Opinion Round 2 Changes vs. Geelong

[JamFrank]

Suban? Really? If he plays it better be as sub.

 

[Harry Reems]

Suban would make a good tagger I reckon, he has the tank and he has the mongrel. Anything to stop him going to ground without releasing the ball.

 

[gaskin]

I'd rather they just made the change now of Croz in for Subes. With Ross saying there may be a change on the day depending on the conditions, I reckon Subes may be the change to bring in Tabs if we go that way.

 

[Moist Biscuit]

Suban would make a good tagger I reckon, he has the tank and he has the mongrel. Anything to stop him going to ground without releasing the ball.

He has to get the ball first.

 

[ilikepotatoes]

Ross said the 22 will be decided on the day, I'd be surprised if we don't make a late change.

 

[yakamoto]

Happy to see both Suban and De Boer in the 22. Means there's plenty of room for future improvement in the team.

 

[Simmofreo]

Is there a chance we are going small and fast against the taller cats (hence crozier) then have Tabs cherry ripe for WC who currently have a weakened small backline ?

 

[beetz]

Wonder what's up with Tabs then.

 

[beetz]

Is there a chance we are going small and fast against the taller cats (hence crozier) then have Tabs cherry ripe for WC who currently have a weakened small backline ?

Thing is, Tabs has the pace and endurance of any small. He would provide a handy target across the half forward line.

 

[Simmofreo]

Thing is, Tabs has the pace and endurance of any small. He would provide a handy target across the half forward line.

Hopefully smoke and mirrors then

 

[Scham]

Happy to see both Suban and De Boer in the 22. Means there's plenty of room for future improvement in the team.

Exactly. If we can keep scraping by with these guys in the 22 it gives classier players time to be 100% ready.

 

[samFFC]

Good for Gu in, but no Tabs
Unlucky for Sherro.

 

[Okinakashi]

Depending on the Weather, Mickey B onto the bench and Tabs or Croz in for Subes.

 

[Agenfrida]

Is there a chance we are going small and fast against the taller cats (hence crozier) then have Tabs cherry ripe for WC who currently have a weakened small backline ?

Playing Tabs stops them being able to throw Taylor forward. We don't have the height in the backline to deal with the extra tall forward.

 

[Fred Ziffel]

Playing Tabs stops them being able to throw Taylor forward. We don't have the height in the backline to deal with the extra tall forward.

But we have the midfield to stop them getting it into their forward line.
If Mayne and Crozier play forward with Pav, that is enought to keep Taylor in defence with Lonergan and Enright. Any of those forwards can cause trouble if they get loose. Ballantyne and Walters then become Geelong's massive headache; Then you have the prospect of Nat Fyfe drifting down there.
They need those three tall defenders on the above three.

 

[JamFrank]

Just noticed we've only named 5 genuine forwards with 3 on our emergency list...me thinks a late change.

Both Pearce and Barlow have been named on the HF line...

 

[jedi mind tricks]

Sheridan is a loss. He just started to look like he belongs. He had his best game so far.

Muzungu will be handy. The loss of Motlop and Bartel is huge for them.

I know Suban had a shocker but the wet weather and the fact geelong don't have the same pace as port will play into his hands. I think this game will suit him.

Crozier and Tabs very unlucky but one may still play.

 

[Righteo]

Just noticed we've only named 5 genuine forwards with 3 on our emergency list...me thinks a late change.

Both Pearce and Barlow have been named on the HF line...

The same amount we had last week except Mayne is under an injury cloud now. I thought we were over the days of relying on Pav to kick a winning score, if Crozier and Taberner are deemed match fit then they should be in the team.

FWIW by my count we only have four genuine forwards (Pav, Mayne, Ballas and Sonny), 5 if you want to include Fyfe.

 

[Agenfrida]

Sheridan is a loss. He just started to look like he belongs. He had his best game so far.

Muzungu will be handy. The loss of Motlop and Bartel is huge for them.

I know Suban had a shocker but the wet weather and the fact geelong don't have the same pace as port will play into his hands. I think this game will suit him.

Crozier and Tabs very unlucky but one may still play.

If it is wet, would Duffy be better value than Croz?

 

[JamFrank]

The same amount we had last week except Mayne is under an injury cloud now. I thought we were over the days of relying on Pav to kick a winning score, if Crozier and Taberner are deemed match fit then they should be in the team.

FWIW by my count we only have four genuine forwards (Pav, Mayne, Ballas and Sonny), 5 if you want to include Fyfe.

Yeah, sorry, was counting the resting ruckman as a forward.

 

[Fred Ziffel]

Just noticed we've only named 5 genuine forwards with 3 on our emergency list...me thinks a late change.

Both Pearce and Barlow have been named on the HF line...

Don't concern yourself with the positioning that is announced. Go by the named squad.

 

[Fred Ziffel]

So, has the plane taken off ?

 

[Harry Reems]

So, has the plane taken off ?

Yes it has, and Duffy wasn't on the kite according to journos at the airport snack bar.

 

[Simmofreo]

Yes it has, and Duffy wasn't on the kite according to journos at the airport snack bar.

Aaaaaaaand Tabs ? Crozz

 

[StingBitten]

Duffys also named to play for Peel so he may be staying home.

Think there may be a late change with Tab coming in somehow.