(06-04-2019, 11:23 AM)kruddler link Wrote:I was thinking about this before last weeks effort.

I've been pushing for Charlie to play on a wing, but i've had a re-think.

Charlie to CHB!

In a move that rejuvinated Waites career, moving him to CHB can give him a new lease of life.
Let him run in straight lines.
He will not be outrun and outmarked.
He will not be beaten on the ground.
It allows us to move Marchbank onto the 3rd tall, as he should, with Weitering taking #1 spot.
It also frees up our forwardline to have Harry (and Gov if he is fit) in more space there, with some more crumbers at their feet.....and a resting Cripps 1-out at FF, without being overly tall.

Personally, i'd drop Casboult for team balance to allow this to happen.

As for Teague as coach...
Knowing how he played, i think he'll reward effort. You don't have to be skillful or a high possession getter, you just have to do the team things.
As a result...
In: Polson.

(06-04-2019, 10:19 PM)cookie2 link Wrote:I don't expect Teague and the MC to make any dramatic moves re team selection. We are in a stage where stability is needed and emotions must be calmed. I expect a conservative approach with a much simplified plan that takes players back closer to the basics. Time to steady the ship! Teague seems like the calming influence we need right atm.

(06-04-2019, 10:22 PM)LP link Wrote:I expect Teague will unleash Liam Jones if he is fit!

He certainly won't be a worse kick for goal than any of our current lot, and good luck whoever has to run with him if he is given license to Run and 2nd Ruck!

Further, do not be surprised to see Weiters pressing deeper forward!

(06-04-2019, 10:26 PM)cookie2 link Wrote:Hardly dramatic though LP. Just one of our better players returning from injury?

(06-04-2019, 10:33 PM)LP link Wrote:Fair enough, yet we've not seen it since the start of the Jones renaissance!

Anyone who watched his VFL games prior to his return/break-out AFL season has to ask why?

(06-04-2019, 02:32 PM)shawny link Wrote:Dropping Casboult for team balance by bringing in McGovern who has done nothing to support his $700k contract is really setting the wrong tone and doubt we are that stupid to do it. I would drop marchbank for balance if it’s needed, well before Casboult. He has been a steady rock in defence and one of the rare bright lights.

As for Polson, I watched the 2nds and he did what he always does, SFA. Hardly touches it runs around like a headless chook guarding space and shanks it every one of his 5-7 touches.

If we are serious the new coach will delist him at years end. Won’t make it. Need to move on and stop justifying running around in circles is enough to be promoted. I know we are the bottom team but he is that far below afl level it’s not funny.

(06-04-2019, 11:56 PM)Thryleon link Wrote:McGovern will be ok.  He is still a pup in terms of AFL football, and is a very classy player.

He just needs to start getting involved more.

Once he does, look out.