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If Hurley plays well, i'd like to see him get a game.
It may have to be at the expense of Lovett-Murray or Myers, who has not been bad, but could probably do with a spell though.
Great to have a bit of competition for spots finally.
Imagine when Welsh and Reimers are back.
It may have to be at the expense of Lovett-Murray or Myers, who has not been bad, but could probably do with a spell though.
Great to have a bit of competition for spots finally.
Imagine when Welsh and Reimers are back.
disagree. Regardless how well they play in the twos, nobody in the side played bad enough to be dropped next week, including NLM who has strung together a couple of handy games.
Considering the jobs they have just done, expect Pears to go to Kosi and Hooker to Reiwoldt
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Myers was ok last night. Don't mind if he plays or not - for him like many on our list - it is game time and evelopment that is needed - either VFL or AFL.
Dyson will be in the gun this week - he was quiet again. Not terrible, but just didn;t really contribute a lot. He needs to be involved in the game more. He may make way for someone.
Zaka should keep his spot up forward for another week. I like the cut of his jib - his excitment and poise were great - just needs to finish a bit better.
Aside from that - hard to know. Depeneds how the young guys pull up after a tough game with another one to go.
Oh and calling for NLM's head - WTF? He was very good last night. Dropping him would send a message: play well - doesn't matter, we'll drop you anyway.
Dyson will be in the gun this week - he was quiet again. Not terrible, but just didn;t really contribute a lot. He needs to be involved in the game more. He may make way for someone.
Zaka should keep his spot up forward for another week. I like the cut of his jib - his excitment and poise were great - just needs to finish a bit better.
Aside from that - hard to know. Depeneds how the young guys pull up after a tough game with another one to go.
Oh and calling for NLM's head - WTF? He was very good last night. Dropping him would send a message: play well - doesn't matter, we'll drop you anyway.
I am not a fan of this mentality.
A good win should not automatically mean 'no changes'. We need to keep improving the team.
Myers was OK last night, he has been a bit less than OK for all the games prior to that. He could certainly be replaced.
Lovett-Murray noticeably breaks team rules, continually bombing to contests, plus he hurts us with his disposal (especially handballs), these things will frustrate the coach trust me. I do feel that he has done enough to hold his spot, but we should be grooming the future, not guys who will be lucky to be on the list when we are top 4.
Obviously match-ups will play a big role if there are going to be any changes.
Agreed. You don't drop a leading goal kicker from the week before. He may not be a flashy type of player, but he ran and supported and hit targets. I think the issue, given the quality of most of the side last night, will be selecting a side that can exploit St Kilda's weaknesses (are there any?). That would be the only way to send the right message to the group should an out like NLM be required.
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gotta look at matchups.
Hooker & Pears worked well in tandum against the 2 best forwards of the comps.
Next 2 in Kosi and Riewoldt will need smart, strong, quick defenders. Saints can go very tall in the forward line, so i wouldnt mind seeing Hurley back.
Davey had a shocker, but not enough to warrant being dropped.
Tough call, but i imagine one of Houli, Myers or Davey may be dropped for a Hurley or Danniher. possibly even lucas if he plays well this weekend.
gotta be sharp with the disposals against the saints.
Hooker & Pears worked well in tandum against the 2 best forwards of the comps.
Next 2 in Kosi and Riewoldt will need smart, strong, quick defenders. Saints can go very tall in the forward line, so i wouldnt mind seeing Hurley back.
Davey had a shocker, but not enough to warrant being dropped.
Tough call, but i imagine one of Houli, Myers or Davey may be dropped for a Hurley or Danniher. possibly even lucas if he plays well this weekend.
gotta be sharp with the disposals against the saints.
Hurley is not that tall. He could match Reiwlodt for height, but not Athletism. I think Pear and Hooker are the best match-ups for Reiwoldt and Kosi. Who are the Saints other forwards?
No and no.
Firstly I thought Houli played very well, sometimes he got slightly caught out by the pace of the game (the Buddy free was bullshit). 80% efficiency is pretty decent. He has worked hard to get in the team and should be rewarded. He is a potentially brilliant player.
McVeigh should not come back until 2 weeks after his ankle is 100%, even if it is mid-year.
Wrong!! One clanger was after being out under the pump by a silly handball too him, another was after a rank holding the ball decision.
His foot skills were sensational, and i cna remember several occasion him laying great tackles. Crunching tackle on hodge, gang tackle on franklin on the wing.
Not getting dropped.
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McVeigh?? He is out for another month.
All other players (and spike too in time Id say now) will come back via Bendigo except possibly Jetta.
That means Hurley, Daniher, Williams, Quinn (& Jetta) the only real options at this stage. The first 2 the only realistic options Id say.
Both talls though, so we have to manage the delicate blend of team balance. IMHO Knights went too tall too often last year, and has changed this season.
