Prediction Changes vs Carlton

[THATSGOLD]

Does anyone one know the chances of Varcoe coming straight in for a similar swap for Wells? Or is he still predicted to be sidelined?

What is Varcoes position now? He goes missing a lot

 

[Apex36]

Oh ffs.

He was there to negate Jake Melshem. He shut him completely out of the game.

He was shit. Appleby could have done the same job and won more ball in the process.

 

[BringouttheGimp]

We'll win this game easily.

Perhaps bring in Blair for his farewell game.. nice send off to celebrate the 5 or so reasonable games he's played in his 150 game career.

 

[Scodog10]

Until Moore returns Greenwood is extremely safe in the 22. Especially if he performs as he did on QB. His job on Melksham was top drawer! At that point we’ll be approaching matches where aerial dominance is important (Sydney, WC, North and Richmond).

My two cents now we know more about Wells and no change isn’t an option, Varcoe. It’ll be 4 weeks for a slight hamstring by the Carlton match so you would hope the HP team can get him up. If not I’d go with Sier to see what he has at the next level. Steele led them a merry dance in round 3 so he’d be the candidate to push forward.

 

[nahnah]

Just loving the continuity this season. It’s like they all know where they’re suppose to be and giving release handballs without even looking. The trust in each other has been off the charts so far.

 

[BringouttheGimp]

The Lukosios Cup might be decided today.

Carlspoon v Freo
St Kilda v GC

Here's hoping Carlton win.

 

[robertg22]

If Varcoe is fit he's a pretty easy straight swap. If not, I'd bring Cal Brown in, but wouldn't be at all surprised to see Blair come in. Feels almost wrong saying it but has a great record against Carlton, is playing OK in the VFL and can play a 'similar' role.

 

[Bored_Pie]

He was shit. Appleby could have done the same job and won more ball in the process.

He was given a role to negate him out of the game. Stuff his possessions.

 

[TW Sherrin]

Oh ffs.

He was there to negate Jake Melshem. He shut him completely out of the game.

He played his role well. Melksham was an important scalp.

He is clearly.our best shutdown player so no nobody could get it done to his level.

 

[JB1975]

He was shit. Appleby could have done the same job and won more ball in the process.

I might be a bit more diplomatic in my assessment of Greenwood's effort than you, but overall I agree that he doesn't do enough, and I watched him on QB without being impressed by him. Melksham went goalless, but that's happened 7 times this season. Melksham is capable of playing some good footy (had a great game against Richmond), but he's also capable of going missing, and I think Jake had an ordinary day last Monday (he was actually injured the week before against the Bulldogs). His own inconsistencies weren't helped by the stifling of Melbourne's midfield.

And yet others think that Greenwood had a good day, and maybe the coaches think the same. I tend to think that Greenwood was serviceable, in the most generous sense of that term, but that Appleby would have been at least as serviceable. Bucks acknowledged that Applyby was 'stiff' to miss selection, so I'm sure he'll get his chance soon enough.

 

[TradeDraft]

@CollingwoodFC have tougher Game next Sunday vs @VFLPies then playing @CarltonFC next Sunday

 

[Black_White]

In - Pies VFL team.
Out (extended rest) - AFL team.

And don’t say I’m being unkind to Carlton, my first thought was to put in the Magpies Netball team.

 

[Piesinmyeyes]

When assessing Greenwood, we need to see his opponent’s stats.
Fixed up Melksham who had form leading in. No need to drop at this stage.
He doesn’t need to accumulate possessions to be a contributor.
Wells for Sier/Wills or Cal Brown.

 

[PepperFace]

Watching the footy had me thinking: "when do we get to play this rabble?"

Lolololol
Changes: whatever the **** we want....still wont lose

 

[Jafo]

If we lose to Carlton next week I think I will want to kill myself.

 

[ThePhantom777]

Watching the footy had me thinking: "when do we get to play this rabble?"

Lolololol
Changes: whatever the **** we want....still wont lose

Exactly why we should bring in someone like Sier for a debut

 

[Gaben]

He was shit. Appleby could have done the same job and won more ball in the process.

Because he didn't get enough disposals to satisfy you? Makes me wonder how we carried a shit player like Presti for so long!

Melbourne game is a perfect example of why Greenwood was rushed back and why he won't be dropped anytime soon. He's pretty much our only dedicated small/mid negator. Frees up the likes of Maynard to play more aggressively.

I like Apples, but he's much weaker 1v1 than Greenwood at the moment. Greenwood is a great 1v1 player, strong tackler, good spoiler and really versatile. Not every players needs to get 20+, although funnily enough, that's something Greenwood can do if needed, it's not something Appleby has ever done though.

 

[Saintly Viewed]

If Varcoe is fit he's a pretty easy straight swap. If not, I'd bring Cal Brown in, but wouldn't be at all surprised to see Blair come in. Feels almost wrong saying it but has a great record against Carlton, is playing OK in the VFL and can play a 'similar' role.

Don’t see Blair in at all; only as a carry over type (and last minute inclusion) scenario.
I think his papers are stamped “only as emergency scenario”.

Varcoe as you suggested is the logical.
I can see Sier being introduced to get the taste and an opportunity. Might be even a few games for him as the opposition gives him a chance to step into the grade.

 

[anshell]

Only one change is necessary Varcoe in for Wells.And if Scharanberg is feeling a bit tired then Reid could come in for him,if fit.

 

[Quicky]

Because he didn't get enough disposals to satisfy you? Makes me wonder how we carried a shit player like Presti for so long!

Melbourne game is a perfect example of why Greenwood was rushed back and why he won't be dropped anytime soon. He's pretty much our only dedicated small/mid negator. Frees up the likes of Maynard to play more aggressively.

I like Apples, but he's much weaker 1v1 than Greenwood at the moment. Greenwood is a great 1v1 player, strong tackler, good spoiler and really versatile. Not every players needs to get 20+, although funnily enough, that's something Greenwood can do if needed, it's not something Appleby has ever done though.

I think you're underselling Apples 1v1. He's a tough defensive opponent and has a legitimate claim as a lock down back pocket.

 

[nahnah]

I think you're underselling Apples 1v1. He's a tough defensive opponent and has a legitimate claim as a lock down back pocket.

Apples is my in for Wells, give Varcoe another week with that hammy if he needs it.

 

[Black_White]

If we lose to Carlton next week I think I will want to kill myself.

You won’t be alone.

 

[robertg22]

Don’t see Blair in at all; only as a carry over type (and last minute inclusion) scenario.
I think his papers are stamped “only as emergency scenario”.

Varcoe as you suggested is the logical.
I can see Sier being introduced to get the taste and an opportunity. Might be even a few games for him as the opposition gives him a chance to step into the grade.

Or even with a reshuffle of roles (Greenwood or Maynard) wouldn't mind us just bringing the guy in who was unlucky to be dropped in the first place in Appleby.

Either way - Carlton are a rabble. I don't think the change will make a huge amount of difference!

 

[Quicky]

Apples is my in for Wells, give Varcoe another week with that hammy if he needs it.

Would you play Maynard or Greenwood further afield?

 

[Gaben]

I think you're underselling Apples 1v1. He's a tough defensive opponent and has a legitimate claim as a lock down back pocket.

He's a weaker negating defender than a bloke that's 10 years older and more experienced than him. Don't think that's underselling him as much as it is just stating a fact.