Suppose we make the finals and...

WayneJudson42 · Tue 15 Jul 2008 7:43pm

We have players like Bakes, X, and few others who are injured and haven't had too much game time. Even G for that matter.

At what point do you draw the line as to whether you bring them back in. For example, Hamill came back but was next to useless, as was Kosi.

How many real matches would they need under their belts to play?

Would you want them to play in the magoos and 1 or 2 senior games, or a minimum senior games?

Mind you, King only played what? 6 senior games last year.

Eastern · Post: # 603566Post **Eastern** » Tue 15 Jul 2008 7:47pm

I would think at least 3-4 BEFORE finals. A nice headache for RL and the selectors to have !!

markp · Post: # 603567Post **markp** » Tue 15 Jul 2008 7:48pm

If we were on a roll they'd have to kick the door down, or come in for an injured player.....

iceman · Post: # 603570Post **iceman** » Tue 15 Jul 2008 7:52pm

markp wrote:If we were on a roll they'd have to kick the door down, or come in for an injured player.....

Yep.

villasaint · Post: # 603653Post **villasaint** » Tue 15 Jul 2008 9:47pm

in my books they would want at least four games in the ones, given that its seven weeks out they would also have to play at least two games in the two's. If they get fit play in twos and are ready to go if there are injuries then good luck to them. Bakes is a missing link in our team but has to play a few games in the two's to prove he can play four quarters. I think its almost to late for him now. Same for X and G is really only there if were desperate and Kozi or Roo get injured

battye · Post: # 603721Post **battye** » Wed 16 Jul 2008 12:44am

Depends. If it was Gehrig, you'd be prepared to take a risk on him. If he replaces someone like Allen (on current form) then you don't lose anything but could potentially gain a lot.

aussierules0k · Wed 16 Jul 2008 3:40am

Saints in 20?? · Wed 16 Jul 2008 6:36pm

Poor old X. I wonder will we ever see him do a full pre-season and an injury-free year... At this stage, I wouldn't bet on a meaningful return this year. As likey as Hamill.
Baker, who knows ? Hasn't had much luck in '08 either.
Gehrig for Allen seems a good swap, but what Fraser would it be ? The G-train or the defensive headache?

Beekay · Post: # 604053Post **Beekay** » Wed 16 Jul 2008 6:47pm

Should have gotten rid of X and Raph a long time ago.

evertonfc · Post: # 604056Post **evertonfc** » Wed 16 Jul 2008 6:51pm

X has already proven his worth time and again. Can do the job. Yes, injuries have hurt him but when he gets out there, one X Clarke possession is worth about 2-3 for everyone else. He is an assists king.

Baker still has a very important role to play, and we need him.

Gehrig has been given chance after chance and is finished.

Otiman · Post: # 604058Post **Otiman** » Wed 16 Jul 2008 6:53pm

battye wrote:Depends. If it was Gehrig, you'd be prepared to take a risk on him. If he replaces someone like Allen (on current form) then you don't lose anything but could potentially gain a lot.

You lose forward pressure.

skeptic · Post: # 604087Post **skeptic** » Wed 16 Jul 2008 8:23pm

evertonfc wrote:X has already proven his worth time and again. Can do the job. Yes, injuries have hurt him but when he gets out there, one X Clarke possession is worth about 2-3 for everyone else. He is an assists king.

I see you rate him very highly. I'm curious as to why.

For mine he fades in and out of games way too much and struggles in particular against quality opposition. And his disposal is ok but I don't certainly wouldn't put him anywhere near the class of Goddard. Think his kicking at goal is quite average too; also think he's unaccountable.
I wouldn't give him a spot ahead of Armitage, Jones, Eddy or Birss and on that matter, what position does he actually play? Ineffective forward or unaccountable midfielder

I find it annoying that in almost 6 seasons on the list he hasn't really ever gotten his body right.

I not criticising you Everton, i'd just like a bit more detail as to why u rate him so highly.