Prediction Changes vs Carlton

[Dynamics]

Who'd have thought at the start of this season that we may end up getting more out of Mayne than Wells?

Hopefully Varcs is right as he's clearly the best replacement for Wells in the side and he makes us a better side whenever he plays.

Give Daics another week as he did enough and his class with ball in hand can lead to extra scoring opportunities. High impact player.

Sounds like Sier and Murray didn't bash the door down last week so why upset a balanced team for the sake of a debut? I want them both in the team and playing well but I want to smash Carlton even more. Murray in particular seems to need a good spell in the VFL to work on some of the flaws in his game.

Reid is basically a back up only as far as I'm concerned. If Mihocek or Dunn were out for any reason I'd rather we blood McLarty, unless there is a match up that clearly works better for Reid.

I hope we bury Carlton under cement and build a strip mall over the top.

 

[Dynamics]

Not sure why we'd bring a bloke back in who has been average at best in the twos (Murray) and at the same time ness with what has been a very good thing for us (Crisp coming out of the back half)?

If Murray comes back in eventually it will be for Greenwood, not to push Crisp up onto the wing again.

Crisp stays where he is for the rest of his career, with any luck. He keeps going unheralded in the media but gets it done every week and is an outstanding runner. Love him.

 

[The Plowking]

Had an absolute shocker.

Gets the ball, tucks it under the arm, sprints 10 metres then panickly bangs it onto the boot straight onto an opposition chest.

Bigfooty reactionary timeline...

Trade week . ...... WTF?
Round 3................Hines a genius!
Present.................WTF?

He's sure stinking it up. Hope he can develop another string to the bow.

 

[Finnishpie]

Who'd have thought at the start of this season that we may end up getting more out of Mayne than Wells?

Hopefully Varcs is right as he's clearly the best replacement for Wells in the side and he makes us a better side whenever he plays.

Give Daics another week as he did enough and his class with ball in hand can lead to extra scoring opportunities. High impact player.

Sounds like Sier and Murray didn't bash the door down last week so why upset a balanced team for the sake of a debut? I want them both in the team and playing well but I want to smash Carlton even more. Murray in particular seems to need a good spell in the VFL to work on some of the flaws in his game.

Reid is basically a back up only as far as I'm concerned. If Mihocek or Dunn were out for any reason I'd rather we blood McLarty, unless there is a match up that clearly works better for Reid.

I hope we bury Carlton under cement and build a strip mall over the top.

Turns out the Maybe deal has been more successful than Wells! Unbelievable!

 

[partypie]

Bigfooty reactionary timeline...

Trade week . ...... WTF?
Round 3................Hines a genius!
Present.................WTF?

He's sure stinking it up. Hope he can develop another string to the bow.

There's plenty there to work with - just needs a good dose of composure and that will come with time.

While we do see more kids making an impact and largely holding their position in the best 22 nowadays at AFL level it doesn't happen often down in the back line, where rookie mistakes are magnified (especially in the modern game).

I'm still extremely critical of the price we paid to get him, but I'm also confident that he'll pan out given another year or two (have to remember he is still only 20 and coming off a mostly non-standard development pathway).

 

[brockbruiser]

I just get the feeling we will be conservative with our Hamstring injuries given the recent setbacks. With that in mind I reckon;

In: Crocker
Out: Wells

 

[Saintly Viewed]

Wouldn't surprise me if Blair or someone comes in until one of Varcoe, Elliott etc. are ready to come in

It would surprise me actually.
I think Blair is stamped now as at best a carry over emergency player.
That type anyway.

Only played about half the games last year. Played what one or two games this year? He’s been passed by Thomas for one, and the club is now looking more preferably at Daicos, Brown, Greenwood (always the case), Aish.
I suspect Sier though different is preferred too.

 

[Baltimore Jack]

In: Varcoe
Out: Wells

 

[Saintly Viewed]

I think the Carlton game is the perfect opportunity to give Sier a taste of senior footy.
Elliott, Moore etc should at least play one week in the magoos.
Bring on the bear.

