Preview R8: Nth Melb vs Geelong Sun 12 May 1.10pm at Docklands

[Toe Poke]

AFL page here:
https://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2019/8/nmfc-v-geel

As much as I think Ratugolea has a bright future, his output hasn't been great. Time for him to spend a week in the twos, and to reward Abbott for another good game (37 hit-outs, 19 disposals, 2 goals).

 

[Down at K Park]

If sav was taken to hospital due to the concussion, they probably won’t play him at all. At any level.

 

[Hamingja]

What's the news on Danger?

 

[fpm84]

OUT: Danger (inj), Ratugolea (inj), Clark (omit - sorry Jordy)

IN: Selwood, Abbott, Tuohy

 

[Toe Poke]

OUT: Danger (inj), Ratugolea (inj), Clark (omit - sorry Jordy)

IN: Selwood, Abbott, Tuohy

JSelwood for Dangerfield and Abbott for SavRat - yes.
I'd prefer to omit ZGuthrie before Clark.

 

[fpm84]

JSelwood for Dangerfield and Abbott for SavRat - yes.
I'd prefer to omit ZGuthrie before Clark.

Oops, I completely forgot Zuthrie played yesterday. He was serviceable but will be the first out this week.

So Selwood and Abbott for Danger/Sav, Tuohy for Zuthrie. If we want to get Constable back in, I can only see Clark as a possible omission unless Ablett remains suspended.

 

[BotsMaster]

Out: AFL side
In: VFL side

 

[foxdog50]

Geelong will play a ruckman in some kind of way if Sav can't play

 

[foxdog50]

In Selwood, Tuhoy, Fort, Constable*
Out Dangerfield, Sav, Clark, Ablett* *if gets a week

 

[Jhye Clark 13]

In: Fort, Selwood, Tuohy

Out: Ratugolea, Z.Guthrie, Clark

 

[catempire]

Doesn’t sound like we will see Constable in a hurry judging by O’Bree’s comments:

“Charlie’s got to work on the outside of his game, he knows that. We know he knows how to win the ball and he’s a good clearance player and today I thought his pressure was really good.”

 

[Matthew Jelley]

Although Abbott has been better i reckon Fort has shown more up forward and would give him a shot to replace Ratugolea. Stanley is best left as main ruck.
Hopefully abletts ban is contested, if he is out id like to see Parfitt take the creative half forward role as he has the closest skillset.

Reading the news and comments Constable may only come in if Danger is also out

Ins - Selwood, Tuohy, Fort, Constable
Outs - Ablett, Clark, Z.Guthrie, Ratugolea,

 

[Turbocat]

Although Abbott has been better i reckon Fort has shown more up forward and would give him a shot to replace Ratugolea. Stanley is best left as main ruck.
Hopefully abletts ban is contested, if he is out id like to see Parfitt take the creative half forward role as he has the closest skillset.

Reading the news and comments Constable may only come in if Danger is also out

Ins - Selwood, Tuohy, Fort, Constable
Outs - Ablett, Clark, Z.Guthrie, Ratugolea,

reasonable group of ins... no Danger out?

 

[Turbocat]

Doesn’t sound like we will see Constable in a hurry judging by O’Bree’s comments:

“Charlie’s got to work on the outside of his game, he knows that. We know he knows how to win the ball and he’s a good clearance player and today I thought his pressure was really good.”

What are they saying ..they want more spread?

 

[Matthew Jelley]

reasonable group of ins... no Danger out?

Word is danger will be ok?
On consideration probably should be rested either way, id be wary of making too many changes to a settled side. Could Narkle take his spot?

 

[foxdog50]

Why risk Dangerfield? Surely a week or 2 would help his knee... They will say if he plays it won't do him anymore harm... But I definitely can tell you if he rest it, it will help that's for sure

 

[Turbocat]

Word is danger will be ok?
On consideration probably should be rested either way, id be wary of making too many changes to a settled side. Could Narkle take his spot?

Not on his VFL form that I saw.

 

[Mad_Hatter]

What are they saying ..they want more spread?

I think it's more his slow reaction when outside the contest.
It's something pretty small really but outside the contest he seems a bit lost sometimes, is reactionary and isn't able to impact anything.
May as well give him a few weeks in the VFL to practice that part of his game, he'll be back soon no doubt.

 

[catempire]

What are they saying ..they want more spread?

Yep. Find more uncontested ball.

 

[OddYears]

Doesn’t sound like we will see Constable in a hurry judging by O’Bree’s comments:

“Charlie’s got to work on the outside of his game, he knows that. We know he knows how to win the ball and he’s a good clearance player and today I thought his pressure was really good.”

Don’t like the sound of that. Thought on Sunday we could’ve used his good clearance work. The outside stuff will come with experience. Last time a first year player was dropped to ‘work on some things’ he wasn’t seen again (Cunico). Hope we get constable back in soon.

 

[Turbocat]

Yep. Find more uncontested ball.

How doe his number stack up with GA and Bartel in their early years?

 

[Chinacats]

Maybe no holy trinity this week! I would like to see at least one of them playing. Probably would rest Dangerfield and rata and drop Clarke. Hopefully Selwood gets up, Tuohy in and they might give Fort a chance as they like to rack up debutant numbers. Can’t afford a mental lapse now that the ‘tough’ games are done. Rack up the wins and consolidate the great start. Go cats!

 

[Stan The Caddy]

What are they saying ..they want more spread?

Yep exactly. Especially when we don't win the ball from a clearance.

 

[James1970]

In: Fort, Selwood, Tuohy

Out: Ratugolea, Z.Guthrie, Clark

I'd add Constable with Danger out.

 

[catempire]

How doe his number stack up with GA and Bartel in their early years?

Don’t think they recorded the breakdown back then but he’s going at 8.6 contested and 13 uncontested this year which is similar proportion to Selwood, Menegola and Guthrie.

I’d say O’Bree’s comment is a blunt representation of a more nuanced story. Maybe he’s not running and presenting where they want him to.