Prediction Changes vs Carlton

[surfer1]

Out: Wells and Daicos
In: Moore & someone else who's young and fit.

Daicos should stay in for that superb piece of play in last quarter alone

 

[Kirby]

the next 2 game we need to look at as % booster aim to get to about 125%

I'd like to see our percentage after we belt Carlton boosted to 150%.

 

[Run n Spread]

No Change. Side is now the real deal.

However the side that played yesterday is very close to best 22. Only maybe Greenwood and Daicos out for maybe Varcoe and Aish.

Otherwise this current side is getting it done in leaps and bounds. Let them have a run @ top 4. Sorry but the others keep getting injured and it's too risky going -2 down in a final.

 

[domin8tors]

No Change. Side is now the real deal.

However the side that played yesterday is very close to best 22. Only maybe Greenwood and Daicos out for maybe Varcoe and Aish.

Otherwise this current side is getting it done in leaps and bounds. Let them have a run @ top 4. Sorry but the others keep getting injured and it's too risky going -2 down in a final.

I'd carry daicos ( and I use the word Carry very loosely ) because he earns his spot. he seems very composed with ball in hand. and for his size he can actually kick it 50m not worries.

 

[Run n Spread]

I'd carry daicos ( and I use the word Carry very loosely ) because he earns his spot. he seems very composed with ball in hand. and for his size he can actually kick it 50m not worries.

He replaced Brown? Happy for him to keep his spot.

The 2 I have doubts on are Greenwood on HBF (thought Murray is unlucky and like his pace) and Mayne (although is doing his role).

But like I said if those 22 were taken into a final I'd have no issues form permitting. Back in 2010 harsh calls were made on stalwarts like Lockyer, Fraser, Davis, O'Bree who's time/form were issues.

Got a feeling some very hard calls need to be made on Reid/posssibly Elliot. Just too injury prone.

 

[NomadPie]

After a weeks rest we should have a strong list to choose from, and with a strong win against Melbourne we have put ourselves in a good position. The next 3 are all winable but in this competition there are no certainties so we have to keep the foot down and be playing 4 qtrs against all of them.

Varcoe, Elliot, Moore, are the 3 players that didn't play against Melbourne that are best 22 for me. Varcoe comes straight back in if hes fit. Moore and Elliot will play a few VFL matches before being considered you would imagine.
No resting players for the next 3. If we win all 3 we are almost a lock for finals.
Who are the fringe players atm? Daicos does some lovely things and is developing nicely but not sure he's quite there just yet. Greenwood brings some real toughness to our midfield/ backline but not sure he does enough to be safe in our 22. I think we persist with Wells and let him build his season. If he does come good in the latter half and can play in finals (I know we are not there yet) his recruitment could still prove a genius move. Even if he gets to 80% of his best footy he will make a huge difference.
Mayne is earning his spot, Miocheck is playing his role well enough and think he brings more to the table than Reid atm.

Would like to see Wills and Sier get a go at some point this season as reward for strong VFL form but I wouldn't bring them in until there is an injury to one of our mids. No use messing with a winning formula atm.

 

[Timmy from Thomastown]

I'd carry daicos ( and I use the word Carry very loosely ) because he earns his spot. he seems very composed with ball in hand. and for his size he can actually kick it 50m not worries.

Daicos was very good after half time.

 

[BringouttheGimp]

Out Mihocek Greenwood
In Reid Varcoe

 

[pugsville]

I think Wells has to go back to VFL and build a case of body strength, fitness, sharpness before he comes in. I think all of those with long running injury concerns should do that, Reid, Elliot, Moore. Varcoe if fit could come in for Wells, If Not Sier.

Elliot would really spark the Forward line he'd step in seamlessly and may us better. Moore, I think of him as Leroy Brown, can play back, forward, on ball, as a velvet shite truck if you will. There will be always be a spot we can use Moore.

Daicos needs to be more effective, some of his disposal is fantastic, vision/skill excellent, but a lot of it is pretty average too. I'd keep him, in a few more game sto give that chance to really get a crack and get comfortable at that level.

Greenwood, Diacos, Mayne, Mihocek, Wells played yesterday I don't think they are best 22 if most players are fit.

Greenwood is being preferred to Murray and Appleby as HBF, if Greenwood is to be on the list he needs to be able play another spot. tough smaller defender is a lack, and Greenwood looks better in the role week by week. Might work yet. Crisp to HBF took a while to work. Greenwood has a good tank.

Diacos & Mayne are in because all the competition depth right now is really inside, Wills, Seir, Cal Brown, with Elliot (pushing one of the mids out of teh forward line), Broomhead and Aish injured.

Mihocek, has surprised me, I tend to dismiss him as undersized VFL defender, normally a bust at the higher level. But has played his role and worked. Means Ried/Moore will not be rushed.

