Preview R9: Changes vs. Richmond

[jackster83]

We just seem to miss so many opportunities

Continuity credits are more important.

 

[cleanhands]

Continuity credits are more important.

And then bites us in the arse

 

[CrowBloke]

Broken clock. correct twice a day.

Ah ok, yes, I get it. Apologies.

We as in this board. I can go find receipts if you want.

Nah, my bad again (I slept ratshit).

 

[Scorpus]

Bond is Laird’s replacement. They shouldn’t ever play in the same team.

I don't get this opinion. They're not even close to the same type of role player

 

[Kane McGoodwin]

I don't get this opinion. They're not even close to the same type of role player

The issue is we can't have too mant average ball users in our bsckline & Bond is the obvious to make way.

Milera needs help until Hinge is available.

 

[1990crow]

The issue is we can't have too mant average ball users in our bsckline & Bond is the obvious to make way.

Milera needs help until Hinge is available.

Hinge should be back next week? Or a week in the 2s.

 

[Kane McGoodwin]

Hinge should be back next week? Or a week in the 2s.

Surely they learn from time & bring him through the sanfl & bye following week.

 

[Scorpus]

Michalanney is in Bond's spot/role

 

[1970crow]

I never said I agree with it, I just said that’s the philosophy I believe they use.

Do you agree with it then?

 

[Daniel6]

Do you agree with it then?

If the coach was happy to be fair and reasonable with selection, yes I agree and like that philosophy

Nicks isn’t and I don’t like that style

 

[Not Darryl Moss]

You’re correct that it’s not that controversial, and that we do have a problem with certain midfielders hurting our rotations because of lack of positional flexibility, however I would argue against dropping Berry. Firstly I wouldnt include Soligo in that group because when he’s fully fit and firing he can be a very damaging wingman or small forward, however Berry, Peatling and especially Edwards really can’t play anywhere except midfield. This causes real issues in executing rotations, which was perfectly demonstrated by Melbourne having Oliver and Viney not able to play elsewhere. Them being out has led to Pickett and Sparrow being able to play a lot more in the midfield, and wow how good do they both look.

I think all teams can afford 1 player that only plays mid, however 2, or 3 as we saw last week, is just going to see our best players being wasted in a forward line only getting 30-40 inside 50’s. For me Berry is that player as he has improved so much from last year. He’s always been good defensively but the leg drive from stoppage is a huge addition and well worth sticking with. Therefore to me it’s Peatling that is either under pressure, or who needs to develop his wing/forward game like Soligo.

I still think the Brisbane model of having 8-10 quality midfield/forward players rotating is the ideal in modern footy. To that end, if we can bring in Zac Bailey and Tom Sparrow as free agents then we can have a genuine A grade midfield.
Dawson, Curtin, Rankine, Rachelle, Zac Bailey, Tom Sparrow, Soligo, Draper, Berry (possibly Neale) and Peatling would stack up against anyone.

Add those 3 stars to any midfield...

 

[Geoffa32]

Cumming and Turray out

Ah Chee and Fog in.

Thilthorpe to be back up Ruck.


We can not play all of Thithy, Turray and Fog

Unlucky for Turray. Maybe Fog not an automatic in?

 

[Mattrox]

Cumming and Turray out

Ah Chee and Fog in.

Thilthorpe to be back up Ruck.


We can not play all of Thithy, Turray and Fog

Unlucky for Turray. Maybe Fog not an automatic in?

Toby won't be out. McAndrew played 69% TOG.

We are not rucking TT.