Gehrig & Fiora out, C Gardiner & Armitage in - CONFI

Beno88 · Post: # 550077Post **Beno88** » Thu 17 Apr 2008 11:57am

A very reliable source has informed me that Fraser Gehrig and Aaron Fiora have both been omitted from the side for the Essendon game.

And Luke Ball will play forward.

Not sure who the ins are or if there's any other outs.

I guess we'll have to wait til 5.30 to see if that's correct but as I said, the source is very reliable.

HarveysDeciple · Thu 17 Apr 2008 11:59am

wouldnt be the worst piece of selection in the world if true.

Hard at it · Thu 17 Apr 2008 12:03pm

On performances so far this year you would think it's a fair call. Fiora has shown absolutely nothing, and if the Gtrain is out then you may as well make it 2 weeks because i doubt whether he will be playing on too many interstate trips this season.

saintsRrising · Thu 17 Apr 2008 12:27pm

I am normally a Fiora defender, but his last two games have been poor.

His earlier games including NAB were not as bad as some make out, but they wre below his 2007 form.

I would not select him this week.

Ralphy · Post: # 550094Post **Ralphy** » Thu 17 Apr 2008 12:30pm

i would select, Armo,

saintsrus · Post: # 550095Post **saintsrus** » Thu 17 Apr 2008 12:31pm

I think give Fraser another chance as we play Port Adelaide next week his bogey team

Ralphy · Post: # 550096Post **Ralphy** » Thu 17 Apr 2008 12:33pm

saintsrus wrote:I think give Fraser another chance as we play Port Adelaide next week his bogey team

so does that mean he plays good against port?

i would think charlie gets his shot this week

Sobraz · Post: # 550097Post **Sobraz** » Thu 17 Apr 2008 12:37pm

Poor decision if true about G.. As mentioned in another post, G has taken Lake (see:Harris) and Scarlett in the past 2 weeks, each teams top defender... This will now be passed onto Kos or Roo, and will make thier life tougher...

G wasnt great last saturday, but he wasnt the reason we lost... He was far from our worst...

As for Fiora, if he is not dropped this week there is something wrong.. He has been nothing short of pathetic this year, and much like Capuano, i would send him packing now.. papers stamped, never to play again...

fonz_#15 · Post: # 550098Post **fonz_#15** » Thu 17 Apr 2008 12:37pm

If true, i would bring in C.Gardiner and armitage but that is without seeing their performances in the reserves.

Ralphy · Post: # 550100Post **Ralphy** » Thu 17 Apr 2008 12:39pm

fonz_#15 wrote:If true, i would bring in C.Gardiner and armitage but that is without seeing their performances in the reserves.

they have played good in the reserves ,

i would bring in schneider , charlie, armo, M.gardiner (if fit)

out,
harvey(injured) , Fiora, Blake, & gilbert

Sobraz · Post: # 550105Post **Sobraz** » Thu 17 Apr 2008 12:44pm

ralphysaints35 wrote:
fonz_#15 wrote:If true, i would bring in C.Gardiner and armitage but that is without seeing their performances in the reserves.
they have played good in the reserves ,

i would bring in schneider , charlie, armo, M.gardiner (if fit)

out,
harvey(injured) , Fiora, Blake, & gilbert

why in the world would you drop Gilb... Did you watch last weeks game.. Do you see his tanacity, guts and second efforts... Aside from his 2 goals.. You have to stop reading the Herald Suns player ranking lists... Certain starter is Gilb...

bigcarl · Post: # 550106Post **bigcarl** » Thu 17 Apr 2008 12:45pm

Sobraz wrote:Poor decision if true about G.

i would have made some space for him and kosi by moving riewoldt to wing, drifting forward.

having said that any shake-up to the structure can't do any harm.

wonder if gilbert will get a run forward this week. i was impressed with the coolness with which he slotted a couple of nice goals last week

Spinner · Post: # 550140Post **Spinner** » Thu 17 Apr 2008 1:36pm

saintsRrising wrote:I am normally a Fiora defender, but his last two games have been poor.

