Mattner to miss?

[jenny61_99]

Heard Craigy say tonight that Mattner will definitely not play this weekend as he has "some things to learn". He must have REALLY stuffed up to be on the outer by that much..... particularly when the team really needs him. Anyone got any thoughts?

 

[Stiffy_18]

Where did you hear that

 

[jenny61_99]

Where did you hear that

Fox Footy news tonight.

 

[NikkiNoo]

Hmm on the discussion on Channel 9 on Monday he was asked about Mattner not being included against Freo and he said the same sort of thing - that there were some aspects that he needed to work on more and it was form related, nothing mentioned about the coming week though.

Haven't see the Fox Footy News with that bit - didn't interview Craig on White Line Fever section of the news, when did you see it Jenny?

 

[RogerRabbit69]

Geez, that doesn't sound good.

I don't think his form's been that bad so far this season

 

[jenny61_99]

Hmm on the discussion on Channel 9 on Monday he was asked about Mattner not being included against Freo and he said the same sort of thing - that there were some aspects that he needed to work on more and it was form related, nothing mentioned about the coming week though.

Haven't see the Fox Footy News with that bit - didn't interview Craig on White Line Fever section of the news, when did you see it Jenny?

Im confused now... thought it was my hubby that saw it..... now he tells me it was his dad that saw it on Adelaide tele tonight. He said that Craig said he (Mattner) definitely wouldn't play. Oh lord.... if my F-I-L has got it wrong I apologise profusely everyone! And if I got it right well then you heard it here first!

 

[James23]

ah wel craigy knows best, must be something we cant pick up on

 

[jenny61_99]

Geez, that doesn't sound good.

I don't think his form's been that bad so far this season

I got the impression that it wasn't a form thing rather an attitude or disciplinary situation.

 

[RogerRabbit69]

I got the impression that it wasn't a form thing rather an attitude or disciplinary situation.

Yeah, like it was some off-field issue .... god, let's hope not. we don't need another one of them!

 

[macca23]

Im confused now... thought it was my hubby that saw it..... now he tells me it was his dad that saw it on Adelaide tele tonight. He said that Craig said he (Mattner) definitely wouldn't play. Oh lord.... if my F-I-L has got it wrong I apologise profusely everyone!

Craig said that on Adelaide telly last week.

On Monday night he said on telly that we have Mattner and Edwards to come back in this week.

Are you sure this isn't old news you're quoting here?

 

[jenny61_99]

Craig said that on Adelaide telly last week.

On Monday night he said on telly that we have Mattner and Edwards to come back in this week.

Are you sure this isn't old news you're quoting here?

Nope, not sure of anything where my FIL is concerned! Hubby was watching Fox Footy and his dad rang. After the phone call and whatever was on had finished hubby came up and told me a heap of things:

1. They were appealing the Burton decision.
2. Vince was rested today from the game as he would be required for this weekend.
3. Mattner would definitely not play this weekend as there still some things he needed to work on.
4. The club said that Perrie would be out for 8 weeks.

So I assumed all of this came from Fox Footy. Clearly it didn't. When I questioned said husband he said Dad had heard it TONIGHT. So what he was listening to is beyond me. I shall call him in the morning for a clarification.

 

[Gets!]

Nothing has been said of the sort this week...

 

[Markthirtytwo]

Probably just tactics to keep the Bullies guessing.
His form as we see it as been no worse than some others still getting picked.
Must be attitude if anything. Thats a worry.

 

[marvin]

Craig was asked about Mattner on SEN this morning. He said that defensively, Mattner was fine, but he was being asked to work on the attacking side of his game a bit more. Didn't say what his fate was for this week, but said "don't worry, Marty Mattner WILL be back".

 

[CaptainDangerfield]

Craig was asked about Mattner on SEN this morning. He said that defensively, Mattner was fine, but he was being asked to work on the attacking side of his game a bit more. Didn't say what his fate was for this week, but said "don't worry, Marty Mattner WILL be back".

I thought last year,when played on a wing, Mattner was great offensively. Has this problem only arisen since he was moved into the backline. If so, the problem lies more with the positioning ( coaching decision) not the player.

Its all well and good to speak versatility but Marty is a natural wingman and a damn good one. Probabaly one of the best natural wingman we have had in our clubs 16 year history. Let him do what he does naturally, break the lines and tackle aggressively.

I just hope they haven't deflated the kids confidence.

 

[Kane McGoodwin]

I thought last year,when played on a wing, Mattner was great offensively. Has this problem only arisen since he was moved into the backline. If so, the problem lies more with the positioning ( coaching decision) not the player.

Its all well and good to speak versatility but Marty is a natural wingman and a damn good one. Probabaly one of the best natural wingman we have had in our clubs 16 year history. Let him do what he does naturally, break the lines and tackle aggressively.

I just hope they haven't deflated the kids confidence.

Couldn't agree more Springy. Whist Marty has shown he can be a handy backman, he easily plays his best foot on the wing. Must return this week to pressurise the Bullies mosquito fleet.

 

[Drummond]

So it looks as though Clarke, Perrie and Burton will all be out this week, as well as Edwards still missing through injury and Mattner missing because he must have really made Craig angry.

OUT: Clarke, Perrie, Burton
IN: Maric, Vince, Skipworth

 

[Cap]

So it looks as though Clarke, Perrie and Burton will all be out this week, as well as Edwards still missing through injury and Mattner missing because he must have really made Craig angry.

OUT: Clarke, Perrie, Burton
IN: Maric, Vince, Skipworth

funnily enough I'm not convinced the Maric will be in - is going to be an interesting selection period.

Couldn't agree more Springy. Whist Marty has shown he can be a handy backman, he easily plays his best foot on the wing. Must return this week to pressurise the Bullies mosquito fleet.

there is something about NC that tells you if he has an issue with Marty then its going to be a tough assignment for Marty to get back in.
Will NC doesn;t seem like Ayres in term of plain stubborness, I think he likes to take as many variables out of a game as possible - Marty must have become one of them - still bloody strange !

 

[Drummond]

funnily enough I'm not convinced the Maric will be in - is going to be an interesting selection period.

Well who would you bring in then? Maric is in great form, he is ready to play, and there is a position vacant. Why on earth wouldn't he be included?

 

[RogerRabbit69]

Well who would you bring in then? Maric is in great form, he is ready to play, and there is a position vacant. Why on earth wouldn't he be included?

Considering the Bulldogs' apparent lack of height, there's a chance the Crows won't feel the need to bring in another tall.

 

[The Crows Truth]

So it looks as though Clarke, Perrie and Burton will all be out this week, as well as Edwards still missing through injury and Mattner missing because he must have really made Craig angry.

OUT: Clarke, Perrie, Burton
IN: Maric, Vince, Skipworth

Didnt skips play last wk mate?

 

[Drummond]

Didnt skips play last wk mate?

Yeh he did lol. He obviously had no impact then.

 

[Stiffy_18]

Considering the Bulldogs' apparent lack of height, there's a chance the Crows won't feel the need to bring in another tall.

There will most certainly be a need if Clarke doesn't come up which is what Drummond is saying.

 

[RogerRabbit69]

There will most certainly be a need if Clarke doesn't come up which is what Drummond is saying.

Yep, my mistake. Didn't read far enough back in the thread to realise Clarke was doubtful. Don't ya hate that!!??

 

[Cap]

I always get concerned when I here Midget team. Last time I was watching Football dermie described a team as having a midget forard line because there was no-one above 6’3

Midget to me is 2' not 6'3.

Where is Trent Ormond-allen when we really need him ?