Rd. 5 - Pre Game Thread - Blues V Dockers

[PassIt2Carrots]

That's the way I see it as well. Will take a miracle for us not to get pumped. They are a tough, hard tackling accountable side. Everything we are not.

[MosquitoFleet]

yep 10 goals minimum

[DJC]

Just on that, is it possible that they are doing this by instruction? God forbid but you have to ask the question. Why isn't Bolton ripping into Gibbs and Murphy telling them to win their own ball? He called Murph a tough in and under player just two days ago but if he was that, surely he'd have a few more clearances? Just doesn't make sense.

Can anyone be forked pulling out both Murphy and Jibbs clearance averages in comparison to last year's?

Bolton made a comment about the players having to learn not to rely on Murphy, Gibbs and Kreuzer.  I wouldn't put it past him to have changed their roles in order to challenge other players, particularly as it is a long term process for Bolton and wins and losses are not all that important this season - although there's no doubt he'll take a win if it's on offer.

It's clear that Kreuzer's role has changed and I'll be watching the other two more closely today.

As discussed in an earlier thread, there's a lot of absorbing footy being played by the Bluebaggers even if it's not getting us the four points.

[PassIt2Carrots]

Bolton made a comment about the players having to learn not to rely on Murphy, Gibbs and Kreuzer.  I wouldn't put it past him to have changed their roles in order to challenge other players, particularly as it is a long term process for Bolton and wins and losses are not all that important this season - although there's no doubt he'll take a win if it's on offer.

It's clear that Kreuzer's role has changed and I'll be watching the other two more closely today.

As discussed in an earlier thread, there's a lot of absorbing footy being played by the Bluebaggers even if it's not getting us the four points.

Fair enough, but is it worth putting so much on poor Crippa's shoulders so early in his career?

[PaulP]

Bolton made a comment about the players having to learn not to rely on Murphy, Gibbs and Kreuzer.  I wouldn't put it past him to have changed their roles in order to challenge other players, particularly as it is a long term process for Bolton and wins and losses are not all that important this season - although there's no doubt he'll take a win if it's on offer.

It's clear that Kreuzer's role has changed and I'll be watching the other two more closely today.

As discussed in an earlier thread, there's a lot of absorbing footy being played by the Bluebaggers even if it's not getting us the four points.

Good post DJC.

[PaulP]

Fair enough, but is it worth putting so much on poor Crippa's shoulders so early in his career?

If what DJC posts is right (I'm sure it is), I'm guessing that the pendulum has swung too much - it's good to give Cripps some more responsibility, but I think he's been given too much and needs help. I can imagine getting the balance right is not easy to do. 

[Navy Maven]

This is a pre-game thread, not a coach bashing thread. Any more derailing commentary will continue to be deleted. Personal agendas are not welcome.

[shadesy]

You can question my thoughts on Mick
You can question my thoughts on players

But I am at the worst ground in Australia, hoping to see the green sprouts. I have seen us get belted by 120 points and heartache losing by 3 in a semi here.

You cannot question my support for this club and we should all be in this together!

Go blues!

[DJC]

You can question my thoughts on Mick
You can question my thoughts on players

But I am at the worst ground in Australia, hoping to see the green sprouts. I have seen us get belted by 120 points and heartache losing by 3 in a semi here.

You cannot question my support for this club and we should all be in this together!

Go blues!

Have a great day Shadesy!

I'm looking forward to reading about your observations of our green sprouts.