His earlier games including NAB were not as bad as some make out, but they wre below his 2007 form.

I would not select him this week.

Same here.

markinUSA · Post: # 550142Post **markinUSA** » Thu 17 Apr 2008 1:39pm

I wonder if G Train will consider retiring if he's dropped... I think he is a very unusual football player. He's come back to make a difference in the AFL, doubt he'd want to play in the VFL. But... he's an enigma. You never know.

(That is, if this rumour is true).

Ralphy · Post: # 550153Post **Ralphy** » Thu 17 Apr 2008 1:54pm

markinUSA wrote:I wonder if G Train will consider retiring if he's dropped... I think he is a very unusual football player. He's come back to make a difference in the AFL, doubt he'd want to play in the VFL. But... he's an enigma. You never know.

(That is, if this rumour is true).

i dont think he will retire BUT maybe sometimes i shouldnt think it hurts,

bigcarl · Post: # 550165Post **bigcarl** » Thu 17 Apr 2008 2:13pm

markinUSA wrote:I wonder if G Train will consider retiring if he's dropped

I don't think he should. alastair lynch, also a full-forward, played in 3 premierships between the ages of 32 and 35. Talented big guys can go on a bit longer.

He was towelled up by scarlett. so what? so is everyone else.

mightysainters · Thu 17 Apr 2008 2:53pm

definately in armo and fiona out.... from reliable source.. didnt hear about g but was a possiblility

fugazi · Post: # 550198Post **fugazi** » Thu 17 Apr 2008 3:12pm

So what if Fraser gets the best full back when they become the BOG for their team?

C.Gardiner has a chance and will play a Ryan O'Keefe role, bring in Armo or Birss....do not drop Gilbert....keep investing in him , he'll turn it round.

bigcarl · Post: # 550200Post **bigcarl** » Thu 17 Apr 2008 3:17pm

fugazi wrote:So what if Fraser gets the best full back when they become the BOG for their team?

i could name half a dozen others who were equally unimpressive. fiora was one of them. just don't throw the baby out with the bathwater is what i'm saying.

Ghost Like · Post: # 550216Post **Ghost Like** » Thu 17 Apr 2008 3:41pm

bigcarl wrote:
fugazi wrote:So what if Fraser gets the best full back when they become the BOG for their team?
i could name half a dozen others who were equally unimpressive. fiora was one of them. just don't throw the baby out with the bathwater is what i'm saying.

Bathwater's a bit dirty BigCarl, perhaps we should just lift the baby out for the moment and put some fresh water in?

bigcarl · Post: # 550224Post **bigcarl** » Thu 17 Apr 2008 3:47pm

Ghost Like wrote:Bathwater's a bit dirty BigCarl, perhaps we should just lift the baby out for the moment and put some fresh water in?

well i don't think it will hurt. just hope big frase doesn't take it too personally. we might need him before the season's out

Enrico_Misso · Thu 17 Apr 2008 3:51pm

Raph and Fiona both out ?

We could be a chance this week.

Ralphy · Post: # 550228Post **Ralphy** » Thu 17 Apr 2008 3:53pm

Enrico_Misso wrote:Raph and Fiona both out ?

We could be a chance this week.

raph will prob be brought back in, now haha

brown-coat · Post: # 550230Post **brown-coat** » Thu 17 Apr 2008 3:56pm

ralphysaints35 wrote:raph will prob be brought back in, now haha

Save us...

i_luv_nick_riewoldt · Thu 17 Apr 2008 3:59pm

yea, its a tough decision whether g should be included or not but i think against Essendon i have a funny feeling bombers are bruised from injuries and will have trouble manning up against us.

It's just a thought but i think charlie should definitely included at the expense of fiora. And maybe even armoooo could be in the mix for selection. It would be great to see him selected against the bombers.