Preview 2024 Pre season trial game 2 - Vs West Coast - Hisense Sat Mar 2 @2:40

[Faaarrk]

I think he's referring to the poster Muzza there not players

Oh apologies then Cleanhands. Misread the message

 

[cleanhands]

From last year? Seriously? Berry was good yesterday.

It was in regards to MsTopG running commentary yesterday

 

[cleanhands]

I think he's referring to the poster Muzza there not players

Muzza ?

 

[Jirkago75]

There is absolutely no way in hell we consider Sloane as an option on half back. It's way too important of a position, especially to a side who is built around being dominant on the outside of the contest.

If that wing spot opens us, I could see us using Sloane there. It's a role that's lost a lot of value in the last 10 years and one that all you really need is a good tank and some marking/contested ability. If you were determined to hide Sloane, well, that's the spot.

With Rankine, Laird, Dawson,Berry, Rach and others playing in the midfield, we can rotate them through half back and half forward easily. Only MCrouch is a full time midfielder because he’s to un athletic to play anywhere else. Dawson and Laird can play in the back lines and Rankine and Rash can play forward. Sloane won’t get back in unless is a sub role


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[Jeffcrowe]

We’ll find out in a couple of weeks
My money is on Crouch starting first bounce of the game

I’m predicting

Dawson Laird Rankine at opening bounce 2024

 

[Jeffcrowe]

With Rankine, Laird, Dawson,Berry, Rach and others playing in the midfield, we can rotate them through half back and half forward easily. Only MCrouch is a full time midfielder because he’s to un athletic to play anywhere else. Dawson and Laird can play in the back lines and Rankine and Rash can play forward. Sloane won’t get back in unless is a sub role


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I think Dawson might spend a tiny bit of time in forward line but 80% mid

 

[Faaarrk]

With Rankine, Laird, Dawson,Berry, Rach and others playing in the midfield, we can rotate them through half back and half forward easily. Only MCrouch is a full time midfielder because he’s to un athletic to play anywhere else. Dawson and Laird can play in the back lines and Rankine and Rash can play forward. Sloane won’t get back in unless is a sub role


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We can but who do you replace in the back? Those 6 plus 1 on the bench are gelling nicely and doing a pretty good job.
Of course Dawson can slot easily there but he’s probably better getting a rest on the bench then straight back into the middle, or wing which causes more headaches.
Damn for the first time in over a decade I’m getting excited about the first round of footy!

 

[Mostyn]

Not too many Levi Casboult forward types around these days unfortunately. He's decent depth nothing more IMO and almost all have him for height.

I've been warming to him.

Sure, he's depth, but he's looking physically really strong and I reckon he can do a job for us when needed

 

[Mostyn]

And that’s why it’s silly by Feenix to even bring him up in comparison to Berry. The rest of Berrys game is no where near the level of Petracca to bring up a kicking comparison.

I think it's relevant to say that kicking efficiency isn't an incredibly relevant stat for an inside midfielder.

Plus - Berry isn't that bad. Gets a bit underneath it, but he doesn't miss that many targets.

 

[George Kramer]

I think it's relevant to say that kicking efficiency isn't an incredibly relevant stat for an inside midfielder.

Plus - Berry isn't that bad. Gets a bit underneath it, but he doesn't miss that many targets.

We are talking whether Berry has what it takes to be an A grader, he doesn’t have the other weapons Petracca does to draw the comparison.

 

[Jirkago75]

We can but who do you replace in the back? Those 6 plus 1 on the bench are gelling nicely and doing a pretty good job.
Of course Dawson can slot easily there but he’s probably better getting a rest on the bench then straight back into the middle, or wing which causes more headaches.
Damn for the first time in over a decade I’m getting excited about the first round of footy!

I think the flexibility that Nicks has created is amazing and we have so many options if things aren’t going right. We finally have a midfield that can break even with the best, which hasn’t been the case for a long time.


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[Faaarrk]

Def earned his right to start the season. But get him straight out after a two weeks of the crap he dished out this pre season. It’s not bed wetting. It’s having higher standards. He was horrific yesterday. Park footballer horrific.

Sorry mate not a personal go at you, I’ve seen similar posts the last couple of days.
I think 4 games would be fair as long as the rest of his game was all good.
I would be surprised if he’s played 50 games yet. We need to back in our promising young players.

 

[1970crow]

I’m predicting

Dawson Laird Rankine at opening bounce 2024

Dawson and Laird are certainties, genuine interest around the 3rd though. I don't think it'll be Crouch, just too pedestrian overall. So Rankine's zip and x-factor v Berry strength in the contest. Assuming Berry is in the 22. Was Rach at opening bounce last year? He's surely in the mix too.

 

[Rory Walkerfield]

Dawson and Laird are certainties, genuine interest around the 3rd though. I don't think it'll be Crouch, just too pedestrian overall. So Rankine's zip and x-factor v Berry strength in the contest. Assuming Berry is in the 22. Was Rach at opening bounce last year? He's surely in the mix too.

We saw the opening bounce yesterday. It’ll be Dawson, Laird and Ranks.

 

[1970crow]

We saw the opening bounce yesterday. It’ll be Dawson, Laird and Ranks.

Had Berry played himself into the 22 by then?

 

[Kane McGoodwin]

Muzza ?

Artist formally known as Murray.

 

[Rory Walkerfield]

Had Berry played himself into the 22 by then?

We’re talking about who will be the starting 3 mids when the first ball up happens against GCS right?

 

[1970crow]

We’re talking about who will be the starting 3 mids when the first ball up happens against GCS right?

Yes. I still think Berry is a chance now that he looks back to his better self.

 

[Jeffcrowe]

Dawson and Laird are certainties, genuine interest around the 3rd though. I don't think it'll be Crouch, just too pedestrian overall. So Rankine's zip and x-factor v Berry strength in the contest. Assuming Berry is in the 22. Was Rach at opening bounce last year? He's surely in the mix too.

last year was Laird, Berry and Rachele at opening bounce

I feel Rankine is taking Rachele minutes for now

 

[cleanhands]

Artist formally known as Murray.

I can’t keep up with all this

 

[Kane McGoodwin]

LOL what kind of artist would that be?

BS of course!

 

[Gary123]

Love this kid, hard nut and has a bit of pace about him. No idea how we have thought Murphy and Mchenrey are ahead of hin.... Just bizare stuff from the selections.

You should change your name to MrBerry

 

[flashcrow]

flashcrow any chance of a berry highlights package from this game?

Unfortunately YouTube has disabled my video due to copyright. The good news is I have uploaded it to Mediafire. The link and file is safe. It might be a slow download. If anyone has a better suggestion please let me know. AAMI Community Series v West Coast 2024

 

[Crows I Am]

last year was Laird, Berry and Rachele at opening bounce

I feel Rankine is taking Rachele minutes for now

Rachele and Pedlar will likely have their midfield minutes reduced if Berry does come into the 22.

 

[Jeffcrowe]

Rachele and Pedlar will likely have their midfield minutes reduced if Berry does come into the 22.

Yep a bit concerned re this …. Thinking Berry might be sub but it’s hard to call

Definitely want rankine 40% mid