Unofficial Preview Changes and noradrenaline requirements for Geel V Lions Rd 19

[catamaran]

Does anyone know what’s wrong with Fog?
He’s been out for a few weeks now but not on our injury list and hasn’t been playing VFL?

Not sure if anyone else noticed how sore Narkle looked running around, wouldn’t be surprised if they rested Narkle for a week and bought in Fog or Murdoch

Said on Krock that he has a groin problem affecting change of direction. IMO he looked sore in his last game

 

[Chinacats]

Smells like a game we usually lose. While we had a great comeback and the players are happy some work needs to be done about opposition teams running the ball through the middle too easily and that's what Brisbane do. they run the ball through the middle, so defensive pressure from the forwards and mids has to be the priority. I think only one of JJ or Naarkle should play and I think Henry needs a rest.

 

[candiehappy]

Smells like a game we usually lose

seems to be what we hear every week ..........

 

[The Casey Cat]

Smells like a game we usually lose. While we had a great comeback and the players are happy some work needs to be done about opposition teams running the ball through the middle too easily and that's what Brisbane do. they run the ball through the middle, so defensive pressure from the forwards and mids has to be the priority. I think only one of JJ or Naarkle should play and I think Henry needs a rest.

Also our last quarter isn't as great as we're making out. Very good to get up but we still did numous excruciatingly stupid things and it was 8 scoring shots each. Was 8.0 to 3.5.

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[Chinacats]

Also our last quarter isn't as great as we're making out. Very good to get up but we still did numous excruciatingly stupid things and it was 8 scoring shots each. Was 8.0 to 3.5.

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[cynical]

I like Henry up forward for Hawkins support, we need the extra air power to pressure defenders into error.
He's also fast and lays a strong tackle.

He did ok but I'd prefer him to stay in one position.

He isnt big enough to be a second tall so its 3rd tall, but that is Menzel's spot.

We dont need to turn him into a shit utility like Blicavs was.

I really hate how players become undroppable and just switched around because Scott doesn't have the balls to drop any best 22 players.

If Taylor comes back they'll probably put him forward as well and drop one of the fringe smalls.

 

[Goggin Our Best]

Hopefully Scott Sellwood and Cam Guthrie improve a hell of alot on Sat nights effort

Ive been a fan of Scooters - but i thought he was shocking on Sat night - that last sort of loopy handpass when tackled could have been punished - he was woeful - slipped over - dropped marks - got burnt off for pace - what did he actually contribute - basically nothing

How did Crameri go in the 2nds ( kicked 5 the week before ) - Narkle did thaty lovely left foot pass - but that was about it -

With 5 weeks to go - and all super important games - Geel have got to pick players who are ready made in form players - not kids who are going to have 2-3 possessions

 

[The Bandwagon]

It's a game we should really win given it's at home but Brisbane shouldn't be underestimated. They'll be contenders sooner than people think and have some reasonable amount of talent in that side. Martin, Beams, Zorko etc are a decent enough midfield to trouble Geelong and we all know Robinson will throw his weight around and stand next to Selwood again. We need to be mentally ready or they could pinch this.

 

[RegHickeyStand]

With the reserves so shite can't make any changes apart from if Taylor is fit he probably comes in for Henry who would be unlucky. Jones and Narkle need to lay more tackles.

Don't really like the idea of youngsters being told to be tackle machines. Our rehab has been full of those players in recent years. Prior to them being delisted, that is.

 

[New To The Game]

Hopefully Scott Sellwood and Cam Guthrie improve a hell of alot on Sat nights effort

Ive been a fan of Scooters - but i thought he was shocking on Sat night - that last sort of loopy handpass when tackled could have been punished - he was woeful - slipped over - dropped marks - got burnt off for pace - what did he actually contribute - basically nothing

How did Crameri go in the 2nds ( kicked 5 the week before ) - Narkle did thaty lovely left foot pass - but that was about it -

With 5 weeks to go - and all super important games - Geel have got to pick players who are ready made in form players - not kids who are going to have 2-3 possessions

Thurlow slots straight in for Guthrie, like it or not, Thurlow's form has been good for no reward.

 

[T G M]

Out Guthrie - at the moment he is just not up to it.

 

[Hamingja]

Smells like a game we usually lose.

Not really. When was the last time someone other than Sydney beat us in Geelong? Melbourne at Enright's 300th?

If it was at the Gabba or in Melbourne (which would never happen in the H&A against the Lions) I would agree for sure.

 

[The Bandwagon]

Thurlow slots straight in for Guthrie, like it or not, Thurlow's form has been good for no reward.

Guthrie will never be dropped.

 

[Marcus DuQuesne]

Touhy and Henry to be permanent forwards.

Solves the 2nd marking option and the mad tackler that can actually finish problem as well.

No 2E goes back to his normal role and position...pinch hit up forward but only if we have to far to important down back.

 

[Ratcat]

He did ok but I'd prefer him to stay in one position.

He isnt big enough to be a second tall so its 3rd tall, but that is Menzel's spot.

We dont need to turn him into a shit utility like Blicavs was.

