Preview Changes Vs Tiggers round 12

[AsterixTheGaul]

Thinking about Gov - I would of thought he would really benefit from not flying and with 2 weeks off. Our backline has been superb and we have found a way to defend as a unit.

With that confidence, a great way to introduce Barrass and let him have a turn. We could do with him on one of the Richmond KPF and his form in EP would justify his inclusion.

A fortnight off for Gov and he will hit the back half of the season hard and we will benefit in the run up to September with a fit and more refreshed Gov. We may even learn something about Tom!

 

[Doughboy]

There is not a snowflakes chance that Selwood will get dropped...

 

[Godfather32]

Out: Ellis, Selwood, McGovern
In: Nelson, Anyone, Barrass

 

[Ned_Flanders]

What's the issue with selwood? Haven't been able to watch your recent games (busted leg so I'm in rear window mode, and wife is ruling the remote) but I've been a fan of his in the past (given we would have picked him if not for the mcMuffin farce, most tigs have followed his with some interest), so quite surprised most here are very united in wanting him dropped this week.


Btw our banter thread is up and running, but the pregame thread (for actual proper footy discussion) is still pending

 

[Godfather32]

What's the issue with selwood? Haven't been able to watch your recent games (busted leg so I'm in rear window mode, and wife is ruling the remote) but I've been a fan of his in the past (given we would have picked him if not for the mcMuffin farce, most tigs have followed his with some interest), so quite surprised most here are very united in wanting him dropped this week.


Btw our banter thread is up and running, but the pregame thread (for actual proper footy discussion) is still pending

He's not very good.
Poor skills and lack of flexibility don't suit our game plan, and he seems to be an excuse for our coaches to push Yeo out of the midfield, which is a very bad thing.

 

[SpaceClef]

What's the issue with selwood? Haven't been able to watch your recent games (busted leg so I'm in rear window mode, and wife is ruling the remote) but I've been a fan of his in the past (given we would have picked him if not for the mcMuffin farce, most tigs have followed his with some interest), so quite surprised most here are very united in wanting him dropped this week.


Btw our banter thread is up and running, but the pregame thread (for actual proper footy discussion) is still pending

He missed ~6 matches and was then brought straight into the side without having to work his way into fitness through the WAFL. Sent a bad message given everyone else has had to force their way into a midfield that was functioning the best it has in a few years.

Then played a good defensive game as sub, an OK game against Geelong, but his past two weeks were average and (coincidentally or not) our midfield mix hasn't seemed right since he returned. We've looked far less like the side that has gotten us excited this year, and more like side that stunk it up so bad in 2013/14.

Also has meant guys like Elliot Yeo and Liam Duggan have had to play other roles, rather than getting midfield minutes

 

[Ned_Flanders]

He's not very good.
Poor skills and lack of flexibility don't suit our game plan, and he seems to be an excuse for our coaches to push Yeo out of the midfield, which is a very bad thing.

Tks. I was hoping he may be coming back from something and was still not quite match ready, but that's pretty damning. I know some on our board were hoping we would look at getting him over in the trade period, but those two issues are as big a problem for us with our game plan as with yours.

 

[Ned_Flanders]

He missed ~6 matches and was then brought straight into the side without having to work his way into fitness through the WAFL. Sent a bad message given everyone else has had to force their way into a midfield that was functioning the best it has in a few years.

Then played a good defensive game as sub, an OK game against Geelong, but his past two weeks were average and (coincidentally or not) our midfield mix hasn't seemed right since he returned. We've looked far less like the side that has gotten us excited this year, and more like side that stunk it up so bad in 2013/14.

You're sounding like another wce poster who visited our board, he was saying you guys are looking like a side who's hanging out for the bye.

Regardless of result, your first half has you brilliantly placed for the second. Be interesting to see how you come out after the rest

 

[Godfather32]

Tks. I was hoping he may be coming back from something and was still not quite match ready, but that's pretty damning. I know some on our board were hoping we would look at getting him over in the trade period, but those two issues are as big a problem for us with our game plan as with yours.

