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Title: Changes for the Freo game?
Post by: one-eyed on August 12, 2017, 06:41:30 PM
There will be one forced change with Caddy out with a hammy.

Fire away ...
Title: Re: Changes for the Freo game?
Post by: The Machine on August 12, 2017, 06:53:16 PM
Out
Caddy
Castagna or Butler
Soldo
Houli but will not be omitted

In
Lennon
Miles
Griff if fit to play
Short if Houli gets dropped :pray
Title: Re: Changes for the Freo game?
Post by: yellowandback on August 12, 2017, 06:53:56 PM
Wasn't B Ellis best game, in fact nit a frat game for the Ellis surname...
Title: Re: Changes for the Freo game?
Post by: The Machine on August 12, 2017, 06:59:10 PM
Actually Townsend needs to play because he deserves it :clapping
Title: Re: Changes for the Freo game?
Post by: TigerLand on August 12, 2017, 07:07:13 PM
Out
Caddy
Castagna or Butler
Soldo
Houli but will not be omitted

In
Lennon
Miles
Griff if fit to play
Short if Houli gets dropped :pray


Agree on this
Title: Re: Changes for the Freo game?
Post by: big tone on August 12, 2017, 07:09:16 PM
Predictable club

Out- Caddy
In- Miles


What I'd want

Outs- Soldo, Grigg, BEllis, Houli, Broad

Ins- Miles, Graham, Short, Markov, Lennon
Title: Re: Changes for the Freo game?
Post by: Diocletian on August 12, 2017, 07:18:22 PM
Should be:

Out: Caddy, CEllis. Houli, Grigg, Castagna, BEllis, Broad, Soldo

In: Lennon, Manadue, Short, Graham, Townsend, Bolton. Miles, Markov

Will be:

Out:Caddy

In:Miles
Title: Re: Changes for the Freo game?
Post by: big tone on August 12, 2017, 07:30:33 PM
Should be:

Out: Caddy, CEllis. Houli, Grigg, Castagna, BEllis, Broad, Soldo

In: Lennon, Manadue, Short, Graham, Townsend, Bolton. Miles, Markov

Will be:

Out:Caddy

In:Miles
Yep George was unsighted today.
I thought Butler was bad too.
Rioli the best of the 3 today but his fumbling is an issue.

All 3 have some runs on the board it I reckon it would be pretty tough looking for some crumbs when the opposition take so many uncontested marks in our forwardline.
We need another big body up there to make a contest and unfortunately I don't think they are on our list at present. Griff even fit and Elton are both not really what we need.
Title: Re: Changes for the Freo game?
Post by: tony_montana on August 12, 2017, 07:31:36 PM
Out: CEllis, Soldo, Caddy, Houli
Ins: Miles, Menadue, Markov, Short
Title: Re: Changes for the Freo game?
Post by: 1965 on August 12, 2017, 07:47:40 PM
Out: Hardwick

In: Caracella

 :lol
Title: Re: Changes for the Freo game?
Post by: Diocletian on August 12, 2017, 07:53:01 PM
Your best post ever..... :clapping
Title: Re: Changes for the Freo game?
Post by: Barry Oh on August 12, 2017, 07:53:55 PM
Houli for Short.

Had enough stumbling, bumbling, fumbling from this one sided dumbling.

Title: Re: Changes for the Freo game?
Post by: big tone on August 12, 2017, 07:55:07 PM
Houli for Short.

Had enough stumbling, bumbling, fumbling from this one sided dumbling.
Made me laugh.  :lol
Title: Re: Changes for the Freo game?
Post by: pmac21 on August 12, 2017, 07:55:32 PM
Was at both games.  My changes

Out Houli, Caddy, Soldo
In Short, Graham, Lennon. 
Title: Re: Changes for the Freo game?
Post by: Francois Jackson on August 12, 2017, 07:55:54 PM
Out: Hardwick

In: Caracella

 :lol

That's my only change

Fancy putting rance in the f50 with a minute to go after he was getting toweled up

Title: Re: Changes for the Freo game?
Post by: pmac21 on August 12, 2017, 07:56:35 PM
Houli, would rather handball to an opponent then get body contact
Title: Re: Changes for the Freo game?
Post by: tony_montana on August 12, 2017, 07:58:29 PM
Out: Hardwick

