Prediction Changes V West Coast

[Cousin of Daicos]

I’ll admit I’ll be gutted if Smith is in

MagpieBat

 

[WalterBlaknWhte]

I’ll admit I’ll be gutted if Smith is in MagpieBat

MagpieBat will also be unhappy with Smith taking this liberty

 

[mike123]

That might be too many defenders. Moore, Shaz, Howe, Langdon, Crisp, Maynard, Murray, Greenwood.

I'd consider Murray for Greenwood (who has been playing mostly defence) because we have lacked some run since Treloar has been out.

If WHE is right i'd go

IN: Moore, Varcoe, Murray
OUT: Appleby, Crocker, Greenwood.

Greenwood would play as a mid/fwd in my changes.

 

[mike123]

Well Kicked 3 in the VFL and Looked Good Doing It

Crocker kicked 5 but that doesn't make him any less useless at AFL level.

 

[Baltimore Jack]

Crocker kicked 5 but that doesn't make any less useless at AFL level.

Yep, Crocker appears to be a weakness at AFL level.
Hope he can improve, but the indications are he may not

 

[Timmy from Thomastown]

We're really starting to have some passengers. Crocker, Appleby, Greenwood (who was okay), Mihocek and Thomas were quiet. Sier didn't have much impact, neither did Mayne. WHE because he was injured.

Not sure we can keep it going with all these guys in the team at once. But we don't have much choice at the moment. So it'll be a slow transition back to out A team.

Out: Appleby (injured), Crocker (who needs a change in position if he's going to play AFL for any length of time. Needs to take Mayne's position, really.)
In: Varcoe, Moore if fit. If not, then Crocker stays in.

Depth certainly being tested. Moore Varcoe Murray will improve things, while two are three others arent far away.

I wouldnt have had Appleby in my 22 anyway so the injury makes the decision for the club an easy one.
Crocker definitely a big weak link. Given seelection policy this year they might persist with him but I dont think hes the short term answer.
Mihocek took some valuable contested marks (one of which was disallowed), he played his role.
Greenwood was ok.
Thomas has shown this season that he is prone to the occasional quiet day but has generally been fantastic. Just needs to improve consistency.
Sier improved as the game went on and was quite important in the last quarter.
Mayne was ok, albeit a bit quiet, apart from one terrible handball that put Langdon under pressure and cost a goal (or was that Greenwood)

 

[partypie]

I respect a tough call.

For me, not this change.
Smith runs to all the right spots, is disciplined, but to me is depth and not over Murray or Varcoe or Greenwood or Crisp or Maynard et al.

No room for both Smith and Mayne in the side - we can only afford to have one battler who runs all day at the same pace and plays safe, so you get to choose between more defensive pressure (Mayne) or a slightly better link man who can find more of the ball (Smith).

 

[Timmy from Thomastown]

100% agree with you that we had a lot of passengers today.
The idea that you don't make changes to a winning team is fine if they are all doing their bit but the truth is as lovely as it was to get the win today we did have our fair share of passengers.

Varcs and Moore come in.
There are many passengers that can make way for them.

Technically speaking there are two injured players that can make way for them. The "passengers" will mostly stay and will just be asked to play better.

 

[Unknown Identity]

OUT: Appleby IN: Murray
OUT: WHE IN: Moore
OUT: Crocker IN: Varcoe

 

[Timmy from Thomastown]

Not opposed to Smith coming in after he shows a good body of work in the VFL. Hes only played one game so far. Needs at least another 2-3. B

 

[Saintly Viewed]

No room for both Smith and Mayne in the side - we can only afford to have one battler who runs all day at the same pace and plays safe, so you get to choose between more defensive pressure (Mayne) or a slightly better link man who can find more of the ball (Smith).

Mayne I’d suggest is a better player, offers a lot more.

I really respect what Smith has achieved coming from QLD unhearalded.
A fine character but for me a depth player.

 

[surfer1]

Depth certainly being tested. Moore Varcoe Murray will improve things, while two are three others arent far away.

I wouldnt have had Appleby in my 22 anyway so the injury makes the decision for the club an easy one.
Crocker definitely a big weak link. Given seelection policy this year they might persist with him but I dont think hes the short term answer.
Mihocek took some valuable contested marks (one of which was disallowed), he played his role.
Greenwood was ok.
Thomas has shown this season that he is prone to the occasional quiet day but has generally been fantastic. Just needs to improve consistency.
Sier improved as the game went on and was quite important in the last quarter.
Mayne was ok, albeit a bit quiet, apart from one terrible handball that put Langdon under pressure and cost a goal (or was that Greenwood)

It was Greenwood

 

[iGNITER]

OUTS: Crocker, Appleby, Greenwood
INS: Varcoe, Moore, Murray

B - Maynard Moore Howe
HB - Murray Sharenberg Crisp
C - Phillips Pendlebury Sidebottom
HF - Varcoe Mihochek WHE
F - Thomas Cox Stephenson
R - Grundy Adams DeGoey
INT - Langdon Mayne Daicos Sier

 

[DaVe86]

I agree with the majority that Crocker needs to be dropped. I think Varcoe will come in to take his spot up forward.