On Sier and Wills I think they both need to develop some flexibility about roles to make it. But keen to see either at the top level soon.

 

[Timmy from Thomastown]

If Wells is fit he should build his match fitness in the seniors. I get the feeling the fitness staff are getting sick and tired of his his self assessment of his injury status and will now simply demand him to play through his niggles.

Interestingly he was ok in the last quarter and set up three scores.

Time for him to prove his worth in the seniors with some form, which we all know he is capable of. No more "awareness". No more "player management". No more "prima donna". Its the business end of the season. The team are getting sick of it.

 

[domin8tors]

He replaced Brown? Happy for him to keep his spot.

The 2 I have doubts on are Greenwood on HBF (thought Murray is unlucky and like his pace) and Mayne (although is doing his role).

But like I said if those 22 were taken into a final I'd have no issues form permitting. Back in 2010 harsh calls were made on stalwarts like Lockyer, Fraser, Davis, O'Bree who's time/form were issues.

Got a feeling some very hard calls need to be made on Reid/posssibly Elliot. Just too injury prone.

yes I think he did replace brown (I'm concerned long term ) if both will have a place in our side at the same time given their height which is a great shame. Greenwood is an interesting one. we are playing much better team defence at the moment but should the time come where a midfielder eg) T Mitchell get's away from us Greenwood is arguably our best tagging type mid. I'd be interested in seeing his direct opponent goals kicked on him as perhaps his sacrificing his game for the team.

but yeah I think the first on the chopping block would be Greenwood / Daicos and Mayne.

Reid for mine is a concern and a lesser extent Moore. Moore arguably takes Dunns place in the coming years but in the short term Dunn holds his spot this yearl and with such a youngish** backline Shaz / Maynard / Appleby in and out with Murray even Langdon. I think Dunn adds much leadership aka Maxwell style.

 

[jackcass]

There's quite a few penciled for return from injury post bye but given our form yesterday I'm not too sure I'd be rushing any of them back.

Appleby was the carry over so he's obviously in the selectors minds but other than him there wasn't a lot to rave about at VFL level. Blair probably the pick of them, Wills the other. Sier had a good 1st half.

I'd like to see Greenwood and Mayne replaced, Greenwood the most vulnerable given Mayne continues to play his role. Daic's again started slow and his ball use is a concern. I would like to see him given a block of games though. Wells I'd like to see us continue with and I think games against Carlton and GCS are the perfect opportunity for him to find form.

What I'd like to see:
IN: Appleby
OUT: Greenwood

What I expect to see:
NO CHANGE

Edit: seems there'll be at least 1 change now with Wells having surgery. Hopefully Varcoe is ready to resume as he's the ideal replacement.

Revised what I expect to see:
IN: Varcoe
Out: Wells

Maybe I should wait and make sure our players have a frisbee free weekend off before suggesting changes.

 

[JB1975]

I think Wells has to go back to VFL and build a case of body strength, fitness, sharpness before he comes in. I think all of those with long running injury concerns should do that, Reid, Elliot, Moore. Varcoe if fit could come in for Wells, If Not Sier.

Elliot would really spark the Forward line he'd step in seamlessly and may us better. Moore, I think of him as Leroy Brown, can play back, forward, on ball, as a velvet shite truck if you will. There will be always be a spot we can use Moore.

Daicos needs to be more effective, some of his disposal is fantastic, vision/skill excellent, but a lot of it is pretty average too. I'd keep him, in a few more game sto give that chance to really get a crack and get comfortable at that level.

Greenwood, Diacos, Mayne, Mihocek, Wells played yesterday I don't think they are best 22 if most players are fit.

Greenwood is being preferred to Murray and Appleby as HBF, if Greenwood is to be on the list he needs to be able play another spot. tough smaller defender is a lack, and Greenwood looks better in the role week by week. Might work yet. Crisp to HBF took a while to work. Greenwood has a good tank.

Diacos & Mayne are in because all the competition depth right now is really inside, Wills, Seir, Cal Brown, with Elliot (pushing one of the mids out of teh forward line), Broomhead and Aish injured.

Mihocek, has surprised me, I tend to dismiss him as undersized VFL defender, normally a bust at the higher level. But has played his role and worked. Means Ried/Moore will not be rushed.

On Sier and Wills I think they both need to develop some flexibility about roles to make it. But keen to see either at the top level soon.

I agree with most of this. I'm less convinced that Greenwood can adapt in a meaningful way, but he hasn't been a liability and so we'll see if he produces.

I agree that we should persist with Daicos. A part of me is concerned that the 'signs' he's shown have mostly come in the latter stages of games, when the play has opened up and lost some intensity, but I'm still hopeful that his skills will flourish at the higher level.