Well to be fair he is coming back from an injury, but his poor skills have been on display for years and it's glaringly obvious that he doesn't fit in with the way we want to play moving forward. But he's really, really good, by all means, please sign him up to a huge contract

 

[Ned_Flanders]

Well to be fair he is coming back from an injury, but his poor skills have been on display for years and it's glaringly obvious that he doesn't fit in with the way we want to play moving forward. But he's really, really good, by all means, please sign him up to a huge contract

A few players are getting caught out like this now. If you're one dimensional, or lack size for your role, where you may have rocked in the 90's there is just no mercy now.

 

[Godfather32]

A few players are getting caught out like this now. If you're one dimensional, or lack size for your role, where you may have rocked in the 90's there is just no mercy now.

Yep, totally agree, need to have the flexibility to play multiple roles in today's game.

 

[ep2018]

Simpson has to show balls here and drop Selwood.

 

[Chris_6678]

14 of us are flying over for this cannot wait! We have not booked tickets will we get tickets easy if we get them at the ground?

 

[Small Moves]

he was saying you guys are looking like a side who's hanging out for the bye.

We are banged up. The bye couldn't come any quicker. Wouldn't be surprised if Rance holds Kennedy goalless and you guys beat us by 4-5 goals.

 

[Sammy J]

I agree with resting Gov and giving Barass a go. He can match up on Vickery or Griffiths, Schofield on Riewoldt.

 

[Ned_Flanders]

14 of us are flying over for this cannot wait! We have not booked tickets will we get tickets easy if we get them at the ground?

Depends upon where you want to sit

If you're happy to rock up and sit in the ga on the top deck, you'll be sweet

If you're wanting seating in a better section though, esp with a block of 12, you may want to book

It won't be a sell out, but with most predicting 40-50 the public section will get a good nudge

 

[Hipster Doofus]

14 of us are flying over for this cannot wait! We have not booked tickets will we get tickets easy if we get them at the ground?

Absolutely, I can't see more than 55-60 so you'll find seats easy enough.

 

[DrMike]

Banter thread
Rip into Richmond with impunity
Keep it witty of course

Know a heap of WA peeps flying over for the game, would do it myself if I didn't have exams, should be a big crowd can't wait!

 

[liam123]

Don't think rosa will be included in the team. Nelson Lycett and ...somebody else forgot mccinness??( too many drinks already) won't play for EP today (rosa will play) and because nobody will probably be omitted for performance, barring injury it's the same lineup with them 3 as extras. I can see gov not pulling up in which case a tall might be included. I say all this based on what simmo said in the presser. I think Richmond will kill us..

 

[PRANKSTER666]

If we can get Gov up this week and then he can have two weeks off over the bye and Melbourne.

 

[West Coast 06]

We are banged up. The bye couldn't come any quicker. Wouldn't be surprised if Rance holds Kennedy goalless and you guys beat us by 4-5 goals.

Agree with you that the bye can't come quick enough, and probably the margin.

Disagree strongly Rance could hold JK goalless. Rance is over rated.

 

[Small Moves]

Agree with you that the bye can't come quick enough, and probably the margin.

Disagree strongly Rance could hold JK goalless. Rance is over rated.

From what I could see Hooker was giving JK a bath until late in the game where he got a couple of quick goals. He did hand some off, but for the most part he was getting beaten one-on-one. It'll be a good contest between the two.

He's got a 9 goal lead on Franklin at this stage so hopefully he can build on that going into the bye. The last thing we need is Betts to have a couple of big weeks and put himself back in it.

 

[Carbine Chaos]

IN: Cavka

 

[ROYAL EAGLE]

If we can get Gov up this week and then he can have two weeks off over the bye and Melbourne.

He was all but ruled out by simpson on the sunday footy show, so very unlikely to play.

Copped a corky in the same place twice hurt his wrist and still having problems with his knee he hurt a few weeks ago.

 

[Bleedblueandgold]

Even if Gov plays through the injury, his effectiveness will be much lower than usual, since he can't run much and can't really jump, meaning that he cannot take many marks, this happened to him in the Port game.
The commentators were bemoaning the fact that the Dons weren't taking advantage of him being injured.
We'll get smashed with only 1 fit tall defender, Barrassment or Fmac needs to come in even if Gov somehow ends up gets up.