NAB Challenge 2016

[SpaceClef]

Shuey got some knee soreness.

From dropping at them, no doubt

 

[Biggie]

From dropping at them, no doubt

 

[Chris_6678]

The west has quotes from the Club saying Shuey copped a knock to the knee last week and after scans their is no damage but is taking no risk this week and will play next week. Wellingham had a set back but not being risked this week and should play next week. They also said they only play 2 ruckman.

 

[ChampRevesby]

The west has quotes from the Club saying Shuey copped a knock to the knee last week and after scans their is no damage but is taking no risk this week and will play next week. Wellingham had a set back but not being risked this week and should play next week. They also said they only play 2 ruckman.

What is it with this guy and the offseason?

 

[Lyyynnnchy]

I definitely like the idea of playing Nic Nat as a rover a bit more like he did in 2011/12 with Cox in the ruck. Although ideally Lycett will build up enough of a tank that we don't need to play Giles as well.

That never worked, looked horrendous and as soon as the ball hit the deck we were a mid down. There's a reason why it's never been done since

 

[iLikeIt]

That never worked, looked horrendous and as soon as the ball hit the deck we were a mid down. There's a reason why it's never been done since

Agree. And with due respect to Lycett, he isn't in the same league as Cox as a ruck. Nic Nat should always ruck in the centre - that's where he dominates. He already plays a dual ruck and ruck rover role simultaneously (by following up his own tap outs) - that's the advantage we get from him over other rucks. The only time I could see him not rucking and playing a ruck rover role would be at stoppages but not sure he'd bring any advantages in those situations as they are almost always far too congested for a big man like him to be able to weave his magic in.

 

[WCE_phil]

Agree. And with due respect to Lycett, he isn't in the same league as Cox as a ruck. Nic Nat should always ruck in the centre - that's where he dominates. He already plays a dual ruck and ruck rover role simultaneously (by following up his own tap outs) - that's the advantage we get from him over other rucks. The only time I could see him not rucking and playing a ruck rover role would be at stoppages but not sure he'd bring any advantages in those situations as they are almost always far too congested for a big man like him to be able to weave his magic in.

I could see it working well at throw ins. Lycett contests the throw in and nicnat becomes like a big wrecking ball.

 

[Chris_6678]

Mark Duffield ‏@MarkDuffield1 13m13 minutes ago
Simpson says Luke Shuey, Sharrod Wellingham, Dom Sheed and Mark Hutchings have niggles that will keep them out.

Mark Duffield ‏@MarkDuffield1 13m13 minutes ago
Simpson non-committal about AFL's experimental protected space rule. Not sure how it affects game.

Mark Duffield ‏@MarkDuffield1 15m15 minutes ago
Adam Simpson says Scott Lycett gets a chance in NAB Challenge against Suns tomorrow to play as ruck ahead of Jon Giles

Mark Duffield ‏@MarkDuffield1 14m14 minutes ago
Simpson confirms that Eric Mackenzie will play his first game in 12 months after knee reco. Eagles still likely to use McGovern in defence

 

[Biggie]

Mark Duffield ‏@MarkDuffield1 13m13 minutes ago
Simpson says Luke Shuey, Sharrod Wellingham, Dom Sheed and Mark Hutchings have niggles that will keep them out.

I'd expect all of them to come back in v Essendon the week after.

 

[Lyyynnnchy]

I could see it working well at throw ins. Lycett contests the throw in and nicnat becomes like a big wrecking ball.

A wrecking ball that can't pick up the ball at ground level? No

 

[Chris_6678]

https://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/sport/afl/a/30994608/easy-does-it-for-eagle-mackenzie/

 

[Barney44]

That never worked, looked horrendous and as soon as the ball hit the deck we were a mid down. There's a reason why it's never been done since

I had a bit of a chuckle to myself on the weekend when I saw Essendon start doing things we have all seen tried and tried and tried.... Like a four tall, no small forwardline.

I suggest to those going to the game tomorrow night to make your way there now. Horrible ground to go to and get into with only one access point. There will be big delays getting into the ground just like last time. Unless you are a regular WAFL watcher and you know about the hole in the fence near the scoreboard or the back way through Arena.

 

[SpaceClef]

Wink wink nudge nudge say no more

 

[SloppyJoe]

I had a bit of a chuckle to myself on the weekend when I saw Essendon start doing things we have all seen tried and tried and tried.... Like a four tall, no small forwardline.

I suggest to those going to the game tomorrow night to make your way there now. Horrible ground to go to and get into with only one access point. There will be big delays getting into the ground just like last time. Unless you are a regular WAFL watcher and you know about the hole in the fence near the scoreboard or the back way through Arena.

 

[avishka5]

Mark Duffield ‏@MarkDuffield1 13m13 minutes ago
Simpson says Luke Shuey, Sharrod Wellingham, Dom Sheed and Mark Hutchings have niggles that will keep them out.

I'd expect all of them to come back in v Essendon the week after.

based on last year, i expect them to be ready by mid april.

 

[Spoon_Man]

 

[Suma Magic]

Maybe something like this:

Nelson Mackenzie Brown
Sheppard McGovern Hurn
Jetta Priddis Gaff
Hill Darling LeCras
Cripps Kennedy Lycett

Naitanui Yeo Duggan

Schofield Butler/Ellis Cole Partington McGinnity Bennell McInnes

E: Giles Barrass Karpany Butler/Ellis

 

[kane249]

From memory we did the same against the Crows?

 

[iLikeIt]

From memory we did the same against the Crows?

You don't fix it, if it ain't broken It was only a 100 point loss. If we lose by 200 then we gonna make some changes.

 

[avishka5]

Maybe something like this:

Nelson Mackenzie Brown
Sheppard McGovern Hurn
Jetta Priddis Gaff
Hill Darling LeCras
Cripps Kennedy Lycett

Naitanui Yeo Duggan

Schofield Butler/Ellis Cole Partington McGinnity Bennell McInnes

E: Giles Barrass Karpany Butler/Ellis

Maybe rest schoey and bring barrass in. The guy is susceptible to niggle and what not and he did have a massive task on tex and jenkins. ALso Like to see Barrass have a go. He is no physically ready to play AFL and his recent form was pretty good. showed some great work on big tex early on last game.

 

[Suma Magic]

Maybe rest schoey and bring barrass in. The guy is susceptible to niggle and what not and he did have a massive task on tex and jenkins. ALso Like to see Barrass have a go. He is no physically ready to play AFL and his recent form was pretty good. showed some great work on big tex early on last game.

Yeah I don't mind that, bring back Schoey next week.

 

[SpaceClef]

Y we do dis

 

[DickDunn]

That never worked, looked horrendous and as soon as the ball hit the deck we were a mid down. There's a reason why it's never been done since

You have a short memory. There were times where it worked very well in Nic's early years. Either way, no one's suggesting it should be done a lot - he should clearly be rucking more than anything. But it would give us a more physical presence at stoppages.

 

[Avalor]

Can't wait till tomorrow to see the boys run out in their new navy wings. Yay!

 

[iLikeIt]

Can't wait till tomorrow to see the boys run out in their new navy wings. Yay!

You can say that again. Oh, you did!