VFL VFL Round 11 v Casey - Saturday 7:10pm @ Whitten Oval

[WakeUpPies]

People were pushing out Sides and Jamie Elliot last year too. Pendles was done about 12 weeks ago. Schultz was supposedly no good either. It’s premature to rule out Titch especially since he was arguably BOG last week and a possible inclusion earlier in the week … come finals you’d be silly to go with Sullivan or Allan over Titch.

 

[manicpie]

Lipinski comes in for WHE
Shoota comes in for Sullivan
De Goey comes in for Hayes

That's fair but now do the best 23 and see where Mitchell fits. There might not be a spot for him

 

[manicpie]

People were pushing out Sides and Jamie Elliot last year too. Pendles was done about 12 weeks ago. Schultz was supposedly no good either. It’s premature to rule out Titch especially since he was arguably BOG last week and a possible inclusion earlier in the week … come finals you’d be silly to go with Sullivan or Allan over Titch.

We have 3 players, 4 if you count McStay, to come back in. Mitchell will play if we have a few injuries but not if we're at full strength

 

[The Royal Sampler]

People were pushing out Sides and Jamie Elliot last year too. Pendles was done about 12 weeks ago. Schultz was supposedly no good either. It’s premature to rule out Titch especially since he was arguably BOG last week and a possible inclusion earlier in the week … come finals you’d be silly to go with Sullivan or Allan over Titch.

Allan and Wombat play entirely different roles though. You’d need to play Lippa on a wing and have Wombat half-forward.

 

[jmac70]

That's fair but now do the best 23 and see where Mitchell fits. There might not be a spot for him

It’s very tough, that’s for sure.

 

[manicpie]

It’s very tough, that’s for sure.

I'm not saying Mitchell won't play, I was just going on a full strength side. Finals are a different ball game though and I'm sure a fully fit Mitchell would be hard to overlook. I'm really just going by where things sit right now

 

[TradeDraft]

Allan

Need his Run on the wing

 

[jmac70]

Need his Run on the wing

Maybe. He will have to keep playing well to hold his spot.
Last week he played quite well but will need to impact the game more.

 

[HFF]

Ok, watch what happens if he stays injury free.

I’m happy to watch and whatever the outcome is, it’s for the best thing for the team.

Naturally, it’s a great problem to have to have guys like Long and Allan force their way into the team for example and push others out and become mainstays

 

[jmac70]

I’m happy to watch and whatever the outcome is, it’s for the best thing for the team.

Naturally, it’s a great problem to have to have guys like Long and Allan force their way into the team for example and push others out and become mainstays

Long has made himself invaluable. Allan is not there yet.

 

[WakeUpPies]

Premiers if healthy, good problem to have. IMO this is how we will line up for finals assuming no injuries:

B. Maynard, B. Frampton, J. Howe

D. Houston, D. Moore, I. Quayor

J. Crisp, N. Long, S. Sidebottom

B. Hill, D. McStay, L. Schultz

J. Elliot, B. Milocheck, B. McCreey

D. Cameron, H. Perryman, N. Daicos

S. Pendlebury, T. Membrey, J. De Goey, J. Daicos

Sub: T. Mitchell

I’d back Titch to have a significant impact going all out wrecking ball for a quarter.

 

[Frankie23]

Been saying it since Long has emerged, there is literally no spot for Mitchell.

And that’s totally fine, 32 year old gets squeezed out by younger player, it’s what we need to happen.

 

[jmac70]

Premiers if healthy, good problem to have. IMO this is how we will line up for finals assuming no injuries:

B. Maynard, B. Frampton, J. Howe

D. Houston, D. Moore, I. Quayor

J. Crisp, N. Long, S. Sidebottom

B. Hill, D. McStay, L. Schultz

J. Elliot, B. Milocheck, B. McCreey

D. Cameron, H. Perryman, N. Daicos

S. Pendlebury, T. Membrey, J. De Goey, J. Daicos

Sub: T. Mitchell

I’d back Titch to have a significant impact going all out wrecking ball for a quarter.

No Lipinski?

 

[Jen2310]

Been saying it since Long has emerged, there is literally no spot for Mitchell.

And that’s totally fine, 32 year old gets squeezed out by younger player, it’s what we need to happen.

Happens to all teams eventually.

 

[Fat Jesus]

Happens to all teams eventually.

Unless the 32 year old is seriously talented

 

[WakeUpPies]

No Lipinski?

Not a fan of his lack of commitment to the contest. Almost cost us in 2023, I feel might cost us again in finals. IMO a bit of a downhill skier.

 

[Jen2310]

Unless the 32 year old is seriously talented

Not really.
Isn't all players talented, its why they are on an afl list. If a younger player goes past you, so be it.
Sidey came out on record that he wanted players to go past him. In this case, it's happening to mitchell.

 

[Jen2310]

Not a fan of his lack of commitment to the contest. Almost cost us in 2023, I feel might cost us again in finals. IMO a bit of a downhill skier.

Lippa will play, the coaches rate him higher than some here. He'll come straight back in post bye.

 

[Fat Jesus]

Not really.
Isn't all players talented, its why they are on an afl list. If a younger player goes past you, so be it.
Sidey came out on record that he wanted players to go past him. In this case, it's happening to mitchell.

Sorry Jen. Some players just show more. Mitchell being one of them.

 

[Jen2310]

Sorry Jen. Some players just show more. Mitchell being one of them.

So you're dropping Long based on Mitchell's reputation?
I think you need to get your head around that sometimes this happens, great older players fall out in replace of younger ones.

 

[Fat Jesus]

So you're dropping Long based on Mitchell's reputation?

Watch how Fly fits Mitchell in.

 

[Jen2310]

Watch how Fly fits Mitchell in.

Pending injuries.
Only way he gets an opportunity.

And thats not a bad thing. Sides evolve

 

[Fat Jesus]

Pending injuries.
Only way he gets an opportunity.

And thats bot a bad thing.

Doubt it. Still one of the best players on our list. Injuries or not.

 

[jmac70]

Not a fan of his lack of commitment to the contest. Almost cost us in 2023, I feel might cost us again in finals. IMO a bit of a downhill skier.

He’s one of our best runners and kicks into the forward 50.

 

[Jen2310]

He’s one of our best runners and kicks into the forward 50.

As shown in last week's game.