Changes for the Blues
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Changes for the Blues
I wonder whether Roo might be rested this week, as he did look a bit sore against the Giants. If so, is Marshall a sneaky chance of being elevated? Did Paddy do enough to come in if he is not suspended?
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Paddy definitely did. 7 the week before, 2 this week and helped set up about another 3 others. If not suspended in for Roo would be a great idea in a very winnable game against the blues. Other than that you have to reward a great win with no other changes for mine. Might be tough on Weller but he needs to earn a spot in a team that took down the premiership favorites.saint64 wrote:I wonder whether Roo might be rested this week, as he did look a bit sore against the Giants. If so, is Marshall a sneaky chance of being elevated? Did Paddy do enough to come in if he is not suspended?
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I was disappointed with Paddy's effort yesterday. If he cops a week give him one more game at Sandy then bring him back.
For next week I definitely would consider promoting Marshall and giving Roo a rest.
For next week I definitely would consider promoting Marshall and giving Roo a rest.
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Re: Changes for the Blues
saint64 wrote:I wonder whether Roo might be rested this week, as he did look a bit sore against the Giants. If so, is Marshall a sneaky chance of being elevated? Did Paddy do enough to come in if he is not suspended?
Know anybody game enough to make such a suggestion to him? Good luck with that.
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Re: Changes for the Blues
Last time I checked the match selection make the calls who plays not the players. Richo had the balls to move Roo out of the forward line whether he wanted to or not so I don't think he'll flinch if he feels Roo needs a break. The inmates don't run the asylum anymore like under GT.Trev from the Bush wrote:saint64 wrote:I wonder whether Roo might be rested this week, as he did look a bit sore against the Giants. If so, is Marshall a sneaky chance of being elevated? Did Paddy do enough to come in if he is not suspended?
Know anybody game enough to make such a suggestion to him? Good luck with that.
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Seriously what were you watching. On a shitty day for big forwards he hit pack after pack smashing up the ballarat backs who played with real determination. Kicked 2 set up a few others and opened space for Marshall. Take Paddy out and we probably lose. This Paddy-hate is blinding people. Crazy.borderbarry wrote:I was disappointed with Paddy's effort yesterday. If he cops a week give him one more game at Sandy then bring him back.
For next week I definitely would consider promoting Marshall and giving Roo a rest.
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Agreed, Paddy had a reasonably solid game in diabolical conditions for big blokes. If Roo is rested Paddy should be an automatic in.Bluthy wrote:Seriously what were you watching. On a shitty day for big forwards he hit pack after pack smashing up the ballarat backs who played with real determination. Kicked 2 set up a few others and opened space for Marshall. Take Paddy out and we probably lose. This Paddy-hate is blinding people. Crazy.borderbarry wrote:I was disappointed with Paddy's effort yesterday. If he cops a week give him one more game at Sandy then bring him back.
For next week I definitely would consider promoting Marshall and giving Roo a rest.
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I think he might have been referring to the incident which may lead to Paddy's suspension, rather than his effort during the rest of the game. He can correct me if I'm mistaken.Bluthy wrote:Seriously what were you watching. On a shitty day for big forwards he hit pack after pack smashing up the ballarat backs who played with real determination. Kicked 2 set up a few others and opened space for Marshall. Take Paddy out and we probably lose. This Paddy-hate is blinding people. Crazy.borderbarry wrote:I was disappointed with Paddy's effort yesterday. If he cops a week give him one more game at Sandy then bring him back.
For next week I definitely would consider promoting Marshall and giving Roo a rest.
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Re: Changes for the Blues
Roo will definitely be rested, Richo will make sure of that.
Paddy will come in if he gets cleared, otherwise Marshall may get upgraded and debut against the Blues.
Paddy will come in if he gets cleared, otherwise Marshall may get upgraded and debut against the Blues.
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Re: Changes for the Blues
Just to weigh in...
I know it's contentious but I was happy with Paddy's effort yesterday as well.
The challenge for Paddy IMO is it's unclear to me if he should be a muscle bound contested mark machine (which appears to be what he's going for) which brings the challenges of lack of size and age to the front...
Or whether he should be more of a Josh Bruce running type
I know it's contentious but I was happy with Paddy's effort yesterday as well.