In: Caracella

 :lol

That's my only change

Fancy putting rance in the f50 with a minute to go after he was getting toweled up

stuffing hilarious
Title: Re: Changes for the Freo game?
Post by: big tone on August 12, 2017, 08:01:09 PM
Out: Hardwick

In: Caracella

 :lol

That's my only change

Fancy putting rance in the f50 with a minute to go after he was getting toweled up
How do you think BEllis went today in a finals like game?.. serious question
Title: Re: Changes for the Freo game?
Post by: Diocletian on August 12, 2017, 08:04:00 PM
Out: Hardwick

In: Caracella

 :lol

That's my only change

Fancy putting rance in the f50 with a minute to go after he was getting toweled up

stuffing hilarious

As I said...comatose in the box as usual....we're fourth in spite him not because of him.... :shh
Title: Re: Changes for the Freo game?
Post by: Slipper on August 12, 2017, 08:13:45 PM
Ins and outs will be very weather dependent.

I'd like to see Miles in, but only if it is wet. Not sure what Townsend is like for pace, but I think Miles would be exposed for a lack of it at a dry Subi. That being said, I can see the hierarchy bringing in Miles for a game which he isn't suited for after leaving him out of a game he was tailor made for. Maybe bring Graham in if he is quicker than Miles/Townsend.

I'd keep C.Ellis in if it is a dry track. We should aim for pace at Subi. I'd also keep Soldo to ruck if it is dry and play Nank as the 2nd tall forward. My dream would be to see Rioli pushed into the middle for as much time as his endurance permits for this game. But I am guessing we are too close to the finals for an experiment.

Houli out but not sure who to bring in. Markov, I reckon the old second year blues have hit here, so not sure if it is an upgrade. Short I guess, but not at all confident about filling this spot.

FWIW, I think Caddy going out might be a blessing in disguise for this game. I think Lennon is a more likely player at Subi.
Title: Re: Changes for the Freo game?
Post by: Diocletian on August 12, 2017, 08:14:46 PM
Haha Halfstep won't pick Lennon....
Title: Re: Changes for the Freo game?
Post by: Slipper on August 12, 2017, 08:17:11 PM
Haha Halfstep won't pick Lennon....

Mrs Hardwick would.

Forgot to list Menadue as a possible inclusion.
Title: Re: Changes for the Freo game?
Post by: tony_montana on August 12, 2017, 08:19:31 PM
Ins and outs will be very weather dependent.

I'd like to see Miles in, but only if it is wet. Not sure what Townsend is like for pace, but I think Miles would be exposed for a lack of it at a dry Subi. That being said, I can see the hierarchy bringing in Miles for a game which he isn't suited for after leaving him out of a game he was tailor made for. Maybe bring Graham in if he is quicker than Miles/Townsend.

I'd keep C.Ellis in if it is a dry track. We should aim for pace at Subi. I'd also keep Soldo to ruck if it is dry and play Nank as the 2nd tall forward. My dream would be to see Rioli pushed into the middle for as much time as his endurance permits for this game. But I am guessing we are too close to the finals for an experiment.

Houli out but not sure who to bring in. Markov, I reckon the old second year blues have hit here, so not sure if it is an upgrade. Short I guess, but not at all confident about filling this spot.

FWIW, I think Caddy going out might be a blessing in disguise for this game. I think Lennon is a more likely player at Subi.

CEllis is slow as a wet week. No thanks, worst on ground by a mile today and that includes esteemed company such as Soldo and Houli. Will hopefully not play another game in 2017
Title: Re: Changes for the Freo game?
Post by: WilliamPowell on August 12, 2017, 08:32:26 PM
What  i th8nk should happen but wont

OUTS: Soldo, Castagna, Cellis, Caddy

INS: Miles, Lennon, Short, Graham,

Likely scenario

INS: Miles, Graham

OUTS: Caddy, Soldo
Title: Re: Changes for the Freo game?
Post by: Knighter on August 12, 2017, 08:43:52 PM
Out: Caddy, Soldo, Houli, C Ellis, Butler, Grigg
In: Miles, Maric, Menadue, Short, Bolton, Graham
Title: Re: Changes for the Freo game?
Post by: Slipper on August 13, 2017, 12:58:12 AM
CEllis is slow as a wet week.

