Melbourne Changes VS Sydney

[2 Dogs]

Manuka oval, smaller ground which may or may not help us. The swans play the SCG very well, but we tend to have more success there aginst them than at the G or Dome.

We are in desperate need for a tall target, Juice played on the weekend, kicked 4, with Sautner ready to return there is no point having Juice fight for a spot that he ain't going to get. Straight into the 1's. Showed enough promise last year to get us all excited that we may have a good player. Valenti was named in Sandy's best, time to get him back on the park.

Bode, not good enough. Had 2 chances to show something, anything, and despite having a task that few can complete (Nathan Brown=gun) his time is up. Same goes for Yze. Played for himself against the Tigers, selfish when he got it forward 50, didn't run hard enough when they had it. Not against a farewell game for him, he's been a great player for us, but all he is doing now is stifling the development of someone else (Maric anyone?)

Some people talking Morton should be dropped? I don't think so. Had a few average games, missing targets, but expecatations are placed way too high for top draft picks, we need to give him some slack. Heard a Dees supporter behind me slag him as he was coming off the ground yesterday. Not on, and I hope that he comes out and dominates just to shove it in that muppets face.

IN: Juice, Valenti
OUT: Bode, Yze

B McDonald Warnock Frawley
HB Wheatley Garland Green
W Bruce Davey Jones
HF Bate Miller C Johnson
FF Wona Juice Sylvia
R White McLean Dunn
INT: PJ, Valenti, Morton, Bartram

 

[the russian40]

didnt newton kick 4 goals in the Sandy reserves? That doesn't warrant automatic selection to the dees, its not that hard to get a game in the vfl 2's

 

[master bate]

Morton out for me, a step back to VFL doesn't mean a step backwards in his development, his kicking effieciency has been terrible and against the swans I don't want to play him. Valenti takes his place, he is perfect for a tough game against the swans. I'm happy to persist with Bode, his game on the weekend was much better than against the pies, however I can't fit CJ in the side because I want Bell in ahead of him to give us more defensively (and to get McDonald in the midfield). We need a target up forward so whilst I reckon it is about a 5% chance of happening, I'm going to pick Juice and hope it happens, Yze can make way.

Out: Morton, Yze, CJ
In: Valenti, Newton, Bell

B: Frawley Garland Bode
HB: Bell Warnock Bartram
C: Green McLean Wheatley
HF: Bate Miller Davey
F: Wona Newton Sylvia
Foll: White Dunn Jones
Int: PJ, Bruce, McDonald, Valenti

Dunn to Goodes, Warnock to Hall, Garland to Mickey O, Frawley on Playfair. McLean, Jones, McDonald and Valenti going through the midfield to try and break even in clearances against a strong Sydney midfield.

 

[2 Dogs]

I'm happy to persist with Bode, his game on the weekend was much better than against the pies, however I can't fit CJ in the side because I want Bell in ahead of him to give us more defensively.

I think we need to be tough with Bell. He was in the best for Sandy, but lets give him another week or 2 to really get some momentum and form. Otherwise it feels as though it will be a token demotion.

I didn't think CJ was that bad. My brother is a Richmond supporter, and we both had microscopes out yesterday on 2 players respectively (Bode and CJ, his were JON and Hyde) I was prepared to give CJ a quarter without any criticism, then put the torch to him, but playing on a wing I liked his game. All may not be lost, and I'm gunning for him to keep his spot now. Bode did nothing yesterday which made me thankful that he is getting a game. Petterd, Bell, Whelan would all perform the job he gets twice as well.

 

[davey_magik]

Keep CJ in, he wasn't that bad against the Tigers. I'm prepared to let him show us what he has in more than two games.

 

[Dez!]

Bode, not good enough. Had 2 chances to show something, anything, and despite having a task that few can complete (Nathan Brown=gun) his time is up. Same goes for Yze. Played for himself against the Tigers, selfish when he got it forward 50, didn't run hard enough when they had it. Not against a farewell game for him, he's been a great player for us, but all he is doing now is stifling the development of someone else (Maric anyone?)

He's not stifling the development of Maric, even if Yze wasn't there Maric wouldn't be playing. As stated thousands upon thousands of times on this board, Maric wants to focus on his schooling.

If he gets a game at all, it will be rounds 21 and 22 if anything.

 

[KTLK]

B: Bartram Frawley Warnock
HB: C Johnson Garland Whealtley
C: Bate Bruce Mclean
HF: Sylvia Newton Green
F: Dunn Miller Wonaeamirri
Ruck: White Jones Davey
Inter: P Johnson McDonald Morton Bell
Emer: Whelan Maric Yze
In: Newton Bell
Out: Bode Yze

 

[Deenamite]

Juice can't make the Sandy 1's let alone the Melbourne team.

