Time to bring in WALSH as a third tall forward...
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Time to bring in WALSH as a third tall forward...
LYON has to be bold and change things up if he wants to threaten the Pies this week. We need to find and ace to bring us closer to the top 4 teams aand IMO Tommy WALSH is just that!
The Pies like to play taller players on Milne and Schneider knowing they are not going to threaten them with their marking. They physically out mucsle both players and shut down our main scoring avenues.
IMO I think we need to keep there third tall backman busy and bring in another tall to play forward. It's time to play Walsh in replacement of Gamble. I know it is a huge ask for his first game but the guy is an older recruit and has played major roles for his country, so this shouldn't be any more imtimidating.
I really think he is the player who can go to another level if given the opportunity for the Saints. If he doesn't work up forward he can release Fisher or Gilbert forward. The other beneift is he can hold the main full forward post and ROO can play further up the ground or have Tommy lead his player away from ROO so they cant triple team him all game.
No point in playing it safe Ross - it's time role the dice and give the big fella a go and make there defence accountable! Get the team excited by his introduction and pump the big fella up and see if he cant intimidate some of the back line and get them looking around?
For the sake of 2011 please take a risk ROSS and back the big fella in!!!!
The Pies like to play taller players on Milne and Schneider knowing they are not going to threaten them with their marking. They physically out mucsle both players and shut down our main scoring avenues.
IMO I think we need to keep there third tall backman busy and bring in another tall to play forward. It's time to play Walsh in replacement of Gamble. I know it is a huge ask for his first game but the guy is an older recruit and has played major roles for his country, so this shouldn't be any more imtimidating.
I really think he is the player who can go to another level if given the opportunity for the Saints. If he doesn't work up forward he can release Fisher or Gilbert forward. The other beneift is he can hold the main full forward post and ROO can play further up the ground or have Tommy lead his player away from ROO so they cant triple team him all game.
No point in playing it safe Ross - it's time role the dice and give the big fella a go and make there defence accountable! Get the team excited by his introduction and pump the big fella up and see if he cant intimidate some of the back line and get them looking around?
For the sake of 2011 please take a risk ROSS and back the big fella in!!!!
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I dont' think we are expecting to lose.Old Mate wrote:It's worth a try to be honest. We're expected to lose anyway. May as well give him a run and If Gamble is injured, I'd be happier for Walsh to come in instead of Lynch. Lynch is a bit soft at the contest to play a seasoned psychical team like the Filth. Bring in a big bodied Walsh.
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On the verge of purring...wow!
Dan Warna surley you dont think we will challenge Collingwood with the same defensive set ups. We need to take some risks...Dan Warna wrote:I think trying a random new kid when he's got the team on the verge of purring is foolish.
I suspect he'll bring in dawson and baker and we'll win.
Reality we beat Port by 50 points
Collingwood beat Port by 130 points.
Reality we beat GCS by 20 points
Geelong beat GCS by 150 points.
I would rather go into the game giving our blokes a chance of winning than going into the game planning for an admiral loss !
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I don't believe it's even that bold bringing in Walsh. If Gamble is out then you'd think Walsh will come into strong consideration. He's a forward and has been playing quite well for Sandy. You'd think it would be between him, Lynch and Johnson (if they're going for the same mix of forwards and backs).goddardisgod wrote:Let's be even more BOLD!!!
Promote Andreoli and Curren, play them with Walsh, Sippos and Simpkin, who come in for Gamble, Polo, Riewoldt, Joey and Blake.
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Okay, I'll come at this from another angle.
The Saints are heading for another finals campaign. We are currently beset with injuries, many of who will not be back this year. Sure we can still put a handy 22 on the park but our depth is seriously compromised. There's simply not that much available at Sandy at the moment.
IMO, IF Ross wants to have Walsh as an option for the finals it's imperative he has a look at him in the regular season.
So depending on how Ross views things he may sneak him in at some stage over the next 4 weeks, even if some (many) on here don't think he's shown enough so far.
The Saints are heading for another finals campaign. We are currently beset with injuries, many of who will not be back this year. Sure we can still put a handy 22 on the park but our depth is seriously compromised. There's simply not that much available at Sandy at the moment.
