Ins and Outs Round 4?

[Griffo]

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To rest Williams & Ward would be crazy (unless they're injured). They are two blokes who need all the games they can get at this stage.

[Happy Days]

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I'm all for resting players, but in round 4?

The only one warranting of a rest is Cooney, as I'm still unsure of whether he is truly match fit. I'd bring in Welsh, as Coon's been playing as a forward more-or-less anyway.

If there's a need for a tall backman, then Tiller should be dropped for Everitt (no idea how he got picked ahead of him today), if not, then drop him for Harbrow.

If Picken gets weeks, then bring in either Reid (mid for mid) or Grant (see how close he is to the level)

[GVGjr]

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If there's a need for a tall backman, then Tiller should be dropped for Everitt (no idea how he got picked ahead of him today), if not, then drop him for Harbrow.

I think in Rockets mind Everitt might be 193cm tall but he can't be used as a tall defender.
Tiller on the other hand generally does OK on taller opponents.

My guess is that we could rest Akermanis and Eagleton.

[alwaysadog]

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I think in Rockets mind Everitt might be 193cm tall but he can't be used as a tall defender.
Tiller on the other hand generally does OK on taller opponents.

My guess is that we could rest Akermanis and Eagleton.

Rocket sees Tiller in out best 25 at this stage.

[lemmon]

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Would give Cooney a rest didnt look fit and the trip to Perth could push him.

[AndrewP6]

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I'd only rest Cooney if he's actually hurt. If he just needs game time, play him as he's been played so far, sparingly. I'm not sure we should view this game as one where we can afford to rest players -ie- Aker. If Picken gets an enforced holiday (courtesy tribunal!) then maybe Reid or Harbrow could get a go. I like Tiller, but those out-of-bounds were very ordinary. I'd drop him, and put Welsh in. Everitt could get a look in too... oh, and is Murph good to go? kind of glad I'm not on the match committee!

[AndrewP6]

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Just read that last post. It is now clear to me, I've sat myself squarely on the fence with many of those selections!

[GVGjr]

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I'd only rest Cooney if he's actually hurt. If he just needs game time, play him as he's been played so far, sparingly. I'm not sure we should view this game as one where we can afford to rest players -ie- Aker. If Picken gets an enforced holiday (courtesy tribunal!) then maybe Reid or Harbrow could get a go. I like Tiller, but those out-of-bounds were very ordinary. I'd drop him, and put Welsh in. Everitt could get a look in too... oh, and is Murph good to go? kind of glad I'm not on the match committee!

I agree about Cooney, he needs to be eased along for the next couple of weeks but a holiday might not be the answer.

I'd consider bringing in Welsh and Harbrow for Akermanis and Eagleton. If Picken gets a spell then I would add Reid.

[LostDoggy]

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Was Harbrow dropped or was there another reason? If dropped he was very unlucky I thought he was great against North Melbourne. Acker is the only one that could be rested this week as he struggled towards the end of last year. Johnson is the only other one that could be rested but as he his the captain I feel he will desperatley want to a play a problem which may need to be addressed later in the year.

[LostDoggy]

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To rest Williams & Ward would be crazy (unless they're injured). They are two blokes who need all the games they can get at this stage.

It was heartening to see Williams out there today, and I agree, I think he needs as much game time as possible to get his confidence up. Cooney said on Saturday night on Before the Game that he was about 4 weeks away from full fitness - if's that's the case, then perhaps we should rest him. Need him to be in peak form in September

[bulldogtragic]

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I heave heard on the radio and the like the aim is to slowly increase Cooney's actual game time. round one was 55%, round two 60% and today i'm not sure. It would appeat the strategy is to play him not rest him.

In: Welsh and Everitt

Out: Aker (rest) and Tiller

If Picken is suspended, i'd like to see Reid given a run.

[boydogs]

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Isn't murphy supposed to be back for round 4?

I would like to see Welsh in as well - two forwards I know so probably can't do it if murphy plays but good lead up players for the big ground. Picken holding his spot is really putting pressure on fringe players.

I would be thinking if resting players at round 4 only do it for injury (e.g. cooney) and maybe for aging midfielders (e.g. eagleton), not forwards johnno and aker

In: Everitt, Murphy (if fit)/Welsh
Out: Tiller (dropped), Picken (if suspended)/Eagleton (rest)

[G-Mo77]

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Wel Adam Cooney is out

http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/sport/afl/story/0,26576,25330453-19742,00.html

[Rocket Science]

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While he's squarely in the 'fringe player' category I'm otherwise unclear on the calls for Tiller's omission...I'm generally not his biggest fan but would argue he's been pretty solid for us across half-back thus far.

[Before I Die]

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While he's squarely in the 'fringe player' category I'm otherwise unclear on the calls for Tiller's omission...I'm generally not his biggest fan but would argue he's been pretty solid for us across half-back thus far.

Because too many posters have favourites and non-favourites. Fortunately the selection committee have a more objective view on who should and who shouldn't be getting a game.