New Kids 2019 - the Battle for Selection!

[Rory Walkerfield]

Here's an interesting question: who do you think would be the first to reach 10 games out of all the names on this thread?

Jones. I reckon he will get there this year.

 

[John Who]

Since the JLT games, wonder if there has been any change in public opinions regarding the newbies?

Jones and McHenry looks like they got enough weapons to be playing some games this year. Will McAdam be tried if fitness improves this year?

Will ROB be given a chance when in peak form? Or will he have to wait for when Sauce is injured/rested?

 

[DJ75]

Jones to play a few games early and then get squeezed out as the experienced players return.
McHenry to get a taste at some stage. Stengle will get a game or two to give Betts a rest (should manage him to ensure he is fully fit for finals). ROB MUST play at least 5 games. We have to be smart in our use of Sauce.

 

[boffo]

Agree. We know which opposing ruckmen Sauce usually goes well against. And those that usually beat him.

This should be a transition year, pick Sauce or ROB depending on match up, possibly ROB a defensive role on the more mobile opposition ruckmen

Although ROB is an unknown quantity at AFL level it's time to start a transition and get a return for keeping him on our list.

 

[1970crow]

Jones to play a few games early and then get squeezed out as the experienced players return.
McHenry to get a taste at some stage. Stengle will get a game or two to give Betts a rest (should manage him to ensure he is fully fit for finals). ROB MUST play at least 5 games. We have to be smart in our use of Sauce.

Scott Thompson is the only player that we've ever rested despite numerous opportunites with dead rubbers and certain thrashings. I've seen a lot of people posting about players getting a game or 2 when someone is rested and I'm really not sure where it comes from. Resting players goes against one of our driving principles which is that continuity wins football matches.

 

[DJ75]

Scott Thompson is the only player that we've ever rested despite numerous opportunites with dead rubbers and certain thrashings. I've seen a lot of people posting about players getting a game or 2 when someone is rested and I'm really not sure where it comes from. Resting players goes against one of our driving principles which is that continuity wins football matches.

You are 100% correct. It shouldn't be this way though. There are reasons we haven't won a flag in many years, and this is a big one.
Surely we eventually get smart about it??

 

[GoGeta]

I need Supercoach rookies...…….SO PLAY THEM ALL!

 

[Geoffa32]

Jones is the only one I can see ready now. He should play round one IMO.

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[John Who]

Scott Thompson is the only player that we've ever rested despite numerous opportunites with dead rubbers and certain thrashings. I've seen a lot of people posting about players getting a game or 2 when someone is rested and I'm really not sure where it comes from. Resting players goes against one of our driving principles which is that continuity wins football matches.

Continuity was our theme in 2017 where we hardly blooded any new young talent (eg. Doedee). Then came 2017, we have witnessed not only a recurring hamstring pattern, but it was also the mismanagement of players when returning from injuries:
- Tex had recurrent foot issues, and never looked right the whole year
- Betts had a repeated strain issue and it had an obvious effect in his kicking distance
- Sauce was crappy and then crappier the longer the season went; apparently he had lingering lower back issues.

So whilst continuity is our main theme, we also cannot hide from the fact managing players with niggles and prevention of long term injuries is an important aspect in modern footy. Not to mention with a fair few new young talent, we can have the best of both worlds with continuity and resting in patches to allow more game time in the up-n-comers.

 

[1970crow]

Continuity was our theme in 2017 where we hardly blooded any new young talent (eg. Doedee). Then came 2017, we have witnessed not only a recurring hamstring pattern, but it was also the mismanagement of players when returning from injuries:
- Tex had recurrent foot issues, and never looked right the whole year
- Betts had a repeated strain issue and it had an obvious effect in his kicking distance
- Sauce was crappy and then crappier the longer the season went; apparently he had lingering lower back issues.

So whilst continuity is our main theme, we also cannot hide from the fact managing players with niggles and prevention of long term injuries is an important aspect in modern footy. Not to mention with a fair few new young talent, we can have the best of both worlds with continuity and resting in patches to allow more game time in the up-n-comers.

Preaching to the converted John.