IMO, IF Ross wants to have Walsh as an option for the finals it's imperative he has a look at him in the regular season.
So depending on how Ross views things he may sneak him in at some stage over the next 4 weeks, even if some (many) on here don't think he's shown enough so far.
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When did we last beat them?
1. Dan Warna when did we last beat Collingwood?Dan Warna wrote:Our wins have been based on absorbing their attack and retaliating.
I don't see how one junior player is going to suddenly change our game plan...
2. Dan Warna he is not a junior - he is a mature aged recruit with a mature body.
3. He is an elite gaelic footballer who IMO has plenty of upside playing at the top level. IMO he is one player who has another couple of gears to go if given the opportunity and excitement.
4. He has played as much forward and rucking this year as he has played down back. It is all part of his development!
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Re: When did we last beat them?
Quite simply not yet ready.WinnersOnly wrote:1. Dan Warna when did we last beat Collingwood?Dan Warna wrote:Our wins have been based on absorbing their attack and retaliating.
I don't see how one junior player is going to suddenly change our game plan...
2. Dan Warna he is not a junior - he is a mature aged recruit with a mature body.
3. He is an elite gaelic footballer who IMO has plenty of upside playing at the top level. IMO he is one player who has another couple of gears to go if given the opportunity and excitement.
4. He has played as much forward and rucking this year as he has played down back. It is all part of his development!
Though you people would have had your tail between your legs and red faces after your silly calls for Walsh ahead of Blake.
Blake on Friday made you all look extremely silly.
Really poor call without any basis of fact.
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If Gamble doesn't come up, Walsh should certainly be a consideration for this type of tough game. He will at least add a physical prescence. Who else would be an option?
Lynch has played a few games and is not yet up to this standard of AFL football. Will Johnson is not yet up to it either.
Gardy would be one tall too many.
Lynch has played a few games and is not yet up to this standard of AFL football. Will Johnson is not yet up to it either.
Gardy would be one tall too many.
If Gamble doesn't come up then we have a few options, though none particularly stand out.....
1. Bring in Zac and rotate Blake, Gilbert through half forward
Zac in and Blake out. Bring in a third Tall e.g....
2. Lynch
3. Johnson
4. Walsh
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Out of these options I personally prefer the Walsh option. In the longer run he has heaps of potential. Who knows how ready he is? None of the junior players are "ready", yet for instance Sippos impressed when given a chance at the higher level. Ditto Ledger and Cripps. Smith and Winmar less so. Lynch still to make much of an impression either way, and Johnson only got half a game.
Ross has hinted for a while that Walsh is on the verge of selection. I agree. The time is now.
1. Bring in Zac and rotate Blake, Gilbert through half forward
Zac in and Blake out. Bring in a third Tall e.g....
2. Lynch
3. Johnson
4. Walsh
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Out of these options I personally prefer the Walsh option. In the longer run he has heaps of potential. Who knows how ready he is? None of the junior players are "ready", yet for instance Sippos impressed when given a chance at the higher level. Ditto Ledger and Cripps. Smith and Winmar less so. Lynch still to make much of an impression either way, and Johnson only got half a game.
Ross has hinted for a while that Walsh is on the verge of selection. I agree. The time is now.
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Yes great shame that he got knocked oy...as he has looked good with his pace, marking and ability to actually kick goals.Richter wrote:
, and Johnson only got half a game.
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At 191 cm wit good mobility he is a handy height.
I would actually like to see him or Walsh given a crack if Gamble is out.
With the Pies they normally put a taller defender on Milne. If we have Roo, Kosi and Walsh/Johnno floating about that will not as achievable.
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Zac is an automatic 1st in.saintsRrising wrote:Yes great shame that he got knocked oy...as he has looked good with his pace, marking and ability to actually kick goals.Richter wrote:
, and Johnson only got half a game.
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At 191 cm wit good mobility he is a handy height.
I would actually like to see him or Walsh given a crack if Gamble is out.
With the Pies they normally put a taller defender on Milne. If we have Roo, Kosi and Walsh/Johnno floating about that will not as achievable.
For those suffering "Walsh in OCD", we would need, say, Gamble out plus one other.
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