Should we play Martin?

[FrediKanoute]

Re: Should we play Martin?

No. Underdone, unfit, injury prone. May get through this week, but is a massive issue for the finals. Should have persisted in putting time into Sweet rather than reverting to the one ruck with support option.

[The Adelaide Connection]

Re: Should we play Martin?

"In Emergency Break Glass"

I'm grabbing the hammer. Get him in.

[boydogs]

Re: Should we play Martin?

Looks like I'm with the majority in bringing Stef in, but I'm also thinking English has hit the wall no matter his position and shouldn't be selected at all

[jeemak]

Re: Should we play Martin?

Looks like I'm with the majority in bringing Stef in, but I'm also thinking English has hit the wall no matter his position and shouldn't be selected at all

You complete psycho! Watch out.

[Mantis]

Re: Should we play Martin?

Looks like I'm with the majority in bringing Stef in, but I'm also thinking English has hit the wall no matter his position and shouldn't be selected at all

You complete psycho! Watch out.

But he's right.

Lewis Young's intensity, or lack thereof is criticized, but Tim has the same laconic approach and his lack of physical effort over the past 2 weeks has been as bad as it comes.. why should he just get a free ride back to the forward line given his only performances there have been inconsistent there too?... I guess without Bruce it makes the decision easier, but I wouldn't be against his removal from the team.

[dog town]

Re: Should we play Martin?

But he's right.

Lewis Young's intensity, or lack thereof is criticized, but Tim has the same laconic approach and his lack of physical effort over the past 2 weeks has been as bad as it comes.. why should he just get a free ride back to the forward line given his only performances there have been inconsistent there too?... I guess without Bruce it makes the decision easier, but I wouldn't be against his removal from the team.

As you said Bruce being out probably saves him. He actually strikes me as someone who responds to a spray or something big like that.

Has been a number of times over the last 2 seasons where he has been deplorable and then come out and thrown himself at marking contests the next half. I think Bevo even mentioned in his post match for one of them that he had been given a clip at half time. Not sure how sustainable that is but if he goes forward this week we need him launching at everything.

[Bornadog]

Re: Should we play Martin?

As you said Bruce being out probably saves him. He actually strikes me as someone who responds to a spray or something big like that.

Has been a number of times over the last 2 seasons where he has been deplorable and then come out and thrown himself at marking contests the next half. I think Bevo even mentioned in his post match for one of them that he had been given a clip at half time. Not sure how sustainable that is but if he goes forward this week we need him launching at everything.

Has he lost some confidence since the concussion? He was really progressing until that incident.

[mjp]

Re: Should we play Martin?

.. why should he just get a free ride back to the forward line given his only performances there have been inconsistent there too?...

It's funny isn't it - the talk from the players is like "No-one is safe" when referring to selection...but it really isn't true. We have played a lot of players this year and Bevo certainly spins the magnets but there are more than a couple of players who are impervious to the axe. I get that - I do - but the commentary around the 'volatility' of our selections and the reality are quite different.

[Bumper Bulldogs]

Re: Should we play Martin?

Yes as if we don’t win this week and get the second chance we will go out in straight sets.

Also you need to risk it this week not first week of a final.

[merantau]

Re: Should we play Martin?

Martin must plaý but, mors importantly, mids must step up. Indeed we need a lift in intensity from ALL players. Last weeks "effort" was unacceptable.