07-21-2022, 10:44 AM
(This post was last modified: 07-21-2022, 10:46 AM by crashlander.)
I also think Stocker did enough to remain. he had the better of Rohan comfortably: Rohan was a total non-contributor.
Mind you, I think Stocker could have played better. His kicking was not always up the standard he requires, and he dropped a couple of marks that ended up as Geelong goals.
I think he needs the run, and would be useful if McGovern breaks down.
Setterfield probably deserves the game. He couldn't have done much more last week.
O'Brien was just as dominant in the first half and was unlucky to be dropped.
I think McGovern is a bit of a risk, but I do think he would be better on a better opponent. He will get one this week. I really hope he stays fit, as he adds real bite to our defence.
I am a little surprised to not to see Pittonet named. He needs time in the middle. he also played a little better than McGovern did, although McGovern provides us with flexibility.
Tom de Koning and (especially) Jack Silvagni have struggled against Preuss in the past. I don't think Pitto would. Preuss is the sort of ruckman de Koning plays least well against, and we need all the centre clearances we can get.
We will miss George Hewett, but it does give an opportunity for someone to take that role. Maybe Dow? Maybe even Setters? (I would be less confident in Setters, but he has surprised me a few times.)
Mind you, I think Stocker could have played better. His kicking was not always up the standard he requires, and he dropped a couple of marks that ended up as Geelong goals.
I think he needs the run, and would be useful if McGovern breaks down.
Setterfield probably deserves the game. He couldn't have done much more last week.
O'Brien was just as dominant in the first half and was unlucky to be dropped.
I think McGovern is a bit of a risk, but I do think he would be better on a better opponent. He will get one this week. I really hope he stays fit, as he adds real bite to our defence.
I am a little surprised to not to see Pittonet named. He needs time in the middle. he also played a little better than McGovern did, although McGovern provides us with flexibility.
Tom de Koning and (especially) Jack Silvagni have struggled against Preuss in the past. I don't think Pitto would. Preuss is the sort of ruckman de Koning plays least well against, and we need all the centre clearances we can get.
We will miss George Hewett, but it does give an opportunity for someone to take that role. Maybe Dow? Maybe even Setters? (I would be less confident in Setters, but he has surprised me a few times.)
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