Match Committee- Round 5 vs GWS

[LostDoggy]

Re: Match Committee- Round 5 vs GWS

Hasn't Cooney been saying that his match fitness has been a problem and is only now gradually getting that to the point where it should be. If we rest him this week doesn't this jeopardise this conditioning process?

[Ozza]

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I hope we only 'rest' players this week who have genuine injuries.

Its round 5! And its not like we have an extra 3 or 4 weeks (finals) to think about this year.
A good win with as full strength team as possible would be good for the group.

[LostDoggy]

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A lot of Cordy knockers in here tonight. Brought it to ground for Sherman to snap. Otherwise was a bright sunny day wasn't it? Perfect for talls. Give the kid a break. Did well I thought.

Funny GD, I thought the same thing! He at least provided a contest and broke it open for our smalls. Surely it's a learning curve, and we can be patient?

[1eyedog]

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It's so hard to be objective about how players in your own team are travelling. Even the smallest positive act can offset the biggest deficiency. Cordy was not ordinary on Sunday because he brought the ball to ground so Shermo could snap.

Love it.

[BulldogBelle]

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I'm still puzzled to understand why Lake is still being mooted to play as a forward

Given he is an All-Australian full back, doesnt seem to know where to lead, and has the yips when kicking for goal via set shots I really struggle to understand why we would rob Peter to pay Paul

He is our highest paid player and we should demend to get the most output from him in the position we know he can play

That and given the number of inside 50s quality teams get against us we need him on the last line

I'd prefer to try Tom Hill as a permanent full forward and send Roughead to Williamstown against GWS


In: Lake, Hill
Out: Wood, Roughead


If not Hill then simply

In: Lake
Out: Roughead

[1eyedog]

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In Lake, Libba
Out Austin, Wood

Cooney is working up to best form, if his knee comes up okay continuity may be the best thing for him and the team.

[G-Mo77]

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Wood's been getting praise for his job in defence on Watts and I think he done a pretty good job as well to be honest. His disposal was ordinary a couple of times but it's a big reach to think he'll be dropped. Is he turning into the new Addison?

Edit: 75% Efficiency for last night BTW

[always right]

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I'm still puzzled to understand why Lake is still being mooted to play as a forward

Given he is an All-Australian full back, doesnt seem to know where to lead, and has the yips when kicking for goal via set shots I really struggle to understand why we would rob Peter to pay Paul

He is our highest paid player and we should demend to get the most output from him in the position we know he can play

That and given the number of inside 50s quality teams get against us we need him on the last line

I'd prefer to try Tom Hill as a permanent full forward and send Roughead to Williamstown against GWS


In: Lake, Hill
Out: Wood, Roughead


If not Hill then simply

In: Lake
Out: Roughead

I'm with you on Lake. Never seen anything to suggest he can be effective up forward. Not like there is a long term benefit either. Leave him in defense and develop others in the forward line.

[Rocco Jones]

Re: Match Committee- Round 5 vs GWS

I'm still puzzled to understand why Lake is still being mooted to play as a forward

Given he is an All-Australian full back, doesnt seem to know where to lead, and has the yips when kicking for goal via set shots I really struggle to understand why we would rob Peter to pay Paul

It's like robbing Peter a lot to pay Peter a little.

We are playing GWS in the middle of back to back 6 day breaks. I hope we use it to rest some players and give an opportunity to a few youngsters to get some confidence and experience our senior side.

Cooney is the obvious one to rest. I know he was really good yesterday but he had a great patch last year before struggling. Perfect opportunity to give him a break and get him doing a bit more fitness work on the track.

I have been happy with Minson but perhaps we can give him a break. He has a big load as our 1st ruck and it would be a good experience for Roughy and Ayce to take the ruck duties.

Markovic- obviously no point risking him if he isn't whatever the realistic version of 100% fit is. It means Austin gets another crack.

'Rest' one of Gia or Higgins.

Give Clay Smith another crack, allow Libba to find some confidence, Lake back in and perhaps Dickson or even Hill.

[GVGjr]

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Ins: Lake, Libba, Tutt?
Out: Cordy, Cooney, Gia?

Tutts injured so shouldn't be in the mix. I'd rather not rest Cooney despite playing GWS but maybe a move to the Sub could be OK.

[Pedro Sanchez]

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I like the idea of playing Higgins of the half back line - he's a skillful user of the ball and would support Murphy well in setting up attacks.

At the moment having Wood and Addison down back hurts as they are both liabilities in terms of kicking ability. No question about there hardness, but having two skillful backman streaming into attack would make life easier for our forwards

Ins:
Lake

Outs:
Wood

Moves:
Higgins to half back

[Ghost Dog]

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I like the idea of playing Higgins of the half back line - he's a skillful user of the ball and would support Murphy well in setting up attacks.

At the moment having Wood and Addison down back hurts as they are both liabilities in terms of kicking ability. No question about there hardness, but having two skillful backman streaming into attack would make life easier for our forwards

Ins:
Lake

Outs:
Wood

Moves:
Higgins to half back

Is Addison's kicking that bad?

[EasternWest]

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Is Addison's kicking that bad?

Nope. He's a good kick.

It's his decision making that can let him down. But it's improving.

I'm maybe reading too much into that posters point, but if he is referring to the fact that Addison may not be an overly penetrating/damaging kick, then that's maybe fair enough.

If he's saying he's a bad kick, then in IMO that's incorrect.

[Ghost Dog]

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Nope. He's a good kick.

It's his decision making that can let him down. But it's improving.

I'm maybe reading too much into that posters point, but if he is referring to the fact that Addison may not be an overly penetrating/damaging kick, then that's maybe fair enough.

If he's saying he's a bad kick, then in IMO that's incorrect.

Enjoying the DFA love on the boards.
Imagining Mac will keep the team as stable as possible. Higgins' demotion as sub was the right call. Can we do it again?
You would figure Gia to get a rest to deal with whatever is going on. Someone mentioned a rest for Cooney but I reckon it might be better to keep building his confidence. Rest a tall, swap for Libba or Smith. More grunt in the midfield to smash these jokers. Want to see us give four quarters at full tilt and ignore the scoreboard until the very end.

[LostDoggy]

Re: Match Committee- Round 5 vs GWS

In: Libba, Lake
Out: Cooney(rest), Roughy/Minson(Rest, give Cordy a consistent opportunity)