Unfortunately I have never seen him play live. Bit hard to tell on TV. Just ask Greg Miller.


Title: Re: Changes for the Freo game?
Post by: Diocletian on August 13, 2017, 02:45:00 AM
Trust me, there's nothing unfortunate about having not seen CEllis play live thus far...
Title: Re: Changes for the Freo game?
Post by: YellowandBlackBlood on August 13, 2017, 11:39:19 AM
Out: Caddy (inj), Cellis (softer than melted butter), Castagna (rest), Butler (rest) Houli (just not good enough when the heat is on)

In: Miles, Bolton, Graham and Lennon (needs a chance) Short (for Houli).
Title: Re: Changes for the Freo game?
Post by: georgies31 on August 13, 2017, 12:45:20 PM
Houli needs to be dropped been so poor along with Grigg.I want to see Short and Menadue in that lineup even Markov we need some more pace.
Title: Re: Changes for the Freo game?
Post by: 🏅Dooks on August 13, 2017, 01:23:36 PM
Houli needs to be dropped been so poor along with Grigg.I want to see Short and Menadue in that lineup even Markov we need some more pace.

Please dear god i hope you are right
Title: Re: Changes for the Freo game?
Post by: eliminator on August 13, 2017, 04:44:14 PM
What  i th8nk should happen but wont

OUTS: Soldo, Castagna, Cellis, Caddy

INS: Miles, Lennon, Short, Graham,

Likely scenario

INS: Miles, Graham

OUTS: Caddy, Soldo

I agree but would also consider bringing in Bolton. Lennon should be brought in but won't be. Would love it if they dropped Houli and or Grigg but they will not.
Title: Re: Changes for the Freo game?
Post by: sabartooth on August 13, 2017, 09:17:11 PM
Was at both games.  My changes

Out Houli, Caddy, Soldo
In Short, Graham, Lennon.

In Graham, Lennon, Elton?
Title: Re: Changes for the Freo game?
Post by: Owl on August 13, 2017, 09:35:58 PM
Short Graham Elton
Title: Re: Changes for the Freo game?
Post by: Tigeritis™©® on August 13, 2017, 09:46:45 PM
Elton? Really scrapping the bottom of the barrel.

This guy just isn't up to it. Not even up to vfl standard.

Title: Re: Changes for the Freo game?
Post by: big tone on August 13, 2017, 10:08:01 PM
One thing is for sure and that's Nank needs to play first ruck.
Some players thrive when they are the number one, and I think Nank is that sort of player.
We need to find another tall forward not another first ruck. Soldo is a long way off imo.
Nank is young so I wouldn't worry about burning him out just yet. We have time to find a decent young stuff help in the upcoming drafts.
What we have essentially done is move a player that was in good form away from what he was doing so well to try and fix another problem that has only made it worse.

We have a few options imo.
-give Elton another chance
-play Griffiths
-move Astbury forward
-or even give C. Moore a chance

I think what Saturdays game showed me is Astbury is still a bit panicky when really pressure is on. A move forward might just give him a chance to just jump at the footy and not have to worry about making a mistake.

We really need to find about 5 more goals a game if we are to compete in the upcoming finals because 70 points isn't going to be enough.

Whether is Astbury or someone else we need to find someone that can give us another target Up forward and playing Nank out of position isn't the answer.

We need to take a few risks because if we keep doing what we are doing, we will get the same results in the finals as we did on Saturday.
Title: Re: Changes for the Freo game?
Post by: (•))(©™ on August 13, 2017, 10:44:34 PM
Unfortunately, relying on the rest of the competition to drop in standard isn't cutting edge coaching.

This is dimmers style and this is really the only reason we are in the eight and above most.

Title: Re: Changes for the Freo game?
Post by: georgies31 on August 14, 2017, 12:18:59 AM
Still no Lennon kicked another 3 this week ???.Surely deserves a chance.
Title: Re: Changes for the Freo game?
Post by: the claw on August 14, 2017, 02:33:09 PM
Would like to see us do something about the fwd line.

Would play Moore at f/f and Lennon across h/f. Jr at chf and then add the pace Rioli, Bolton and possibly Markov or Butler. Rotate martin thru there allowing Lennon some midfield time.

