Match Committee - Round 13 vs Collingwood

[kruder]

Re: Match Committee - Round 13 vs Collingwood

Outs - Howard, Stevens and Williams - (assuming Higgins is right)

Ins - Redpath, JJ, Campbell - if Higgins is injured, bring in Honeychurch for his taste.

My rationale is, our forward line needs some targets, Redpath has had a good month of football and should be given an opportunity for at least 4-5 weeks to show what he's got. Chances are he'll offer more than Howard.

JJ is required for his run and taking the game on - he hasn't had a great year, but he has the talent and we should persist with him for a block of games. I like Stevens, but he needs to slim down a bit and improve his speed, work on his disposal and decision making.

Campbell for Williams, again Campbell hasn't had a great year, but we simply need to persist with him - he's our best chance to take a contested mark and split a pack up forward. He can offer some more relief in the ruck.

I hope Higgins is ok, but if not, I'd bring in Honeychurch. He needs an opportunity to play some AFL and whilst it might not be the best week to bring him in, I'd reward him and see how he goes. If we do, I'd move Griff to half back to replace Higgins, have Dahl and Hrovat spend more time up field.

I just don't see it with Honeychurch. He is just another good trier just makes our long position of inside mids even longer.. Another with average to poor skills

[Bumper Bulldogs]

Re: Match Committee - Round 13 vs Collingwood

Is it time to send a message and drop Minson for Campbell? You don't realise how hard it is for me to suggest this.

Absolutely - Will just hasn't looked like it for months. I would almost say he has an injury. Anyway that a side on performance Campbell comes straight in as the No1 ruckman.

Outs:
Minson: needs to get that Hungry aggression back.
Howard: why do we think he will get to 100 games, No skills, no hard edge, no pace, but a ripper bloke
Stevens: pool drafting, slow, low skill, no brain

In:
Cambell: take the chance with both hands, you may not get another opportunity like this.
JJ: to play off 1/2 back and move Higgins into the forward 50
Boyd: we will need him against the pies

I would make Jones earn it and give Grant/Williams another week
tell Tut & Hrovat that that the week after we will only be playing one of them

If Higgins is injured - I would give Honeychurch a go.

[Bornadog]

Re: Match Committee - Round 13 vs Collingwood

Is it time to send a message and drop Minson for Campbell? You don't realise how hard it is for me to suggest this.

Minson needs a rest or he plays less time in the Ruck. He can't do it all himself.

[azabob]

Re: Match Committee - Round 13 vs Collingwood

IN

Redpath, Johannisen, Campbell, Hunter

OUT

Williams, Minson, Howard, Stevens,


We need run and creativity through the midfield more than anything to get the ball in quickly to our forwards, who then can create a contest and bring the ball to ground and bring our smart players into play such as Grant, Hunter, Hrovat & Gia.

I have selected Redpath ahead of Jones as I think we need a player who is able to lead from the square and give options and a target to kick to. I know Redpath hasn't played at this level before, but why not see what he has got. He should have played against Brisbane last night.

Johannisen back in allows Wood and Higgins to move into the midfield and use their pace (Wood) and creativity and ball use (Higgins) to help speed up the ball move and take the game on. Johannisen isn't the greatest option one on one or ball user, but we need run and carry.

Hunter comes back in, to allow Dahlhaus to spend 90% game time in the midfield to help with run, creativity and carry, with Hrovat and Hunter rotating through when needed.

I have selected Campbell ahead of Cordy basically due to Campbells size and strength. Although I do worry about Campbell's ability to run games out - This is the unknown factor for me.

I don't think the above changes will win us the game, but I do believe they will help our biggest problem which is creativity, foot speed, moving the ball quickly by hand and by foot.

I considered bringing in Stringer instead of Bontimpelli, but I read that Stringer played through the midfield in the VFL and I think he should continue this role in the VFL to help continue to build his fitness and awareness in traffic.

[Remi Moses]

Re: Match Committee - Round 13 vs Collingwood

Good changes^^ Give a young bloke some responsibility i.e Campbell or even Cordy

[LostDoggy]

Re: Match Committee - Round 13 vs Collingwood

So apparently Clay Smith isn't on the LTI list as yet, although being listed as 7-9 weeks out. Pearce is still on there (as at before this weekend), yet played VFL yesterday. Jong was his replacement yes? Therefore it doesn't matter how many goals or well Redpath plays at the present time. Unless Clay is put on the LTI list then Redpath doesn't get upgraded as far as I understand the rules.

[G-Mo77]

Re: Match Committee - Round 13 vs Collingwood

So apparently Clay Smith isn't on the LTI list as yet, although being listed as 7-9 weeks out. Pearce is still on there (as at before this weekend), yet played VFL yesterday. Jong was his replacement yes? Therefore it doesn't matter how many goals or well Redpath plays at the present time. Unless Clay is put on the LTI list then Redpath doesn't get upgraded as far as I understand the rules.