I really hate how players become undroppable and just switched around because Scott doesn't have the balls to drop any best 22 players.

If Taylor comes back they'll probably put him forward as well and drop one of the fringe smalls.

Henry plays tall for his 191cm actually same size as Darling, would be nice if he was a little taller but makes up with a terrific leap.
Thought he almost out marked Gawn once from the front, Gawn at 207cm just managed to spoil.
His goal was opportunistic showcasing his agility at ground level, superb piece of play.

Personally l don't see them dropping any of the smalls, so rather settle Henry permanent key forward with TH and Menzel FP that allows 3 smalls which is plenty.

Not sure where HT plays atm.

 

[Hamingja]

No 2E goes back to his normal role and position...pinch hit up forward but only if we have to far to important down back.

I don't think he can play forward permanently but surely they would have to think about using him as a defensive forward on your JJs or Lairds. Give them something to think about defensively when Tuohy can sink from 55m.

 

[Ratcat]

I don't think he can play forward permanently but surely they would have to think about using him as a defensive forward on your JJs or Lairds. Give them something to think about defensively when Tuohy can sink from 55m.

I have no doubt he can play fwd, no reason he couldn't and do it well to boot.
It's easy to imagine these guys can't role reverse but they can.
Especially the Touhey type.

 

[cats_09]

Hopefully Scott Sellwood and Cam Guthrie improve a hell of alot on Sat nights effort

Ive been a fan of Scooters - but i thought he was shocking on Sat night - that last sort of loopy handpass when tackled could have been punished - he was woeful - slipped over - dropped marks - got burnt off for pace - what did he actually contribute - basically nothing

How did Crameri go in the 2nds ( kicked 5 the week before ) - Narkle did thaty lovely left foot pass - but that was about it -

With 5 weeks to go - and all super important games - Geel have got to pick players who are ready made in form players - not kids who are going to have 2-3 possessions

Crameri didn't play VFL on the weekend - no mention of why he was absent from all matches

 

[PatrickBateman]

It's nice to see that you've accepted the way things are. I look forward to seeing you rant less about Guthrie going forward.

I don't accept it.

 

[Generalissimo]

Henry plays tall for his 191cm actually same size as Darling, would be nice if he was a little taller but makes up with a terrific leap.

There's a bit of Andrew Mackie about him, I reckon.

 

[Turbocat]

Im not convinced 2e or Henry will be successful long term forward..but both showed enough to try something again.

2e needs to get on the end of some easier on the lead stuff..his kicking will be a a real weapon if he can take a couple more marks and kick goals ..but its a different thing getting switched there to being a regular. ..but he looked more likely than Menzel.. who didn't look like he had much juice to squeeze.. no spring , not quick , not agile and being crafty will only get your so far.

Henry , I was glad to see did well enough to persist with but he is a marking player and playing up there showed its a different game trying to mark forward. I was worried about moving him forward.. and the coach double downed an put him in the ruck. Such good news that he signed a new contract .he has earned it. If his brother is better .. we best tell him to go and do athletics for a couple of years.

There were rumours about Abbott last week.. I wonder if they give him a go this week. The best be careful Stanley has earned his position

 

[Turbocat]

Henry plays tall for his 191cm actually same size as Darling, would be nice if he was a little taller but makes up with a terrific leap.
Thought he almost out marked Gawn once from the front, Gawn at 207cm just managed to spoil.
His goal was opportunistic showcasing his agility at ground level, superb piece of play.

Personally l don't see them dropping any of the smalls, so rather settle Henry permanent key forward with TH and Menzel FP that allows 3 smalls which is plenty.

Not sure where HT plays atm.

If he was not Harry..he would be playing... but I think in the back of CS mind..if we can find a way to play 2e or Henry forward..it does make it easier to get Harry in.

 

[PatrickBateman]

Why? Played behind the ball on Saturday. Wouldn’t say he lost his matchup.

Other than the first quarter, Guthrie no influence on the game at all. 4 or 5 touches in 3 quarters I think.

Champion data had him in the bottom 5 with the fringe... again. Very poor score for a guy running around loose for most of the night.

I'd like to see him in BOG contention, at least once in a while. He never seems to be anywhere near it. Fans should expect more, the team needs it.

If they think for a second that his week will be easy then it’s already lost.

Our intent in the 2nd and 3rd quarters on Sat night was awful. Melbourne continually beat us around the footy and were much more effective pressuring / causing turnovers. Brisbane are very competitive at the moment, I fear we'll turn up in the same mental state and struggle again.

 

[00VicWard001]

There's a bit of Andrew Mackie about him, I reckon.

Funny enough, I have it from a good source that Mackie himself has told Henry this.

 

[Turbocat]

Don't really like the idea of youngsters being told to be tackle machines. Our rehab has been full of those players in recent years. Prior to them being delisted, that is.

Not sure what the comment is in ref to .. but I agree. It probably cost us in this era..but id prefer that being done by more seasoned bodies. Its a criticism I have on Menegola..built like a truck but rarely tackle like one. He is really another offensive mid ..and we probably have one or two.too many.