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Title: Changes for the Bulldogs game?
Post by: one-eyed on April 06, 2015, 03:29:55 AM
Still yet to know if Lids will be suspended.

Any other changes?

Fire away ...
Title: Re: Changes for the Bulldogs game?
Post by: Jackstar is back!!! on April 06, 2015, 06:45:34 AM
Astbury is the only one pressing for selection
Team will remain unchanged depending on Lids
Title: Re: Changes for the Bulldogs game?
Post by: Go Richo 12 on April 06, 2015, 06:58:43 AM
Lids, out suspended
Anyone with pace, run and carry, in.
Title: Re: Changes for the Bulldogs game?
Post by: WilliamPowell on April 06, 2015, 08:46:15 AM
 Daring to dream  ;D

OUTS: Lids (susp), Newman (too slow and offered zilch last Thurs)

INS: Petterd, Lambert

I'd drop Morris too but that ain't going to happen in my life time so we move on  ;D
Title: Re: Changes for the Bulldogs game?
Post by: WA Tiger on April 06, 2015, 10:32:39 AM
Daring to dream  ;D

OUTS: Lids (susp), Newman (too slow and offered zilch last Thurs)

INS: Petterd, Lambert

I'd drop Morris too but that ain't going to happen in my life time so we move on  ;D

Yes so would I.

I would have Knights in before Petterd though.
Title: Re: Changes for the Bulldogs game?
Post by: Hellenic Tiger on April 06, 2015, 10:36:11 AM
If Lids gets suspended you need to swap a like for like Lambert who was unlucky last week fits that bill. As for Newman you can call one of many. Knights can't play rebound half back though.
Title: Re: Changes for the Bulldogs game?
Post by: MintOnLamb on April 06, 2015, 11:26:15 AM
Daring to dream  ;D

OUTS: Lids (susp), Newman (too slow and offered zilch last Thurs)

INS: Petterd, Lambert

I'd drop Morris too but that ain't going to happen in my life time so we move on  ;D
should be a lock, what i want to know is why it won't happen. Newman should retire, he obviuosly  is selfish and cares nothing about the betterment of the team and RFC
Title: Re: Changes for the Bulldogs game?
Post by: Lozza on April 06, 2015, 11:36:34 AM
One more than minor injury and he may just do that, 7 disposals for his first game, if he doesn't better that significantly in coming weeks then surely common sense would have to prevail, you have to ask yourself what he brings to the team. No leadership, no meaningful contribution to the performance of the side. Don't know how the selection committee can honestly say he has earned a spot in the team, would be lying if one of them did.
Title: Re: Changes for the Bulldogs game?
Post by: Jackstar is back!!! on April 06, 2015, 01:22:59 PM
No Leadership ?
Gee a few on here have very short memories
Have to give him at least 3 games
And for what it's worth, dropped into training twice in past fortnight , trained the place down
Title: Re: Changes for the Bulldogs game?
Post by: (•))(©™ on April 06, 2015, 01:30:01 PM
Daring to dream  ;D

OUTS: Lids (susp), Newman (too slow and offered zilch last Thurs)

INS: Petterd, Lambert

I'd drop Morris too but that ain't going to happen in my life time so we move on  ;D
should be a lock, what i want to know is why it won't happen. Newman should retire, he obviuosly  is selfish and cares nothing about the betterment of the team and RFCRigamortis

That coupled with the coach telling him he wants him.He needs him , to play on.
Title: Re: Changes for the Bulldogs game?
Post by: taztiger4 on April 06, 2015, 05:20:16 PM
Lennon in for Lids, no other changes
Title: Re: Changes for the Bulldogs game?
Post by: torch on April 06, 2015, 05:38:48 PM
IN:

Lennon, Conca, Astbury

OUT:

