Preview R24: Changes vs. North Melbourne

[Cromulant]

Two weeks without match fitness - you would be flirting with form. Possibly rest RTs shoulder and that would be it.

If you dont have match fitness by now you'll never have it

 

[Mutineer]

My opinions only...

Yes, of course they will. History has shown this repeatedly. I agree with you that neither Murphy or Schoenberg should ever be selected at AFL level, ever again, and both should be delisted as soon as the finals are done.

Yes Laird will return. Smith could end up as the sub.

None whatsoever.

Yes, this is a very real possibility. Butts did nothing wrong other than getting injured. A week in the SNAFL should be all he needs to prove that he's regained his fitness and is ready to play at AFL level again.

I doubt there's any chance of him being dropped. Taylor has been pretty good for the last few weeks - certainly a massive upgrade on Murphy.

Murphy was always coming in when Pedlar didn't come up.

The small forward pecking order is obviously Rankine, Rachele, Taylor, Pedlar, Murphy

 

[Mutineer]

Tristan Xerri

38

Tristan Xerri

Age

27

Ht

202cm

Wt

99kg

Pos.

Ruck

Career

Season

Last 5

D

5.5

1star

K

3.0

1star

HB

2.5

2star

CL

1.0

3star

HO

2.5

5star

D

5.5

1star

K

3.0

1star

HB

2.5

2star

CL

1.0

3star

HO

2.5

5star

D

5.5

2star

K

3.0

1star

HB

2.5

3star

CL

1.0

3star

HO

2.5

5star

40 hit outs, 22 disposals, 17 tackles 6 clearances.
Harry Sheezel 54 disosals, 7 marks, 6 clearances, 5 tackles, 688 metres gained, 2.2
Luke Davies-Uniakie 40 disposals, 9 marks, 7 tackles, 10 clearances, 732 metres gained, 1.1

 

[Cromulant]

Tristan Xerri 40 hit outs, 22 disposals, 17 tackles 6 clearances
Harry Sheezel 54 disosals, 7 marks, 6 clearances, 5 tackles, 688 metres gained
Luke Davies-Uniakie 40 disposals, 9 marks, 7 tackles, 10 clearances, 732 metres gained

Meh

 

[PeterSalt]

It's almost like some folk here have the memories of gold fish and are writing similar posts as those in the lead up to travel to Perth and play WC

And completely ignoring Nicks comments in his post match presser re players and form, or the potential lack of game time if we win the first final

 

[Cromulant]

It's almost like some folk here have the memories of gold fish and are writing similar posts as those in the lead up to travel to Perth and play WC

And completely ignoring Nicks comments in his post match presser re players and form, or the potential lack of game time if we win the first final

We still had to win the game in Perth.

Whilst nice, its not hugely important to win next weekend. Its certainly not as important as setting ourselves up for a Qualifying Final.

 

[WaynesWorld19]

Tristan Xerri 40 hit outs, 22 disposals, 17 tackles 6 clearances.
Harry Sheezel 54 disosals, 7 marks, 6 clearances, 5 tackles, 688 metres gained, 2.2
Luke Davies-Uniakie 40 disposals, 9 marks, 7 tackles, 10 clearances, 732 metres gained, 1.1

And like Xerri was hardly troubling the stats guy at Qtr time ......had a massive 2nd Qtr ....and I mean massive !

 

[Tas]

I think you guys should rest everyone so you are fresh for finals.

 

[Kane McGoodwin]

Tristan Xerri 40 hit outs, 22 disposals, 17 tackles 6 clearances.
Harry Sheezel 54 disosals, 7 marks, 6 clearances, 5 tackles, 688 metres gained, 2.2
Luke Davies-Uniakie 40 disposals, 9 marks, 7 tackles, 10 clearances, 732 metres gained, 1.1

How bad were Richmond!

 

[checkside95]

Don’t know if I’d rest him but I’d put a blanket ban on Peatling tackling, bumping or so much as scowling at the oppo given how he’s been treated by the MRO this year

 

[PCORF]

In: Draper, Dowling, Laird, Nankervis
Out: Murphy, Smith, Schoenberg, Taylor

 

[MsTopG]

Schoenberg playing for a Contract ....will not surprise if he gets that chance next week

Time move him on. Not good enough. Along with Murphy, Burgess, Jones, Sholl, Smith.

 

[Mattrox]

Its like I'm sitting in the happy clapper section at AO.

But moments like these can be fleeting. Best to enjoy it and go along for the ride. Better this than being like the dog chasing the car's wheel. When he finally catches his target, he doesn't know what to do and has a horrible time.

