Match Committee- Round 10 vs Sydney

[Greystache]

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Yeah fair point, Pearce was exposed for pace but really allowed himself to be with the latitude he was giving and ballwatching at contests; still rate Motlop though, he looked dangerous any time he got near it.

I think Pearce is actually pretty quick, but Motlop is electric.

[Sockeye Salmon]

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I think Pearce is actually pretty quick, but Motlop is electric.

I thought Pearce looked worryingly slow

[jeemak]

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I think Pearce is actually pretty quick, but Motlop is electric.

Motlop is pretty quick, isn't he. I think he's going to be an excellent player.

Pearce was screwed irrespective of which side he played on Motlop. McCartney played a one on one style, and all it would take was for Geelong to get the ball in the corridore and the rest took care of itself.

Pearce letting Motlop goal side was probably the worse of two evils, but he was going to get burned either way. In that situation he needed to be smarter and mitigate the risk of a goal potentially being scored by staying behind.

[stefoid]

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Interesting listening to ABC post match, Harry Taylor was asked about our one on one plan throughout different stages of the game, and he said that as soon as we did that they knew if able to get the ball on the break and through the corridore Motlop would free up and score.

He also said he wasn't surprised we're learning to contest on a one on one basis to start off with, due to McCartney's philosophy on contested ball.


Ins - Cordy, Grant and Addison
Outs - Veszpremi, Skinner, Pearce

Going tall up forward this week could be a good move, on the smaller ground.

Pearce has had a taste, and hopefully has some hunger to return.

With respect to Wood and Howard, I'd let them come back against Port in round 12.

Theoretically, there is no reason why Grant and Sherman cant do the same. I just cant understand why those guys dont score more fast break goals, they are super quick and Grant in particular has no problems scooping up the ball or snapping.

[Missing Dog]

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OUT; VEZ ( If injured) Skinner

IN: Wood ( Said he would be good to go next week) Grant

[GVGjr]

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With Wood and Howard close to making a return to the seniors after injuries and Addison from suspension we might have some trouble squeezing everyone into the back line.

[azabob]

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With Wood and Howard close to making a return to the seniors after injuries and Addison from suspension we might have some trouble squeezing everyone into the back line.

Gilbee is also the forgotten man, one would assume he'd struggle to get back.

Great position to be in.

Will be in the same position with the talls when they are all ready to go, Lake, Morris, Markovic, Williams and now Austin.

[Nuggety Back Pocket]

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Ok, Sheman was poor tonight, but across the season he has to stay in, doesn't he?

Sherman deserves to go with two shockers in a row. Our forward line is a big problem due to the inconsistent performances of Grant, Sherman, Djeerkura and Higgins. Dickson has stepped up and looks a better option now than the above mentioned. Roughead suffers from not spending enough time in the ruck due to the heavy preference for Minson, who has been good. Roughead appeals more as a ruckman than up forward. Jones becomes a constant problem because of his poor kicking technique.
You would also be tempted to rush back Wood this week because of his dash out of defence.

[azabob]

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Sherman deserves to go with two shockers in a row. Our forward line is a big problem due to the inconsistent performances of Grant, Sherman, Djeerkura and Higgins. Dickson has stepped up and looks a better option now than the above mentioned. Roughead suffers from not spending enough time in the ruck due to the heavy preference for Minson, who has been good. Roughead appeals more as a ruckman than up forward. Jones becomes a constant problem because of his poor kicking technique.
You would also be tempted to rush back Wood this week because of his dash out of defence.

I think Higgins has played his role the last few weeks and chipped in with his couple of goals. Roughead's forward work on Friday night was very good, he is learning where to plonk his body and he seems to get front position more than not, hopefully he can work on his kicking.

I agree we need to get Wood as soon as possible, but he will be rusty after his lay off and I think he should come back through the VFL so he can regain his touch.

Interestingly you are question the value of Roughead and Jones with their disposal yet you are willing to rush Wood back in even though his skills can also be below par.

[Before I Die]

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Last week McCartney said that the outs were due to suspension, form and one player being unavailable. Not sure precisely what this means, but given that Grant's form was better than Smith's, it is reasonable to assume that if Grant is now available, he will come straight back in. Addison is most likely an automatic in. Jones' better showing may mean that Cordy is given more time to make sure he is 100%. Likely outs would be Skinner and Pearce/Vesz depending on Vesz's fitness. I don't think any of the players returning from extended injuries will get a run in the seniors until after the mid-season break.

In: Grant, Addison

Out: Skinner, Pearce/Vesz

[westbulldog]

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Outs - Veszpremi, Sherman, Skinner, Pearce
in - Addison, Grant, Cordy, Jong

[Bornadog]

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Outs - Veszpremi, Sherman, Skinner, Pearce
in - Addison, Grant, Cordy, Jong

Jong is a Rookie, so we need to have some on the LTIL.

[LostDoggy]

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We are seriously lacking a player who can kick with pinpoint accuracy over 50 metres, and who comes off half back and through the centre . Good clubs have them such as Hawthorn's Suckling. At Sydney, you almost don't need a CHF, well not the conventional one, anyway. And if we can't enter the forward line with any sophistication we might be tied up in crowded scrums all day. We need to be able to kick goals from well outside 50 as well....like West does for Geelong.

I would keep Skinner as the sub, knowing that the tight confines of the SCG might not suit him. Pearce I would drop....he seemed to do a lot of following. Sherman kept for his pace. Bringing in Addison might make us slower.

Out Vez, Pearce
In Wood, DJ

Cordy?

[westbulldog]

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Jong is a Rookie, so we need to have some on the LTIL.

thanks for the info, do morris or williams come into that category ?

[Nuggety Back Pocket]

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I think Higgins has played his role the last few weeks and chipped in with his couple of goals. Roughead's forward work on Friday night was very good, he is learning where to plonk his body and he seems to get front position more than not, hopefully he can work on his kicking.

I agree we need to get Wood as soon as possible, but he will be rusty after his lay off and I think he should come back through the VFL so he can regain his touch.

Interestingly you are question the value of Roughead and Jones with their disposal yet you are willing to rush Wood back in even though his skills can also be below par.

Correction. I didn't question Roughead's disposal but certainly did with Jones, whose average of one goal a match isn't good enough for a key forward. I thought Easton Wood might have turned the corner in his best game for the Club until injured against Collingwood.