FF Rioli - Moore or Elton - Bolton
HF Lennon - Riewoldt - Markov or Butler. if anyone says that set up is too slow  i will go heave.
I prefer Moore over Elton because he is super quick and agile but Elton would offer a taller target and give Nankervis some sort of chop out.

the first 5 games of the yr we had a combination of Riewoldt, Griffiths, Elton, Lennon and McIntosh  we played two talls and sometimes three and had Caddy and Martin going thru there.
The first 5 games we won we also had  20 goal, 17 goal and 14 goal hauls  and at the same time was #1 for tackles and the fwd half pressure was great.
We dont have to play 18 smalls every week to maintain pressure
Title: Re: Changes for the Freo game?
Post by: Eat_em_Alive on August 14, 2017, 03:39:14 PM
Would like to see us do something about the fwd line.

Would play Moore at f/f and Lennon across h/f. Jr at chf and then add the pace Rioli, Bolton and possibly Markov or Butler. Rotate martin thru there allowing Lennon some midfield time.

FF Rioli - Moore or Elton - Bolton
HF Lennon - Riewoldt - Markov or Butler. if anyone says that set up is too slow  i will go heave.
I prefer Moore over Elton because he is super quick and agile but Elton would offer a taller target and give Nankervis some sort of chop out.

the first 5 games of the yr we had a combination of Riewoldt, Griffiths, Elton, Lennon and McIntosh  we played two talls and sometimes three and had Caddy and Martin going thru there.
The first 5 games we won we also had  20 goal, 17 goal and 14 goal hauls  and at the same time was #1 for tackles and the fwd half pressure was great.
We dont have to play 18 smalls every week to maintain pressure

Interesting observations
perhaps we have corrected too far and need to step back and see whats required to get back there before finals
Knowing us though its unlikely well do anything and sit on our hands
Title: Re: Changes for the Freo game?
Post by: Lozza on August 14, 2017, 05:10:53 PM
Think we now have a group of pretty astute coaches so I have some faith that between them they know the formula we require.

Would love to see Graham come into the side plus we definately need another marking option in the forward line so either Lennon or Moore have to be worth a try. We have two weeks to get it right and would hate the experimentation to begin at finals time.
Title: Re: Changes for the Freo game?
Post by: Diocletian on August 14, 2017, 05:32:03 PM
You're forgetting one rather important detail - the main bloke who has the final say is still same useless stuffing idiot....
Title: Re: Changes for the Freo game?
Post by: The Machine on August 14, 2017, 07:13:35 PM
Would like to see us do something about the fwd line.

Would play Moore at f/f and Lennon across h/f. Jr at chf and then add the pace Rioli, Bolton and possibly Markov or Butler. Rotate martin thru there allowing Lennon some midfield time.

FF Rioli - Moore or Elton - Bolton
HF Lennon - Riewoldt - Markov or Butler. if anyone says that set up is too slow  i will go heave.
I prefer Moore over Elton because he is super quick and agile but Elton would offer a taller target and give Nankervis some sort of chop out.

the first 5 games of the yr we had a combination of Riewoldt, Griffiths, Elton, Lennon and McIntosh  we played two talls and sometimes three and had Caddy and Martin going thru there.
The first 5 games we won we also had  20 goal, 17 goal and 14 goal hauls  and at the same time was #1 for tackles and the fwd half pressure was great.
We dont have to play 18 smalls every week to maintain pressure


Absolutely agree with this and Moore has spend time playing that second ruck role. The forward half needs tweaking so why not start this week.
Title: Re: Changes for the Freo game?
Post by: 🏅Dooks on August 14, 2017, 08:02:30 PM
Out: Hardwick

In: Caracella

 :lol

That's my only change


Dear God please make it so
Title: Re: Changes for the Freo game?
Post by: big tone on August 14, 2017, 08:57:46 PM
Jack Graham 11 tackles and 19 touches surely gets him a game.
Come on Halfwit give the kid a go.

Graham for Grigg anyone??

Title: Re: Changes for the Freo game?
Post by: YellowandBlackBlood on August 14, 2017, 09:11:37 PM
Jack Graham 11 tackles and 19 touches surely gets him a game.
Come on Halfwit give the kid a go.

