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Henry a reprieve down back. Has to take his chance now. He , O’Connor & Bews fighting for spots.
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Henry is promising but isn't in the same ballpark as Kolo, in my opinion.You dont rate henry? Seemed a fine replacement for kolo last week.
We didn't drop a defender. Kolo had to go because of injury and, fortunately, we didn't bring in any other defender for him, which is good. It'll be intriguing going forward to see who they drop to bring Kolo back in. You would hope that it's at the cost of one of the under-performing defenders, like Henry, MOC or Bews.Happy with those changes
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We didn't drop a defender. Kolo had to go because of injury and, fortunately, we didn't bring in any other defender for him, which is good. It'll be intriguing going forward to see who they drop to bring Kolo back in. You would hope that it's at the cost of one of the under-performing defenders, like Henry, MOC or Bews.
Hi Guys,
Menegola....was he close this week?
does he come straight in or play in the 2's for some match fitness?
Big win coming for you guys this week!
Scarlett was interviewed on pre-game last week before the Dogs game and it was depressing to listen to, especially as it seemed to go against everything that's in the Cats bloodstream of playing the game.
TBH, I thought he said too much about our game-style, pretty much telling everyone how we will set up and play the game, which is also very reactionary. They prefer to see how the other team sets up, how the game unfolds early, etc. then go from there. It's no wonder we never seem to get off on a flyer. The Richmond game may have gone to their heads.
If Henderson is healthy and not selected ... it may be indicative of what the club has in mind for years end...
I backed the Pies too. Have some big news regarding a few of their players.Game is even more important now with Collingwood knocking off West Coast, win this and we go 2 games and % clear again at the top.
I backed the Pies too. Have some big news regarding a few of their players.
I backed the Pies too. Have some big news regarding a few of their players.
Jack Steven too. Very good source but it'll wait for now.
Bews has played two games since returning, the first on Betts, while keeping Betts goalless he kicked one himself and finished among our best, he was poor last week as were most of the team. O'Connor seems to have gone off the boil after being very good in the first ten games or so. In the season context I don't think "under-performing" is applicable to either.We didn't drop a defender. Kolo had to go because of injury and, fortunately, we didn't bring in any other defender for him, which is good. It'll be intriguing going forward to see who they drop to bring Kolo back in. You would hope that it's at the cost of one of the under-performing defenders, like Henry, MOC or Bews.
Bews has played two games since returning, the first on Betts, while keeping Betts goalless he kicked one himself and finished among our best, he was poor last week as were most of the team. O'Connor seems to have gone off the boil after being very good in the first ten games or so. In the season context I don't think "under-performing" is applicable to either.
Doesn't matter, he has Bett's measure.Bews needs to lift again, got destroyed by Sam Lloyd and offered us absolutely nothing offensively.
Aren’t west coast a pretty average clearance team?Last night shows how damaging the top teams can be when they move it quick. I would expect we'd hold our own in a shoot out with current list availability but with NicNat in there against west coast I think we'd get slaughtered in the clearances.
I think you are wrong. With O’Connor you are looking at someone still very early inI don't disagree with your take here. But there is a concern for me with where MOC fits in the team at the moment if he's not playing back.
I currently don't see enough versatility in his game to play him further up the field. Really like him as a defender but think he looks lost playing through the middle or up forward.
To me, his accountability, one-on-one strength, elite fitness and willingness to run off and properly clear the defensive area are his biggest assets currently. I think he's exposed for his lack of accumulated footy nous (where to be, both with and without the ball) when he's not responsible for an opponent in D50.
Prior to 2019, I really didn't enjoy seeing Kolo pushed up onto the wing to maintain his place in the 22. Just seemed to limit his strengths and accentuate his weaknesses. And I fear this situation with Merrick could be heading the same way.
Will admit that the MC appear to see it very differently, though.
I backed the Pies too. Have some big news regarding a few of their players.
Jack Steven too. Very good source but it'll wait for now.