Changes v Melbourne

[monty1104]

Why is it a secret about what alias someone previously posted as? We are hardly cops from underbelly putting hookers into hiding in a caravan park.

Cale Hookers?

 

[Ben the Gooner]

If Zaharakis is playing a full game I'd consider dropping Merrett.

Not because he deserves to be dropped, just because I don't think young guys make as good subs as experienced players.

Also, because as good as his game was he did still lose his feet and get caught out of position a few times. When he was involved it was great, but I think he can be eased in and out without trying to expose him to too much at one time.

I think Melksham could be a good sub. Just play him 80% in the guts for a quarter and a half.

 

[Duckworth]

why can't we be?
We could all roam the countryside solving crime, all we'd need is an animal sidekick

Perhaps a large Ape-like creature?

 

[lamaros]

I think Melksham could be a good sub. Just play him 80% in the guts for a quarter and a half.

Won't happen, coaches rate him too much. So do I, I think it'd be a waste.

I'd rather our developing players get full games and give the sub to experience.

 

[Ben the Gooner]

Won't happen, coaches rate him too much. So do I, I think it'd be a waste.

I'd rather our developing players get full games and give the sub to experience.

I'm not saying that in a 22nd man type thing, I think it'd suit his attributes. I agree that it should be an experienced player, or one who is lightning fast and can find the ball (i.e. Colyer).

I think Melksham is the kind of guy who can come on, make an impact on the inside but also do some damage with his fresh legs on the spread. I wouldn't say he's experienced, but I would say he seems comfortable enough as an AFL level player to make an impact as a sub.

 

[Synth]

Gumby, Hurley and Crameri > Gumby & Hurley alone.

3 Players > 2 Players.

If you play all three, we have to be willing to loose the small forward (Davey) or a Mid/forward rotation (Merrett/Kommer/Zaka) position.
And we also risk going in too tall.

That's why I believe a swap of Gumby and Crameri should be looked at.

 

[Ben the Gooner]

If we play an extra tall with that structure, Crameri has to play smallish as a pressure forward, and swing into the midfield on occasion.

Not the worst idea going around.

 

[Synth]

If we play an extra tall with that structure, Crameri has to play smallish as a pressure forward, and swing into the midfield on occasion.

Not the worst idea going around.

Hmm.
If so, I think Jetta would play that roll better.

And lets not forget Zaka will probably start the match next week.

 

[zackah]

Winders a chance? I would have had him ahead of Kommer if fit, but based on Kommer's game on Friday and Winderlich being underdone, it would have to be unlikely you would think.

Live wire Jason Winderlich is expected to take part in his first match of 2013 when he lines up in the club’s VFL practice match against Sandringham on Friday.​

The 28-year-old has been training strongly in the last fortnight after being troubled by groin soreness throughout the pre-season.​

“Jason is continuing in his return having built up his training program and is looking to play some game time this week in the VFL in preparation for the Round 2 match against Melbourne,” Alessio said.​

http://www.essendonfc.com.au/news/2013-03-25/scans-clear-crameri.workstation

 

[Lavender Gooms]

Winders a chance? I would have had him ahead of Kommer if fit, but based on Kommer's game on Friday and Winderlich being underdone, it would have to be unlikely you would think.


http://www.essendonfc.com.au/news/2013-03-25/scans-clear-crameri.workstation

He might be a good option with the green vest but I feel he will be played in the VFL to regain fitness. Would be harsh to drop Kommer after a very solid debut.

 

[Nasty Penguin]

You see I'd drop Davey for Zaka/Winders. Yeah he kicked a few snags, joe the gooses, but he still gets the fumbles up something shocking. Needs to stop looping those hand passes as well.

 

[Keystone agony]

You need to be better than just solid or avg now to get a game at the dons - great thing. We havnt had for 10 years

 

[Duckworth]

3 Players > 2 Players.

If you play all three, we have to be willing to loose the small forward (Davey) or a Mid/forward rotation (Merrett/Kommer/Zaka) position.
And we also risk going in too tall.

That's why I believe a swap of Gumby and Crameri should be looked at.

To make it work:
F: Crameri, Gumby, Davey
HF: Mid rotation, Hurley, resting ruck/mid rotation.

Ryder can be rotated through down back also. Crameri can play as a small.

 

[Keystone agony]

Lets no F around to much with the side. We just humiliated a side on their own paddock that was one kick away from a GF. We basically beat the crows at Aami by 10 goals in wet conditions - if that needs change than blind me they'll never make you supporters happy.

I think anyone that was injured and locked in our best 10-15 players would come in and only one maybe 2 players fit that mold. Zaharakis being that man. Winders needs more than one game to not start as the sub and needs a reason to be picked IMO with the efforts of Davey, Merrett and Kommer.

 

[Donakebab]

Mods can't we lock this rubbish until after the VFL game has been played?

 

[Doss]

I see little need for this to be a separate thread when we already have a dedicated thread for the Melbourne game.

Especially not when we still have a VFL practice game to come and two weeks until the Melbourne game, either.

Closed.