Deledio, Newman, Gordon
Title: Re: Changes for the Bulldogs game?
Post by: Tigeritis™©® on April 06, 2015, 05:50:20 PM
"The secret weapon" gets a run surely?!
Title: Re: Changes for the Bulldogs game?
Post by: TigerLand on April 06, 2015, 07:15:43 PM
Out Deledio Newman Chaplin
In Lambert Lennon Astbury

I'd want to have Knights in too but unsure for who. I like Morris for his defensive pressure.
Title: Re: Changes for the Bulldogs game?
Post by: Tigers of Old on April 06, 2015, 07:18:18 PM
Out: Deledio, Newman
In: Lennon, Astbury
Title: Re: Changes for the Bulldogs game?
Post by: WA Tiger on April 06, 2015, 07:43:26 PM
IfHardwick is true to form hw will think he has the winning formula with the players he has and Deledio will be the only change. If Deledio wasn't rubbed out there would be no change.
Title: Re: Changes for the Bulldogs game?
Post by: Andyy on April 07, 2015, 12:25:11 AM
Out:
Lids
Newman
Gordon

In:
Lennon
Lambert
Astbury
Title: Re: Changes for the Bulldogs game?
Post by: Diocletian on April 07, 2015, 03:08:31 AM
Out:
Lids
Newman
Gordon

In:
Lennon
Lambert
Astbury

Gordon's a hack but he's also reasonably quick - not sure we should be reducing our leg speed against a side like Footscray, particularly with Deledio out as well. Would replace Newman with Butler, not another tall, then send Morris back to defence with Butler up forward.

Of course the only change that will actually happen is either Lambert or Knights in for Deledio. Hardwick rarely drops his regulars after losses, let alone wins - even a scrappy win over a crappy side like Carlton.
Title: Re: Changes for the Bulldogs game?
Post by: one-eyed on April 07, 2015, 03:44:12 AM
The Barometer - Round 2
Herald-Sun
April 7, 2015


RICHMOND

ON THE BLOCK: Brett Deledio is the biggest worry. The match review panel will today look very closely at his high bump on Simon White in the opening seconds of Thursday night’s win against Carlton, and the verdict might not be good for Deledio, who was subbed off at three-quarter time to manage an ongoing Achilles problem. Hard to see anyone getting dropped on form; Nathan Gordon was the sub so could be last man out if coaches do want to make a change.

ON THE CUSP: Not Ty Vickery. Overlooked for Round 1, Vickery hurt his knee 10 minutes into a VFL practice match — the Tigers hope it’s not serious. Pushing their claims in that game were Chris Knights (28 disposals) and Kane Lambert (25). Stingray victim David Astbury played a full game in defence while Matt McDonough and Ricky Petterd were among the best.

AL PATON’S FORECAST: The Tigers won’t want to start as slowly as they did against the Blues. Memories of last year’s encounter against the Dogs, when they gave up a 37-point start and stormed home only to be denied by Daniel Giansiracusa, should guard against that. They will also be working hard to improve their centre clearance numbers after losing the stat 17-9 (including 11-3 in the first half) against Carlton. Dustin Martin will be keen to make up for a non-showing in Round 1 but might have Liam Picken for company.

http://www.news.com.au/national/the-barometer-injury-form-and-selection-predictions-from-every-afl-club-ahead-of-round-2/story-e6frfkp9-1227292943898
Title: Re: Changes for the Bulldogs game?
Post by: No More on April 07, 2015, 10:30:44 AM
Out:
Lids
Newman
Gordon

In:
Lennon
Lambert
Astbury

Gordon's a hack but he's also reasonably quick - not sure we should be reducing our leg speed against a side like Footscray, particularly with Deledio out as well. Would replace Newman with Butler, not another tall, then send Morris back to defence with Butler up forward.