Also agree that Murray probably comes in for Appleby.

Then just a question of whether WHE pulls up or not. Bucks said bone bruising, but I've heard that a few times now, and always turns out to be more serious.

They will have to consider Moore as well despite only one VFL game. Particularly if the Eagles get Darling and Kennedy back.

 

[sideswipe]

Why wouldn't we play Moore? From all reports he played fairly well in the VFL and threw himself into contests. Why do you want him to sit in the stands for such an important game. You could see the difficulty we had today against Essendon's tall players. You say JK hasn't done full training for a month but he is not going to be held back like you want Moore to be. They'd be a good match.

To give him the best chance of not being in the stands in September? I recall Walsh saying a few times over the past weeks saying they were going to be conservative with the hamstring squad. It would surprise me if he went straight back in after 1 VFL game.

My bet is Moore will be playing in the intra-club match practice session rather than against West Coast. Given Darcy did his hammy in the second game of the season and then again in his second senior game back, with zero medical knowledge, I would be guessing they would be loathe to step him up straight away? It is as good as season over if he does the hammy again, so be conservative.

 

[surfer1]

OUTS: Crocker, Appleby, Greenwood
INS: Varcoe, Moore, Murray

B - Maynard Moore Howe
HB - Murray Sharenberg Crisp
C - Phillips Pendlebury Sidebottom
HF - Varcoe Mihochek WHE
F - Thomas Cox Stephenson
R - Grundy Adams DeGoey
INT - Langdon Mayne Daicos Sier

Damn that's a good team.

 

[partypie]

Especially if The Eagles bring back Darling and Kennedy.

I strongly doubt they'll send both of them across on the plane off the injuries they have had. Might not see either one of them.

Having said that the Eagles do have a tough draw in the run to the finals, so if they're looking at a top 4 spot then they might take a chance on one of them.

 

[iGNITER]

Damn that's a good team.

Yeah quality.
Then hopefully get Treloar, Elliott & Aish in as well.

 

[surfer1]

Yeah quality.
Then hopefully get Treloar, Elliott & Aish in as well.

Have fun working the three outs for them ..maybe Daicos, Mayne then between Sier, Varcoe ???

 

[Stoods]

Apparently Simpson said on the radio that Kennedy and Darling are likely to return :/ not good. I think Moore has to play

 

[Anzacday]

My bet is Moore will be playing in the intra-club match practice session rather than against West Coast. Given Darcy did his hammy in the second game of the season and then again in his second senior game back, with zero medical knowledge, I would be guessing they would be loathe to step him up straight away? It is as good as season over if he does the hammy again, so be conservative.

I was surprised/shocked we rushed him back as other players were given a run in the VFL.
It's my understanding Darcy and Billy have been given a decent stint of solid training prior to playing a VFL game.
That said he only comes in if they deem he's required IMO.

 

[Chrispiesssss]

Varcoe for Crocker.
Murrary for Appleby.
Moore for WHE.

I’d play Greenwood through the midfield. Gaff is WCE’s main man. He’s averaged 37 disposals over his last 3 games. If Greenwood tags Gaff, it would go a long way to us winning the game.

 

[Jekyll and Hyde]

Yep, Crocker appears to be a weakness at AFL level.
Hope he can improve, but the indications are he may not

Karnesis Mk2

 

[sideswipe]

I was surprised/shocked we rushed him back as other players were given a run in the VFL.
It's my understanding Darcy and Billy have been given a decent stint of solid training prior to playing a VFL game.
That said he only comes in if they deem he's required IMO.

From Bucks on Thursday,
"We are managing Darcy conservatively and he needs to put together a "body of work" at lesser intensity before progressing to senior level. We will continue to put work into him and expect he will be available for senior selection in the coming weeks. Trav is slightly different given he has seen more games this year so he has a stronger foundation. He comes in."

 

[iGNITER]

Have fun working the three outs for them ..maybe Daicos, Mayne then between Sier, Varcoe ???

Elliott in for Daicos
Treloar in for Sier
Aish in for Mayne

B - Maynard Moore Howe
HB - Murray Sharenberg Crisp
C - Treloar Pendlebury Phillips
HF - WHE Mihochek Sidebottom
F - Elliott Cox Stephenson
R - Grundy Adams DeGoey
INT - Varcoe Thomas Langdon Aish