In: Valenti
Out: Morton

 

[Bartram_Class]

Buckley for Morton.

 

[Dee UK]

I've been a fan of Yze since he burst on to the scene in 1995 but i think it's time he and the club call time on his career

 

[Bozz.Clunker.H]

would u say valenti is a gurantee in? seen a bit of the kid and liked what i saw

 

[crimson]

Manuka oval, smaller ground which may or may not help us. The swans play the SCG very well, but we tend to have more success there aginst them than at the G or Dome.

Manuka Oval has exactly the same dimensions as the MCG. Even the scoreboard is old wooden one moved from the MCG. It brings back memories.

 

[cannons]

Bode out for Bell
Valenti in for Yze

I'm still unsure about Morton, if he trains well during the week, he can make the trip to Canberra.

 

[melbourne150]

I reckon Valenti should defienitly come in, He was played as a small forward for about a quarter and a half on the weekend because he was getting heavily tagged in the midfield, and he did very well.

He reads the play very well and he has such clean hands, He also took a couple of strong marks(wich is very impressive considering his height)

He had around 22 disposials, and kicked 2 goals on the weekend.

Bell got a fair bit of the ball but he turned it over to much, So i think he should have another week at Sandy..

 

[Pipefitter]

OUT: Morton, Bode
IN: Valenti, Whelan

I thought CJ was great on the weekend. If theres anyone who should have an extended run its him.

 

[StingaArmstrong]

In: Valenti, Newton
Out: Morton, Bode

Don't care about Newton not earning his spot, if he doesn't do enough to keep it then drop him, but we need another tall in the forward line and he's our best option for the future.

As for Valenti, consistently performing well in the ressies, and deserves his spot. Has a better future then Bode.

Morton rested, not dropped to the ressies. Give him a couple of weeks off to refresh. Need to manage young kids more and not burn them out.

 

[saj_21]

OUT: Morton, Bode
IN: Valenti, Whelan

I thought CJ was great on the weekend. If theres anyone who should have an extended run its him.

Agreed, but wouldn't be to disappointed if morton was kept in the side. Considering it is a Sunday game Melbourne will name 3 additional players to the bench, Valenti Wheelan and????

 

[deeswant13]

Josh Mahoney said that Juice wont be playing for another month. Sorry to dampen the spirits. He'd fill the one gapeing hole in our side.

 

[unstable punt]

didnt newton kick 4 goals in the Sandy reserves? That doesn't warrant automatic selection to the dees, its not that hard to get a game in the vfl 2's

he's gotta play in the one's at Sandy first!

 

[pizzor]

Agreed, but wouldn't be to disappointed if morton was kept in the side. Considering it is a Sunday game Melbourne will name 3 additional players to the bench, Valenti Wheelan and????

Jamar, happens every week (named on the extended bench for no reason lol)

 

[BIGBEZ]

Whats wrong with Yze?

 

[davey_magik]

Whats wrong with Yze?

Form. He was good against Collingwood, was a junk time king against the Saints and was poor against Richmond.

Sad to hear Newton won't be playing for another month, did Mahoney give a reason? Fitness I'm assuming?

Out: Morton (Needs to have a rest, he got 20 touches last week but hid the target with about half) and Bode (I don't see a role for him in the team)
In: Valenti (Will suit us against the way the Swans play) and Whelan (Shit we need him back)

 

[undies37]

Whats wrong with Yze?

i dont get it everybody in the saints game was sh1t
and who cares how his form is
he has been playing pretty well IMO
in valenti (saw him on sunday at the dees game) whelan
out bode and frawley

 

[McCleanMagic]

Bode has too go he is not up to the standard.
Agree on giving morton a rest
Why dont we bring up Cheney for a game got in the best for sandy - couldnt hurt for him to know where he is at and can improve on for 09.
Bell is having a terrible season - trade bait?
Need to get dunny out of the middle - too slow (decision making and running) settle him down inthe forward line!

 

[Mr Consistent]

Howdy all - cant post this as a new thread - but thought it of interest - we look as though we are going to have 2 home games in Canberra next year.
http://www.foxsports.com.au/story/0,8659,23882328-23211,00.html
Also - reckon its time to blood as many new players so we can assess them and clean out or keep as their performances warrant.
We need big changes - and it might cost a bit to do it - i.e. promote some more rookies, but at least we dont sit at the end of the season having to decide the future of a player and say 'i wish we saw him play at the highest level' or instead 'we better keep this guy on our list because we havent seen him yet'. We need only those players who have a future on our list in 09.