Of course the only change that will actually happen is either Lambert or Knights in for Deledio. Hardwick rarely drops his regulars after losses, let alone wins - even a scrappy win over a crappy side like Carlton.

this is exactly right but the chances of it happening is just about 0
Title: Re: Changes for the Bulldogs game?
Post by: cub on April 07, 2015, 11:49:32 AM
Push Morris back, knights in for Newman.
Lambert for lids.
Title: Re: Changes for the Bulldogs game?
Post by: the claw on April 07, 2015, 01:08:27 PM
people wont like this post but here goes anyway.
the game will be all about c/ps, 1v1s and tackling and the pressure that comes from it. wb laid 94 tackles on the weekend they play hard inside footy with good team pressure. once they win a ball they then get on thier bikes. they will make it a tackle fest and we better be ready.
i dont think they have an abundance of blokes who are exceptionally fast  no more than us.its work rate and spread that makes em look so fast.

if we dont match em inside and we cant apply pressure and we dont run both ways if we dont tackle and put players on the ground   then we are going to get beaten.

if fit and available for this game i would have had no hesitation in playing matt thomas. unpopular view i know.  very few people mention it but we really need a   big inside mid weather it was tuck thomas or hopefully we find a better standard player in coming yrs. in tight we know thomas will compete he will win contested ball and he will tackle and make em count. he playedwell against them last yr the way they play suits him imo. shame we cant select him. i only mention him because i think we need to find that big inside mid.

mathew boyd absolutely carved us up last yr if he plays on ball hes the one id put a hard tag into. he did it all last time, knocked up getting it with  c/ps, tackles. clearances i/50s you name it.
.
the other area is the ruck. last yr minson killed us. i know ivan didnt play that game but big will is one ruckman ivan has also struggled to combat. should we not contemplate useing hampson as well. just a thought. we got hamspud because ivan had trouble against some ruckmen   whats the point in having him on the list if we dont use him at all. again i wish we had a better option.

imo two players id definately be looking to play in this game is conca and lambert  and if deldedio is rubbed out petterd fwd. id also like to bring some one like knights into the fwd line and send morris back to where he belongs in defense.

Title: Re: Changes for the Bulldogs game?
Post by: Diocletian on April 07, 2015, 01:26:36 PM
Thomarse is a slow useless hack who won't help us at all....he's also still on the rookie list and so the point is moot anyway.
Title: Re: Changes for the Bulldogs game?
Post by: Phil Mrakov on April 07, 2015, 01:30:41 PM
Matt Thomas hahahaha
Title: Re: Changes for the Bulldogs game?
Post by: Willy on April 07, 2015, 01:34:23 PM
Anddd Thomas has been injured.

Annnddd Miles is playing in his position with much more polish.

For mine:
Out: Lids, Newman
Ins: Knights/Lennon, Lambert
Title: Re: Changes for the Bulldogs game?
Post by: Jackstar is back!!! on April 07, 2015, 01:41:46 PM
Lennon in for Lids and that's it
Title: Re: Changes for the Bulldogs game?
Post by: Yeahright on April 07, 2015, 01:51:09 PM
Rance, Grimes, Chaplin, Batchelor AND Astbury all in the same backline? You have to be kidding me
Title: Re: Changes for the Bulldogs game?
Post by: wayne on April 07, 2015, 02:04:15 PM
Lennon in for Lids and that's it

2 rising star nominations in 2 weeks  :clapping
Title: Re: Changes for the Bulldogs game?
Post by: eliminator on April 07, 2015, 02:10:48 PM
Out:
Lids
Newman
Gordon

In:
Lennon
Lambert
Astbury

Gordon's a hack but he's also reasonably quick - not sure we should be reducing our leg speed against a side like Footscray, particularly with Deledio out as well. Would replace Newman with Butler, not another tall, then send Morris back to defence with Butler up forward.

Of course the only change that will actually happen is either Lambert or Knights in for Deledio. Hardwick rarely drops his regulars after losses, let alone wins - even a scrappy win over a crappy side like Carlton.