Graham for Grigg anyone??
Graham for Corey Ellis. :shh
Title: Re: Changes for the Freo game?
Post by: one-eyed on August 14, 2017, 10:54:44 PM
The Barometer - Round 22

Herald-Sun
14 August 2017


RICHMOND

ON THE BLOCK: There will be at least one forced change with Josh Caddy to miss next Sunday’s clash with Fremantle at Subiaco with a hamstring issue. The club remains hopeful it is on the minor end of the scale. They have ruled out resting any of their stars - Dustin Martin, Trent Cotchin and Alex Rance - for the Dockers’ game, given the club’s top-four quest. Pressure will come on Corey Ellis and Ivan Soldo to keep their spots. Important small forwards Jason Castagna (three disposals) and Dan Butler (four disposals and one goal) didn’t have any impact against Geelong, but deserve to stay in given what they have done so far.

ON THE CUSP: Damien Hardwick said the Tigers will look at some of the good performers from the VFL on the weekend as possible inclusions. Jacob Townsend was his team’s best player in the curtain-raiser game, Jack Graham is showing good promise, Ben Lennon kicked three goals and could fill Caddy’s role up forward, while Anthony Miles and Jayden Short could also be in the mix.

GLENN McFARLANE’S FORECAST:
The Tigers let a big opportunity slip through their grasp against the undermanned Cats on Saturday. They need to win their last two games against Fremantle and St Kilda to lock in a top-four berth, especially with Sydney breathing down their neck. Alex Rance doesn’t play two bad games in a row and will hit back hard, Jack Riewoldt will better for the hitout, and Subiaco against the Dockers doesn’t look anywhere near as fearsome as the Cats at Simonds Stadium.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/more-news/afl-injury-list-whos-hot-and-whos-hurt-after-round-21/news-story/81f063d314cf76356b1c7ff2c44579e4
Title: Re: Changes for the Freo game?
Post by: Diocletian on August 14, 2017, 10:58:03 PM
If we drop one of Castagna or Butler, we'd  have to bring in Bolton -  surely you don't subtract pace from your side when you go to Subiaco.....if anything we should be adding pace....perfect ground for Menadue too..... :shh
Title: Re: Changes for the Freo game?
Post by: the claw on August 14, 2017, 11:11:51 PM
last time we played freo at subi was last yr we played all of riewoldt, Vickery, Griffiths and Lloyd and won by 38 points.
We just played Geelong at simonds a ground thats 170 x 118 with a shedload of sml quick players and it got us where. subi is very similar at 175 x 122

Im still not buying into the pace B/S.
Title: Re: Changes for the Freo game?
Post by: Diocletian on August 14, 2017, 11:22:29 PM
It was also at night & peeing down.....
Title: Re: Changes for the Freo game?
Post by: the claw on August 14, 2017, 11:39:34 PM
We have kicked 12 goals or more against sides above 12th on the ladder just once but hey kicking goals is not the problem lol.

we have kicked more than 12 goals on just 7 occasions and it is against cellar dwellars and bottom third teams.. we have managed to kick 15 or more just 3 times and again you guessed it against cellar dwellars.

9 or 10 goals is a very common theme with this side and it has already been borne out it wont win us games against the top 12 teams  yet alone top 8.
Title: Re: Changes for the Freo game?
Post by: one-eyed on August 16, 2017, 02:12:18 AM
In the Mix - Round 22

Nathan Schmook
afl.com.au
16 August 2017


RICHMOND

The Tigers have options at selection this week after Ben Lennon (three goals), Jack Graham (19 possessions and 11 tackles) and Jayden Short (21 and five inside 50s) put in strong VFL performances.

They also have midfielder Anthony Miles on the fringe after the midfielder was squeezed out of the team last week.

The Tigers were disappointing against Geelong and unforced changes are likely, with Josh Caddy (hamstring) also needing to be replaced.

Miles was an emergency against the Cats and shapes as a likely inclusion, allowing other midfielders to push forward more and cover Caddy's absence.