The challenge for Paddy IMO is it's unclear to me if he should be a muscle bound contested mark machine (which appears to be what he's going for) which brings the challenges of lack of size and age to the front...
Or whether he should be more of a Josh Bruce running type
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No Paddy hate from me either, but I am entitled to be disappointed with a player who gets himself reported in a match like that. Also I dont know whether he is playing to instructions or not, but he spends too much time too far from goals.
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Re: Changes for the Blues
Weller has to come back if fit for either Wright or meatball.
We have Gresh and Billings forward so we don't need both of Wright and meatball.
We have Gresh and Billings forward so we don't need both of Wright and meatball.
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Re: Changes for the Blues
Not so sure that Weller is 'entitled' to replace either Wright or Minchington.longtimesaint wrote:Weller has to come back if fit for either Wright or meatball.
We have Gresh and Billings forward so we don't need both of Wright and meatball.
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At the start of the year I would have said yes he was...Toy Saint wrote:Not so sure that Weller is 'entitled' to replace either Wright or Minchington.longtimesaint wrote:Weller has to come back if fit for either Wright or meatball.
We have Gresh and Billings forward so we don't need both of Wright and meatball.
But MAV has been down... way down so far this season. Let him earn his way in. I would say if the 2, Dasher is the safest at the moment so if he wants Wright's spot, let him displace the man
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That's the culture of a strong team when you don't want to drop out because you may not get straight back in.
All the dropped players are performing strongly at the zebras and some up and comers like Rice, White and Mc Kenzie doing well also. Pressure builds high performance.
All the dropped players are performing strongly at the zebras and some up and comers like Rice, White and Mc Kenzie doing well also. Pressure builds high performance.
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Re: Changes for the Blues
Mav was very good against Hawthorn with 28 possessions and two great goals.skeptic wrote:At the start of the year I would have said yes he was...Toy Saint wrote:Not so sure that Weller is 'entitled' to replace either Wright or Minchington.longtimesaint wrote:Weller has to come back if fit for either Wright or meatball.
We have Gresh and Billings forward so we don't need both of Wright and meatball.
But MAV has been down... way down so far this season. Let him earn his way in. I would say if the 2, Dasher is the safest at the moment so if he wants Wright's spot, let him displace the man
He wouldn't have lost his place except for injury.
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Re: Changes for the Blues
I reckon Paddy, so long as he's not suspended, comes in whether Riewoldt is rested or not.
Rooey goes back to wing if he does play. Bruce to chf. Membrey a flank. Paddy to ff, which is his best position and the one he has a future in.
It's not as if we haven't played all of Bruce, Paddy and Membrey forward successfully before.
I don't know who you'd drop after such a good win though. It would tough on whoever it was.
As for Paddy, I'm not sure what they've told him about where he needs to improve. Maybe they want to give him an extended run in the VFL to get some confidence up. To get in by weight of goals. It will be interesting.
Rooey goes back to wing if he does play. Bruce to chf. Membrey a flank. Paddy to ff, which is his best position and the one he has a future in.
It's not as if we haven't played all of Bruce, Paddy and Membrey forward successfully before.
I don't know who you'd drop after such a good win though. It would tough on whoever it was.
As for Paddy, I'm not sure what they've told him about where he needs to improve. Maybe they want to give him an extended run in the VFL to get some confidence up. To get in by weight of goals. It will be interesting.
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Paddy was average against inferior opposition, in average conditions.
If we look at the entire pre season/season... Marshall is close... but not required.
I would say
In
Weller
Out
Wright or Minch? Neither played poorly.
Roo will play unless injured
If we look at the entire pre season/season... Marshall is close... but not required.
I would say
In
Weller
Out
Wright or Minch? Neither played poorly.
Roo will play unless injured
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Re: Changes for the Blues
According to the Saints coaches,Marshall is a boy in a man's body.
That would put him a long way off senior selection.
That would put him a long way off senior selection.
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Re: Changes for the Blues
Minch was quiet after the early goal -I think Weller would come back in.BigMart wrote:Paddy was average against inferior opposition, in average conditions.
If we look at the entire pre season/season... Marshall is close... but not required.
I would say
In
Weller
Out
Wright or Minch? Neither played poorly.
Roo will play unless injured
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