Agree. Should not be reducing leg speed against the bulldogs.
Title: Re: Changes for the Bulldogs game?
Post by: Fluffy Tiger on April 07, 2015, 05:00:49 PM
Rance, Grimes, Chaplin, Batchelor AND Astbury all in the same backline? You have to be kidding me

Agree, Therefore if Astbury is to be bought in (which I think will happen) then either Batch or Grimes will give way. Neither probably deserve to be dropped as were ok but I would say Grimes made a few more mistakes and will make way.

Changes I think should happen

Out Lids, Grimes, Newman, Gordon
In's Astbury, Lennon, Knights, Lambert

Wont happen but might as well put what I would like to see.
Title: Re: Changes for the Bulldogs game?
Post by: (•))(©™ on April 07, 2015, 05:06:52 PM
Griffiths need to shine here.
Title: Re: Changes for the Bulldogs game?
Post by: Andyy on April 07, 2015, 05:12:11 PM
Out:
Lids
Newman
Gordon

In:
Lennon
Lambert
Astbury

Gordon's a hack but he's also reasonably quick - not sure we should be reducing our leg speed against a side like Footscray, particularly with Deledio out as well. Would replace Newman with Butler, not another tall, then send Morris back to defence with Butler up forward.

Of course the only change that will actually happen is either Lambert or Knights in for Deledio. Hardwick rarely drops his regulars after losses, let alone wins - even a scrappy win over a crappy side like Carlton.


Fair point. I'd leave Gordon in and re-consider bringing Astbury back for now. Who are their KPF's? Redpath and Boyd? I reckon Rance and Chaplin will have a day out here.

One thing for sure though - Newman HAS TO GO.

Don't know how he doesn't look himself in the mirror and feel somewhat ashamed. He's clearly washed up long ago and IMO brings nothing to the team on the field.
Title: Re: Changes for the Bulldogs game?
Post by: Phil Mrakov on April 07, 2015, 05:30:50 PM
Newman and Gordon out. They're both no good
Title: Re: Changes for the Bulldogs game?
Post by: (•))(©™ on April 07, 2015, 06:01:48 PM
Gordon is good for sub
Title: Re: Changes for the Bulldogs game?
Post by: the claw on April 07, 2015, 06:10:37 PM
Thomarse is a slow useless hack who won't help us at all....he's also still on the rookie list and so the point is moot anyway.
that slow useless hack quite simply put, out performed most of the love children last yr.
please if your going to be so harsh on thomas apply the same sort of criticism to the other hacks. he at least will lay plenty of tackles get plenty of contested ball in fact get plenty of ball and work for his teammates with plenty of 1%ers.
he had a very good game against the scraggers last yr in fact we would have been belted if not for the likes of him and cotchin.as it was we got beaten anyway.

i will take everyday of the week what he dished up last yr he was more than srvicable and a nice surprise.  and the yr before he absolutely smashed everyone in the sanfl to earn a second chance.. ive gotta give credit where its due.i didnt want him at the club but i wont let that blinker what hes done.

what the hell do you want from inside mids. to be grease lightning and run the lines it seems.   imo inside players  just need to tick 4 5   boxes to do their role well.

1/ find the ball.  he came 7th at the club for disposals and ave more than 20 a game for a mid he  ticks that box just.
2/ win contested ball came third at the club only behind cotchin and miles, ave 9.3 c/p a game it was spot on.
3/ win his share of clearances just a smidge under 4 a game that placed him 3rd behind only cotchin and miles.
4/ tackle/block/1%ers he did these things and more averaged 6 tackles a game #1 at the club.
5/ last but not least have a motor to get to contests this he quite clearly did.

for a rookie pick this was without doubt a marvelous return on our investment. it was a far better season than so many on the list.

the cons
without doubt
1/ pace yes he got caught out at times but you know what many inside mids do. should not be totally his problem good teams work for each other and cover each others deficiencies. hes not expected to be running down players in space.
2/ foot skills some games he had just too many.it was a problem and needs to be improved. me i could live with one or two clangers a game when he gives us the pros above.

