Prediction Round 8: Changes Vs Hawks + prematch discussion

[Snuffaluphagus]

 

[Belnakor]

Am I the only one that thought Hughes was playing defense on the weekend?

Seemed a pretty clear role change with noddy and aish being the primary wingers?

Hughes plays as a 7th man in defense because JLO likes to play a spare man. Might as well have Ross coaching tbh

 

[apuchar]

As JP junior said our forward line is too small. We were outsize in just about every position. Didn't stop us kicking to Walters and Schulz in a stationary contest though. The result of that was as you would expect. It is even worse when one of our talks leads up to the wings. Surely Treacy or Corbett would help.

 

[apuchar]

Hughes plays as a 7th man in defense because JLO likes to play a spare man. Might as well have Ross coaching tbh

The defence is leaking like a sieve. That's the reason.

 

[Belnakor]

He's had more than one poor game.

And I get that his form may just be a symptom of the rest of the side. Just may be time for a different look.

Someone told Schlutz he can play midfield thats the problem. He is a medium/small forward. Maybe its so they can fit sturt and amiss into the team but Sturt is not performing

 

[Belnakor]

As JP junior said our forward line is too small. We were outsize in just about every position. Didn't stop us kicking to Walters and Schulz in a stationary contest though. The result of that was as you would expect. It is even worse when one of our talks leads up to the wings. Surely Treacy or Corbett would help.

Jackson spent most of the game being double or triple teamed and blocked out of most contests. Considering this he actually had a really good game. Someone like Treacy who just smashes the packs and lays down a bit of hurt wouldn't be the worst thing in the world. Though i think Treacy isn't a great player we need some agro in the forward line. The team is too nice in there. Need a Ryan type who isn't afraid to scrag and rough these guys up a bit.

 

[Belnakor]

The defence is leaking like a sieve. That's the reason.

our defense isn't the problem. They stood up admirably well considering we got annihilated in the clearances and had alot of free ball coming into the forward line.

 

[apuchar]

Jackson spent most of the game being double or triple teamed and blocked out of most contests. Considering this he actually had a really good game. Someone like Treacy who just smashes the packs and lays down a bit of hurt wouldn't be the worst thing in the world. Though i think Treacy isn't a great player we need some agro in the forward line. The team is too nice in there. Need a Ryan type who isn't afraid to scrag and rough these guys up a bit.

At worst Treacy could drag someone out of our forward line. He has been working really well up the ground

our defense isn't the problem. They stood up admirably well considering we got annihilated in the clearances and had alot of free ball coming into the forward line.

Nah not this week. Both were equally responsible. They made some terrible fundamental errors. Especially Cox and Ryan.

 

[Swiggy]

Out
Johnson
Banfield
Hughes
In
Erasmus
Treacy
Wilson

 

[Wabjub]

Johnson for Erasmus
Banfield for Corbett
Hughes for Worner.

 

[David Bubb]

Worner has been playing half back for Peel for a while now. Would be tough for him to come in and play on a wing after months of not doing it. Can't see any of the defenders getting dropped for him so he misses out for me.

Erasmus in to the 22 for Johnson
Corbett in for Banfield
Banfield sub

 

[apuchar]

Noticed Treacy went in as inside mid for Peel on occasion. . He played there for his VFL team. Hope we persist with it. He is beginning to look like he could contribute in just about any area.

 

[Belnakor]

Noticed Treacy went in as inside mid for Peel on occasion. . He played there for his VFL team. Hope we persist with it. He is beginning to look like he could contribute in just about any area.

jack of all trades and master of none is not a great position. In cricket you'd call him a no-rounder.

 

[Ge3ks]

Late to the party, but just found out Johnson got two weeks for that tackle on Zorko. I thought one week would have been excessive. Two weeks is rough. On the positive side, he gets a rest. Hopefully that should see him get through the rest of the year.

 

[Ge3ks]

jack of all trades and master of none is not a great position. In cricket you'd call him a no-rounder.

This is footy. The word is 'versatile'. Bailey Banfield 2.0
Lock him in as the tactical sub.

 

[apuchar]

jack of all trades and master of none is not a great position. In cricket you'd call him a no-rounder.

Not if he is sufficiently good in a few areas. Much more versatile than Banfield and could probably do better than Hughes in most areas. Not sure why we wouldn't have a look.

 

[malpaso]

Just reading the tea leaves. Never a good sign when you're subbed off.

He kicked 0, missed 2 (one shocker) and only had 7 possessions. I can understand it.

And what was Banfield doing?

 

[freo_leo29]

Johnson for erasmus
Treacy for Banfield

Need to win this one for my sanity


Just quietly might not be the worst thing for Johnson to not play the Hawks, they're very keen on him

 

[AFL Nut]

jack of all trades and master of none is not a great position. In cricket you'd call him a no-rounder.

You seem to have a dislike for Treacy, he was quite good on Saturday hopefully he can take some confidence out of that going forward.

 

[Snuffaluphagus]

I think there will be a sneaky chance Fyfe returns as sub this week

 

[PowerToThePurpl]

The forwards are a bi-product of our midfield and our midfield is getting absolutely pantsed every single game. I have no doubt if Sturt was playing last year he’d have had a great season, he’s a lead up forward with speed to burn his direct opponent not a contested marking beast, if we’re fumbling the footy every time we transition from defence OR don’t win clearances then players like Sturt have a very difficult time making an impact.

Out: Johnno, Binfield, Hughes.
In: Erasmus, Corbett/Treacy, Wilson.
Sub: Worner.

Move Clark or Aish onto Hughes’ wing and tell Wilson to take the game on like he’s been doing for Peel. Trial Young and Raz in the midfield. Bring Worner on for some run in the second half.

 

[Scham]

Worner has been playing half back for Peel for a while now. Would be tough for him to come in and play on a wing after months of not doing it. Can't see any of the defenders getting dropped for him so he misses out for me.

Erasmus in to the 22 for Johnson
Corbett in for Banfield
Banfield sub

Worner got moved to the wing late in the game on Saturday if that changes things for you. I still maintain that he's not ready and Hughes is still a better option...for now.

 

[Scham]

Late to the party, but just found out Johnson got two weeks for that tackle on Zorko. I thought one week would have been excessive. Two weeks is rough. On the positive side, he gets a rest. Hopefully that should see him get through the rest of the year.

And, it finally means that Raz should get a run at it. Should...

 

[Scham]

I think there will be a sneaky chance Fyfe returns as sub this week

That'd be a good move

 

[WilloTree]

And what was Banfield doing?

Not a lot. But I was talking about Sturt. Banfield's performance doesn't make Sturts better or worse.

 

[jakefooty23]

Anyone who thinks Pearce will be dropped is a nuffy. Should he be dropped? Probably, will he? No chance.
If we were any bit smart and actually wanting to win games this year we will bring Draper in and swing Cox forward. Will automatically take best defender away from Jackson or Amiss. Worner in for Hughes, I havent watched much Peel this year but unless Worner cant kick, defend or he's having an affair with Mrs Longmuir he has to come in.
I like Treacy but he is virtually Invisible at AFL level, Would love him to play Peel for rest of year to build his confidence, Corbett probably Next man up for the 'Tall' Forward gig.