Unofficial Preview Changes vs Melbourne

[conVINCEd]

I could understand playing Talia, Keath, Hartigan and Kelly while Brown was out, but now Brown is back - surely one needs to drop out?

And given the flexibility Hartigan offers and Keath's value as an interceptor, I reckon that one should be Kelly.

Jake has been super solid all year but we need more run. I'd rather Jones or even Mackay be playing this weekend than J.Kelly.

 

[GROTTO]

How did we go winning that premiership last year when we didnt win a game in May?

If the season is being a premiership contender, it's over. We've not beaten a team with any serious credentials yet this year, and we won't.

Correct weight.

The flag will come from one of Cats, Pies, Giants, Eagles or Tigers. That is obvious. Even if hit with injuries these 5 teams have the depth to cover.

Probably what will make those above teams vulnerable to losing to the other is the location of the prelims.

Cats are vulnerable at the G in a final, so too are the Giants. Neither of Cats, Pies or Tigers will want to face the Eagles in Perth in a prelim.

Crows, Lions, Hawks or whoever fills up positions 6-8 are just making up the numbers. Crows and Lions especially. Probably would need to win 3 interstate games in a row to win the flag.

 

[crows dude]

Shocked at selections. Thought Mackay was sick last week. Now he’s in Sanfl. I expect he will be travelling emergency but wow.

 

[jackster83]

We'll lose this game I reckon.

Wonder who the club will turn to next. Douglas and MacKay ins?

Jacobs

 

[jackster83]

I could understand playing Talia, Keath, Hartigan and Kelly while Brown was out, but now Brown is back - surely one needs to drop out?

And given the flexibility Hartigan offers and Keath's value as an interceptor, I reckon that one should be Kelly.

Jake has been super solid all year but we need more run. I'd rather Jones or even Mackay be playing this weekend than J.Kelly.

I'd keep Kelly and drop Hartigan, especially seeing as we're coming up against sides with only 1-2 tall forwards.

 

[Golumless]

Very happy Gallucci is still in the team, he has shown something despite only playing for a half, now play a full game......

Don't play him at half forward, and that may happen. Play him at half forward, and it won't happen.

It's not a position that allows consistency, especially when you're as low in the food chain as Gallucci.

 

[StonesThrow]

I don't really mind the changes.

Think Jones is a bit small and has a fair bit to work on at this stage. I like that they're backing gooch in. He's at least physically okay.

Berg looked a bit cooked. Think he got a decent taste and hopefully he's back in this year at some stage. Still pretty light.

Gibbs is the one I'm not sure about. Obviously he's a class player and we paid a lot for him to be an integral part of our midfield. I just hope he's over whatever the hell has been causing him to perform so poorly. Needs to really step up.

 

[Simmo28]

The gap between his best and worst is too big.

I expect he and JJ to have good games this week, they'll need it.

Yeah watch JJ kick 6 and he will get a new contract


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[BunjiMac]

I'm ok with Berg going back to SANFL. He has a future but needs to come back built like a monster. He has an agressive intent. His body needs to catch up.

 

[Drugs Are Bad Mackay?]

I worry about our key forwards.

Who over the years have they had to work with on their forward craft?

Have any of them improved their leading, body work, positioning, reading the play etc since starting?

 

[Elite Crow]

I worry about our key forwards.

Who over the years have they had to work with on their forward craft?

Have any of them improved their leading, body work, positioning, reading the play etc since starting?

No

 

[LoBu]

Gibbs in because his defects are not as bad as those players going out as judged by last week. Gibbs is all about attitude, so good form on the training track counts, not his match form so much.

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[Crow till I die]

The coaches must really think Gallucci is going to be a good player for us, because he’s had 5 bog-average games in a row now.

Or playing him regularly to boost his trade value

 

[Crow till I die]

Mackay has actually played well this season, and has provided run and spread. (Like he was supposed to do the last 4 years but hasn't)

Gallucci is pretty tough in the contest. He can take a big mark, he can kick it, he has pace.

Atkins is an outside player, that can handle inside pressure... He has great awareness, good vision and a beautiful kick. He does not apply any physical pressure. Ever.

Kelly has a specific role. He knows it, and plays it.

Hartigan is a big, fast defender that can spoil. He can't distribute very well and makes some shocking choices ... But he fits into our defensive 6 nicely.

I'll wait and see which JJ and which Gibbs turn up on Saturday ... I just hope they have gotten the message. If they don't do what the team needs them to do, that could spell an end for both in any longer term plans.

As for the young guys out of the 22 ... They look good, they will be fixtures in our best teams for years to come.

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All that sounds great and positive and all..but with all that quality we still could not beat brisbane, a bog average hawthorn and a rubbish north melbourne side. Tells me these guys are just average players

 

[mattymac]

Did we hit the panic button? Genuine question

I think that's pretty obvious. You could see how cut Pyke was last week after we choked it.

It's all well and good making an example of certain players but after two pretty dismal defeats based on team wide failure our season is now on the line

 

[Bay62]

Gibbs in because his defects are not as bad as those players going out as judged by last week. Gibbs is all about attitude, so good form on the training track counts, not his match form so much.

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I think the standard that Gibbs has to meet is Sloane. They may have different skill levels etc but Sloane contributes consistently week in week out. It is the minimum we must see from Gibbs. We are getting it from Brouch now plus Greenwood and CEY most weeks

Consistency and whatever defensive running has been identified as a flaw

 

[mcattack]

Or playing him regularly to boost his trade value

Was on the news tonight saying he wants to stay in Sa. Unless its or hanging boots up. Doubt either. Will be interesting to see where he plays once mcrouch is back.

 

[Crow till I die]

Hopefully they give young himmelberg a weeks rest..no SANFL as he needs to recharge. He is just tired

 

[Bay62]

I think that's pretty obvious. You could see how cut Pyke was last week after we choked it.

It's all well and good making an example of certain players but after two pretty dismal defeats based on team wide failure our season is now on the line

Agreed, Pyke was not happy.

Performance is key now

Plus developing the Gooch, clearly...

 

[Large 1]

When the pressure is on, our club will always retreat back to failing senior players and the comfort of a 6th - 12th finish. And we will never do better because of that.

What an inane comment.

Let’s look at team that go to the bottom. Carlton, Melbourne, St Kilda...yep worked for them.

Meanwhile Geelong are top of the ladder and never even got close to bottoming out.

 

[ABAB]

Don't play him at half forward, and that may happen. Play him at half forward, and it won't happen.

It's not a position that allows consistency, especially when you're as low in the food chain as Gallucci.

Agree, he is a midfielder and looked good when he was sent into the middle against Brisbane.

 

[ABAB]

What an inane comment.

Let’s look at team that go to the bottom. Carlton, Melbourne, St Kilda...yep worked for them.

Meanwhile Geelong are top of the ladder and never even got close to bottoming out.

They had excellent access to F/S selection.

 

[Southerntakeover]

What an inane comment.

Let’s look at team that go to the bottom. Carlton, Melbourne, St Kilda...yep worked for them.

Meanwhile Geelong are top of the ladder and never even got close to bottoming out.

It helps when you can just take the best players in the league from loser clubs...

 

[jackster83]

Agreed, Pyke was not happy.

Performance is key now

Plus developing the Gooch, clearly...

Shame we don't apply the performance criteria for coaching and football department staff. Jobs for life.

 

[GROTTO]

Geelong's Father Sons of importance in the modern era.

Scarlett, Ablett, Hawkins.