Other thoughts:
- Not sure if Moore will even be ready, but wouldn't be opposed to him getting some touch at VFL.
- I like Varcoe, love his positioning and pressure, I'm keen to see him back in...probably at the expense of Wells.
- I haven't caught an injury/rehabilitation update for a while, not sure how close Aish is to a return. Would be good to see.
- Nor sure where Reid fits.
- I'm keen to see Sier get a game, but he just has to be patient.

 

[jackcass]

I agree with most of this. I'm less convinced that Greenwood can adapt in a meaningful way, but he hasn't been a liability and so we'll see if he produces.

I agree that we should persist with Daicos. A part of me is concerned that the 'signs' he's shown have mostly come in the latter stages of games, when the play has opened up and lost some intensity, but I'm still hopeful that his skills will flourish at the higher level.

Other thoughts:
- Not sure if Moore will even be ready, but wouldn't be opposed to him getting some touch at VFL.
- I like Varcoe, love his positioning and pressure, I'm keen to see him back in...probably at the expense of Wells.
- I haven't caught an injury/rehabilitation update for a while, not sure how close Aish is to a return. Would be good to see.
- Nor sure where Reid fits.
- I'm keen to see Sier get a game, but he just has to be patient.

Only concern I have with him thus far is his disposal by foot. Seems weird that a kid with a Daicos surname has been so poor, hopefully it's still just nerves. There are positives in just about every other aspect of his game though so well worth giving him a solid block of games.

 

[pugsville]

Greenwood I think give it time. He's looked a bit better each game. Up to Murray and Appleby to make a strong case through the VFL. I'll try pay attention when I re-watch the game. I'm doubtful myself about Greenwood as a long term HBF/HBP but none of our defenders are great small match ups, Appleby, Murray perhaps the best. It's wroth some tiem to see how it goes, and while he's doing OK there is not the pressure to hurry Murray or Appleby back.

Varcoe, Reid 1-2, Elliot Moore 3-4 Aish was 6-8. (just my guess/feel) I Think Varcoe is only one a chance against the Blues, Ried, Elliot,Moore through the VFL

Mayne be solid-ish But he's not high end difference maker, but until someone comes back, maybe Elliot pushing Sidebottom or Thomas into the midfield more.

Can Sier, Wills or Cal Brown come in and fit into the structure? None of the three have much of the way of outside games, if these guys are not playing inside the center square can they justify a spot? The Center Square group is working pretty much.

Need another outside quick skilled player Conner Rozee might be available at our pick, with no great talls available could be one the suits the mix/gameplan.

 

[Saintly Viewed]

No change.

Have a good, hard look at yourself if you're wanting Ben Reid to return.

Don’t you start with WalterBlaknWhte

 

[Saintly Viewed]

this, why is this board so obsessed with changes

David Bowie fetish?

 

[Saintly Viewed]

No change seems fairest outcome.

Who is really pushing for a spot from the magoos?
Perhaps Sier mostly.

The rest well they will wait I guess.

 

[JB1975]

Only concern I have with him thus far is his disposal by foot. Seems weird that a kid with a Daicos surname has been so poor, hopefully it's still just nerves. There are positives in just about every other aspect of his game though so well worth giving him a solid block of games.

He does have a tendency to overshoot the mark with his short kicks, but yep, I think it is a composure issue that'll settle with some experience.

 

[iGNITER]

Hopefully Varcoe is good to go and he comes in for the injured Wells.
Otherwise let's give Sier/Wills a go.

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

 

[pablo disco bar]

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yes I think he did replace brown (I'm concerned long term ) if both will have a place in our side at the same time given their height which is a great shame. Greenwood is an interesting one. we are playing much better team defence at the moment but should the time come where a midfielder eg) T Mitchell get's away from us Greenwood is arguably our best tagging type mid. I'd be interested in seeing his direct opponent goals kicked on him as perhaps his sacrificing his game for the team.

but yeah I think the first on the chopping block would be Greenwood / Daicos and Mayne.

Reid for mine is a concern and a lesser extent Moore. Moore arguably takes Dunns place in the coming years but in the short term Dunn holds his spot this yearl and with such a youngish** backline Shaz / Maynard / Appleby in and out with Murray even Langdon. I think Dunn adds much leadership aka Maxwell style.

I was thinking the other night I like daicos and brown but in the same draft we kinda took 2 very similar players.....not sure which one I prefer....and cant see both in the same team

 

[Old Spice]

Watching Sier play on Saturday at Casey I wasn't terribly impressed with his work off the ball. When he's no chance to possess he just seems to drop off which is sh*thouse. We can see in the seniors now that blocking and creating space for each other is providing enormous dividends for the team.

 

[PepperFace]

In Sier
Out Wells

 

[Frank Gallagher]

Out Wells
In Varcoe

 

[Brent24]

Out Wells
In Varcoe

If Varcoe is right to go, this makes the most sense.