Match Committee- Round 8 vs Gold Coast

[GVGjr]

Re: Match Committee- Round 8 vs Gold Coast

It's good to see some discussion on the potential outs for next week and no one so far has mentioned Addison.

[hujsh]

Re: Match Committee- Round 8 vs Gold Coast

No way. Smith was right into it today. A good choice as sub. Needs urgent help with his kicking. Hard to understand how Dahlhaus can get so much distance while Clay can't.

If not Smith who gets dropped?

[Ghost Dog]

Re: Match Committee- Round 8 vs Gold Coast

Addison! lol
No, as someone said, it will be dewy in Darwin and probably better off going with one less tall. Either Roughy or Cordy could have a rest.

[westbulldog]

Re: Match Committee- Round 8 vs Gold Coast

With the probable Darwin conditions in mind I would rest one tall and bring Smith in.

[Doc26]

Re: Match Committee- Round 8 vs Gold Coast

It's good to see some discussion on the potential outs for next week and no one so far has mentioned Addison.

Although there are no defenders currently standing to displace him.

Will make for an interesting discussion as to who makes way if and when Morris, Williams, Wood, Howard, even Markovic become available ( not incl. Gilbee) down the track.

What is pleasing is that Dylan is holding his own and that our defensive structure has been steadfast through adversity.

Regarding the OP and assuming Cooney is Ok.

Ins. Cooney, Jones
Out. Smith, Roughead (Rested)

[Rocco Jones]

Re: Match Committee- Round 8 vs Gold Coast

I get the feeling that B-Mac won't play marginal players if they have rather minor niggles, so it can be hard to accurately judge the ins and outs.

I agree with the small for a tall calls.

[SlimPickens]

Re: Match Committee- Round 8 vs Gold Coast

I like he fact he does not give away a free in a marking contest, jumps with his opponent and does not touch his back with his hands.

Morris like isn't it, I think some of the instruction he(morris) is giving our young defenders is really rubbing off. His ability to maintain position and pressure the opposition without infringing was fantastic today.

[stefoid]

Re: Match Committee- Round 8 vs Gold Coast

What happened tp Pearce?

[Prince Imperial]

Re: Match Committee- Round 8 vs Gold Coast

McCartney indicated that Djerkurra should be fit and I suspect if he is he will play in the NT conditions where he comes from. Might replace Smith.

Jones needs to find some form at VFL level and I'd give Cooney more rest rather than flying him to Darwin and back especially with just a six day break before Geelong.

[Rocco Jones]

Re: Match Committee- Round 8 vs Gold Coast

McCartney indicated that Djerkurra should be fit and I suspect if he is he will play in the NT conditions where he comes from. Might replace Smith.

Jones needs to find some form at VFL level and I'd give Cooney more rest rather than flying him to Darwin and back especially with just a six day break before Geelong.

Cooney has had a rest this week. Perhaps a sub vs GC?

[Sedat]

Re: Match Committee- Round 8 vs Gold Coast

Yes I went to the game and saw Smith tackle, get a free and one kick. Thats all he did.

Haven't seen the game but Smith was credited with 4 tackles in 12 mins total game time. That's going at 32 tackles a match pace.

[Bornadog]

Re: Match Committee- Round 8 vs Gold Coast

Haven't seen the game but Smith was credited with 4 tackles in 12 mins total game time. That's going at 32 tackles a match pace.

Very funny

[LostDoggy]

Re: Match Committee- Round 8 vs Gold Coast

Haven't seen the game but Smith was credited with 4 tackles in 12 mins total game time. That's going at 32 tackles a match pace.

He'd also have 8 frees and 8 kicks at match pace.

Seriously the game suited him as it became more of a slog in the last quarter.

[LostDoggy]

Re: Match Committee- Round 8 vs Gold Coast

McCartney indicated that Djerkurra should be fit and I suspect if he is he will play in the NT conditions where he comes from. Might replace Smith.

Jones needs to find some form at VFL level and I'd give Cooney more rest rather than flying him to Darwin and back especially with just a six day break before Geelong.

Jones does not need to find form in the VFL if he passes the medical he,ll play , I agree with giving Cooney another week off , DJ if he passes the medical most likely will replace Roughead who can have a rest , the humid conditions don,t really suit the big fellows so even if Markovic is passed fit he will probably play for Willi

.

[Ghost Dog]

Re: Match Committee- Round 8 vs Gold Coast

He'd also have 8 frees and 8 kicks at match pace.

Seriously the game suited him as it became more of a slog in the last quarter.

Level 1 seat Chops. But you didn't answer my question. Were you?
The kid was tearing at the bit to get the thing. He played in the VFL yesterday and still got picked. Comes on for 12 minutes? and lays four tackles, has a shot at goal, and that's bad?
Well here is what they said in theage.

They've shown plenty of grit, highlighted by substitute Clay Smith - now on the ground - who moments ago applied a great tackle and was rewarded with a free kick.

Read more: http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-mat...#ixzz1ukpuslHf

Libba and Mitch had outstanding games ( especially given how young they are. Incredible) and how you separate them depends on your perspective. It's very subjective. But, Dahlhaus was like a whippet, all night putting pressure on opponents and we badly need that leg speed. Unfortunately, stats don't tell the full story of pressure applied to opponents that create turnovers or stops the opposition from doing as they plan. Libba and Mitch will get plenty of votes I'm sure and they well deserve them.