Preview Changes vs Geelong

[*PAF]

The Hoon has already shown that in time he may turn out more than decent at AFL level. We could even say that he showed more than that.

He is definitely a player that could improve our team and giving him gametime is the right thing to do. It's not as if he's taking Wine's or Ebert's spot.

 

[pafc88]

Hooon to notch 21 disposals and kick 2.

 

[Lefti93]

shhooooottt ooouuttt pew pew pew

I want a high scoring game which I think both sides will bring.

love the avatar

 

[manboob]

love the avatar

Me too Crows fans not so much

 

[Lefti93]

Me too Crows fans not so much

meh, crows shmows

 

[manboob]

#Feederclub

 

[tnk64]

Let's be real about Hoon. He'll probably play one quarter as sub and is absolutely perfect for that role. It's not the end of the world.

He's listed as playing in the Centre. Correct me if I'm wrong but I think the sub is usually listed as being on the Interchange bench.

 

[Power freak 2008]

Funny enough, an important player in this side is Impey. He can tag the oppositions quicker players. He'll need to go to Motlop. The struggles of the lasty few weeks has been because our coaching staff always seemed to want to get our run going by switching the ball and opening up the field. A lot of the players have mentioned how we are getting used to the new game plan but the coaches reacted quickly to their credit and made a few tweaks.What I was disappointed at was the work rate of other teams was higher than our because they were fighting to keep the ball locked in and moving in their direction. We got a lesson from Brisbane, Wet Toast and Richmond but we have started turning it around.

Firstly, "defense first". We need to have the desire to lock the ball in as much as the opposition. We sat back and tried to force them to be accountable to the way we positioned ourselves around the ball but they didn't care because the ball wasn't coming out of the congestion they created and when they got possession it was easy to use each other on the overlap and make us look slow and lazy.

Second, once we have a contest we can need to play on their terms a bit but with possession don't blaze away and use short kicks or run as a group. If a kick doesn't come off their is still plenty of congestion to make it a contest anyway. This is where the Doggies and Melbourne came undone. By the end of the game everybody is stuffed and kicking skills and fitness becomes more important. They can't keep up with us over 4 quarters.

For those baffled about the Hoon selection they need to realize the Sammy has sacrificed his own game to learn to become a tagger. There would have been an adjustment period and less possessions. I think the coaching staff wants that Kane tagger who can run with players with a big tank but are also smart enough to run off and get their own ball. If he's coming into the team his apprenticeship may be over and it's time to get to work.

 

[manboob]

Quick favour - can you guys kick it long and high into your forward line? Thanks!

 

[SureBuddy]

Me too Crows fans not so much

Back to the SC boards buddy!

 

[manboob]

Sorry didn't realise your preview threads were for Port Fans only

 

[SureBuddy]

Sorry didn't realise your preview threads were for Port Fans only

Ha, I am just joking lol

 

[ab56452001]

No picking up his ability for contested footy which is required at afl and more importantly in finals

Have to agree , hope he has improved in that regard

 

[John the Butcher]

Sorry didn't realise your preview threads were for Port Fans only

With an avatar like that, you can run freeeee!

 

[RangaInTeal]

So we are picking out a game from 2 months ago as proof he is out of form.

Nice.

Head Macca Nail

 

[Zakk Wylde]

Quick favour - can you guys kick it long and high into your forward line? Thanks!

Only if you do...

 

[RangaInTeal]

#Feederclub

Just for its brilliance!

 

[manboob]

 

[bomberclifford]

#yepconfirmed

 

[Dylan8]

Quick favour - can you guys kick it long and high into your forward line? Thanks!

Sure thing

 

[manboob]

Sure thing

Is this a honey pot... like and I get banned...
Great game by the way you guys - fantastic to watch.

 

[Dylan8]

Is this a honey pot... like and I get banned...
Great game by the way you guys - fantastic to watch.

Don't lie

Mods please ban for undeserved compliment and good sportsmanship!!1