Autopsy Roast toast and changes for Gather round v Freo

[Django]

I agree with this.

Regardless of the fact that I think it's just better to have Balta come into the side once everything off the field is resolved in 2 weeks time, giving him proper VFL minutes is ideal.

Craig McRae had that quote last year along the lines of "you can fit, and you can be match fit".

I have no doubt that Balta will be fit to play. But I don't think he's match fit to play off of no games at all in 2025.

Well said.

 

[Tonythetiger]

Love Kamdyn in a funny way. He obviously ain't the most gifted player. Still a 2-time Premiership player, and he is a goer. He is almost a better clubmen than player, and he has a crack. He will be done soon, but he should be appreciated for the effort and work he has put into the Tigers.

Every club needs people like this.

Same. And it's not like people can say "if Macintosh gets a game they are shit" because we have had the full cycle of being shit, then triple premiership success, then shit again. He played throughout that and contributed through that period. Plenty of more talented players didn't end up having 1 10th the career that he has had.

 

[LC_15]

Don't think blight gets a lot of mentions but he was good for someone playing his 7th AFL game and played everywhere.

 

[LC_15]

The only I would like to see come in is Faull. He looks like a ripper, probably for Bauer or if Armstrong needs a rest.

Sonsie was invisible early on and Banks not much better. After half time worked their way into the game. Hugo did likewise in the VFL so I am not sure he is ready.

Gray was great but not sure where to put him. Alger is going to be a player as well, he could easily come in for Sonsie on the half forward line.

A few dropping Smith but I thought he did a good job. Stood Cameron for most of the game and did a good job. 2 of Cameron's goal were when Broad was on him. We don't really have that lockdown defender, which he could become. His kicking was iffy, but it is his first real game of the year, so that should improve. Wouldn't be dropping until a replacement comes on.

Sounds silly, but i reckon Balta on the wing/half forward and Gray in the backline.

 

[Lord of the Wings]

Banks got 14 disposals & 2 goals
Ross got 17 possessions 1 clearances
Sonsie had 12 disposals & 2 shots at goal
KMac started in the centre and got only 8 disposals and half this board want to keep him and he definitely has no future

Anyone giving those 3 a pass yesterday is clueless.
Ross missed handballs, kicks, got caught multiple times and stunk it up
Sonsie only touched it once Bris clocked off and
Banks is slow and soft

 

[LC_15]

Harry is starting to get into it…he is going to be a ripper

Already solid, and when he gets more muscle on, will be the 2nd forward you worry about killing you.

 

[TheOptimum18]

No vfl this week

VFL bye, but we are scheduled to play the AFL academy.

 

[Grrr]

Anyone giving those 3 a pass yesterday is clueless.
Ross missed handballs, kicks, got caught multiple times and stunk it up
Sonsie only touched it once Bris clocked off and
Banks is slow and soft

Ross was pretty creative i thought. Made a few mistakes but they all did, but created a lot of forward thrusts or direct score iinvolvements. 9 inside 50's, the next best for us was 3 players with 3 inside 50's. Raynor was their best with 7.

 

[Grrr]

Sounds silly, but i reckon Balta on the wing/half forward and Gray in the backline.

Why not, let him run around and cause a bit of trouble, even take MacIntosh's place for a bit, would he be an improvement on say Sonsie or MacI.

 

[Calcium Man]

Anyone giving those 3 a pass yesterday is clueless.
Ross missed handballs, kicks, got caught multiple times and stunk it up
Sonsie only touched it once Bris clocked off and
Banks is slow and soft

You’re wasted on this board, you really should take your exceptional football nous and scout some under 14s.

 

[tropicaltiger]

I wouldn’t be so sure.

Yze spoke about selection integrity today, bringing him straight in flys in the face of that and creates a dangerous double standard.

This is actually a big moment for the club to continue to send the right message.

Balta will play.... my argument against yours is the club instantly forgave Noah and quickly moved on, and now, how its about accepting flaws, redemption, forgiveness and second chances. Balta was drunk, aggressive and stupid (we have all been there) and the passion and over reaction about protecting his younger brother in an illegal manner obvious.

he has already had club punishment and will be heavily stung and slapped by the judicial system.

why punish him 3 times???

 

[Michaels]

Balta will play.... my argument against yours is the club instantly forgave Noah and quickly moved on, and now, how its about accepting flaws, redemption, forgiveness and second chances. Balta was drunk, aggressive and stupid (we have all been there) and the passion and over reaction about protecting his younger brother in an illegal manner obvious.

he has already had club punishment and will be heavily stung and slapped by the judicial system.

why punish him 3 times???