There is Dixon as well. I'm pretty sure we can upgrade in the 2nd half of the season anyway.

[azabob]

Re: Match Committee - Round 13 vs Collingwood

M.R.M, Dickson is on the long term injury list.

Pearce is off it and Jong is back as a rookie.

[LostDoggy]

Re: Match Committee - Round 13 vs Collingwood

10.17 Nominated Rookies – Mid Season
(a) Clubs may nominate Rookies
(i) A Club may nominate one Player from its Rookie List as being available for selection by the Club for Home and Away and Finals Series Matches at any time after the conclusion of Round 11 before 2.00pm on the Tuesday after the last round of Home and Away Matches by lodging with the AFL the form prescribed in Schedule 1 as Form 36.
(ii) This right of a Club to nominate a Rookie Player under this Rule is subject to the Club demonstrating to the satisfaction of the Investigations Manager that it can accommodate within its Total Player Payments Football Payments which must be paid to the Rookie Player as prescribed in Rule 10.17(b).
(b) Payments and Total Player Payments
(i) A Rookie Player nominated by a Club under this Rule 10.17 must be paid pro-rata no less than the amounts payable to a 1st year, third round draft choice selection for the period of time they are nominated.
(ii) Any amount paid to a Rookie Player nominated under this Rule in excess of the base payment payable to a 1st year, third round draft choice selection shall be included in the Club’s Total Player Payments.

http://old.aflpa.com.au/images/uploads/AFL_Rules_-_October_2013_CURRENT.pdf

[LostDoggy]

Re: Match Committee - Round 13 vs Collingwood

M.R.M, Dickson is on the long term injury list.

Pearce is off it and Jong is back as a rookie.

It's amazing, as you'd think the AFL injury list would be the most up to date, yet Dickson isn't listed as *

http://www.afl.com.au/news/injury-news/injury-list

[F'scary]

Re: Match Committee - Round 13 vs Collingwood

Out:

• Tutt - sadly, concrete hands, lack of vision and poor decision making are career killers.
• Minson - clumsy, disaster prone oaf who couldn't hold a mark (including on his chest) in an ozkick session.
• Stevens - before he puts one of his team mates in hospital.
• Howard - he is as much value as going solar when the government subsidies have been pulled. All that he has left to look forward to is receiving a few of Stevens' handballs in the VFL.
• Grant - hope its freezing, muddy and raining in your next match in the VFL.
• Williams - here's a tip for your next contract (which hopefully won't be with us): move around a little when on the field.
• McCartney - for not being able to articulate a coherent game plan in 2.5 years.

In: Libba Snr as coach
Players: I don't know.

[The Underdog]

Re: Match Committee - Round 13 vs Collingwood

Out:

• Tutt - sadly, concrete hands, lack of vision and poor decision making are career killers.
• Minson - clumsy, disaster prone oaf who couldn't hold a mark (including on his chest) in an ozkick session.
• Stevens - before he puts one of his team mates in hospital.
• Howard - he is as much value as going solar when the government subsidies have been pulled. All that he has left to look forward to is receiving a few of Stevens' handballs in the VFL.
• Grant - hope its freezing, muddy and raining in your next match in the VFL.
• Williams - here's a tip for your next contract (which hopefully won't be with us): move around a little when on the field.
• McCartney - for not being able to articulate a coherent game plan in 2.5 years.

In: Libba Snr as coach
Players: I don't know.

Jesus, I love Libba, but if we hired him as coach I'd probably walk away from the club there and then.

[F'scary]

Re: Match Committee - Round 13 vs Collingwood

Jesus, I love Libba, but if we hired him as coach I'd probably walk away from the club there and then.

Interesting - how come?

[meenies]

Re: Match Committee - Round 13 vs Collingwood

In: Redpath, Jong, Cordy
What have we got to lose putting a few tall forwards in. All deserve rewards for VFL. Isn't that what Macca says?
Out: Williams, Higgs (hope not) otherwise Cooney, Bonti
When Cooney is in centre we ALWAYS lose clearance - not hungry anymore for hard stuff
Bonti as needs more time
Left Tutt, Stevens in because even though not greatest in skills, they are still more hungry than half the others.
I want Howard to stay in and should be given a chance to take over Murphy's role. That's what we have been training him for (as well as Higgs). We need to seriously back him in and see what he can do. And before I get laughed at too much, look at Murphy's defensive stats - always one of the lowest in tackles, defensive pressures, contested marks. That's his role so don't shoot Howard for the same. Really only want one not two with those stats.

[Eastdog]

Re: Match Committee - Round 13 vs Collingwood

I will add some reasons later but at the moment it's

In JJ, Hunter and Boyd
Out Howard, Stevens and Bonts

I'd consider 3 other players in the mix as well

Thought Bonts was pretty good last night. I would keep him in the side for another week. Williams I think is due for a spell. Minson could also drop out. I really think Redpath should get a go and bring Campbell in.