Good to see both JBs in the line up!Melbourne v St Kilda at Ikon Park, 7.05pm AEDT
MELBOURNE
B: J.Wagner, O.McDonald, M.Hibberd
HB: J.Hunt, J.Lever, N.Jetta
C: C.Salem, C.Petracca, B.Stretch
HF: J.Garlett, C.Pedersen, J.Melksham
F: B.Fritsch, J.Hogan, M.Hannan
Foll: M.Gawn, C.Oliver, N.Jones
I/C: J.Harmes, A.Brayshaw, D.Tyson, S.Frost, C.Maynard, B.Vince, T.McDonald, T.Bugg
Emerg: C.Spargo, D.Kent, J.Kennedy Harris, D.Keilty
In: N.Jetta, J.Garlett, D.Tyson, S.Frost
Out: J.Lewis (Injured), A.Neal-Bullen (rested)
Notable absentees: Jack Viney, Jordan Lewis, Alex Neal-Bullen,
Note that Melbourne is listed as four ins/two outs as 24 players took the field in its last JLT match v North Melbourne.
ST KILDA
B: J.Geary, N.Brown, D.Roberton
HB: J.Webster, J.Carlisle, S.Savage
C: J.Newnes, D.Armitage, J.Sinclair
HF: J.Billings, P.McCartin, J.Steele
F: J.Gresham, T.Membrey, J.Bruce
Foll: T.Hickey, S.Ross, J.Steven
I/C: L.Dunstan, B.Acres, K.Stevens, M.Weller, S.Gilbert, N.Coffield, H.Clark, R.Marshall
Emerg: J.Lonie, N.Wright, B.White, L.Austin
In: J.Billings, J.Bruce, T.Hickey, K.Stevens
Out: B.Long, B.Longer (injured), J.Lonie, N.Wright
Notable absentees: Billy Longer, Jack Lonie, Josh Battle, Hugh Goddard
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If Hickey has a decent game against Gawn, I reckon he gets the No.1 spot for Round 1.
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It's the pre season.. and due to AFLX young players are missing out on an opportunity to demonstrate what they can do.Saintly66 wrote:Coach lacking imagination by the looks of it.MC Gusto wrote:What’s the story with Brandon white?
Despite this Richo needs to step out of his comfort zone and give players like White, Rice, Austin, Phillips, and maybe Paton a go.
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It's the pre season.. and due to AFLX young players are missing out on an opportunity to demonstrate what they can do.Saintly66 wrote:Coach lacking imagination by the looks of it.MC Gusto wrote:What’s the story with Brandon white?
Despite this Richo needs to step out of his comfort zone and give players like White, Rice, Austin, Phillips, and maybe Paton a go.
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Re: Teams for Saints vs. Melbourne JLT
Decent side in this time around.
The forward line looks dangerous. Quality.
The forward line looks dangerous. Quality.
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Or perhaps Brandon is just not good enough yet.Saintly66 wrote:Coach lacking imagination by the looks of it.MC Gusto wrote:What’s the story with Brandon white?
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its almost as good as we get so no excuses come Thursday.
Anyone know why Austin isn't getting a game?
Anyone know why Austin isn't getting a game?
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I wouldn’t call any of our “Noteable Absentees” to noteable, most are unproven or not worthy of a spot (Lonie).
In saying that, I’m looking forward to seeing a good game
In saying that, I’m looking forward to seeing a good game
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Re: Teams for Saints vs. Melbourne JLT
tony74 wrote:Or perhaps Brandon is just not good enough yet.Saintly66 wrote:Coach lacking imagination by the looks of it.MC Gusto wrote:What’s the story with Brandon white?
Was it white who ate the pies last preseason??
Kid is good enough Tony - we’ve all seen it. One of the most comfortable 1-2 gamers I’ve seen at afl level with strong hands and a raking boot. Offers a lot more than about 5-10 of the players listed
Maybe just not fit enough or not doing what the coach asks of him?
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No White!?!MC Gusto wrote:What’s the story with Brandon white?
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+1 The coach lacks ballsMC Gusto wrote:tony74 wrote:Or perhaps Brandon is just not good enough yet.Saintly66 wrote:Coach lacking imagination by the looks of it.MC Gusto wrote:What’s the story with Brandon white?
Was it white who ate the pies last preseason??
Kid is good enough Tony - we’ve all seen it. One of the most comfortable 1-2 gamers I’ve seen at afl level with strong hands and a raking boot. Offers a lot more than about 5-10 of the players listed
Maybe just not fit enough or not doing what the coach asks of him?
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Will you do us all a favour and just piss off?The Real Numpty wrote:No White!?!MC Gusto wrote:What’s the story with Brandon white?
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Better team but am disappointed not to see Logan and White for the second time and am already developing a nasty feeling that we’re seeing the start of another season long free pass to Mav Weller.
And that will make for a long season. Based on what I’ve seen so far, I’d rather see Lonie in the team ahead of Mav
And that will make for a long season. Based on what I’ve seen so far, I’d rather see Lonie in the team ahead of Mav
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Plus one.
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Let's see!!!!!Linton Lodger wrote:If Hickey has a decent game against Gawn, I reckon he gets the No.1 spot for Round 1.
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Negative One!!!!!Drake Huggins wrote:Plus one.
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We can only hope. Billy is a liability. Pity GWS didn't take the trade bait at the end of 2016.Linton Lodger wrote:If Hickey has a decent game against Gawn, I reckon he gets the No.1 spot for Round 1.
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MC Gusto wrote:tony74 wrote:Or perhaps Brandon is just not good enough yet.Saintly66 wrote:Coach lacking imagination by the looks of it.MC Gusto wrote:What’s the story with Brandon white?
Was it white who ate the pies last preseason??
Kid is good enough Tony - we’ve all seen it. One of the most comfortable 1-2 gamers I’ve seen at afl level with strong hands and a raking boot. Offers a lot more than about 5-10 of the players listed
Maybe just not fit enough or not doing what the coach asks of him?
In your opinion.
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Agree it is my opinion but are you saying there would be others who would argue he is not good enough for a JLT game? Remember that’s all I’m saying - that he should have had a run in JLT. If he’s not good enough for JLT then wtf is he doing on our list?! Thus my guess he’d done something else to rule him out eg eating pies, injured, ‘not playing his role’ etc
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Nothing wrong with making White take the long road - we had the exact same conversations about Acres over the last couple of years and Blake looks ready to really take a leap forward now.
Like it or not, we're still in a stage where we need to be developing our talent so they can become the best players they can be. Throw him in now and he could easily be a good 150 game player, but make him really "hone his craft" and earn it for a bit longer and he potentially becomes a very good 250 game player.
Like it or not, we're still in a stage where we need to be developing our talent so they can become the best players they can be. Throw him in now and he could easily be a good 150 game player, but make him really "hone his craft" and earn it for a bit longer and he potentially becomes a very good 250 game player.