Opinion Round 18 Changes vs. GWS

[Mr Peabody]

Try taking the purple glasses off Mike. He won't be getting the call up.
You seen it and you better believe it.
Sure it is, but tonight he was positively woeful. Needs a toe up the date.

Mike, when you take your purple glasses off, can you send them over to the Apple Isle.

 

[jedi mind tricks]

I did some research just for you Mike.

Ibbotson currently ranked at #52 for small/medium defenders. Duffield (#42) and Spurr (#44) both ahead of him and neither has any prospect of being selected AA.

Not sure I'd go by afl player rankings. McPharlin was ranked 145th a few years back.

 

[Mr Peabody]

Playing on guys bigger than you doesn't make you spill marks and fluff disposals when you're in the clear.

You wouldn't be talking about the crucial mark he took that was passed to Mundy resulting in the winning goal today? He read it beautifully.

 

[Reginald Perrin]

Not sure I'd go by afl player rankings. McPharlin was ranked 145th a few years back.

Did he make the AA squad?

 

[Reginald Perrin]

You wouldn't be talking about the crucial mark he took that was passed to Mundy resulting in the winning goal today? He read it beautifully.

1 good act wiping out the memory of 49 poor ones? You're in Danyle Pearce territory there.

 

[jedi mind tricks]

Did he make the AA squad?

Nope. Reid for Collingwood made it that season and Luke was very unlucky. He did the following and was just as good.

Do you honestly gage players on the afl rankings?

 

[Simmofreo]

How tall do GWS normally go, do they run a resting ruck forward often ?
If not, I'm not sure Dawson is needed .....

The giants play very tall

Mcarthy will be back next week to partner with Cameron. Cameron was goalless without him today

They don't play a resting ruck forward because they don't have to

They will have Cameron, Mcarthy, Thomilson forward. And I popped into training this week for a squiz and Jon Patton reckons he will be pushing for selection for the freo game

I get to all the giants games over here in Sydney so anyone can hit me up with any questions they like too

 

[Reginald Perrin]

Nope. Reid for Collingwood made it that season and Luke was very unlucky. He did the following and was just as good.

Do you honestly gage players on the afl rankings?

No. I gauge them by what I see. The rankings just back me up. They certainly don't point to a possible AA selection.

 

[jackdanielz3]

Out forever - daniel pearce

Rest fyfe, if we can't beat GWS at home without him we are screwed anyway

 

[Simmofreo]

Freo have to stop the GWS wave running forward. I have found the last 6 weeks opposition have been getting way too much space on us through the midfield. If that happens next week the giants will carve us up through the middle. They won't have the maturity to beat us, but it's one thing Ross will have to be careful of.

Also they play a lot worse if Ryan Griffin gets some attention. He is a general through the midfield along with Ward. Stop those 2 firing and Treloar then won't get near it either

 

[jedi mind tricks]

No. I gauge them by what I see. The rankings just back me up. They certainly don't point to a possible AA selection.

You haven't been on the apple cider since the move to tassie?

 

[ozzie69]

We are playing GWS at home, and since beating Hawks early in the year they haven't really beaten anybody of note. If ever there was an opportunity to rest our older and sore guys to give young ones a go, this is it.

Fyfe needs a break and now possibly Clancee. Maca is looking in need of a break, as does Sandi.

If we went this way, then Weller is an obvious in, even if sub. Dawson may be able to give Maca the rest. Clarke for Sandi should be okay. This just leaves Clancee and perhaps Blakely fits in here. De Boer probably gets a full game inside with Fyfe resting.

We don't usually make this many changes, but we don't get GWS at home very often either and we need to manage players.

 

[clogged]

I would've surprised if Danyle Pearce gets dropped but he should be on notice. His kicking today was the kind of thing that could cost the game.

And his problem is this isn't a once off. He is unable to perform on the big stage.

 

[tek87]

no rest for Fyfe unless he cant play. we cant afford slip ups. this might be the last chance for Pav and luke Mac ever so screw that! Deboer may need a run at Peel after being the sub again and Clancy Pearce is the only injury cloud. So the opportunity for Weller or Ballard or Blakely may get a shot. otherwise forget the potshoting at D.Pearce. despite his inaccuracy he still created 5 chances. also he is our leading inside forward 50 stat. no way Ross would drop him like no way Ross would drop Mayne and Ballantyne. Griffen is interesting. I favour his physicality over Clarke and his honest efforts. however his decision making today/turnovers is inviting scrutiny. though i think he deserves another shot as he will become more comfortable hopefully and Clarke has been dropped twice. let it play out. Taberner I thought showed small signs today but getting subbed when it was a windy turnover day seemed harsh, as at that stage our inside 50s was not working in our favour, but we got the result. I would like him to be perservered with. I know this is inviting Football karma but i thought Luke mcpharlin looked super lively today. how many gun spoils did he have over Rieldwolt jumping high and fast. did not look tired

 

[Reginald Perrin]

You haven't been on the apple cider since the move to tassie?

I had a XXXX today at a function to support the sponsor and then had to drink half a dozen ciders to get the taste out of my mouth.

Since I moved to Tassie I've had so much Mercury I'm running a temperature.

 

[Allikat]

Out: C Pearce (Inj), D Pearce
In: Weller, Dawson

D Pearce truly deserves his Out: this week

 

[Quokka]

Taberner plays the whole game. Don't care if he's tired or shite or if we're 50 down at half time cause he's chatting up the cheersquad, if he's standing he plays.

 

[Freo]

I would've surprised if Danyle Pearce gets dropped but he should be on notice. His kicking today was the kind of thing that could cost the game.

And his problem is this isn't a once off. He is unable to perform on the big stage.

Danyle is a pretty crap kick. Not sure why have has a reputation of being a quality left footer. He regularly shits himself in front of goal.

 

[Banker]

Danyle is a pretty crap kick. Not sure why have has a reputation of being a quality left footer. He regularly shits himself in front of goal.

Because he can kick long distance and get it into the 50.

 

[tek87]

looks like D.pearce is back on the knockers hit list. Mayne and an injured Ballas must be breathing easy. maybe even Suban. jeepers even Pav was mentioned as an out a couple of weeks ago. still flabbergasted over that

 

[Banker]

I did some research just for you Mike.

Ibbotson currently ranked at #52 for small/medium defenders. Duffield (#42) and Spurr (#44) both ahead of him and neither has any prospect of being selected AA.

lol AFL rankings are rubbish, wouldn't use it to justify who is better.

 

[StingBitten]

Out: PearceC (inj), de Boer, PearceD (for the love of God, Ross).

In: Dawson, Weller, Mzungu.

Ibbotson having a poor year and completely ineffective tonight. Should be on the radar.

Lol, one of your mates has hacked uour BigFooty account bro

 

[Reginald Perrin]

lol AFL rankings are rubbish, wouldn't use it to justify who is better.

Perhaps they are rubbish, but it's pretty easy to see that if those rubbish rankings place you behind 51 other players you couldn't be considered to be in AA contention. It's not that hard a concept to grasp.

 

[StingBitten]

Agree that Fyfe and Macca need a rest however not sure its likely to happen. C. Pearce might need a week or two so... cant figure the changes at all after watching Peel tomorrow might have a better understanding.

 

[Reginald Perrin]

Lol, one of your mates has hacked uour BigFooty account bro

I have highlighted the flaw in your logic.