Graham is also pushing hard to make his debut, having built form nicely since returning from an ankle injury in round 13.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-08-15/in-the-mix-whos-a-chance-for-r22-selection
Title: Re: Changes for the Freo game?
Post by: Hard Roar Tiger on August 16, 2017, 07:34:28 AM
If we drop one of Castagna or Butler, we'd  have to bring in Bolton -  surely you don't subtract pace from your side when you go to Subiaco.....if anything we should be adding pace....perfect ground for Menadue too..... :shh

I like Menadue but one of our issues was losing the contested pill. I'd give Graham a crack - it's a perfect game to see how he will perform at senior level
Title: Re: Changes for the Freo game?
Post by: WilliamPowell on August 16, 2017, 01:30:07 PM
If we drop one of Castagna or Butler, we'd  have to bring in Bolton -  surely you don't subtract pace from your side when you go to Subiaco.....if anything we should be adding pace....perfect ground for Menadue too..... :shh

I like Menadue but one of our issues was losing the contested pill. I'd give Graham a crack - it's a perfect game to see how he will perform at senior level

Agree  :clapping

But bring in Graham and I don't think there's room for Miles
Title: Re: Changes for the Freo game?
Post by: Simonator on August 16, 2017, 01:43:19 PM
Townsend gets a go before graham imo, been in great form for weeks
Title: Re: Changes for the Freo game?
Post by: Diocletian on August 16, 2017, 02:22:30 PM
If we drop one of Castagna or Butler, we'd  have to bring in Bolton -  surely you don't subtract pace from your side when you go to Subiaco.....if anything we should be adding pace....perfect ground for Menadue too..... :shh

I like Menadue but one of our issues was losing the contested pill. I'd give Graham a crack - it's a perfect game to see how he will perform at senior level

Agree  :clapping

But bring in Graham and I don't think there's room for Miles

Maintaining our pace or adding to it doesn't have to exclude us also adding inside grunt. Only Halfstep's limited vision would exclude us from doing both.... :shh
Title: Re: Changes for the Freo game?
Post by: Simonator on August 16, 2017, 02:24:03 PM
Surely Lennon gets a gig with caddy our
Title: Re: Changes for the Freo game?
Post by: Diocletian on August 16, 2017, 02:27:19 PM
John Lennon has more chance of getting another gig.....
Title: Re: Changes for the Freo game?
Post by: WilliamPowell on August 16, 2017, 03:11:49 PM
Maintaining our pace or adding to it doesn't have to exclude us also adding inside grunt. Only Halfstep's limited vision would exclude us from doing both.... :shh

While I understand your point

Graham brings the inside grunt and has greater pace than Miles

I'd want to see Bolton in for Castagna = like for like pace wise with far greater skill

Lennon for Caddy is obvious but like you I think Lennon would have a greater chance if his name was Yoko
Title: Re: Changes for the Freo game?
Post by: MintOnLamb on August 16, 2017, 03:15:40 PM
John Lennon has more chance of getting another gig.....
Its a disgrace this kid hasnt been given a go, why did we waste a pick on him.
Anyone know why?
Title: Re: Changes for the Freo game?
Post by: Chuck17 on August 16, 2017, 04:21:16 PM
John Lennon has more chance of getting another gig.....
Its a disgrace this kid hasnt been given a go, why did we waste a pick on him.
Anyone know why?

There were no decent options after him I think our recruiting department is on the record as saying
Title: Re: Changes for the Freo game?
Post by: YellowandBlackBlood on August 16, 2017, 04:39:42 PM
John Lennon has more chance of getting another gig.....
Its a disgrace this kid hasnt been given a go, why did we waste a pick on him.
Anyone know why?

There were no decent options after him I think our recruiting department is on the record as saying
Someone needs to pay for this!
Title: Re: Changes for the Freo game?
Post by: Chuck17 on August 16, 2017, 05:13:06 PM
John Lennon has more chance of getting another gig.....
Its a disgrace this kid hasnt been given a go, why did we waste a pick on him.
Anyone know why?

There were no decent options after him I think our recruiting department is on the record as saying
Someone needs to pay for this!
Exstuffingactly
Title: Re: Changes for the Freo game?
Post by: 🏅Dooks on August 16, 2017, 06:39:22 PM
Townsend gets a go before graham imo, been in great form for weeks

No effing way. Id bet lefty out of all the inside mids rotting in the 2's that we should give games to Graham, Miles and Townsend in that order
Title: Re: Changes for the Freo game?
Post by: Simonator on August 16, 2017, 07:26:16 PM
Townsend gets a go before graham imo, been in great form for weeks

No effing way. Id bet lefty out of all the inside mids rotting in the 2's that we should give games to Graham, Miles and Townsend in that order

