Round 1 2016 team

[soupman]

Re: Round 1 2016 team

Today was our round one side, with the only players that might still come in being Hamling, Minson and Dickson who all missed due to injury. I doubt Collins or McLean are in the best 22 yet either.

The only players at risk to make way for those guys have to be Adams, Jong and Daniel.

[always right]

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No chance of Daniel not playing. He's had an outstanding NAB Challenge.

Only potential changes are Roughy for Campbell if injured, Dickson for Jong/McLean, and Hamling for Adams.

[meenies]

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Libba seems to still be only half right; want more youth in back and Boyd still spraying them; Picko at half pace today, looked a little lost for mine. I hope reputations do not keep players in, if they are not offering all they can.

[comrade]

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Libba seems to still be only half right; want more youth in back and Boyd still spraying them; Picko at half pace today, looked a little lost for mine. I hope reputations do not keep players in, if they are not offering all they can.

Macrae and Crameri were both sent back to Footscray last year, so I'm confident we'll pick the team on merit.

Certainly wouldn't be surprised to see M Boyd get some significant game time at Whitten Oval this year. Stevens looks like a natural replacement for him as that big bodies play maker across the back line.

[ratsmac]

Re: Round 1 2016 team

FB: Morris Roughead Wood
HB: Murphy Hamling JJ
C: Macrae Wallis Hunter
HF: Dahl Stringer Stevens
FF: Dickson T Boyd Daniel

Foll: Campbell Libba Bontempelli

Int: M Boyd, Picken, Suckling, Biggs.

From the NAB v Collingwood - Roughead in for Redpath, Hamling in for Adams, Dickson in for McLean, Jong and Collins miss out.

I like Adams but I think he would benefit from a run at Footscray, he's not far off forcing his way in the team. Hamlings athleticism was missing against Collingwood I thought.

Roughead in for Redpath simply because big Jack struggles to stay in the match. And also he spills too many marks after the we have got the ball out to him. Roughead is a better relieving ruck than Jack as well. I rather Roughead back than forward but Roughy can pinch hit forward if need be. I do feel my side is light on for talls up forward but Redpath needs to start marking and kicking goals at Footscray first IMO.

Dickson is a lock if he's fit and McLean is the unlucky to make way. McLean will get games during the season though.

Jong, Collins, Hrovat, Adams, Redpath, McLean, Dunkley, Webb, Roberts could all seamlessly come into the side, they are the cusp.

[Bornadog]

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I like your team Ratsmac

[F'scary]

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I like Ratsmac's too. Issues: is Libba really ready for R1? Has Suckers really pushed his way in front of a number of other players like McLean, Jong, Hrovat, Webb, Dale and Honeychurch? Where is Morris's form at? Could we bite the bullet and go with Adams ahead of him? Can Campbell carry the ruck with just a chop out from Boyd or Roughead? Or is Minson still the preferred because he can go close to 100% of the game? (or can he anymore?)

[Nuggety Back Pocket]

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I like Ratsmac's too. Issues: is Libba really ready for R1? Has Suckers really pushed his way in front of a number of other players like McLean, Jong, Hrovat, Webb, Dale and Honeychurch? Where is Morris's form at? Could we bite the bullet and go with Adams ahead of him? Can Campbell carry the ruck with just a chop out from Boyd or Roughead? Or is Minson still the preferred because he can go close to 100% of the game? (or can he anymore?)

Libba should play although I would agree he will again need to adjust to the AFL tempo. I would also be inclined to play Suckling given his Hawthorn experience but I thought he was disappointing yesterday. Adams needs time at VFL level and I would be surprised if he was selected against Freo. Morris looks to have better match ups against either Pavlich or Mayne with Hamling to take the resting ruck man.Campbell could alternate with Roughead off the interchange with Tom Boyd becoming the back up ruck man. This could then allow Roughy to go back should the defence need more height.Dickson needs to play as he was close to being our most reliable goal kicker last year.

[Twodogs]

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I know it's unbalanced and I will change the team over the next fortnight but here's my 22;
Morris, Collins, Adams
Wood, Hamling, Murphy
JJ, Wallis, Daniel
Bont, Stringer, Hunter
Dahl, Boyd, Picken
Campbell Macrae Libba
Suckling, Roughead Stevens McLean.

M. Boyd and Dickson return through Footscray

Not going to attempt to name emergencies. I agonised over the interchange enough as it is. I've never had to leave out so many blokes who genuinely deserved to play on form.

[LostDoggy]

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I know it's unbalanced and I will change the team over the next fortnight but here's my 22;
Morris, Collins, Adams
Wood, Hamling, Murphy
Bont, Stringer, Hunter
Dahl, Boyd, Picken
Campbell Macrae Libba
Suckling, Roughead Stevens McLean.

M. Boyd and Dickson return through Footscray

Not going to attempt to name emergencies. I agonised over the interchange enough as it is. I've never had to leave out so many blokes who genuinely deserved to play on form.

With all due respect TD, JJ just has to be there

[Happy Days]

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So wait why aren't we picking Boyd now? Did I miss something?

[LostDoggy]

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Actually, your team is missing a whole line TD. Wallis and Daniel?

[GVGjr]

Re: Round 1 2016 team

I know it's unbalanced and I will change the team over the next fortnight but here's my 22;
Morris, Collins, Adams
Wood, Hamling, Murphy
Bont, Stringer, Hunter
Dahl, Boyd, Picken
Campbell Macrae Libba
Suckling, Roughead Stevens McLean.

M. Boyd and Dickson return through Footscray

Not going to attempt to name emergencies. I agonised over the interchange enough as it is. I've never had to leave out so many blokes who genuinely deserved to play on form.

Thank god you aren't on the MC

[1eyedog]

Re: Round 1 2016 team

FB: Morris Roughead Wood
HB: Murphy Hamling JJ
C: Macrae Wallis Hunter
HF: Dahl Stringer Stevens
FF: Dickson T Boyd Daniel

Foll: Campbell Libba Bontempelli

Int: M Boyd, Picken, Suckling, Biggs.

From the NAB v Collingwood - Roughead in for Redpath, Hamling in for Adams, Dickson in for McLean, Jong and Collins miss out.

I like Adams but I think he would benefit from a run at Footscray, he's not far off forcing his way in the team. Hamlings athleticism was missing against Collingwood I thought.

Roughead in for Redpath simply because big Jack struggles to stay in the match. And also he spills too many marks after the we have got the ball out to him. Roughead is a better relieving ruck than Jack as well. I rather Roughead back than forward but Roughy can pinch hit forward if need be. I do feel my side is light on for talls up forward but Redpath needs to start marking and kicking goals at Footscray first IMO.

Dickson is a lock if he's fit and McLean is the unlucky to make way. McLean will get games during the season though.

Jong, Collins, Hrovat, Adams, Redpath, McLean, Dunkley, Webb, Roberts could all seamlessly come into the side, they are the cusp.

Solid team Ratsmac. Structure aside we look way less shaky with Roughie at FB. Collins, Adams make me nervous with Morris the next tall. Roughie and Hamling look the better options at this stage with the key back recruits to earn their stripes.

[Twodogs]

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With all due respect TD, JJ just has to be there

Actually, your team is missing a whole line TD. Wallis and Daniel?

Thank god you aren't on the MC

You're all correct. I deleted three lines just as I posted and only reinstated two. Fixed.