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Re: Changes next week
I think Cripps needs a spell… 6 touches 2 weeks running is not really good enough, young or not… especially in a near 100 point thumping.
Winmar would have to offer more,
Love to see Ross playing with the big boys too, think he will enjoy the real deal,
Winmar would have to offer more,
Love to see Ross playing with the big boys too, think he will enjoy the real deal,
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Re: Changes next week
To beat Dogs it's All about contested possession....winthat we win.
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Re: Changes next week
SaintPav wrote:ya mean there's there's a difference?Con Gorozidis wrote:im never sure if these threads are meant to be
"what you THINK the changes will be"
or
"what you would LIKE the changes to be"
well they are the same if you are scott watters
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+ 1PJ wrote:Dropping someone like Cripps shouldn't be seen as a bad thing. Sometimes they need the easier speed to get their hands on the ball and practice what they are being taught. It can be a confidence booster if handled right.
Crippsy is still only 19 FFS! one of the youngest on our entire list.
So lets all take a chill pill with him! Hes developing very nicely thank you very much.
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Gotta give the young blokes a bit of time. Everyone is set on dropping Cripps however IMO we've gotta give him 6 plus games to see how he goes. Making him sub should be considered but not dropping him IMO. Same goes for Newnes and Simpkon. Give them another 4-5 games and see what they've got. One change that I would like to see is Ledger starting in the 21....I'm confident he will. Bad luck to Polo but someones gotta miss out. Schnieder a only walk up start when fit. We need the skilled blokes in the team.
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Yep, but you reckoned Crocker would be delisted at the end of the yearCon Gorozidis wrote:+ 1PJ wrote:Dropping someone like Cripps shouldn't be seen as a bad thing. Sometimes they need the easier speed to get their hands on the ball and practice what they are being taught. It can be a confidence booster if handled right.
Crippsy is still only 19 FFS! one of the youngest on our entire list.
So lets all take a chill pill with him! Hes developing very nicely thank you very much.
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Re: Changes next week
If he's not quite ready, give him a rest, let him gain experience in the VFL or try him in a different position. If he's ready, he'll bounce right back into the squad. Give another young player a crack, we've got Saad, Winmar, Curren, Sipposs that could be playing imo.Old Mate wrote:Gotta give the young blokes a bit of time. Everyone is set on dropping Cripps however IMO we've gotta give him 6 plus games to see how he goes. Making him sub should be considered but not dropping him IMO. Same goes for Newnes and Simpkon. Give them another 4-5 games and see what they've got. One change that I would like to see is Ledger starting in the 21....I'm confident he will. Bad luck to Polo but someones gotta miss out. Schnieder a only walk up start when fit. We need the skilled blokes in the team.
Newness played better than Cripps on the weekend and made the right decisions, so thats what I'd have him in over Cripps. Simpkin did his job fine as well, and we are short on biggish defenders, so he has a role.
There's also no way Gram is a walk up start, Geary has been in terrific form and doesn't just do long bombs to no one like Gram does.
Theres also no way Crockers going to be de listed, this guy should make it, and has a very good kick. Just needs time.
Yes, Joey has been poor, since end of the last year, I don't know why, I just think he needs to stop worrying about being on Channel 7 and just have some dominate games. Even if its just one dominate quarter where it hits the scoreboard, its a good start. I noticed in the paper Joey's stats were far more uncontested possessions than contested, not sure if this is on purpose, but was a observation I noticed.
Jack Stevens continues poor disposal, worst efficiency in the team at 50% efficient, he needs to get better, around the 70% mark. Turnovers are too costly. I think the entire side still could improve with disposal, CJ needs to hit handballs better (always at the feet = me not happy), and we just need to have better foot skills in general.
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Re: Changes next week
Didn't Montagna have an intrerrupted preseason?
Regardless, far from horrible.
Cripps to the sub spot, Ledger in the starting line up.
Otherwise no change.
Regardless, far from horrible.
Cripps to the sub spot, Ledger in the starting line up.
Otherwise no change.
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sounds like you're describing troy schwarze, but he never quite got there.lefty wrote:Theres also no way Crockers going to be de listed, this guy should make it, and has a very good kick.
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why is there going to be drastic changes to the team this week when you beat a team by 92 points. I'm sure their might be one possible change, otherwise the team will stay as is.
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Re: Changes next week
Crocker is now 20. So - yeah - I think hes in a bit of strife. A long way behind Crippa and Ledger.MCG-Unit wrote:Yep, but you reckoned Crocker would be delisted at the end of the yearCon Gorozidis wrote:Crippsy is still only 19 FFS! one of the youngest on our entire list.
So lets all take a chill pill with him! Hes developing very nicely thank you very much.
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Con, you're using age to defend Cripps.Con Gorozidis wrote:Crocker is now 20. So - yeah - I think hes in a bit of strife. A long way behind Crippa and Ledger.MCG-Unit wrote:Yep, but you reckoned Crocker would be delisted at the end of the yearCon Gorozidis wrote:Crippsy is still only 19 FFS! one of the youngest on our entire list.
So lets all take a chill pill with him! Hes developing very nicely thank you very much.
And you're using age to delist Crocker.
According to the Saints website:
Sam Crocker
12-03-1992
Jamie Cripps
23-04-1992
If that's correct then Crocker is a whopping 42 days older than Cripps. And if you post again in 12 days time you'll have to refer to Cripps as a 20 year old.
By all means rate Cripps ahead of Crocker but it's a bit silly to use age as either a plus or a minus.