How many full games has graham even played,  3 or 4?
Everyone's always saying we need to reward form well here is a perfect case for ya. Not just one or two fluke games, he's been consistantly good all year
Title: Re: Changes for the Freo game?
Post by: 🏅Dooks on August 16, 2017, 07:35:09 PM
Townsend gets a go before graham imo, been in great form for weeks

No effing way. Id bet lefty out of all the inside mids rotting in the 2's that we should give games to Graham, Miles and Townsend in that order

How many full games has graham even played,  3 or 4?
Everyone's always saying we need to reward form well here is a perfect case for ya. Not just one or two fluke games, he's been consistantly good all year

Reward Hunts form then too?
Title: Re: Changes for the Freo game?
Post by: Simonator on August 16, 2017, 07:36:33 PM
Wel hunts form hasn't been as good as Townsend. And hunt was given a game earlier in the year. Townsend on the other hand hasn't been given the chance since ??
Title: Re: Changes for the Freo game?
Post by: Hard Roar Tiger on August 16, 2017, 10:07:42 PM
John Lennon has more chance of getting another gig.....
Its a disgrace this kid hasnt been given a go, why did we waste a pick on him.
Anyone know why?

There were no decent options after him I think our recruiting department is on the record as saying

And Julian didn't nominate. Nobody told Francis Jackson there'd be days like these
Title: Re: Changes for the Freo game?
Post by: the claw on August 18, 2017, 05:09:08 PM
Maintaining our pace or adding to it doesn't have to exclude us also adding inside grunt. Only Halfstep's limited vision would exclude us from doing both.... :shh



Graham brings the inside grunt and has greater pace than Miles


No he doesnt. people wondering why Graham slipped to where he did  its simple he is not an athlete and there was are big knocks on his pace and agility.
Because of his lack of athletic attributes it was generally thought he would be nothing but inside just like Miles.
Miles at least has the runs on the board when it comes to inside play at this level.

dont get me wrong i was wrapped we took Graham and i hope we play him but lets not talk up attributes that he just doe not have.
Title: Re: Changes for the Freo game?
Post by: Beans on August 18, 2017, 05:27:41 PM
Maintaining our pace or adding to it doesn't have to exclude us also adding inside grunt. Only Halfstep's limited vision would exclude us from doing both.... :shh



Graham brings the inside grunt and has greater pace than Miles


No he doesnt. people wondering why Graham slipped to where he did  its simple he is not an athlete and there was are big knocks on his pace and agility.
Because of his lack of athletic attributes it was generally thought he would be nothing but inside just like Miles.
Miles at least has the runs on the board when it comes to inside play at this level.

dont get me wrong i was wrapped we took Graham and i hope we play him but lets not talk up attributes that he just doe not have.
After watching him play in Geelong last week there is nothing wrong with his running ability. Quick enough, though not express but covers big km offensively and more importantly, defensively.
Title: Re: Changes for the Freo game?
Post by: WilliamPowell on August 18, 2017, 06:35:38 PM
Maintaining our pace or adding to it doesn't have to exclude us also adding inside grunt. Only Halfstep's limited vision would exclude us from doing both.... :shh



Graham brings the inside grunt and has greater pace than Miles


No he doesnt. people wondering why Graham slipped to where he did  its simple he is not an athlete and there was are big knocks on his pace and agility.
Because of his lack of athletic attributes it was generally thought he would be nothing but inside just like Miles.
Miles at least has the runs on the board when it comes to inside play at this level.

dont get me wrong i was wrapped we took Graham and i hope we play him but lets not talk up attributes that he just doe not have.
After watching him play in Geelong last week there is nothing wrong with his running ability. Quick enough, though not express but covers big km offensively and more importantly, defensively.

Yep have watched him in a few VFL games, and stand by my viee and that is he has better leg speed than Miles
Title: Re: Changes for the Freo game?
Post by: Diocletian on August 18, 2017, 07:38:50 PM
To be fair, it's a bit like being the tallest hobbit in the shire...
Title: Re: Changes for the Freo game?
Post by: YellowandBlackBlood on August 18, 2017, 07:57:25 PM
Maintaining our pace or adding to it doesn't have to exclude us also adding inside grunt. Only Halfstep's limited vision would exclude us from doing both.... :shh



Graham brings the inside grunt and has greater pace than Miles


No he doesnt. people wondering why Graham slipped to where he did  its simple he is not an athlete and there was are big knocks on his pace and agility.
Because of his lack of athletic attributes it was generally thought he would be nothing but inside just like Miles.
Miles at least has the runs on the board when it comes to inside play at this level.

dont get me wrong i was wrapped we took Graham and i hope we play him but lets not talk up attributes that he just doe not have.
What a load of bollocks.

