Strategy Round 1, 2014

Topkent · Mar 5, 2014

Dory_77 said:
Fitzy should play in that case and, dare I say it, maybe even Pedo? Have him as the workhorse, Hogan and Fitzy deeper? Assuming Howe, Fitzy and Hogan are our 3 main targets we should be able to get 2 goals each (at least) from all of them. Vince, Watts and Jones can get goals. JKH should be able to get a couple. Bail has been pretty handy as a forward in PS too.
Our midfield will definitely have to get on top and push forward to add to our scoring power, but that's worked pretty well in the NAB games and against a depleted Saints midfield shouldn't be too much to ask.

Yeah i think Pedo as well is necessary we looked a tall short against the cats at least and Pedo did a good job in Nab 1, he does cop alot but when he puts his head over it and doesnt flinch hes an ok player

Jamurp · Mar 5, 2014

WALDENPOND said:
Is Mitch Clarke injured is he? Seems he always is. He can't have played much more than a dozen games at Melbourne. I was hoping he would take advantage of the Saints back line.

He is no longer a footballer anymore, he is a photographer.

Tulip · Mar 5, 2014

Clark's shaping up to be one of our worst trades, sadly. Just looking at money vs output.

Topkent · Mar 5, 2014

Show Some Fight said:
Clark's shaping up to be one of our worst trades, sadly. Just looking at money vs output.

We would have currently payed him something like 50,000 Per completed game, thats awesome coin, but yeah sadly considering we cant pay the full salary cap it would have been handy in chasing midfielders

mrmonkey · Mar 5, 2014

It's the nature of the beast. Sliding doors Clark could of ended up at freo injury free and a premiership full forward. Instead he ended up injury prone at Melbourne fc in 2 of the worst years in the clubs history. But it is what it is and hopefully now he can become part of the resurrection.

mrmonkey · Mar 5, 2014

I'm going to jump on the pedo optimism band wagon, let's see how good he can be in a competitive team.

Topkent · Mar 5, 2014

mrmonkey said:
It's the nature of the beast. Sliding doors Clark could of ended up at freo injury free and a premiership full forward. Instead he ended up injury prone at Melbourne fc in 2 of the worst years in the clubs history. But it is what it is and hopefully now he can become part of the resurrection.

Never even though about that, how scary would Clark have been at FF for Freo

jhong · Mar 5, 2014

How good would it be if we could actually get Clark and Dawes on the ground TOGETHER !

WALDENPOND · Mar 5, 2014

jhong said:
How good would it be if we could actually get Clark and Dawes on the ground TOGETHER !

Cloke and Dawes sounds more familiar.

CM Sean · Mar 5, 2014

Talk about keeping a lid on it. Jesus...

stretcharmstrong · Mar 5, 2014

Show Some Fight said:
Clark's shaping up to be one of our worst trades, sadly. Just looking at money vs output.

He and Dawes.

jhong · Mar 5, 2014

stretcharmstrong said:
He and Dawes.

Diamond Jim Tilbrook says hi

Tulip · Mar 5, 2014

stretcharmstrong said:
He and Dawes.

Reckon Watts might end up at CHF after all?

The clubs release of information re. Clark has been disappointing for those of us who pay any attention. He hasn't been ready for rd. 1 at any point, clearly, especially after the hamstring injury. The way Misson shuffles and grins sheepishly whenever Burgan asks the question is annoying, stop getting people hopeful with when you're hopeful (never been right once) and just try being transparent.

Topkent · Mar 5, 2014

CM Sean said:
Talk about keeping a lid on it. Jesus...

There is some sort of joke in the words Christ Dawes nails Daniel Cross on the chest... Someone else can put it together

Cannon82 · Mar 5, 2014

WALDENPOND said:
Cloke and Dawes sounds more familiar.

Nah, Clarke and Dawe.

Gysberts2Bate · Mar 5, 2014

nickgrant69 said:
Never even though about that, how scary would Clark have been at FF for Freo

He stays fit and they probably win the flag.

WALDENPOND · Mar 5, 2014

JackAttack7 said:
He stays fit and they probably win the flag.

The injury he constantly has is from hitting his head against the wall In knowing he could be at Fremantle surely. No..I only jest but yeah, he would suit them right now injury free.

But things change quickly in footy.

Gysberts2Bate · Mar 5, 2014

WALDENPOND said:
The injury he constantly has is from hitting his head against the wall In knowing he could be at Fremantle surely. No..I only jest but yeah, he would suit them right now injury free.

But things change quickly in footy.

If he leaves us at the end of 2015 and goes to Freo it would be an immense disappointment.

WALDENPOND · Mar 5, 2014

JackAttack7 said:
If he leaves us at the end of 2015 and goes to Freo it would be an immense disappointment.

I would think Freo/Lyon window might be closed by then.

mrmonkey · Mar 5, 2014

Well at the end of 2011 Freo weren't in much better shape than Melbourne (ok they didn't have a 186 point loss) but Melbourne did beat freo by 89 points in round 13. Then by round 14 Melbourne were in the 8 with 6 wins 6 losses and a draw(and a bye in there as well). Boy that feels like a long time ago. So clark coming to us over Freo is no suprised. Ok the wheels came off at the end of the season but Melbourne was still much more desirable than Brisbane. 'The Great Deceiver' was going to give this club a tough edge, and Melbourne were certainly going to contend for the top 8 in 2012.

Benwah83 · Mar 6, 2014

mrmonkey said:
pedo optimism band wagon

Let's put that on the Round 1 banner!

Bluelegs · Mar 6, 2014

Show Some Fight said:
Clark's shaping up to be one of our worst trades, sadly. Just looking at money vs output.

The player brisbane took doesnt even play for them anymore

Tulip · Mar 6, 2014

Bluelegs said:
The player brisbane took doesnt even play for them anymore

It's not about winning or losing the trade, pick 12 isn't the problem as much as the money.

Bluelegs · Mar 6, 2014

Show Some Fight said:
It's not about winning or losing the trade, pick 12 isn't the problem as much as the money.

It was extremely front loaded hes likely on 350k a year at this point who else were we going to pay? Who elsr was available?

Dory_77 · Mar 6, 2014

mrmonkey said:
Well at the end of 2011 Freo weren't in much better shape than Melbourne (ok they didn't have a 186 point loss) but Melbourne did beat freo by 89 points in round 13. Then by round 14 Melbourne were in the 8 with 6 wins 6 losses and a draw(and a bye in there as well). Boy that feels like a long time ago. So clark coming to us over Freo is no suprised. Ok the wheels came off at the end of the season but Melbourne was still much more desirable than Brisbane. 'The Great Deceiver' was going to give this club a tough edge, and Melbourne were certainly going to contend for the top 8 in 2012.

In Freo's defence though they had a 25-man injury list for a lot of 2011 which explains most of their rubbishness.

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