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Re: Changes next week
I haven't watched the Doggies all that closely this year, but apparently they quite a bit of speed in their team now, so maybe if Cripps is to be retained we could have him just sit on one of them for the match, like Clay Smith or Dalhaus, or someone like that. Just ask him to wear them like a second skin and maybe the same could go for Newnes, if he keeps his spot. We don't want someone like either of them getting off the leash, as they can really get their crowd and into it and be like a shot of adrenaline for their team.
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Agreed, he is struggling to break into Sandringham Seniors this year. Cant say ive seen anything to suggest he'll make it in the AFL. Cant rely on having good kick when you cant do anything else. He is also remarkably raw still. Looks so small, must be only 2nd year draftee that didnt put on any weight.Con Gorozidis wrote:Crocker is now 20. So - yeah - I think hes in a bit of strife. A long way behind Crippa and Ledger.MCG-Unit wrote:Yep, but you reckoned Crocker would be delisted at the end of the yearCon Gorozidis wrote:Crippsy is still only 19 FFS! one of the youngest on our entire list.
So lets all take a chill pill with him! Hes developing very nicely thank you very much.
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now behind milera and newnes as well. so im happy to be patient - but we at least need to see something....stkildathunda wrote:Agreed, he is struggling to break into Sandringham Seniors this year. Cant say ive seen anything to suggest he'll make it in the AFL. Cant rely on having good kick when you cant do anything else. He is also remarkably raw still. Looks so small, must be only 2nd year draftee that didnt put on any weight.Con Gorozidis wrote:Crocker is now 20. So - yeah - I think hes in a bit of strife. A long way behind Crippa and Ledger.MCG-Unit wrote:Yep, but you reckoned Crocker would be delisted at the end of the year
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Maybe he'll end up getting put on the rookie list at the end of the season if he doesn't start to show something before then. I'm surprised he hasn't done better with us to be honest, after seeing how well he did in the first round of the NAB Cup last year. He looked as good as any of the young ones that night and got plenty of the footy.
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He's already put on over 7kg. He was way too small when drafted. Let's be just a tad patient guys.stkildathunda wrote:
Agreed, he is struggling to break into Sandringham Seniors this year. Cant say ive seen anything to suggest he'll make it in the AFL. Cant rely on having good kick when you cant do anything else. He is also remarkably raw still. Looks so small, must be only 2nd year draftee that didnt put on any weight.
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Good to hear. If he makes it his kicking will be a huge weapon. Imagine potentially having the kicking of Goddard, Dal, Siposs, Gwilt, Milera, Jones and Crocker in the same side?!
PS- Can anyone pick the odd one out?
PS- Can anyone pick the odd one out?
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The appliance of science will cut through voodoo BS every time: I salute you, Spaceman.Dr Spaceman wrote: Con, you're using age to defend Cripps.
And you're using age to delist Crocker.
According to the Saints website:
Sam Crocker
12-03-1992
Jamie Cripps
23-04-1992
If that's correct then Crocker is a whopping 42 days older than Cripps. And if you post again in 12 days time you'll have to refer to Cripps as a 20 year old.
By all means rate Cripps ahead of Crocker but it's a bit silly to use age as either a plus or a minus.
Crocker is young, Cripps is young. I don't think either will be delisted in a team aiming for the future. Sometimes I do worry about some of the people on here.
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Re: Changes next week
Yes JonesAnythingsPossibleSaints wrote:Good to hear. If he makes it his kicking will be a huge weapon. Imagine potentially having the kicking of Goddard, Dal, Siposs, Gwilt, Milera, Jones and Crocker in the same side?!
PS- Can anyone pick the odd one out?
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He was talking about AUSSIE Jones not the Clinton variety, SURELY!!8856brother wrote:Yes JonesAnythingsPossibleSaints wrote:Good to hear. If he makes it his kicking will be a huge weapon. Imagine potentially having the kicking of Goddard, Dal, Siposs, Gwilt, Milera, Jones and Crocker in the same side?!
PS- Can anyone pick the odd one out?
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Dr Spaceman wrote:Con, you're using age to defend Cripps.Con Gorozidis wrote:Con Gorozidis wrote:Crippsy is still only 19 FFS! one of the youngest on our entire list.
So lets all take a chill pill with him! Hes developing very nicely thank you very much.
Crocker is now 20. So - yeah - I think hes in a bit of strife. A long way behind Crippa and Ledger.
And you're using age to delist Crocker.
According to the Saints website:
Sam Crocker
12-03-1992
Jamie Cripps
23-04-1992
If that's correct then Crocker is a whopping 42 days older than Cripps. And if you post again in 12 days time you'll have to refer to Cripps as a 20 year old.
By all means rate Cripps ahead of Crocker but it's a bit silly to use age as either a plus or a minus.
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AnythingsPossibleSaints wrote:Maybe he'll end up getting put on the rookie list at the end of the season if he doesn't start to show something before then. I'm surprised he hasn't done better with us to be honest, after seeing how well he did in the first round of the NAB Cup last year. He looked as good as any of the young ones that night and got plenty of the footy.
Got injured in the second half of last year... That might be a reason.
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Austinnn wrote:The appliance of science will cut through voodoo BS every time: I salute you, Spaceman.Dr Spaceman wrote: Con, you're using age to defend Cripps.
And you're using age to delist Crocker.
According to the Saints website:
Sam Crocker
12-03-1992
Jamie Cripps
23-04-1992
If that's correct then Crocker is a whopping 42 days older than Cripps. And if you post again in 12 days time you'll have to refer to Cripps as a 20 year old.
By all means rate Cripps ahead of Crocker but it's a bit silly to use age as either a plus or a minus.
Crocker is young, Cripps is young. I don't think either will be delisted in a team aiming for the future. Sometimes I do worry about some of the people on here.
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