Prediction R8: Changes vs Saints

[Crippa]

You'll find out on Saturday, don't worry. Our inability to hit a target with a basic 20m kick, convert a simple set shot, apply pressure at stoppages etc is mind boggling. It's like in the off season they practised everything except the basic skills required to play the game.

You hired a dedicated goal-kicking coach in Ben Dixon, so what gives?

 

[theprospect]

You hired a dedicated goal-kicking coach in Ben Dixon, so what gives?

Good question, I have no idea. Our goal kicking is so much worse than it was last season, and it was worrying last year. I guess it's all fine to nail your shots in training but I wonder if they do it under any pressure. You can't replicate game day pressure on the track when it comes to goal kicking but something's up.

 

[Tbonefreo]

That set shot was 20 meters out directly in front. That’s ammos stuff.

We’ll see how it is in the following weeks. From what I saw two weekends ago his kicking was still not afl standard.

Too be fair the AFL standard is dogshit anyway

 

[Freoforever86]

Too be fair the AFL standard is dogshit anyway

Too many Athletes with poor footy skills.
Bring back the 110kg lightly over weight yet strong AF key forward that doesn’t leave the 50 and just sinks them from all over

 

[Deathly]

Did I miss something? Why would Pearce be out?

Managed. I'd do it this week since he started sore last week.

I think anyone before the season started would of taken 18-20 games from him this year.

 

[mattis117]

Managed. I'd do it this week since he started sore last week.

I think anyone before the season started would of taken 18-20 games from him this year.

I have a feeling he would not be happy at your suggestion

 

[mattis117]

Too be fair the AFL standard is dogshit anyway

Are you sure? Has been steadily increasing yearly...

https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/st...k=365ce3469d0edf65b7a18f0a34c10e83-1525930600

 

[Purpletown]

Does anyone think strnakdia or apeness can come in fill the hole that tabs left?

No chance at all. Both need to put in multiple good to very good games at Peel before being considered. Apeness needs to prove he can stay fit as well.

 

[george2]

No chance at all. Both need to put in multiple good to very good games at Peel before being considered. Apeness needs to prove he can stay fit as well.

I wouldn't be surprised to see Apeness come in next week for Sandi saving Sandi the long trip to Sydney. Its fair to say That Apeness isn't in form but Sandi has definitely deserved a rest and the last thing we want is him breaking down

 

[george2]

Saints have named a debutant in Ed Phillips

 

[Joeltownsmith]

Yeh I just feel we have heaps of ruckman on our list Jones as well not sure why Ross saying his isn't ready isnt he a mature ager? What was the point of having all these ruckman on our list when menagola, de Boer and even Kelly from Geelong isn't?

 

[Yeti]

You hired a dedicated goal-kicking coach in Ben Dixon, so what gives?

Probably because he is an A grade flog and if his "coaching" on The Recruit was anything to go by he would probably send them backwards.

 

[maccamk]

Out Lyon in Prior

 

[TheLastCall]

In DP, Johnson
Out Hughes (omit) and Wilson (inj)

 

[muzzington]

In DP, Johnson
Out Hughes (omit) and Wilson (ink)

He can get ink on his own time!

 

[TheLastCall]

In DP, Johnson
Out Hughes (omit) and Wilson (ink)

Emg
Hughes, Nyhuis, Kersten, Sheridan

 

[Lach72]

Well...

 

[Lach72]

I’m distinctly underwhelmed...


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[Righteo]

Well...

...shit

Did anyone pick up on Wilson carrying something? elsleevador said he wasn't at training which was the first I've heard of an issue.

 

[_007_]

I’m distinctly underwhelmed...


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Dont think this week's changes were ever gonna be inspiring tbh.

 

[G Mus]

...shit

Did anyone pick up on Wilson carrying something?

Yeah I did I'll pm

 

[StingBitten]

So - guess which team still has no forward line.

 

[freo_leo29]

Why wouldn't Nyhuis come in for Willo??

Surely we are past Pearce and Johnno isn't needed for a short saints forward line?

Questioning this weeks selections.

Hughes needs more time, we keep interrupting his footy, should leave him in for a 3 game stretch

 

[mike91]

Well that's depressing

 

[Righteo]

Well that's depressing

Late change Sheridan in for Hill to complete the trio of misery