this debate reminds me so much of tuck. tuckys big body and inside work made him worth his weight in gold despite the limitations.

finally people think miles replaced tuck and then thomas . id say miles has replaced foley and we are still searching for that big inside mid. atm imo thomas is the closest thing we have to big inside.

anyway all irrelevant thomas has been injured and has not been promoted from the rookie list.
Title: Re: Changes for the Bulldogs game?
Post by: bojangles17 on April 07, 2015, 07:50:47 PM
Claw, that's as much sense as you've ever made . I can't believe the mug hysteria that constantly fingered Thomas s place in the side. The elim final showed us for lacking another big bodied inside mid, Jackson would have been handy, not many would have agreed but Thomas may have offset the slaughter that unfolded by getting first hands on the footy. Nevertheless we have a gap in the side and I imagne this is what ellis was recruited for longer term
Title: Re: Changes for the Bulldogs game?
Post by: the claw on April 07, 2015, 08:00:47 PM
Gordon is good for sub
hes a dud.in saying that he  would undoubtedly  do  a better job as defensive fwd than morris did on thursday.  no one can be that bad can they.
Title: Re: Changes for the Bulldogs game?
Post by: Hard Roar Tiger on April 07, 2015, 08:06:55 PM
Craw also has love children?
Mine is Big Ben ;D
Title: Re: Changes for the Bulldogs game?
Post by: the claw on April 07, 2015, 08:20:18 PM
Craw also has love children?
Mine is Big Ben ;D
i also like bens potential. i just expect em to CONSISTENTLY PERFORM AT THE LEVEL, before i proclaim them good players. its his performances that i criticise.even on thursday the inconsistencies rile me up.
biggest worry is the bloke needs to find some real mongrel and attack at the body.he needs to add some real aggresion to his game. he needs to stay involved in games more.

now i await the outraged ones who are so sensitive at any sort of critique.
Title: Re: Changes for the Bulldogs game?
Post by: Hard Roar Tiger on April 07, 2015, 08:30:27 PM
I'm okay with your critique but he is improving as a player and so the trend is encouraging
Title: Re: Changes for the Bulldogs game?
Post by: Diocletian on April 07, 2015, 10:25:38 PM
Claw, that's as much sense as you've ever made . I can't believe the mug hysteria that constantly fingered Thomas s place in the side. The elim final showed us for lacking another big bodied inside mid, Jackson would have been handy, not many would have agreed but Thomas may have offset the slaughter that unfolded by getting first hands on the footy. Nevertheless we have a gap in the side and I imagne this is what ellis was recruited for longer term

That'd be right - the one time claw sticks up for a hack is the one time you agree with him.  As for the notion that bringing in the slowest player in the AFL would've helped us against the fastest side in the AFL.....yeah righteo....

Title: Re: Changes for the Bulldogs game?
Post by: one-eyed on April 07, 2015, 10:40:22 PM
In the Mix - Round 2
Nathan Schmook
afl.com.au
April 7, 2015


RICHMOND

There could be two changes for the Tigers this week, with tall defender David Astbury ready to return after being stung by a stingray and Brett Deledio facing a one-week suspension. Rather than a straight swap, it is likely Astbury, who played a VFL practice match at the weekend, would replace one of Dylan Grimes or Jake Batchelor. Putting their hands up for Deledio's position in the VFL were Ricky Petterd (24 possessions and two goals), Matt McDonough (25), Kane Lambert (25) and Chris Knights (28 and nine inside 50s). Midfielder Reece Conca (hamstring) is likely to spend one more week on the sidelines while Nathan Foley (foot) could be eased back in through the VFL.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2015-04-07/in-the-mix-round-two
Title: Re: Changes for the Bulldogs game?
Post by: No More on April 07, 2015, 11:27:18 PM
Claw, that's as much sense as you've ever made . I can't believe the mug hysteria that constantly fingered Thomas s place in the side. The elim final showed us for lacking another big bodied inside mid, Jackson would have been handy, not many would have agreed but Thomas may have offset the slaughter that unfolded by getting first hands on the footy. Nevertheless we have a gap in the side and I imagne this is what ellis was recruited for longer term

That'd be right - the one time claw sticks up for a hack is the one time you agree with him.  As for the notion that bringing in the slowest player in the AFL would've helped us against the fastest side in the AFL.....yeah righteo....

