Williamstown vs Port Melbourne- Round 20

[Mantis]

Re: Williamstown vs Port Melbourne- Round 20

I like Gia in the midfield too, but he can't play there with Boyd and Cross there too. Cross would need to find another role, lead up half forward is an option but I can't really see it happening.

Because the MC won't try it or because Cross isn't suited?

[Greystache]

Re: Williamstown vs Port Melbourne- Round 20

Because the MC won't try it or because Cross isn't suited?

A bit of both, Cross doesn't really have too many options outside of the centre, and I don't think the MC will try many new things before the end of the season.

[Mantis]

Re: Williamstown vs Port Melbourne- Round 20

A bit of both, Cross doesn't really have too many options outside of the centre, and I don't think the MC will try many new things before the end of the season.

I just can't see Cross ever playing this forward role, his kicking and indecision when kicking mean he just isn't suited.

[Greystache]

Re: Williamstown vs Port Melbourne- Round 20

I just can't see Cross ever playing this forward role, his kicking and indecision when kicking mean he just isn't suited.

Which makes him pretty inflexible and restricts opportunities for other players.

[Cyberdoggie]

Re: Williamstown vs Port Melbourne- Round 20

I like Giansiracusa in the middle, especially as he is such a good user of the footy. Seeing as in other threads our poor execution by foot has been highlighted, putting such a good user in there could be a really good idea, especially if Veszpremi can show he is capable of generating a similiar (albeit probably inferior) output to Giansiracusa up forward.

Not exactly robbing Peter to pay Paul, but along those lines though. More like giving the Bulldogs a shitty second round compo pick for Harbrow, but that isn't as catchy.

Gia would be one of our slowest players and as we already lack pace in the middle with Boyd, Cross and Ward, adding Gia isn't going to solve anything.

He's a classy dangerous forward with a couple of tricks, as long as he's not the main focus of attack then he'll always be a danger. If his skill drops away he'll find his career ends very quickly as he is a liability with his lack of pace in today's game.

[soupman]

Re: Williamstown vs Port Melbourne- Round 20

Gia would be one of our slowest players and as we already lack pace in the middle with Boyd, Cross and Ward, adding Gia isn't going to solve anything.
He's a classy dangerous forward with a couple of tricks, as long as he's not the main focus of attack then he'll always be a danger. If his skill drops away he'll find his career ends very quickly as he is a liability with his lack of pace in today's game.

It might help fix our shit disposal problem though. I'm not saying we're going to see Gia burst away from the centre bounce, ball tucked under his arm, to launch a long goal from 60. I'm sayiong that with or without pressure Gia is one our best users of the footy by foot, and he has shown when he has stints in the middle he can get it and use it well.

The only way we are going to get the speed in there we need is by giving guys like Stack, Wood and Dahlhaus in there, which I am supportive of doing. But our disposal through the middle is also an issue.

[Bulldog Revolution]

Re: Williamstown vs Port Melbourne- Round 20

How did Gilbee play?

Any chance of a recall?

[Bornadog]

Re: Williamstown vs Port Melbourne- Round 20

How did Gilbee play?

Any chance of a recall?

He was average - but why would we recall him when we want to debut Tutt, Vez and Cordy?

[Greystache]

Re: Williamstown vs Port Melbourne- Round 20

Mitch Hahn cleared after being reported on the weekend.

[Bulldog Revolution]

Re: Williamstown vs Port Melbourne- Round 20

He was average - but why would we recall him when we want to debut Tutt, Vez and Cordy?

I was more just interested in where his form was at, but whilst contracted I guess there is some chance that he might be farewelled over the next 3

[The Underdog]

Re: Williamstown vs Port Melbourne- Round 20

Mitch Hahn cleared after being reported on the weekend.

Don't suppose they've changed the decision to holding the ball then?

[Bornadog]

Re: Williamstown vs Port Melbourne- Round 20

Mitch Hahn cleared after being reported on the weekend.

Another joke decision on the day that cost us the opportunity to have a shot at goal.

[LostDoggy]

Re: Williamstown vs Port Melbourne- Round 20

Did anyone hear Phil Cleary after that decision? The guy straight out barracks for the non-aligned clubs. Knob.

[Bornadog]

Re: Williamstown vs Port Melbourne- Round 20

Did anyone hear Phil Cleary after that decision? The guy straight out barracks for the non-aligned clubs. Knob.

Phil still hates Willi from his time at Coburg. He is still living in the 80's - very sad.

[Greystache]

Re: Williamstown vs Port Melbourne- Round 20

Don't suppose they've changed the decision to holding the ball then?

I'm sure the Giesh would still give it the all clear.