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

[Jhye Clark 13]

J Selwood emergency.

Wat.

They did that with Parfitt last week before Selwood pulled out. Scott said Selwood was right to go. They're playing funny buggers again.

 

[Larry Donohue]

Alright let's just be clear about what you've written and leave out any possible suggestion of personal insults. Guthrie last week had the highest tackles, highest pressure points, 2nd highest clearances and equal most goal assists on our team. Yet he was the one you singled out for "his dreadfully lazy efforts" and you said that he should be dropped.

Is that judgement fair and reasonable? Not in my opinion but I guess that's for each person to decide for themselves. I could be wrong.

Read the posts properly and you'll see that I have also acknowledged his improvement since being back
However, the lack of effort moments are still incredibly frustrating and there are players that don't have those moments in the twos
How much do you think we have improved this year with young kids and Rohan and Dahlhaus?
Does this happen by accident?
Does constant effort bring belief to your teammates?
Is half walking up the wing after Devon Smith who is bouncing the ball reasonable? Would it inspire teammates more if you chase hard?
These are the questions you need to ask before you query my rationality and fairness!!!

 

[Two Planks]

Expect Fort and Selwood in and Sav and Dangerfield out

 

[romeohwho]

I have no idea now who will come in and go out, but am not concerned and still fancy our chances. And regardless of the opposition, I wouldn’t have been able to say that for the last few years.

 

[Goggin Our Best]

I hope Fort is no where near the Geelong senior team

Fort Worth hey - come Sunday night i reckon it will be Fort Worthless

 

[Down at K Park]

I hope Fort is no where near the Geelong senior team

Fort Worth hey - come Sunday night i reckon it will be Fort Worthless

The way he completely shat his pants in jlt is a real concern. I’d much prefer abbott cause i though he played quite well in the 3 games he has played. At least we know he can get the job done on the big stage.

 

[Two Planks]

So was there ever an explanation given as to why Parsons and Fort didn't play at any level last week. Surely it wasn't rested as the VFL had the bye the week before.

 

[Two Planks]

So if Fort is picked, he wouldn't have played a game at any level for 3 weeks.

 

[Gunf]

So if Fort is picked, he wouldn't have played a game at any level for 3 weeks.

The Vfl game starts after the Afl one so they can hold him and play Vfl if not needed

 

[Art Vandelay_]

I hope Fort is no where near the Geelong senior team

Fort Worth hey - come Sunday night i reckon it will be Fort Worthless

Have you even seen him play?

 

[Hamingja]

So was there ever an explanation given as to why Parsons and Fort didn't play at any level last week. Surely it wasn't rested as the VFL had the bye the week before.

They've been resting one of the ruckmen (Smith, Abbott, Fort) the last few weeks because the VFL team is a complete mess with all three.

Parsons would have just been the carry over in case anyone got hurt in the warm up.

 

[Goggin Our Best]

Have you even seen him play?

The JLT - i thought he was absolutely shocking - and i had high hopes for him - because he had played senior football in the SANFL and was in his mid 20s

As a previous poster said - what has Abbott done wrong when he has played in the seniors - and from memory kicked a couple of nice goals - looked like a reliable kick for goal

 

[Cats_R_Cool_4_Ever]

Remember at the start of the season, Atkins, Miers and Constable hadn't played a Senior match either, look at where they all are now, I say let's give Fort a chance at least, you never know he might surprise us all, like the others did...

 

[Hamingja]

The way he completely shat his pants in jlt is a real concern. I’d much prefer abbott cause i though he played quite well in the 3 games he has played. At least we know he can get the job done on the big stage.

Yeah not a huge Abbott fan but will begrudgingly admit he was serviceable when he played, at least for one or two of them. You could forgive a first year player if they were that bad in the JLT but geez for a mature age player that the club pumped up as training the house down over the off season.....ewww.

 

[Hamingja]

Have you even seen him play?

Didn't you say the other day you hadn't seen a VFL game yet?

He kicked three against Weribee the other week but two of them were on an absolute platter from Narkle and the other one he fell over and the ball landed in his lap to mark and goal.

 

[iameviljez]

Assume that means PFD misses and if not Ablett rested.

I don't think so, because if then they would keep Selwood in and put either of Ablett or PFD on the emergencies list.

 

[allrighty]

Walking to Marvel Stadium.

No that was Sidey

 

[Jhye Clark 13]

I hope Fort is no where near the Geelong senior team

Fort Worth hey - come Sunday night i reckon it will be Fort Worthless

And if he plays on Thompson I reckon he can call himself fortuitous or even fortunate.

 

[allrighty]

He trained strongly yesterday and showed no signs of concussion.

Ablett was more of a concern, leaving the track early with a heavily strapped thigh.

That was a money belt

 

[Art Vandelay_]

Didn't you say the other day you hadn't seen a VFL game yet?

He kicked three against Weribee the other week but two of them were on an absolute platter from Narkle and the other one he fell over and the ball landed in his lap to mark and goal.

What’s how much I’ve watched someone got to do with someone else being critical? GOB has always struck me as someone who shoots from the hip indiscriminately about players.

I’m not saying Fort should be in the side or out of it, I have only seen him in the JLT, but I do question someone making such a bold statement on a guy who’s been on the list less than 6 months. If Sav is out it’s him or Abbott coming in.

 

[Art Vandelay_]

The JLT - i thought he was absolutely shocking - and i had high hopes for him - because he had played senior football in the SANFL and was in his mid 20s

As a previous poster said - what has Abbott done wrong when he has played in the seniors - and from memory kicked a couple of nice goals - looked like a reliable kick for goal

Fair enough. Abbott was putrid in his last AFL game, but many were that night.

I truly don’t care who we pick if Sav’s out.
It shouldn’t make a pinch of difference to the result

 

[year of the cat]

Assume that means PFD misses and if not Ablett rested.

The former is at Winx odds I’d say

 

[Gunf]

 

[catempire]

I don't think so, because if then they would keep Selwood in and put either of Ablett or PFD on the emergencies list.

Nah. Selwood will play. It’s just who is going to miss out of the two others.

 

[iameviljez]

Nah. Selwood will play. It’s just who is going to miss out of the two others.

There is literally no reason to do it that way whatsoever. If Selwood is the one player guaranteed to play, then it makes sense to have him in the actual team. Otherwise, you set yourself up for issues if you have too many other withdrawals.