Preview Changes v Port Adelaide

[Scorpus]

Really, really tough to drop players after that emotional game. But we still have to field the most competitive team we can.

Out: Van Berlo, Mackay
In: Cheney, Atkins

Would you make no changes considering the circumstances?

 

[The Sloane Ranger]

In - The Rat, Cheney

Out - VB, DMac

 

[hey shorty]

Same as above if Cheney is fit. If not, then just The Rat for VB.

 

[Kane McGoodwin]

Don't make changes based on tonight's game, rather prior games.

Vb needs to be a minimum out - probably for the Atkins.

Otherwise don't think we have too many other options.

Don't think Cheney is available yet.

At least we should have a taller backline...

 

[adelaidecrows]

It would not surprise me if its unchanged. Maybe Chaney comes in but that's it.

 

[billy fragos]

Out - VB (Ommited)

In - Atkins

 

[TheLeftFist8]

If Cheney not ready yet:

IN: Atkins, Martin, Lyons
OUT: VB, Mackay, Wright

 

[Redleg Crow]

Cheney in if fit.

 

[hey shorty]

If Cheney not ready yet:

IN: Atkins, Martin, Lyons
OUT: VB, Mackay, Wright

Wright was pretty good tonight IMO.

Id still have Lyons in for Thommo on the other hand.

 

[Kane McGoodwin]

Would like to see cey go head to head with wines next week...

 

[TheLeftFist8]

Wright was pretty good tonight IMO.

Id still have Lyons in for Thommo on the other hand.

Thommo was shocking but obviously unprecedented circumstances. Some perform (Danger), some don't.

But the clincher for me to give him another shot is his Showdown last year was fantastic…I'm hoping for another vintage display.

 

[whitey_1975]

Out VanBerlo
In Atkins
Sub MacKay

 

[huludicidal]

What I would do...

Out:
Van Berlo, Mackay, Wright

In:
Atkins, Lyons, Cheney (if Cheney unavailable, I'd bring Martin in and make him sub)

Sub:
Lyons or Martin



What I think is far more likely...

Out:
Ellis-Yolmen, Van Berlo (VB to get a reprieve if Cheney doesn't come up)

In:
Atkins, Cheney (if fit)

Sub:
Atkins

 

[King Elvis]

VB has to go. Sadly, he's finished as an AFL player.

McKay omitted; has been a non entity all year.

Wright played an ok game; but that shouldn't be enough.

Lyons. Atkins. Cheney.

 

[little graham]

We'd be 5 or so goals better off next week if we drop fumbles.

 

[Barneythecrab]

Don't think wright should be dropped he is getting better with each game an I believe Walshy could see that he has a lot of potential. He actually played a solid game an his last was quite good too.

 

[Red mist]

In: Atkins, Kerridge
Out: VB, Mackay

 

[Jack is Back]

If Cheney not ready yet:

IN: Atkins, Martin, Lyons
OUT: VB, Mackay, Wright

Jarryd Lyons hasn't played a good game since the game at Alberton .

We need to ignore players who struggled in last night's match.
I disagree with playing CEY in the green. Bite the bullet and play Crouch, CEY and Thommo in the starting 21. Riley Knight had a solid first game (kicked one less goal than some gun small forwards kick in half a season).

The three changes outlined above will not make us a much better team but it does say players must be accountable for their performances.

 

[Scorpus]

Wright was fine last night and shouldn't be dropped. His performances are getting better.

 

[alex_is_on_fire]

In: Atkins

Out: VB

 

[Slippery Pete]

Would be nice if we got some wet weather this Sunday. Would be just about the first time this year.

 

[Elite Crow]

Wright was fine last night and shouldn't be dropped. His performances are getting better.

Knight showed last night in his first game that he can could play Wrights role easily and he is more of a threat around goals. That miss of Wright 10 metres out said it all.

Knight isn't going to give us the possessions Sloane did so we need to bring in a mid and that's Lyons.

VB can no longer keep out Atkins, 6 possessions has pretty much been his average up to 3/4 time for the last month.

Out: VB and Wright
In: Atkins and Lyons

Kerridge to get match fit and then comes in

 

[Big Gazoongas]

Get Henderson out of defense, he has the hardness of a caramelo freddo and the intensity of a turtle.

 

[Truck25]

Wright was fine last night and shouldn't be dropped. His performances are getting better.

Wrong way to look at it, selection should be how can we make the side better. Is there a player who can improve on "fine"?
Wright - 16 touches, 4 tackles, 1 goal, 1 inside 50, 2 clearances, De 56%
(plus a season of Meh)

2 Top AFL listed from the SANFL (already assuming VB is goneski)

Rory Atkins: 29 disposals, eight marks, six inside 50ms, five clearances, one goal
Sam Kerridge: 23 disposals, eight clearances, five tackles, two inside 50ms

We all know Kedge can play AFL and the Rat deserves a shot.

Change has to be
Out:VB, Wright
In:Ratkins, Kedge

 

[FantasticShirt]

Wrong way to look at it, selection should be how can we make the side better. Is there a player who can improve on "fine"?
Wright - 16 touches, 4 tackles, 1 goal, 1 inside 50, 2 clearances, De 56%
(plus a season of Meh)

2 Top AFL listed from the SANFL (already assuming VB is goneski)

Rory Atkins: 29 disposals, eight marks, six inside 50ms, five clearances, one goal
Sam Kerridge: 23 disposals, eight clearances, five tackles, two inside 50ms

We all know Kedge can play AFL and the Rat deserves a shot.

Change has to be
Out:VB, Wright
In:Ratkins, Kedge

Completely agree. Wright played one of his better games for the season last night and was still very average, he won't suddenly pull an elite game out of the bag next week. He has to go, he's a depth player as best now.

Kerridge and Atkins deserve a go. I'd probably put Atkins as the sub and give CEY a full game.