Preview R4: Changes vs. Gold Coast Suns (Match of the Round!!!)

[BRL121]

This is one of the three or so games that we "always" lose, like anyone in Tasmania and Geelong at Geelong.

Last year, Geelong conceded their game against the Suns in Darwin before the match with their selections. I'd almost be prepared to program in this known loss by resting Tex and maybe more players, concentrating on the next three winnable games with fit and refreshed senior or fragile players.

I realise that this goes against the one match at a time philosophy, but it looks prudent to me looking at the longer-term perspective. It would also test depth players in pressure situations.

Come at me!

 

[hippyhippy]

This is one of the three or so games that we "always" lose, like anyone in Tasmania and Geelong at Geelong.

Last year, Geelong conceded their game against the Suns in Darwin before the match with their selections. I'd almost be prepared to program in this known loss by resting Tex and maybe more players, concentrating on the next three winnable games with fit and refreshed senior or fragile players.

I realise that this goes against the one match at a time philosophy, but it looks prudent to me looking at the longer-term perspective. It would also test depth players in pressure situations.

Come at me!

It would depend on tom Stewart... if he's out throw everything we've got to break the hoodoo

 

[crows dude]

He said they would never make it?

How is that a good call?

I think he’s saying that he said that last year and look at them now. So now he’s choosing two more players hoping they come good to.

 

[DJ75]

Generally, we are in a very good position, but there are some questions that need asking.

1. Replacement for Rachele. Should be Draper in and Dowling to sub.
2. Milera is still rubbish. Should be replaced by Nankervis, we would probably opt for Smith, but won't be for a few weeks yet.
3. Keane is a worry. Leaking goals, getting beaten regularly and is turning the ball over. I'm a fan, but he's not been good.
4. Borlase is a player that you can only pick for the right match up - someone big and slow.

We will want to make as few changes as possible, so I expect it to just be Rachele and Borlase out, Draper and Murray in.

 

[Scorpus]

I'd rest Tex against Geelong, not Gold Coast

 

[BRL121]

I'd rest Tex against Geelong, not Gold Coast

Nah, we want to win that one.

 

[FR0GGY]

I'd rest Tex against Geelong, not Gold Coast

Playing Tex could allow us to drop filthy back (last resort) if their talls got a hold of us.

 

[Scorpus]

Nah, we want to win that one.

Gold Coast away will be more difficult than Geelong at home

 

[BRL121]

Gold Coast away will be more difficult than Geelong at home

Indeed, that's why we should concentrate on the latter.

 

[Kane McGoodwin]

Playing Tex could allow us to drop filthy back (last resort) if their talls got a hold of us.

Surely Curtin would be backup plan.

Though we may need for use Worrell more defensively.

 

[FR0GGY]

Surely Curtin would be backup plan.

Though we may need for use Worrell more defensively.

Curtin could stay forward

 

[Redleg Crow]

I'd rest Tex against Geelong, not Gold Coast

Fremantle

 

[Betts are off]

My guess is Tex isn't rested for either of the next 2 games. Don't forget he gets a 10 day break before round 6 and doesnt fly again until round 7.

No flights for 20 days.

 

[PeterSalt]

It would depend on tom Stewart... if he's out throw everything we've got to break the hoodoo

We're playing Geelong here in Gather Round

 

[Kane McGoodwin]

Curtin could stay forward

Ideally & move him back at last resort... or even as loose man if under the pump.

But I wouldn't be moving Thilthorpe into defence.

 

[Alwaysacrow]

Nankervis deserves the in.

Won't squeal too much if it's any of Cook, Pedlar or Taylor given the specific nature of the role to be played.

Will squeal if it's 4.

Cook, no way, the other 2 okay.

 

[WheresGroomgone]

Wouldnt be the worst options.

Still think Milera needs to have a run in the 2s now.

3 weeks in and he still isnt anywhere near it.

I think most of us were of the opinion that he should have started the season in the B's then pre-match Sunday old mate Nicksy spoke of him in very glowing terms he wont be dropped I don't think well not this week.

 

[1970crow]

I think most of us were of the opinion that he should have started the season in the B's then pre-match Sunday old mate Nicksy spoke of him in very glowing terms he wont be dropped I don't think well not this week.

“If Wayne Milera is fit and ready to play, he will be selected”. He’s not subject to performance based selection.

 

[Golumless]

I can get behind this line of thinking though it asks a lot of a first year player. If you want minimal change tactically like the first part of your post suggests, I think we're getting it a lot more swapping Rachele for Taylor.

If Draper is who we think he is, he'll be fine. At worse, he's just got 4 more games under his belt and likely some moments to build off.

 

[King Elvis]

Milera must go, see if he can find fitness/form in the SANFL, because he's not doing enough now. We always look better when Hinge is getting more of the ball.

Nank in for him seems obvious.

Rach out, Draper to play a full game.

 

[King Elvis]

Also - bringing in a player to improve the team, regardless of the results, is actually the sign of a strong club, with a good coach.

Would be good to see a big statement from the coaching group like this; are we happy with how we are, or are we chasing improvement every week?

 

[Doctor B]

Interesting set play in the second half of this.
They've got a strong midfield mix, will be a great test for us.

 

[Kane McGoodwin]

Given the short turnaround, we do need to manage players. Need to play the long game & develop an expanded squad as we will need it.

Walker should be rested from long travels & need him fresh for Cats.
Allows us to manage Curtin as 3rd tall forward.
Jones comes in as 3rd wingman.
Nankervis just has to come in for Milera.
We need Butts height & lockdown as Keane can't be main lockdown defender.
Draper gets his 1st start with Rachele injury.
Taylor as sub as think we need to inject another midfielder.

In: Butts, Nankervis, Jones, Taylor
Out: Borlase, Milera, Walker, Rachele

B: Laird, Butts, Keane
HB: Michaelanny, Worrell, Hinge
C: Jones, Dawson, Cumming
HF: ANB, Fogarty, Keays
F: Curtin, Thilthorpe, Rankine
R: O'Brien, Soligo, Peatling
I: Nankervis, Crouch, Sholl, Draper
Sub: Taylor

 

[Hate the pear]

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[Carn The Texan]

Interesting set play in the second half of this.
They've got a strong midfield mix, will be a great test for us.

Have no fear, ROB is here