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    Who is the door open for?

    I had, probably all of us had, Toby in our best team going into finals. His cruel injury opens the door to another player to lock themselves into that spot heading into September. The high half forward, forward and some minutes on ball if needed. So who should get the opportunity?

    - Garcia
    - Richards (positional change)
    - Lipinski (not midfield or wing)
    - Scott
    - West
    - Wallis
    - Hannan
    - Jong
    - Cavarra

    - None. Rotate if/when Libba, Dunks & Treloar are fit with Bonts & Smith
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    Re: Who is the door open for?

    Garcia. Kid is a pressure beast and will fit right in to a finals side.
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    Re: Who is the door open for?

    I certainly like the look of Garcia
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    Re: Who is the door open for?

    Quote Originally Posted by comrade View Post
    Garcia. Kid is a pressure beast and will fit right in to a finals side.
    Agree. 6 of those I don’t wanna see in the first final.
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    Re: Who is the door open for?

    Quote Originally Posted by bulldogtragic View Post
    I had, probably all of us had, Toby in our best team going into finals. His cruel injury opens the door to another player to lock themselves into that spot heading into September. The high half forward, forward and some minutes on ball if needed. So who should get the opportunity?

    - Garcia
    - Richards (positional change)
    - Lipinski (not midfield or wing)
    - Scott
    - West
    - Wallis
    - Hannan
    - Jong
    - Cavarra

    - None. Rotate if/when Libba, Dunks & Treloar are fit with Bonts & Smith
    I don’t wanna see any of that bottom 6 near the first final.
    I will never see #16 the same!!

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    Re: Who is the door open for?

    I think in form all of those listed, with exception to Cavarra possibly, could have an impact if called upon.

    I'm concerned about Jong's body, like most would be, and I guess when it comes to Cavarra I just can't see how he comes in with confidence and ability to deliver.

    Hopefully we won't have to worry about it too much and have a full complement of midfielders to choose from.
    Nobody's looking for a puppeteer in today's wintry economic climate.

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    Re: Who is the door open for?

    Quote Originally Posted by jeemak View Post
    I think in form all of those listed, with exception to Cavarra possibly, could have an impact if called upon.

    I'm concerned about Jong's body, like most would be, and I guess when it comes to Cavarra I just can't see how he comes in with confidence and ability to deliver.

    Hopefully we won't have to worry about it too much and have a full complement of midfielders to choose from.
    Problem is, none are showing any form, except Garcia and Richards who are playing seniors.
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    Re: Who is the door open for?

    Quote Originally Posted by DOG GOD View Post
    Problem is, none are showing any form, except Garcia and Richards who are playing seniors.
    Sure, but form comes and goes. By the time finals roll around those two could struggle and others could be playing better than they have been to date.
    Nobody's looking for a puppeteer in today's wintry economic climate.

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    Re: Who is the door open for?

    If we take yesterdays team and then assume Treloar, Libba, Martin, and Wood are fit for finals then who comes in and who goes out.

    Yesterdays team.

    Marcus Bontempelli
    Bailey Smith
    Jackson Macrae
    Bailey Dale
    Lachlan Hunter
    Caleb Daniel
    Josh Dunkley
    Ed Richards
    Taylor Duryea
    Alex Keath
    Bailey Williams
    Riley Garcia
    Jason Johannisen
    Josh Bruce
    Timothy English
    Roarke Smith
    Lachlan McNeil
    Hayden Crozier
    Aaron Naughton
    Cody Weightman
    Jamarra U-Hagan
    Zaine Cordy
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    Re: Who is the door open for?

    Quote Originally Posted by bornadog View Post
    If we take yesterdays team and then assume Treloar, Martin, and Wood are fit for finals then who comes in and who goes out.

    Yesterdays team.

    Marcus Bontempelli
    Bailey Smith
    Jackson Macrae
    Bailey Dale
    Lachlan Hunter
    Caleb Daniel
    Josh Dunkley
    Ed Richards
    Taylor Duryea
    Alex Keath
    Bailey Williams
    Riley Garcia
    Jason Johannisen
    Josh Bruce
    Timothy English
    Roarke Smith
    Lachlan McNeil
    Hayden Crozier
    Aaron Naughton
    Cody Weightman
    Jamarra U-Hagan
    Zaine Cordy
    Don't forget Libba.
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    Re: Who is the door open for?

    Out:

    Crozier
    Smith R
    JUH
    Garcia

    In:

    Wood
    Martin
    Treloar
    Libba

    Tough on the guys going out, but this is where we are at. Of the above Garcia is the unluckiest, JUH it will depend on how he goes for the next few weeks, but if he nails the 3rd tall forward over the next few weeks then you have to say Martin becomes redundant.

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    Re: Who is the door open for?

    I’ll admit I’ve got a soft spot for Cav. I think Cavarra has been pretty good in vfl games I’ve seen including this year. Can play mid & forward & wing. Ben is not gifted with top speed and short though and we’ve got a few ahead of him.I think he is a smart player, reasonably quick of mind/footy smart, team oriented too and I’m sorry he hasn’t been given half the chances of a few others. With our deep midfield and Garcia and Weightman doing so well I cannot see him getting a look in though.

    West was so very promising a year or so ago. Unfortunately just has not taken his chances at senior level this year. Still think he might make it though. Again on the short side and not quick however tough as. Will be interesting to see what happens with West. For his sake and for his dad (whom I loved as a player) I hope he makes it and that it is with us.

    I think Garcia and Richards are best 22 already unless Treloar comes good and then I suppose that might push Garcia out.

    Scott or McNeill on the fringes….

    Love Jongy but fear his body will breakdown in a final.

    I think Lipinski and Wally sadly are not likely to play again for us unless there are a lot of injuries or we rest players.

    Enough has been said about Hannan.

    So out of that list I’d agree with others that Garcia could be that pressure player, with Richards already a lock in back half.

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    Re: Who is the door open for?

    Quote Originally Posted by bornadog View Post
    If we take yesterdays team and then assume Treloar, Martin, and Wood are fit for finals then who comes in and who goes out.

    Yesterdays team.

    Marcus Bontempelli
    Bailey Smith
    Jackson Macrae
    Bailey Dale
    Lachlan Hunter
    Caleb Daniel
    Josh Dunkley
    Ed Richards
    Taylor Duryea
    Alex Keath
    Bailey Williams
    Riley Garcia - LIBBA
    Jason Johannisen
    Josh Bruce
    Timothy English
    Roarke Smith - TRELOAR
    Lachlan McNeil - MARTIN
    Hayden Crozier - WOOD
    Aaron Naughton
    Cody Weightman
    Jamarra U-Hagan
    Zaine Cordy - GARDNER

    B: Wood Gardner Duryea
    HB: Dale Keath Williams
    C: Hunter Dunkley Macrae
    HF: JJ Naughton Treloar
    F: Weightman Bruce JUH
    R: English Bonts Libba
    Int: Martin Daniel Richards B. Smith
    Emer: Cordy Young Garcia McNeil

    Possibly also VDM for JJ
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    Re: Who is the door open for?

    Also wonder if Woody’s body will hold up but he is a way better option than Crozier at present.

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    Re: Who is the door open for?

    Quote Originally Posted by FrediKanoute View Post
    Out:

    Crozier
    Smith R
    JUH
    Garcia

    In:

    Wood
    Martin
    Treloar
    Libba

    Tough on the guys going out, but this is where we are at. Of the above Garcia is the unluckiest, JUH it will depend on how he goes for the next few weeks, but if he nails the 3rd tall forward over the next few weeks then you have to say Martin becomes redundant.
    Pretty good Fred
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