Opinion Round 18 Changes vs. GWS

[manpurple]

Don't see RTB having more than the minimum number of changes so unless D Pearce is injured only 3 changes.

Out: C Pearce - In: Dawson and a back line reshuffle for a taller back line.

Out: Fyfe - In: Weller to play HFF. Barlow to fill Fyfe's role.

Out: Tabs - In: harder to pick.

1. Option 1: Mzungu in and Sherro plays mid and deBoer plays forward
2. Option 2: Clarke plays as tall forward

Possible Out: D Pearce - In: Langdon (to play HFF) Weller to the HBF, Gu to the midfield. If Clarke is in for Tabs, Gu in and Sherro to the wing

 

[clogged]

When are final teams released?

 

[electricfeel]

What would create more tears of happiness? Blakely/Weller/Langdon debuting and having a great game or Alex Pearce kicking a mini bag up forward? I would love to see both if A.Pearce is thrown up forward.

 

[manpurple]

That's a really good point - I wasn't really cosidering Lanngdon seriously for selection (good as he's been) - I figured connor and lachie were more likely, but now you've got me thinking.

Both Langdon and Weller have serious speed, but I can't categorically say who's quicker. Connor is the obvious in for fyfe as an inside mid for my money, and I thought Tendai for clancee woujld be like for like... But I also believe part of the reason tendai has been dropped so often is he might have dropped a yard of pace (not with his endurance running obviously - just in the sprints, it might explain why he's been a little late to contrests when he's played at AFL level).

Quicker transition of the ball was a big feature of our early wins and that needs good leg speed - something both weller and Langdon have in spades. If RTB is trying to recapture that early form, then having both lachhie and ed in the team makes sense - the giants also love a quick transition too so we need to watch their leg speed.

Bugger it I'm confused now - we might conceivably have three debutantes this week! Normally I'd say it wouldn't happen - but the standard at Peel has lifted considerably and those three new guys are a big part of the reason, all quick, all talented, all skilled and all of them gets heaps of the pill.

Freo haven't had multiple fist gamers in one match since Morra and Barlow back in 2010. Really looking forward to the team announcements now!!

I just don't see a newbie coming straight into the mid. Barlow has been playing forward a lot this season and I would expect him to play mid the whole game. So we are looking for someone to send forward IMHO not really another in and under mid.
Gu might come in as additional strength in the midfield but his poor start to the year has left him underdone for the most part. On the other side of the coin in the game on the weekend it was really his lift in the clearance stuff in the 4th that got Peel home. Blakeley was not as convincing IMHO he may have been cooked by that point.
Good point about leg speed. Firms up my preference for Weller over the other 2 first timers.

 

[Boppo]

is Mundy in doubt? Brief glimpse at online Herald Sun pic suggests so.

 

[malpaso]

When are final teams released?

In just over an hour.

 

[manpurple]

When are final teams released?

Theoretically today.
But teams can make changes for injury all the way up to the final bounce. So we would list both Mundy and D Pearce and mention a pre game test. Though I would expect a grumpy AFL if both changed 30mins before the bounce.

Edit: Beaten by malpaso

 

[FreoRicci]

is Mundy in doubt? Brief glimpse at online Herald Sun pic suggests so.

Ross said Mundy being suffering migraine/s. Ugh get them from time to time, they are the worst. Hope he will be fine by Sunday. Two debutants perhaps?

 

[pavsbootlace]

When are final teams released?

5pm EST

 

[Halfbaked]

Two points about DP. I must agree that he is hard to enjoy at footy. Every time he gets the ball you wounder what is going to happen.
However anyone who believes he not instracted to just kick long after three years of him doing this is showing RTB little respect.

Secondly, his ability to close down space or cover the oppersitions run out of defence is the best we have.

 

[Kapow!!!]

This has to be the most excited I've been for team selection in a very long time. The weird thing is I don't care which person debuts...

 

[malpaso]

Two points about DP. I must agree that he is hard to enjoy at footy. Every time he gets the ball you wounder what is going to happen.
However anyone who believes he not instracted to just kick long after three years of him doing this is showing RTB little respect.

Secondly, his ability to close down space or cover the oppersitions run out of defence is the best we have.

Good points, for me it's his decision making that has been letting him down, the execution was always part of the package.

 

[meima]

This has to be the most excited I've been for team selection in a very long time. The weird thing is I don't care which person debuts...

Same.

 

[youmewe]

On the afl.com.au website, in the late mail live feed (1.04pm time stamp), RTB is quoted as saying that one of Weller/Blakely/Langdon is likely to debut. He wasn't willing to confirm which one.

 

[meima]

On the afl.com.au website, in the late mail live feed (1.04pm time stamp), RTB is quoted as saying that one of Weller/Blakely/Langdon is likely to debut. He wasn't willing to confirm which one.

One is good enough, two will be great, three with d.pearce out i will be go crazy but hope mundy play with faye out.

 

[Eski3]

Hopefully they play two so at least one has to start without the sub vest

 

[couldhavebeen]

Sports radio saying Mcpharlin out and Mundy with a migraine will be out as well .
So Dawson and Blakely to replace them and Weller and Mzungu for Fyfe and Clancee .
Someone better check the flights from Brisbane for the arrival of Wellers parents .

 

[youmewe]

Sports radio saying Mcpharlin out and Mundy with a migraine will be out as well .
So Dawson and Blakely to replace them and Weller and Mzungu for Fyfe and Clancee .
Someone better check the flights from Brisbane for the arrival of Wellers parents .

I believe they moved to Melbourne when Maverick went to St Kilda.

Mundy's migraines are a common occurrence and never keep him out of a game.

 

[couldhavebeen]

I believe they moved to Melbourne when Maverick went to St Kilda.

Mundy's migraines are a common occurrence and never keep him out of game.[/QUOT
RTB hopeful but not certain according to Perth Now .

 

[salim malik]

Sports radio saying Mcpharlin out and Mundy with a migraine will be out as well .
So Dawson and Blakely to replace them and Weller and Mzungu for Fyfe and Clancee .
Someone better check the flights from Brisbane for the arrival of Wellers parents .

If thats the case A Pearce won't be going forward and Clark in for Tabs?

 

[Ragtooth]

argh can't wait for the teams....If Macca is out, then OUT Fyfe, Clancee, Tabs, Macca and maybe D Pearce?....Too many potential outs for my liking.....

 

[Freoforever86]

If mundy, MCPharlin & Pearce are out as well as Fyfe we could be in a bit of trouble

 

[glasto2010]

Weller!

 

[jusjoshin]

Maybe Mundy if his migraine is lingering. Most likely it won't last that long, but we may be exposed a bit for experience in the middle with Fyfe/Mundy out.

 

[darkshines]

I see they're giving Wilson a run in front of his potential destination