Changes v West Coast

[NEGAN]

To repeat, the answer is no.

22-22 in our last 44 games (two full seasons of football essentially) with our three finals wins being over,

- Collingwood: haven't made the eight since
- Richmond: haven't won a final since 2001
- Fremantle: 0-8 and dead last 18 months later

I think we had something at certain junctures, but we botched every single sliding doors moment we faced.

Had we gotten over the Swans at the SCG and then held firm to beat Essendon and Adelaide when we were still undefeated at the Oval, I don't think anything stops us en route to favouritism in a Grand Final at least.

I go back to my point of frustration as a supporter.

It's clear as day the difference between our best and worst is a canyon, but the difference in executing our best and worse is balanced on a knifes edge.

 

[Us against the rest]

Krak seems to get a free ride by many because he does the occassional sublime pass but he is actually very weak/lazy defensively and costs us a lot of goals.

Could try moving him forward ?

 

[blaargh]

Amon was in my view brought in so he can try and get some form in before indigenous round next week. This in no way being racist or whatever, but i think we will try to have all our Aboriginal boys playing next week... I think he, Krak, Arch and Neade are all on the edge at the moment if i am honest. We need these lads firing....

Nah, that wouldn't happen. I think they just got cocky and thought he was ready to play with AFL side.

I've wacked him enough, so I'll stop now. But I am 100% sure that this wouldn't have been the reason he was selected.

 

[blaargh]

I actually thought that Krak did a pretty good job. It's just tough when the ball keeps on rebounding at you when you would usually expect some sort of ability from your up-field players to hold on to the ball.

 

[R_Gray_Jnr_Jnr]

People thisnis not a Hoax. My mates seen the whiteboard. The changes this week are as follows:

Out: Ah Chee, O Shea, Neade
In: R Gray, T Clurey, J Butcher

You beauty!

 

[OneGreatClub]

People thisnis not a Hoax. My mates seen the whiteboard. The changes this week are as follows:

Out: Ah Chee, O Shea, Neade
In: R Gray, T Clurey, J Butcher

You beauty!

I would like that but I don't believe you.

 

[frenchconnection]

Robbie Gray and Carlile must come back in. O'Shea must go then any one of Amon, Neade, Ah Chee must be looking at the drop. I know that Jake Neade has his fans but he needs to be more consistent. One hot quarter every few games is not enough. Ah Chee and Amon typify what has happened to this side over the past two years. When they first came to the side they were exciting prospects but neither has done enough with their opportunities in 2016. All three will not get the chop but I would not argue if one of the three did.

I am not that rapt with Nathan Krakouer either, he did well in the Richmond game but I have not seen much of him since. Krakouer is averaging a touch over 12 disposals a game albeit with limited TOG. In the Richmond game Krak had 5 tackles but has managed just 2 more in two games. I would not drop Krakouer at this stage but I would not be surprised if those who matter did.

At this stage there is no room for favourites and those who do no perform must run the risk of being dropped.

Sorry for the intrusion but why has Robbie Gray not been playing - has he been injured as thought he was one of your better players?

 

[OneGreatClub]

Sorry for the intrusion but why has Robbie Gray not been playing - has he been injured as thought he was one of your better players?

hamstring

 

[JohnHinckleyJr]

Slaying tang

 

[AwesomeOllie]

Sorry for the intrusion but why has Robbie Gray not been playing - has he been injured as thought he was one of your better players?

You thought? Surely you jest. I guess he's ok. Sometimes.

 

[Rexie J]

Sorry for the intrusion but why has Robbie Gray not been playing - has he been injured as thought he was one of your better players?

Needed to spend time buying his delightful young lady a diamond engagement ring but in his spare time was (seriously) recovering from a hamstring injury.

 

[raptalia]

I actually thought that Krak did a pretty good job. It's just tough when the ball keeps on rebounding at you when you would usually expect some sort of ability from your up-field players to hold on to the ball.

Krakouer was average last week, we should not make excuses and we should hold all players accountable. Krak was no orphan and I would stick with him for another week but I would not be surprised if he got the drop. I want to see a 15-20 possession game from Krak with a couple of tackles thrown in before I give him the nod.

 

[John the Butcher]

People thisnis not a Hoax. My mates seen the whiteboard. The changes this week are as follows:

Out: Ah Chee, O Shea, Neade
In: R Gray, T Clurey, J Butcher

You beauty!

You willing to put your account on the line for that??

 

[Lawnchair Larry]

I rated AhChee as our 4th worst player on the weekend, but I do not want to see the 20 gamer dropped.
He's only a baby and his performances will vary wildly between good and poor. People are talking about trading him...that's baby out with the bathwater stuff. Pump games into him!
Two changes only: O,Shea, Amon OUT
IN: Robbie Gray and ?? (sh#t, we got nuffin').....er....Clurey
At least that is like for like.

 

[DazzaTys]

People thisnis not a Hoax. My mates seen the whiteboard. The changes this week are as follows:

Out: Ah Chee, O Shea, Neade
In: R Gray, T Clurey, J Butcher

You beauty!

Mate, after a shitty weekend that would be brilliant. Sadly I think you are wrong and the change will be Dixon out, Mitchell in.

 

[bos10]

People thisnis not a Hoax. My mates seen the whiteboard. The changes this week are as follows:

Out: Ah Chee, O Shea, Neade
In: R Gray, T Clurey, J Butcher

You beauty!

All three changes make sense - so I believe you!

 

[Full Credit]

People thisnis not a Hoax. My mates seen the whiteboard. The changes this week are as follows:

Out: Ah Chee, O Shea, Neade
In: R Gray, T Clurey, J Butcher

You beauty!

Don't you say this every week and get it wrong haha? Either way, if Amon stays in I'ma gonna be pissed.

 

[Jonts]

People thisnis not a Hoax. My mates seen the whiteboard. The changes this week are as follows:

Out: Ah Chee, O Shea, Neade
In: R Gray, T Clurey, J Butcher

You beauty!

quoting for future reference

 

[raptalia]

People thisnis not a Hoax. My mates seen the whiteboard. The changes this week are as follows:

Out: Ah Chee, O Shea, Neade
In: R Gray, T Clurey, J Butcher

You beauty!

On TEN News Aaron Young said that Bob Carlile will probably go around one more week in the SANFL so you may have that part right.

 

[JAlexG]

People thisnis not a Hoax. My mates seen the whiteboard. The changes this week are as follows:

Out: Ah Chee, O Shea, Neade
In: R Gray, T Clurey, J Butcher

You beauty!

Can't be real. The changes make too much sense.

 

[tribey]

Robbie Gray ... thought he was one of your better players?

This is Groperian for "league-wide superstar", yeah?

 

[Port01]

Out: Ah Chee, O Shea, Neade
In: R Gray, T Clurey, J Butcher

Either you are dreaming, or I am.
Though I'd prefer to see a senior player dropped.

 

[Us against the rest]

People thisnis not a Hoax. My mates seen the whiteboard. The changes this week are as follows:

Out: Ah Chee, O Shea, Neade
In: R Gray, T Clurey, J Butcher

You beauty!

Hope your mate is right.

 

[BornPort]

People thisnis not a Hoax. My mates seen the whiteboard. The changes this week are as follows:

Out: Ah Chee, O Shea, Neade
In: R Gray, T Clurey, J Butcher

You beauty!

I commend your dedication to the lie.

 

[Us against the rest]

People thisnis not a Hoax. My mates seen the whiteboard. The changes this week are as follows:

Out: Ah Chee, O Shea, Neade
In: R Gray, T Clurey, J Butcher

You beauty!