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Re: Ins and Outs Versus Adelaide at AAMI
For those wanting Grant as a lead up forward, he put in a lot of poor leads with weak one handed runs under the ball yesterday. I wasn't impressed at all. Skipper worked his arse off and Reid was really impressive in the middle when Willy were travelling well.Park that car
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Re: Ins and Outs Versus Adelaide at AAMI
Out: Eagleton, Hahn
In: Williams, OKeefe
If Minson is suspended, then Skipper in.FFC: Established 1883
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Re: Ins and Outs Versus Adelaide at AAMI
From listening on radio - we need a tall target across Half Forward and Hahn is not providing it. Skipper has to come into calculations - he has been working his backside off in the magoos and surely deserves a chance.
If Williams is fit and comes back in, then we run the risk of being too tall!
I would like to see Everitt played as an attacking wingman - where I think he is better suited.
In: Skipper, Williams, Reid or Ward
Out: Hahn, Addison, Hudson
We need to make changes and not be afraid to try some guys who havent had a run this year (Skipper / Reid).Comment
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Re: Ins and Outs Versus Adelaide at AAMI
More than a target we need our forwards to put some pressure on the oppositions defenders when they are running the ball out. Our defensive pressure tonight across our half forward line was a joke.
Maybe we should look and playing Harbrow up forward to ensure our forward line defensive pressure improves. He was also dangerous in last years Prelim final across half-forward.
Hahn is the player normally providing that pressure but doesn't appear to be getting near it at the moment.Comment
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Re: Ins and Outs Versus Adelaide at AAMI
IN: Skipper, Callan, O'Keefe/Reid, Ward
OUT: Minson, Hahn, Gia, Addison
Minson, Hahn & Gia have been poor. They've turned it over and they've applied no pressure at all. They all need a spell at Williamstown. It's a bit of experience going out, but they've been terrible for almost the entire year. Addison has been terrible lately, his disposal and decision making is replicating his form of 2-3 years ago.
Skipper's been performing well and might give us a target up forward. He at least deserve an opportunity to impress after solid form. Callan is desperately needed - I can't emphasize that enough. Harbrow really needs to be released to the forward half, which is a positive for both our back/forward structures. One of O'Keefe/Reid should play - undecided on who. I'll leave that up to others who know more. I'm leaning towards O'Keefe though, for his ability to go forward and hit a target.
I'd like to see Ward play a few games at Williamstown, but the reality is, we almost have to include him because of so many poor performing forwards/midfielders. He apparently had a big game for Willy which was good to see. I'd be hesitant to include him, but we don't have too many other options. As another poster said - he might be of use up forward with his solid hands and disposal.W00F!Comment
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Re: Ins and Outs Versus Adelaide at AAMI
Oh please say it aint so! Yes Streets 2 possession games are being sorely missedMinson possibly suspended, looking for goals.
Where are all you Peter Street hating bloggers now????
Just like when the club pushed out Trent Bartlett and sought goals.
Funnily enough, both The Tall One and The Ugg could have got a call up this week on current teams form....
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Re: Ins and Outs Versus Adelaide at AAMI
I thought Everitt performed well in the back half and was a steady contributor.
Minson besides a dumb free kick he at least contests, has some fight, presents and kicks a couple of goals. Much more than can be said for alot of the others!!
We have alot of small midfield type players under performing that are not tackling who are or look slow...Thats where the changes are needed!
Also hes a great captain and tries hard but has Johnno gone on for a year to long?Comment
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Re: Ins and Outs Versus Adelaide at AAMI
Out : Eagleton, Minson
In : Grant, Skipper
Grant can be the lead-up half forward. His pace and the expanses at Footy Park will suit him.
Murphy needs a run across half-back. Could be a good match up for Porplyzia. The Crows will try and use Porplyzia as much as possible and hopefully bring Murph into the game. If Porplyzia plays as a deep forward, Dale goes to him. We should try and get either Gilbee or Murphy as a loose man behind the ball. Good in theory, but difficult to manufacture.
Not sure about Tommy if he is fit. Everitt did enough to hold his spot although he may struggle against Tippet when he goes forward for the Crows. If Tommy is fit, it maybe a chance to rest Johnno. He looked sore at times yesterday and with physical games against Geelong & Sydney in the next month it's a chance to give him a week off, get some touch against Melbourne the following week in readiness for the cats and swans.
If Tommy does play, that can free Everitt to run through the mid-field (take Eagleton's place on the wing)
There have been some calls for Gia to be dropped. Admittedly his form has suffered over the last few weeks, but against a tight checking team like the Crows, I think we will need his precise skill to hit targets. For this reason Eagleton does not get a game.
Skip has the endurance to play deep up forward and help out in the Ruck. Can't get involved in a battle for strength with Rutten, he will win out every time. We have to be smart with our delivery to Skip. Kick to his advantage and get crumbers front and square.Comment
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Re: Ins and Outs Versus Adelaide at AAMI
I gave him best on for us purely because I thought he gave 4 quarters of effort, ran as hard as he could and tried to be accountable, which made him better than the midfielders who worked under him. He's heading into scapegoat territory because he's not the key forward many want him to be but he was clearly better than Huddo yesterday and while I don't know how much improvement he has in him he can't be faulted on yesterday's effort.Park that car
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Re: Ins and Outs Versus Adelaide at AAMI
Agree on Minson as well - rucked well and provided some sort of presence up forward. He responded positvely to a period of poor form. The only area that he let himself down last night was in giving away stupid free kicks once again. Also gave away a costly 50 in the 1st qtr when we were matching it with the Saints which resulted in gifting a goal and momentum back to the Saints. Also he will come under scrutiny for his needless altercation with Goddard."Look at me mate. Look at me. I'm flyin'"Comment
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