You obviously haven't watched our reserves play at all. He is a little bit like Joel Selwood. Not overly quick but quick enough. Pretty fearless. Runs hard and covers the km's. Kicking is adequate like Joel's but not elite.

My only concern is that he hasn't had a proper preseason and has had an injury interrupted season which means his not at his best at the moment. Everything about him screams future captain though.
Title: Re: Changes for the Freo game?
Post by: big tone on August 18, 2017, 08:02:30 PM
Maintaining our pace or adding to it doesn't have to exclude us also adding inside grunt. Only Halfstep's limited vision would exclude us from doing both.... :shh



Graham brings the inside grunt and has greater pace than Miles


No he doesnt. people wondering why Graham slipped to where he did  its simple he is not an athlete and there was are big knocks on his pace and agility.
Because of his lack of athletic attributes it was generally thought he would be nothing but inside just like Miles.
Miles at least has the runs on the board when it comes to inside play at this level.

dont get me wrong i was wrapped we took Graham and i hope we play him but lets not talk up attributes that he just doe not have.
What a load of bollocks.

You obviously haven't watched our reserves play at all. He is a little bit like Joel Selwood. Not overly quick but quick enough. Pretty fearless. Runs hard and covers the km's. Kicking is adequate like Joel's but not elite.

My only concern is that he hasn't had a proper preseason and has had an injury interrupted season which means his not at his best at the moment. Everything about him screams future captain though.
"Future captain"
FMD let him play a game first Doc.
Title: Re: Changes for the Freo game?
Post by: YellowandBlackBlood on August 18, 2017, 08:09:16 PM
Maintaining our pace or adding to it doesn't have to exclude us also adding inside grunt. Only Halfstep's limited vision would exclude us from doing both.... :shh



Graham brings the inside grunt and has greater pace than Miles


No he doesnt. people wondering why Graham slipped to where he did  its simple he is not an athlete and there was are big knocks on his pace and agility.
Because of his lack of athletic attributes it was generally thought he would be nothing but inside just like Miles.
Miles at least has the runs on the board when it comes to inside play at this level.

dont get me wrong i was wrapped we took Graham and i hope we play him but lets not talk up attributes that he just doe not have.
What a load of bollocks.

You obviously haven't watched our reserves play at all. He is a little bit like Joel Selwood. Not overly quick but quick enough. Pretty fearless. Runs hard and covers the km's. Kicking is adequate like Joel's but not elite.

My only concern is that he hasn't had a proper preseason and has had an injury interrupted season which means his not at his best at the moment. Everything about him screams future captain though.
"Future captain"
FMD let him play a game first Doc.
I was talking about his qualities not his current form. Give him a year or two and you'll see what I mean. I just hope he keeps fit.
Title: Re: Changes for the Freo game?
Post by: Yeahright on August 19, 2017, 01:36:15 PM
FF Rioli - Moore - Bolton
HF Lennon - Riewoldt - Markov or Butler. if anyone says that set up is too slow  i will go heave.
I prefer Moore over Elton because he is super quick and agile but Elton would offer a taller target and give Nankervis some sort of chop out.


I like it Claw :clapping. Only slow person is Lennon (Reiwoldt aint quick but he can hold his own) so still plenty of pace and has some height about it. Only question I have is on Markov, I know he's played FWD before but has he been playing back in the VFL? I just feel we chop and change this kid so much and we need to give him some time to get a position down.
Title: Re: Changes for the Freo game?
Post by: tony_montana on August 19, 2017, 02:10:46 PM
Graham is a lot quicker than he showed in his draft year - had torn his thigh muscle significantly so his running capacity was nowhere near his ceiling last year. Now that thats healed properly, his speed this season is significantly quicker. Not slow, not even close
Title: Re: Changes for the Freo game?
Post by: taztiger4 on August 19, 2017, 02:45:59 PM
Soldo on flight to Perth