Prepare for meltdown!!!!

[loris]

Dean Kent named in team
Good for you Kent

[Banger9798]

Kent ahead of Sharman?

Happy to start the meltdown, prefer Bytel or NWM

[loris]

Kent ahead of Sharman?

Happy to start the meltdown, prefer Bytel or NWM

Yep Sharman not even named as an emergency.

[Goose is king]

Yeah he is only a depth player who is unfortunately required this week. There are 4 points up for grabs and I’m comfortable with Kent ahead of Long or NWM

Edit, didn’t realise Sharman wasn’t selected, now I’m in meltdown

[Otiman]

Anyone who paid a small amount of attention to preseason would say that Kent was ahead of Sharman on current form.

[The_Dud]

Oh dear…

[loris]

Anyone who paid a small amount of attention to preseason would say that Kent was ahead of Sharman on current form.

That won’t be a consideration for the forumites who have Kent as their #1 whipping boy. Or, the accusation that he’s Ratt’s love child.

[skeptic]

I’d have preferred NWM or Windhager

[Wayne42]

The meltdown will be in full swing if we lose to the Pies.

[saynta]

Anyone who paid a small amount of attention to preseason would say that Kent was ahead of Sharman on current form.

That won’t be a consideration for the forumites who have Kent as their #1 whipping boy. Or, the accusation that he’s Ratt’s love child.

According to our captain, Patten is the coach's pet.

[The_Dud]

I’d have preferred NWM or Windhager

Or Bytel, Long, Sharman, Connolly (injured?)

[skeptic]

Anyone who paid a small amount of attention to preseason would say that Kent was ahead of Sharman on current form.

In this context sure but I think Coops played better games where it counted last season… and it’s fair to say that’s he’s had plenty more in the way of opportunities

[Otiman]

In this context sure but I think Coops played better games where it counted last season… and it’s fair to say that’s he’s had plenty more in the way of opportunities

I don't disagree, but you don't pick the round 1 side on last years form. No doubt that someone like Kent would be under pressure to perform straight out of the blocks but gets first crack.

[st.byron]

Dean Kent named in team
Good for you Kent

You're generous Loris. Hope he kills it. I'm one who would have been happy to see him delisted

[DJ Higgins]

Anyone who paid a small amount of attention to preseason would say that Kent was ahead of Sharman on current form.

true but Sharman plays well on the day based on last year. Kent is so hit and miss.But with two debutants maybe they wanted more experience out there?

[spert]

I think a few players will need to put in a big performance tomorrow night to justify their selection, but it's the first game of the year which we should win, but if it's a blowout loss, then the eyes will turn to Ratts.

[saintsRrising]

I’d have preferred NWM or Windhager

Yes all possibles.

Kent is basically replacing Billings. Billings was mooted to be played HFF this year.

Wood has Sharman's spot.
Hayes has replaced Ryder.

[The_Dud]

In this context sure but I think Coops played better games where it counted last season… and it’s fair to say that’s he’s had plenty more in the way of opportunities

I don't disagree, but you don't pick the round 1 side on last years form. No doubt that someone like Kent would be under pressure to perform straight out of the blocks but gets first crack.

I would say the opposite, what they did in the seniors the end of last year holds more weight than a few practice games IMO, at least to get first crack.

[chook23]

Kent ahead of Sharman?

Happy to start the meltdown, prefer Bytel or NWM

2nd year blues for Sharman

Got ahead of himself??

Did not work hard enough?

Thought he made it? Based on a few games 2021

[Ghost Like]

To be honest Kent on exposed pre season form deserves first crack. Disappointed Sharman has not done enough with his first pre season with the Club.

I'll reserve any meltdown for the actual efforts during the game.

[spert]

Kent ahead of Sharman?

Happy to start the meltdown, prefer Bytel or NWM

2nd year blues for Sharman

Got ahead of himself??

Did not work hard enough?

Thought he made it? Based on a few games 2021

The real stuff is where it counts, and that's where he did good things last season. Practice match form is a bit hit and miss.

[WellardSaint]

Kent+Ross geezus...
They're named in our side but if there was any honesty in Champion Data, their disposals would be counted in thr Filth's column.

They'll be good for at least a dozen turnovers, just quietly.

I predict Kent will get under 15 disposals, most will go to the Filth or nowhere near a team-mate

[CQ SAINT]

Hayes displaced Sharman, not Kent. Kent is covering Billings, a 20+ possession high half forward.
Kent gets shots on goal, creates 8 of his 12 average possessions uncontested, has pace and kicked 5.6 in his last 7 games last year. He has kicked 90.63 in 98 games and has busted a gut all summer.
I think this is why he has been picked. He is ready.

[CQ SAINT]

Hayes displaced Sharman, not Kent. Kent is covering Billings, a 20+ possession high half forward.
Kent gets shots on goal, creates 8 of his 12 average possessions uncontested, has pace and kicked 5.6 in his last 7 games last year. He has kicked 90.63 in 98 games and has busted a gut all summer.
I think this is why he has been picked. He is ready.

[Waltzing St Kilda]

Idiotic decisions like this could see the end of Ratten.