Bojangles is nothing more than a piszpot. So don't worry about it  ;D
Title: Re: Changes for the Bulldogs game?
Post by: (•))(©™ on April 07, 2015, 11:30:23 PM
Gordon is good for sub
hes a dud.in saying that he  would undoubtedly  do  a better job as defensive fwd than morris did on thursday.  no one can be that bad can they.

We have close to eleven duds I our best 22.
I think a dud as sub is good damage control.
Title: Re: Changes for the Bulldogs game?
Post by: the claw on April 07, 2015, 11:36:09 PM
I'm okay with your critique but he is improving as a player and so the trend is encouraging
agreed.
Title: Re: Changes for the Bulldogs game?
Post by: the claw on April 07, 2015, 11:42:59 PM
Gordon is good for sub
hes a dud.in saying that he  would undoubtedly  do  a better job as defensive fwd than morris did on thursday.  no one can be that bad can they.

We have close to eleven duds I our best 22.
I think a dud as sub is good damage control.
fair enough makes sense.
Title: Re: Changes for the Bulldogs game?
Post by: the claw on April 07, 2015, 11:49:59 PM
Claw, that's as much sense as you've ever made . I can't believe the mug hysteria that constantly fingered Thomas s place in the side. The elim final showed us for lacking another big bodied inside mid, Jackson would have been handy, not many would have agreed but Thomas may have offset the slaughter that unfolded by getting first hands on the footy. Nevertheless we have a gap in the side and I imagne this is what ellis was recruited for longer term

That'd be right - the one time claw sticks up for a hack is the one time you agree with him.  As for the notion that bringing in the slowest player in the AFL would've helped us against the fastest side in the AFL.....yeah righteo....
hey hey i object. ive stuck up for plenty of duds.and yes i realise im not doing  myself any favors here  ;D
Title: Re: Changes for the Bulldogs game?
Post by: Yeahright on April 08, 2015, 12:14:48 AM

finally people think miles replaced tuck and then thomas . id say miles has replaced foley and we are still searching for that big inside mid. atm imo thomas is the closest thing we have to big inside.

I'm hoping C. Ellis could become our "big" inside mid. He's not really all that tall but IMO he has a frame that could really fill out and become rock solid. Obviously that's just guess work but on top of that and his apparent good work on the inside we might finally have an inside mid who is there for more than his big body and actually as a little bit of class to him.
Title: Re: Changes for the Bulldogs game?
Post by: RedanTiger on April 08, 2015, 06:50:40 PM

finally people think miles replaced tuck and then thomas . id say miles has replaced foley and we are still searching for that big inside mid. atm imo thomas is the closest thing we have to big inside.

I'm hoping C. Ellis could become our "big" inside mid. He's not really all that tall but IMO he has a frame that could really fill out and become rock solid. Obviously that's just guess work but on top of that and his apparent good work on the inside we might finally have an inside mid who is there for more than his big body and actually as a little bit of class to him.

Good one  ;)
Title: Re: Changes for the Bulldogs game?
Post by: the claw on April 09, 2015, 01:36:49 PM
this is the 22 id like see us go with.along with how the wb may line up based on their side last week.again i try to pick a side where we have the best chance to go one v one .if our plans break down this is where you end up.
imo its also a side that gives us the greatest flexability if needed. from the mids onballers back it wasnt too hard to pick not to say we dont have problems  here.  but trying to pick a decent fwd line is hard.there are just so few good options.