 

[MrBarry]

We need to get back inform. The last 3 weeks we've played some of our worst football this year. Whether it's because players haven't been going as hard due to the top 2 being pretty much sewn up or we are genuinely out of form is the question. I would rather a tired team in form than a well rested team out of form. We wont be tired as you pointed out as there's a week off post round 24. We need to play our best team next week and get back in form. If we play in the finals like we have the last 3 weeks we will definitely be out in straight sets.

Out
Murray Smith Murphy Schoenberg Bond/Taylor

In
Butts Pedlar Laird Max Dowling

Max Butts Worrell
Milera Keane Hinge
Cumming Dawson Curtin
ANB Thilthorpe Keays
Rankine Fogarty Walker

ROB Soligo Peatling

Laird Pedlar Dowling Berry

Sub: Taylor/Bond

We were extremely good in the Hawthorn game.

 

[1970crow]

Top two is not only a formality it is a guarantee.

I’ve heard the AFL will deduct points for what they’re calling Opponent Disrespect. Whisper is draft sanctions for severe cases.

 

[Cromulant]

We need to get back inform. The last 3 weeks we've played some of our worst football this year. Whether it's because players haven't been going as hard due to the top 2 being pretty much sewn up or we are genuinely out of form is the question. I would rather a tired team in form than a well rested team out of form. We wont be tired as you pointed out as there's a week off post round 24. We need to play our best team next week and get back in form. If we play in the finals like we have the last 3 weeks we will definitely be out in straight sets

I mean we were pretty good against Hawthorn, even last night we had our moments.

You cant play your best footy every week.

 

[1970crow]

I’d love us to rest a dozen players like Freo did all those years ago when their final round was a dead rubber. Not ones to overact to what was a one-off at the time, the AFL introduced the pre-finals bye week. It’d be great to see the AFL implement the pre-finals bye fortnight because we rested a heap of players.

 

[Bearded Clam]

Dowling needs to come in.

Seriously..

And yet these fxxkstains will still pick Murphy time and time again.

How is the media not absolutely hammering nicks over this disgrace??..

I am not sure there has ever been a poorer club at the selection table that the currently run crows..

‘but we’re top’ you’ll hear their apologists squeal!.. Couldve give a shit.. even the top clubs have selection integrity. Ours doesnt.

Top clubs stay as top clubs for years because of selection integrity. Ours wont unless this ludicrous shit changes.

Murphy is literally the worst footballer in the entire AFL.

 

[Mattrox]

Seriously..

And yet these fxxkstains will still pick Murphy time and time again.

How is the media not absolutely hammering nicks over this disgrace??..

I am not sure there has ever been a poorer club at the selection table that the currently run crows..

‘but we’re top’ you’ll hear their apologists squeal!.. Couldve give a shit.. even the top clubs have selection integrity. Ours doesnt.

Top clubs stay as top clubs for years because of selection integrity. Ours wont unless this ludicrous shit changes.

Murphy is literally the worst footballer in the entire AFL.

Have 2 bex and have a lie down.

 

[LC40]

Changes for Kangaroos
1. Commit to moving the ball with pace.
2.Spread with plenty of width so the corridor becomes uncluttered and a switch through the middle of the ground is always an option.
3. Try a few different kick in scenarios

Obviously we need to improve our transition game... perfect chance to play with freedom in a dead rubber.

 

[hippyhippy]

No need to rest anyone. We'll have a week off

 

[Slippery Pete]

I’ve heard the AFL will deduct points for what they’re calling Opponent Disrespect. Whisper is draft sanctions for severe cases.

Is this a joke?

 

[1970crow]

Is this a joke?

Obviously not a good one.

 

[Soggy2112]

Nicks said after the game that the focus this week is getting back in to form. They obviously feel like they weren’t anywhere near their best.

With that in mind I don’t see any funny changes or resting players.

OUT: Murphy, Schoenberg
IN: Pedlar (if fit), Dowling

That will then more or less be our finals team I think with Max to replace Bond and Rach to replace Pedlar whenever they return.

Dowling or Sid should be our finals sub.

 

[MsTopG]

Nicks said after the game that the focus this week is getting back in to form. They obviously feel like they weren’t anywhere near their best.

With that in mind I don’t see any funny changes or resting players.

OUT: Murphy, Schoenberg
IN: Pedlar (if fit), Dowling

That will then more or less be our finals team I think with Max to replace Bond and Rach to replace Pedlar whenever they return.

Dowling or Sid should be our finals sub.

Butts to replace Muzz too.