Sounds a good plan.

Be a good intro for him.

Though if Varcoe is right, suspect he gets the nod as the logical replacement.

 

[Cousin of Daicos]

I just get the feeling we will be conservative with our Hamstring injuries given the recent setbacks. With that in mind I reckon;

In: Crocker
Out: Wells

Jesus christ no.

 

[ppoiter]

Agreed. Although not awesome, he hasn't been awful. If you're bringing anyone in I'd like to give them an extended run at least to get up to the level unless they've been complete shit house a couple games in a row

Just thought I'd add my voice to the crowd saying persist with Daicos for now. Enough evidence that he may become a really handy player for us and his contribution is reasonably clearly above a level where he's being carried.

As for changes, we obviously lose Wells and I don't really get what Greenwood contributes, maybe a more tactically astute watcher than me could let me know if I'm wrong. Perhaps its a matchup thing but I'd strongly consider swapping him for Appleby or Murray.

 

[brockbruiser]

Jesus christ no.

Don't rate Crocker?

 

[Quicky]

In: Varcoe Out: Wells

I'd also consider -

In: Appleby Out: Greenwood

 

[sr36]

Degoey and Adams form against the Dee's makes it pretty hard to give Sier any midfield minutes.

 

[Cousin of Daicos]

Don't rate Crocker?

Not one tiny little bit.

 

[The Plowking]

So in summary.
Out: Wells
Not in: Blair, Crocker, Smith
In: Varcoe or something

 

[MJC23]

Hopefully just Varcoe for Wells but who knows what injuries our players might develop during the bye week!

 

[jackcass]

How is Smith doing?

Slated for a return post bye. Would have a solid block of VFL in his future I'd imagine.

 

[jackcass]

I just get the feeling we will be conservative with our Hamstring injuries given the recent setbacks. With that in mind I reckon;

In: Crocker
Out: Wells

Not if they're using VFL form as any sort of a guide. He was very ordinary against Casey.

 

[Soups]

I just get the feeling we will be conservative with our Hamstring injuries given the recent setbacks. With that in mind I reckon;

In: Crocker
Out: Wells

Hopefully not. Crocker has been very underwhelming in the VFL.

 

[Cousin of Daicos]

Out Mihocek Greenwood
In Reid Varcoe

 

[BringouttheGimp]

Toss the coin between Reid and Mihocek.. not phased by who plays. Just think Reid is smart enough to get the pill more than Mihocek.. Mihocek struggled with getting to spots to get a hold of the pill re.

 

[ipswichpies]

Varcoe for Wells probably the only change,I would like to See Sier given a run as reward for VFL form and Appleby did not deserved to be dropped anyway.With the way the team is going it is hard to justify any unforced changes which is a good sign.

 

[Hardas]

Who'd have thought at the start of this season that we may end up getting more out of Mayne than Wells?

Hopefully Varcs is right as he's clearly the best replacement for Wells in the side and he makes us a better side whenever he plays.

Give Daics another week as he did enough and his class with ball in hand can lead to extra scoring opportunities. High impact player.

Sounds like Sier and Murray didn't bash the door down last week so why upset a balanced team for the sake of a debut? I want them both in the team and playing well but I want to smash Carlton even more. Murray in particular seems to need a good spell in the VFL to work on some of the flaws in his game.

Reid is basically a back up only as far as I'm concerned. If Mihocek or Dunn were out for any reason I'd rather we blood McLarty, unless there is a match up that clearly works better for Reid.

I hope we bury Carlton under cement and build a strip mall over the top.

HA!

Last sentence is pure gold.

 

[SideysBottom]

Greenwood stays in the team, like his new role in the backline along with Maynard, they both add physicality and attack on the footy complements other defenders in Howe and Scharenberg.

I would like to see Reid play a few games in the seconds, with Mihocek finding some form, should be selected on form in the VFL.

Varcs comes in for Wells - Wells will struggle to come back from another setback even he is up against it.