Ins and Outs Versus Adelaide at AAMI

[Bulldog Revolution]

Re: Ins and Outs Versus Adelaide at AAMI

I'm not sure. To me Reid is a another Boyd/ Cross/ Gia type. He is strong over the ball, wins his own ball, but has foot skill & pace problems. I would think that if he is to come in it would have to be for one of these players. I really think that we need to bring in some different types into the team (quick/ outside types), but it's just that we don't have too many of these on our list & the one's we do have aren't ready yet.

Understandable that Reid may not be considered at the minute on team balance, and he also may not be the right player against zones - his kicking does need to improve but I'd always thought he was quick enough. Maybe his preseason niggles have left his fitness as being off the pace because I'd always seen him as a more explosive runner that Boyd/Gia/Cross etc.

It seems almost incredible that we now seem light on for speedy wingman/ rebounding defender types - Daniels and White

[Sedat]

Re: Ins and Outs Versus Adelaide at AAMI

Understandable that Reid may not be considered at the minute on team balance, and he also may not be the right player against zones - his kicking does need to improve but I'd always thought he was quick enough. Maybe his preseason niggles have left his fitness as being off the pace because I'd always seen him as a more explosive runner that Boyd/Gia/Cross etc.

It seems almost incredible that we now seem light on for speedy wingman/ rebounding defender types - Daniels and White

In a perfect world, the match commitee would have thought Lynch would be a regular senior player by now, playing the Betts/Rioli defensive small forward role, thereby freeing up someone like Harbrow to play further up the ground as an outlet option in the midfield. They probably also would have expected Stack to take over the running half back option from the likes of Power and McMahon, which would have also freed up Gilbee and Griffen to be more attacking options in the midfield. Unfortunately our class of 2006 hasn't come on as expected, which has left a significant hole in our structure from an outside midfield and genuine speed perspective.

[Cyberdoggie]

Re: Ins and Outs Versus Adelaide at AAMI

In: Williams, Callan, Grant, Stack
Out: Giansiracusa, Addison, Hahn, Eagleton

B: Callan, Everitt, Morris
HB: Hargrave, Williams, Stack
C: Hill, Boyd, Gilbee
HF: Akermanis, Murphy, Higgins
F: Johnson, Lake, Harbrow
R: Hudson, Griffen, Cooney

Int: Picken, Cross, Grant, Minson

* Resisted the tempatation to bring in Ward or Reid who are probably most deserving, but don't really offer clean skills or run & carry which is lacking.

* Stack is a bit from left field, but he can run, he will take the game on which might create something.... Sure he will make mistakes, but it's not like we aren't already doing that.

* Lake has to play forward. We need a tall down there who has some athleticism. Once he kicks one he will kick a few more.

* We need to go through Grant. Give the kid some early touches and he will gain some confidence.

* Skipper can replace Will if he is cited by the MRP.

I agree with just about all the above, however for team balance reasons and to give us a bit of hardness in the middle i think Sam Reid needs to be given a game.

I think Cross has been particularly dissapointing this year. Gone is his trademark throwing his body in on contests on the ground and in the air. Hahn is also suffering a similar condition, if it's injury or form i'm not sure but these 2 players aren't the most highly skilled and are really in the team because they hard at it. Take that away and they don't really provide much. Reid's inclusion might give him a good nudge to lift his game.

I think Sam Reid should be given a go and you know he will provide some phyical pressure even if he has suspect disposal or might not get a lot of the ball.

Stack i think isn't ready and might take some time to make his mark in the dogs lineup. I have no doubt he could surprise us but as is his trend he tends to play ordinary games when promoted.

I really don't thnk that players in or out are going to solve the problem. There is a distinct lack of endeavour and confidence amongst the group for some reason and until they get back to basics and apply pressure and 1%'ers and support each other then we won't get on the winner's board.

[Sleeve1970]

Re: Ins and Outs Versus Adelaide at AAMI

In all the rookies who are hungry for a game and a win, out all the old non performing guys who turn up week in week out...