fb:  Morris 185/83 - Astbury 195/95 - Grimes 193/89
ff:  d/haus 178/77 - boyd  200/103 -  stringer 192/88

hb: Vlastuin 187/86  - chaplin 195/97  -  rance  194/ 96
hf:  dickson 184/84  -  redpath 194/99 -  crameri 190/97

c:  mcintosh 192/92   -   martin 187/88   -  hunt 184/78   
c:  mc rae 191/83  - m boyd 184/84  - picken 184/83

r:  maric 201/102  -  cotchin 185/85  -  miles 180/80
r: minsob 199/106  - btompelli 192/90 -  wallis 185/85

hf:  edwards 182/82 - griffiths 200/101  -  knights 184/84
hb:johannisen 180/79 - rhead 200/101 -  murphy 187/84

ff : lloyd 180/83  -   riewoldt 195/91  -   gordon 186/89
fb: wood 186/84  -  talia  194/93  -  morris   190/88

int: ellis  -  lambert 178/75 - houli 180/83 -  petterd 185/85
int: jong 188/89 -  hchurch 176/71 - goodes 183/89 - grant 193/83

okay 4 changes and we all know thats not going to happen. the changes anyway are.

astbury for batchelor. nothing against batchelor he had a servicable game last week.  but i dont see a good match up for him this week.horses for courses.
knights for deledio. basically a polished medium sized fwd who can go into the midfield mix, for a polished medium sized mid who has spent a lot of his time fwd. best outcome  of a bad deal imo.
lambert for grigg. blokes been great he brings that competetive edge that grigg just doesnt have.i dont think shaun had a good game anyway time to reward some good form.
petterd for newman, newmad did what again very little. in fairness though he had limited game time. he  is performing what role thats the question. just think petterd will give more and give  us much better options either as a fwd or in the middle.

the thinking behind that team

Backline- In Dahlhaus they have a quick ball winning goal sneak, we need a quick accountable defender on him. Sad but true but morris is the only one of his type on the list who can perform this role which is even more puzzling why they insist on playing him fwd. hunt could possibly perform the role but why do away with the run he provided last week. Morris comes back this week for mine.it wont happen though.

I picked Astbury to play on Boyd, Imo Astbury has done well against the taller sized kpfs.
 I picked Grimes over Batchelor to play on stringer. Grimes has better closing speed,  is imo better on the ground than Batchelor and isnt giving away inches.

Rance to Crameri. Crameri likes to run his opponents  around and accumulate possesions. Hes big bodied and dangerous. Rance will run with him and hes big enough to cover him in 1v1 contests. The thing im looking for here is for alex to run off as often as possible work the bugger over and make him accountable. Theres enough talls there to cover and Mcintosh is a big mid who will drop back as well in fact if things go wrong Mcintosh is a defensive option.

Chaplin well hes the concern gave him Redpath hes a good size to take him on and should not get caught out for pace just needs to play accountable and smart.

Lastly Vlastuin gets a similar sized player in dickson i love vlastuin in defense because while he reads the play well, finds plenty of ball, uses it well hes a defense first player your defenders must be able to defend.

Mids - I think the match ups speak for themselves, i  do like the idea of both hunt and mcintosh on the wings at last some mids who will work back deep into defense be accountable  and have the work rate  to rebound. the other mids in the side who will be part of rotations some more than others are ellis, lambert, edwards, knights, houli and petterd.  of all their mids the one we cant match up on is bontompelli. mcintosh is a good fit size wise but i dont think he has the  onball know how .besides we rob peter to pay for what.

fwds - ideally i would like to have a quick agile third tall type to play but we dont. also thought about hampson mainly to give maric a chop out and keep structure when griffiths goes on ball.
i settled for gordon to do the  morris role and i bought in knights/petterd to replace deledio. its the best i could come up with without throwing kids in the deepend.hopefully martin cotchin edwards rotate thru there all game.
the lack of quality and goalkicking power remains a big problem.

anyway just some of my thoughts its not ideal and some may say just plain stupid thats okay by me its just my opinion.