My view has zero to do with his incident and all to do with Yze saying spots won’t be handed out, they are earnt.

Earnt by form and playing well.

 

[Hoos]

You’re wasted on this board, you really should take your exceptional football nous and scout some under 14s.

How about he just takes his exceptional football nous.

Not too bothered where he takes it.

 

[LTT]

Anyone giving those 3 a pass yesterday is clueless.
Ross missed handballs, kicks, got caught multiple times and stunk it up
Sonsie only touched it once Bris clocked off and
Banks is slow and soft

That might all be true but they were all better than KMac and guess what, he will get picked in the centre next week.

 

[docko911]

Unpopular opinion but I think Balta will be made to earn a spot via VFL.

I actually think it would send a poor message to slot him straight in ahead of someone like Campbell Gray who has been performing really well consistently.

For culture reasons and match fitness I think he comes back via VFL

There’s no VFL next weekend so it would mean he doesn’t play until the Melbourne game, and effectively makes it a 6 game suspension.

I think playing Blight forward and making Bauer the sub was potentially an indicator that we are preparing to slot Balta in down back.

 

[tropicaltiger]

My view has zero to do with his incident and all to do with Yze saying spots won’t be handed out, they are earnt.

Earnt by form and playing well.

fair enough, but playing well and training the house down to me are very similar, I've got no doubt balta is ready, just as armstrong, blight, miller (inj) might be ready for a week off. it's not rocket science (to me anyway) ooze was referring to the kids and those on the fringes or those returning from injury like ryan, hugo, mrj, dion, kozzy etc.....its just the nature of us passionate supporters to melt if he's straight in or he's to do due dilligence in the 2s. either is fine by me but balta is an automatic selection as is taranto, lynch, vlossy, hopper and nank if he is fit he plays.

 

[cairo tiger]

The only I would like to see come in is Faull. He looks like a ripper, probably for Bauer or if Armstrong needs a rest.

Sonsie was invisible early on and Banks not much better. After half time worked their way into the game. Hugo did likewise in the VFL so I am not sure he is ready.

Gray was great but not sure where to put him. Alger is going to be a player as well, he could easily come in for Sonsie on the half forward line.

A few dropping Smith but I thought he did a good job. Stood Cameron for most of the game and did a good job. 2 of Cameron's goal were when Broad was on him. We don't really have that lockdown defender, which he could become. His kicking was iffy, but it is his first real game of the year, so that should improve. Wouldn't be dropping until a replacement comes on.

did u see the game yesterday?

 

[tunksy]

Manage Lynch?
& Bauer OUT for Balta up fwd & Gray down back?
Yze started Balta fwd in 2024.

surely lynch needs consistency not another rest. Want to play every game he can.

 

[guruisatiger]

I agree with this.

Regardless of the fact that I think it's just better to have Balta come into the side once everything off the field is resolved in 2 weeks time, giving him proper VFL minutes is ideal.

Craig McRae had that quote last year along the lines of "you can fit, and you can be match fit".

I have no doubt that Balta will be fit to play. But I don't think he's match fit to play off of no games at all in 2025.

Craig mcrae the non coach at Collingwood

 

[Grrr]

did u see the game yesterday?

Yes?

 

[tropicaltiger]

surely lynch needs consistency not another rest. Want to play every game he can.

agree lynch reminds me of one of those group 1, big striding race horses.... needs three or four runs under his belt on a big track (MCG) to hit form

 

[The_Kraken]

The team is more cohesive and energetic than it was last year, which is a real plus.

There are still periods where we allow teams to come through the corridor with ease, allowing easy marks inside our D50. But I can’t fault the effort and willingness to play out the game.

 

[Mitch1Brown]

we are going to have games where we will, and already have been, smashed. but the thing that gives me the most optimism is that these young kids look disiplined and well educated which is a credit to the coaching staff tbh. something i dont see with west coast. we are already ahead of them

 

[cairo tiger]

Yes?

did you see armstrong pl?

 

[Hoos]

aislegi, do you concur with the egregious Eric Hipwood as the Heppell nomination from our game yesterday?

It was a masterclass in being completely invisible, even while scoring one goal. In fact, had it not been for the hilarious personal attacks on his dubious abilities from the gentleman sitting 2 rows ahead of me (with a fog horn of a voice), I wouldn't have noticed he was playing at all!