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(04-03-2018, 12:59 AM)LP link Wrote:Agreed, returning from significant injuries is a problem for both.
But sooner or later SPF, we have to pull the trigger, what is the point of drafting this talent while we keep on keeping on with the same old same old crew delivering rubbish like last weekend?
Even if they are crap, at least I get to see a new face delivering it!
LP I think one or both are very close to selection. They have only just finished the last round of practice games, this unfortunately was the only hit out they had prior to now. If you're going to play them, perhaps now is not a bad time, the other teams are still getting their fitness base up after the season start, however I think you would have to manage them. Either of Kerr or McKay for instance could be played off a wing or half forward flank, this would mean the defenders have to run with and give the young guys a run at the ball. Parking them in the forward 50 would simply invite rebounds from our forward half.
If you going to park anyone in the forward 50, it has to be either Casboult of Rowe IMHO. They are the best we have right now. Alex Silvagni on the lead, also bash and crash them inside 50. This would keep the defense honest at least. They would not be able to zone off at will.
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04-03-2018, 01:36 AM
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On another issue.
I think it would be a mistake to bring SoJ back immediately, let him string two or three good games together first and not just a VFL practice match.
(04-03-2018, 01:04 AM)spf link Wrote:If you going to park anyone in the forward 50, it has to be either Casboult of Rowe IMHO. They are the best we have right now. Alex Silvagni on the lead, also bash and crash them inside 50. This would keep the defense honest at least. They would not be able to zone off at will.
I think you can park ACoS there because it's clear the game and winning means something to him, he'll be very vocal and the kids will not be left wondering what should have happened!
Anyway, injury wise ACoS is 3 to 4 weeks away at best.
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(04-03-2018, 01:36 AM)LP link Wrote:On another issue.
I think it would be a mistake to bring SoJ back immediately, let him string two or three good games together first and not just a VFL practice match.
Agreed. Most here were saying he needs a spell in the 2s but want him back in the side because we lost.
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Agree with finding a role up forward for ASOC or Rowe for two reasons. 1. We need some fillers while our forward line takes shape with the likes of McKay, Kerr, Pickett (inj) not yet ready to hold a regular place and 2. We want our back six for the next ten years to work together, so keep them together (Simmo survives warnings Docs's spot). We don't want Rowe or ACOS down there unless injuries play a part.
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Cox in, there's our first lucky break.
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(04-03-2018, 01:55 AM)townsendcalling link Wrote:Cox in, there's our first lucky break. Knowing our luck Cox will probabaly star ,we seem to have a habit of bringing players into form ,hope I am wrong though
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(04-03-2018, 01:55 AM)townsendcalling link Wrote:Cox in, there's our first lucky break.
Prefer if Reid, Fasalo and Blair were not inclusions though.....lucky Elliott is still injured too..
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(04-03-2018, 01:52 AM)townsendcalling link Wrote:Agree with finding a role up forward for ASOC or Rowe for two reasons. 1. We need some fillers while our forward line takes shape with the likes of McKay, Kerr, Pickett (inj) not yet ready to hold a regular place and 2. We want our back six for the next ten years to work together, so keep them together (Simmo survives warnings Docs's spot). We don't want Rowe or ACOS down there unless injuries play a part.
I agree with all those sentiments except I don't call them fillers up forward, they are the role models, teachers, tone setters.
At the moment our young forwards are learning off Casboult, whatever are they learning? :o
Am I being unfair?
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(04-03-2018, 12:23 AM)LP link Wrote:Do you think starting 2018 that Casboult is a new untested prospect?
The club has had a long time to address the Casboult / KPF issue, it's hasn't just happened since BB and SOS arrived.
In regard to Kerr and McKay, I've written the exact opposite of what you conclude, I have no idea where the other half of the conversation in your head is coming from.
Of course it hasn't. The club's strategy has been much more far reaching than just aiming to relieve your anxieties about Levi. That strategy was, as we all know, to do a complete rebuild and to bring in SOS and BB to execute that, As part of that we have Harry and Kerr on board and under development and we are no doubt searching for others as we speak.
In the meantime we look like we have two short term transition options in Sam Rowe or ACOS. I have no problem if we try them out tbh but we have been largely prevented from that recently because of injuries.
Again you are letting your hatred for someone distract you, and btw I was asking you a question not trying to imply that I Know what's going on in your mind :o. I have concluded nothing about Harry and Kerr - other than that they are on our books and we are hopeful, otherwise the jury is out.
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