Round 10 - Selection Changes

[becmatty]

A solid team performance sets up another tough week at the selection table...

With Higgins primed to return, the player to make way for him will be stiff. Everitt will be the other to come into serious consideration.

I don't imagine any more than one change however, unless there is a forced change.

Giansiracusa has mild concussion, but will be right.
Griffen and Acker will be looked at closely after both pulled up stiff.
Hall should have the misconduct report thrown out (hopefully common sense prevails).

I think we will offload Addison, despite his close checking, as Picken reclaims the key stoppage role. Stack may be the other player is is mildly vulnerable.

In: Higgins
Out: Addison

[Dazza]

Re: Round 10 - Selection Changes

Reckon there is a chance Addison might of fractured his cheekbone?

[The Bulldogs Bite]

Re: Round 10 - Selection Changes

Eagleton should never play another game.

He can't kick a football anymore, pure and simple. It was astounding how many times he missed targets under absolutely no pressure. I know we've had injuries so our hand has been somewhat forced, but there's no way he can continue to get a game.

Addison was solid again today. Not sure why people keep calling for his head. I've been critical of him in the past, but he's been pretty handy for us this season and is earning his spot every week.

Hopefully Higgo is right to go next week.

IN: Higgins/Everitt
OUT: Eagleton

[becmatty]

Re: Round 10 - Selection Changes

Reckon there is a chance Addison might of fractured his cheekbone?

I think he will miss next week. With all the staples, he looked like Frankenstein:

"You are my creator, but I am your master - obey!"

[comrade]

Re: Round 10 - Selection Changes

Eagleton should never play another game.

His kicking was woeful and his decision making was worse - I can barely recall a kick that was to the advantage of a team mate. If Higgins (or Moles) is available next week, Eagle should be banished to Williamstown.

[becmatty]

Re: Round 10 - Selection Changes

Eagleton is bashed senseless on this forum. His possessions were at 74% efficiency today, which was better than the North Melbourne team average.

Granted he can turn the ball over frustratingly at times, but his run and carry is important. I'm tipping that he will add to his 267 games next week...

[The Coon Dog]

Re: Round 10 - Selection Changes

Today was the first of four in a row at Etihad. It will take its toll on players, so I'd be quite happy to rotate 1 or 2 each week if they're sore, starting with Aker, he looked sore today.

[The Coon Dog]

Re: Round 10 - Selection Changes

Eagleton is bashed senseless on this forum. His possessions were 74% efficiency, which was better that the average for the North Melbourne Team.

Granted he can turn the ball over frustratingly at times, but his run and carry is important. I'm tipping that he will add to his 267 games next week...

Did you see the game today, or are you just basing your comments purely on stats?

His one powerful weapon is no longer anywhere near as potent as it once was, too many helicopter kicks as he takes an eternity to actually kick & teams are able to exert enough pressure on him in the final stage of kicking, effects him enormously.

I've appreciated his involvement, but I really do feel like the game's passed him.

[becmatty]

Re: Round 10 - Selection Changes

Did you see the game today, or are you just basing your comments purely on stats?

His one powerful weapon is no longer anywhere near as potent as it once was, too many helicopter kicks as he takes an eternity to actually kick & teams are able to exert enough pressure on him in the final stage of kicking, effects him enormously.

I've appreciated his involvement, but I really do feel like the game's passed him.

Well stats are facts Coon Dog. And the facts show that Eagleton's use of the ball stacks up okay. He made a few ugly mistakes which have clouded your judgement of his overall contribution. I think you will find that the match committee will agree with me.

[Missing Dog]

Re: Round 10 - Selection Changes

Well stats are facts Coon Dog. And the facts show that Eagleton's use of the ball stacks up okay. He made a few ugly mistakes which have clouded your judgement of his overall contribution. I think you will find that the match committee will agree with me.

He doesn't win any 50-50's, his diposal by hand or foot often puts a team mate under pressure, and he's lost about 15 metres with his kicks. So what's left?

IMO Shaggy's been a passenger for most of the season.

[The Coon Dog]

Re: Round 10 - Selection Changes

Well stats are facts Coon Dog. And the facts show that Eagleton's use of the ball stacks up okay. He made a few ugly mistakes which have clouded your judgement of his overall contribution. I think you will find that the match committee will agree with me.

If Brodie Moles was fit, Eagleton wouldn't have played this week. Take that as fact.

[Stevo]

Re: Round 10 - Selection Changes

Well stats are facts Coon Dog. And the facts show that Eagleton's use of the ball stacks up okay. He made a few ugly mistakes which have clouded your judgement of his overall contribution. I think you will find that the match committee will agree with me.

If Brodie Moles was fit, Eagleton wouldn't have played this week. Take that as fact.

You two seem to have this battle from time to time. Thursday night will be the decider. For what its worth I think TCD could be proved right.

[becmatty]

Re: Round 10 - Selection Changes

He doesn't win any 50-50's, his diposal by hand or foot often puts a team mate under pressure, and he's lost about 15 metres with his kicks. So what's left?

IMO Shaggy's been a passenger for most of the season.

He is and always has been an outside midfielder and has never been known for his hard-ball gets. So what has changed there?

What he does offer is great offensive dash, invaluable experience and a solid midfield rotation option.

As vetrans age, it is fair to expect that them to have diminished physically. This is also true of Acker and Johnno. But this trio is vital to our chances this year I believe, and their leadership is essential.

Eagleton still has enough tricks and continues to have an impact despite his knockers.

[Mantis]

Re: Round 10 - Selection Changes

Eagleton is bashed senseless on this forum. His possessions were at 74% efficiency today, which was better than the North Melbourne team average.

Granted he can turn the ball over frustratingly at times, but his run and carry is important. I'm tipping that he will add to his 267 games next week...

I think his kicking efficiency was made to look better as many of his kicks were when he was chipping it sideways to a free player.

[Missing Dog]

Re: Round 10 - Selection Changes

He is and always has been an outside midfielder and has never been known for his hard-ball gets. So what has changed there?

what's changed is that 50-50's have become 10-90's against him. I've supported him last 3 seasons when others were calling for his head, but now I cringe when ever he is not TOTALLY unatteneded as i have no confidence in him taking possession when under the slightest bit of opposition pressure.

What he does offer is great offensive dash, invaluable experince and a solid midfield rotation option.

Other than experience I don't agree.

As vetrans age, it is fair to expect that them to have diminished physically. This is also true of Acker and Johnno. But this trio is vital to our chances this year I believe, and their leadership is essential.

So far all three have been ineffective, through lack of form and injury. Its the risk we took keeping old bodies on list for this season. We'll know if it was the right decision soon enough