We do not have a key tall defender so bringing in Logue will futher strengthen our backline. If those three don't excite you than you haven't been paying attention.

 

[Deathly]

That's the problem, we never ever get our full 22 on the park.

First season without both Boyle & Weber being at the club and things are 10x as worse.

 

[wakojako]

First season post both Boyle & Weber being at the club and things are 10x as worse.

Why don't we give the new staff a chance aye? We have a new training regime and less soft tissue injuries.

 

[apuchar]

I don't think you can attribute a reversal of form to 3 players with a combined total of 31 games.

it will help our structure and have a trickle down effect.

 

[malpaso]

We do not have a forward line atm so bringing in Treacy and Sturt will give us that forward line. We do not have a key tall defender so bringing in Logue will futher strengthen our backline. If those three don't excite you than you haven't been paying attention.

I didn't say anything about exciting me, I'm happy when they are available. I think your over-estimating their impact.

 

[malpaso]

it will help our structure and have a trickle down effect.

No shit really? It's the games played I mentioned. Every where else that seems to be a reason for let downs, we aren't exactly bringing in experience.

 

[Deathly]

Why don't we give the new staff a chance aye? We have a new training regime and less soft tissue injuries.

Trying to mate, kind of hard to be optimistic about this part of the club given the fact that it's been a problem impacting our on-field performance for the best part of a decade. Club didn't figure out how to stabliise the issues then and it's kind of hard to not question the method and appointments when we're already rolling into Round 1 with the largest injury list in the competition, not including all the players who are playing underdone.

It's eventually going to start stifling our rebuild and player development more than it already has.

 

[theGav56]

That's the problem, we never ever get our full 22 on the park.

I’m not buying that. Carlton had plenty of injuries. We’ve made a deliberate decision to play a very young midfield and a rookie ruck. They were smashed. Still, maybe long term we get a dividend.

 

[Scham]

I’m not buying that. Carlton had plenty of injuries. We’ve made a deliberate decision to play a very young midfield and a rookie ruck. They were smashed. Still, maybe long term we get a dividend.

Who were the experienced mids we deliberately left out?

And we played our only available rucks. ??? What were we to do?

 

[Joose]

Assuming they will give Fyfe another week and Young and Schultz will be outs then:

Ins should be Treacy, Sturt and Watson

Outs should be Schultz, Young and Colyer.

Darcy probably not fit enough to carry the ruck, needs Meek. Hawthorn will go in with Ceglar and McEvoy. Sturt and Treacy are no brainers - forwards who know how to Forward - while Logue needs a gallop in the waffle.

I think people are right to a certain degree when they say that JLo needs to play the talent.

 

[One_Wing]

How many of Acres, Schultz, Colyer, Hughes, Conca, Giro be in the best 22 of any other side.?
We aren't getting any where near finals with a majority of them in the side.
Injuries are killing us but as depth these guys are killing us.

Schultz stats hold up pretty well across the league.

 

[Freomaniac]

We really really need a quick shutdown small defender with a decent kick.

If we had a full strength side, Logie and Wilson or Ryan can be those 2 back pocket players. Alex Pearce to play full back. Hamling/Cox or even Chapman to play CHB. You can decide the 2 back flankers

 

[Purple Madness]

What's with the hate for Giro? Many here want him dropped this week?? He got more disposals than 2 of our full-time mids and kicked a goal.

 

[kp junior]

What's with the hate for Giro? Many here want him dropped this week?? He got more disposals than 2 of our full-time mids and kicked a goal.

Yeah he's looking pretty good given the time out of footy. That said - he has had 2 years to work on his right foot. I don't understand how he is so apparently 1 sided.

 

[Freomaniac]

How many of Acres, Schultz, Colyer, Hughes, Conca, Giro be in the best 22 of any other side.?
We aren't getting any where near finals with a majority of them in the side.
Injuries are killing us but as depth these guys are killing us.

I have a soft spot for Giro. Only because he comes from SA. Saying that... He has had injuries in the last 2 years. Didn't play 1 dockers game In 2019 or 2020. Schulz is a medium forward.

Reality is that Fremantle just don't have the conviction to do what is right, there should be about 5 players dropped after that nonsense but it won't happen. Fremantle as a club is medicore, they sacked Ross too late and then replaced him with someone who only has 1 gameplan.

I've made peace with it that Fremantle likely won't win a premiership until my newborn child is an adult.

easy mate.... You can't just cull the list after one game. I do expect 4 changes to happen this week.

Good changes.
Leno Thomas would be getting closer. Valente would’ve debuted by now had he been fit.

I want valente to have his debut game in round 5. He is from SA so give him his debut game at Adelaide oval Infront of his friends and family. I will be going there too.

 

[Freomaniac]

That's the problem, we never ever get our full 22 on the park.

True, that's why youth and depth players are rotated.

Some want meek dropped. But I think it's a good idea to have 2 rucks each week. If we drop one then that sole ruckman is likely to be worn down and possibly get injured.

Still remember from 2011-17 either 2 of Sandilands, Jono Griffin or Zac Clarke played each week.

 

[Dockeroo]

I want valente to have his debut game in round 5. He is from SA so give him his debut game at Adelaide oval Infront of his friends and family. I will be going there too.

I will eat my hat if Valente makes his debut in round 5. There is literally no suggestion he’s remotely close to a debut - not even at Peel.
As an aside, given you are a SA local, how do you rate Jason Horne? Good as everyone is saying?

 

[jmadrox]

True, that's why youth and depth players are rotated.

Some want meek dropped. But I think it's a good idea to have 2 rucks each week. If we drop one then that sole ruckman is likely to be worn down and possibly get injured.

Still remember from 2011-17 either 2 of Sandilands, Jono Griffin or Zac Clarke played each week.

I agree on the rucks somewhat. The game has chang d since then, and a big lumbering ruck is a liability. Need tall mobile like Lobb. Meek is pretty mobile, but not as skillful.

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[sumavich]

Giro is ok, but he doesn’t have an opposite side. He always tries to get on his left. He’s limited