Hooker/Pears cant go out. Gonna be interesting.
On a side note, Zaka looked to have a sore arm of some sort, and may be due a rest to refresh then let him loose on the bigger G against Richmond.
All other players (and spike too in time Id say now) will come back via Bendigo except possibly Jetta.
That means Hurley, Daniher, Williams, Quinn (& Jetta) the only real options at this stage. The first 2 the only realistic options Id say.
Both talls though, so we have to manage the delicate blend of team balance. IMHO Knights went too tall too often last year, and has changed this season.
Hooker/Pears cant go out. Gonna be interesting.
On a side note, Zaka looked to have a sore arm of some sort, and may be due a rest to refresh then let him loose on the bigger G against Richmond.
Ins: Hurley or Daniher, Jetta if fit
Outs: Myers, Zaka (rest)
Hurley or Daniher to take over Myers spot in the backline. Whoever plays best in the VFL should get the gig. Also allows us another bigger guy we can swing forward.
Give Zaka a rest. He got clobbered a few times last night and we need to make sure we don't over do it with these kids.
Dyson just stays in but only because we don't have another mid to come in. His kicking this year has been his best ever and he doesn't give it away as much. It's a positive but he still doesn't impose himself enough.
Outs: Myers, Zaka (rest)
Hurley or Daniher to take over Myers spot in the backline. Whoever plays best in the VFL should get the gig. Also allows us another bigger guy we can swing forward.
Give Zaka a rest. He got clobbered a few times last night and we need to make sure we don't over do it with these kids.
Dyson just stays in but only because we don't have another mid to come in. His kicking this year has been his best ever and he doesn't give it away as much. It's a positive but he still doesn't impose himself enough.
3 clangers %80 efficiency.
Did his job well enough to get another game. His kicking is a real weapon.
His first half was ordinary. Kept turning it over. Might have saved himself with some long kicks in the second half.
what part of 3 clangers and 80% efficiency dont you understand....?
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Daniher's last game in was a shocker turned it ovr to much he will have to work through the twos definetly not an auotmatic return from injury.
If Hurley plays well and earns his spot I'd drop Myers and Spike for Houli turns it over under pressure Im not sure he will ever be any good in pressure situations
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Look i like the kid but in the first half he was well below what he is capable of. At the stoppages it appeared as though he just let the opposition take it.
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I think Myers can probably be put back to the VFL for a month or so.
I am a huge fan but he has grown heaps, had an average preseason and is struggling. I don't think he did enough last night to maintain a spot in the side.
On Zaharakis you dont rest him until he shows signs of tiredness. He is justifying a spot in the side and deserves to stay there.
On Lovett-Murray: everyone else has already said it but he was crucial last night. He ran hard when he needed to and converted. It would be very harsh to leave him out based on his game.
On Houli: again like everyone else I dont know what game that guy was watchning. Houli was good and kicks the ball beautifully.
Dyson might struggle to get a game. I am not sure this is fair because he had been very good the two weeks before and he didn't seem to get mich game time last night.
I am a huge fan but he has grown heaps, had an average preseason and is struggling. I don't think he did enough last night to maintain a spot in the side.
On Zaharakis you dont rest him until he shows signs of tiredness. He is justifying a spot in the side and deserves to stay there.
On Lovett-Murray: everyone else has already said it but he was crucial last night. He ran hard when he needed to and converted. It would be very harsh to leave him out based on his game.
On Houli: again like everyone else I dont know what game that guy was watchning. Houli was good and kicks the ball beautifully.
Dyson might struggle to get a game. I am not sure this is fair because he had been very good the two weeks before and he didn't seem to get mich game time last night.
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I thought yourname sake had a worse kicking game
Still hating Nat-Rat's handballing. Although he played pretty well otherwise
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Changes should be made only for match ups or injuries. Everyone played well enough to get a game next week.
1. NLM was pretty damn good last night 13 touches, 85% effeciency, 3 goals
2.Dyson solid but not imposing -12 disposals at 83% efficiency did his job well enough
3. Houili not bad at all - 20 touches at 80% efficiency 2 clangers did his job well enough
I think that if King is not playing perhaps Bellchambers should be dropped to allow Hurley or Daniher to come into the side - which ever plays better in the 2s. This will then allow Hooker to play as a mobile ruck man. Otherwise I dont see any reason to change the team.
1. NLM was pretty damn good last night 13 touches, 85% effeciency, 3 goals
2.Dyson solid but not imposing -12 disposals at 83% efficiency did his job well enough
3. Houili not bad at all - 20 touches at 80% efficiency 2 clangers did his job well enough
I think that if King is not playing perhaps Bellchambers should be dropped to allow Hurley or Daniher to come into the side - which ever plays better in the 2s. This will then allow Hooker to play as a mobile ruck man. Otherwise I dont see any reason to change the team.
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