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03-20-2021, 01:24 PM
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(03-19-2021, 06:39 AM)ElwoodBlues1 link Wrote:Tend to agree, I think SPS might have the odd day when he can defend and man a player but its not his natural game and as a winger he might have some freedom to create. I see him as that 4th or 5th midfielder not as a core player who you can rely on each week to get you 30 possies but that poor mans Brad Hill type. More like Benny Hill - if only he would move as fast.
Having said that, I would retain him and play him at HFF or wing. Like Murphy, he can be creative and can't chase.
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(03-20-2021, 01:24 PM)RiverRat date Wrote:More like Benny Hill - if only he would move as fast.
Having said that, I would retain him and play him at HFF or wing. Like Murphy, he can be creative and can't chase. Perhaps this new rule has really exposed SPS and his lack of pace, play is much more open and it's hurting him, I'm not sure he is suited to the HBF anymore while this game style persists.
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03-20-2021, 11:21 PM
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(03-20-2021, 05:54 AM)ElwoodBlues1 date Wrote:Pittonet was spent and the Nank overpowered him and the Nank aint no Grundy when it comes to running. Levi was next to useless in the ruck and it was a big factor in the game IMO.
Levi will have to lift his output to make Grundy slow down and I wouldnt be relying on that to happen.
Agree the Pies defense has their best lines especially with Howe back but kicking goals is still their problem and we should win well given they are a teetering on the brink of a rebuild and new coach. Yes, Grundy will have a bee in his bonnet next week, the media are all over him being done over by the Dogs B-Grade rucks, a has-been and a kid smashed him, their words not mine! Some listed English in the best, just for running interference on Grundy and doing sweet feck all else!
I think good defence is having less impact under this new rule, there are just too many clean F50 entries. Get toasted in the midfield and I think you're well and truly cooked!
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(03-19-2021, 11:21 PM)flyboy77 link Wrote:Martin and Williams are no brainer ins.
Kennedy has been BOG (or close) 2 weeks running in the 2s.
He is a like for like replacement for JSOS surely? Plus adds midfield grunt. And he's not slow now he's fully fit and not carrying an ankle! Bet he'd thrash Crippa easily.
So, my ins and outs:
Out: Willo, LOB, JSOS
In: Martin, Williams, Kennedy
Murphy needs to show a lot more too...
A nice set of ins and all of them give us aggression and intensity, however I’d be retaining Williamson for at least another week as he has a go.
In addition to LOB, I’d go ahead and drop both of Murphy and SPS, with Setterfield on his last chance. We can’t accept players who refuse to commit to tackles and pick and choose which contests to make. Much prefer to see Stocker and/or Cunningham in their place.
Need to rid the club of any signs of apathy.
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(03-20-2021, 11:21 PM)LP link Wrote:Yes, Grundy will have a bee in his bonnet next week, the media are all over him being done over by the Dogs B-Grade rucks, a has-been and a kid smashed him, their words not mine! Some listed English in the best, just for running interference on Grundy and doing sweet feck all else!
I think good defence is having less impact under this new rule, there are just too many clean F50 entries. Get toasted in the midfield and I think you're well and truly cooked! Well Pitto and Levi have to have an even bigger bee in their bonnet.
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(03-21-2021, 12:05 AM)Gointocarlton date Wrote:Well Pitto and Levi have to have an even bigger bee in their bonnet. They aren't in the same class though, it might be trouble for us!
I'd be more worried about Levi and Big H having the irrevocable fumbles inside F50, we can't burn rare entries on guys that might drop uncontested marks!
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Agree on Williamson, other youngsters able to impress during preseason, should be given the opportunity to play at least another game & show their ability to contribute.
I’d like to see Kennedy, Stocker, all contenders for a place in the starting 22 really make a case for selection. More involvement & passion is what we need for the 2nds team.
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Any idea if Sidebottom is ready to play?
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(03-21-2021, 05:56 AM)LoveNavy link Wrote:Any idea if Sidebottom is ready to play?
Heard earlier "he may be a chance" so not really sure atm.
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(03-21-2021, 05:56 AM)LoveNavy link Wrote:Any idea if Sidebottom is ready to play?
very likely according to the last Pies' injury report.
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