Team Selection

[The_President]

Long plays this week. Designed the jumper with his sister.

[bigcarl]

I think we will bust a nut to prove ourselves in China.

We ought to bust a nut to prove ourselves this week

I have more than a billion reasons why we will value next week over this one.

Financially, yes, you are right. Still, the consequences of losing this week don’t bear thinking about. We should bust a nut to win both

[Ape_Man]

I think we will bust a nut to prove ourselves in China.

We ought to bust a nut to prove ourselves this week

I have more than a billion reasons why we will value next week over this one.

Financially, yes, you are right. Still, the consequences of losing this week don’t bear thinking about. We should bust a nut to win both

Totally agree big fella.

Just think that the club is looking at a massive opportunity and doesn’t want to blow it.

[minneapolis]

I think we will bust a nut to prove ourselves in China.

We ought to bust a nut to prove ourselves this week

I have more than a billion reasons why we will value next week over this one.

Ni Hao!

[SteveStevens66]

When it comes to selection does RIcho have veto power? I ask because I'd like to know whether every one of the selectors agrees that Hind shouldn't be picked or whether that is solely down to Richo. I find it incomprehensible that not only hasn't he been given a go but that this week he wasn't even named in the extended squad. Given that he has been named over the past few weeks this move would indicate he's now been pushed further back in the pecking order. And this all the while several players who fail to contribute in substantive ways continue to be chosen.

[WellardSaint]

When it comes to selection does RIcho have veto power? I ask because I'd like to know whether every one of the selectors agrees that Hind shouldn't be picked or whether that is solely down to Richo. I find it incomprehensible that not only hasn't he been given a go but that this week nhe wasn't even named in the extended squad. Given that he has been named over the past few weeks this move would indicate he's now been pushed further back in the mapecking order. And this all the while several players who fail to contribute in substantive ways continue to be chosen.

Newnes started well, but that Giants game saw him revert to type. He seems to just want to run around the ground and use the AFL as a way to keep fit while earning an income. 'Earning' . Hmm. He should be dropped for 4 weeks and then re-assessed.
He doesn't care.

[stkfc1]

Newnes and DMac would want to put in blinders this week. Selection integrity is looking more shakey as each round goes by. When is this coach going to make a statement? Maybe that's his problem. Soft.

Thisi is one of the biggest loads of clueless bull s*** arguments ever to be peddled in this echo chamber.

So you take out 2 players in the one week like Newnes and DMac and replace them with which AFL capable players that dont F*** with team balance and structures.

It's like hanging with a flock of Pelicans sometimes.

The only person on here who thinks we should accept mediocrity. I think we know who the clueless one is here champ.

[freely]

I think we will bust a nut to prove ourselves in China.

We ought to bust a nut to prove ourselves this week

I have more than a billion reasons why we will value next week over this one.

Financially, yes, you are right. Still, the consequences of losing this week don’t bear thinking about. We should bust a nut to win both

Do we really want to bust two nuts?

[freely]

When it comes to selection does RIcho have veto power? I ask because I'd like to know whether every one of the selectors agrees that Hind shouldn't be picked or whether that is solely down to Richo. I find it incomprehensible that not only hasn't he been given a go but that this week he wasn't even named in the extended squad. Given that he has been named over the past few weeks this move would indicate he's now been pushed further back in the pecking order. And this all the while several players who fail to contribute in substantive ways continue to be chosen.

I don't think emergencies are in a queue. It's horses for courses (or ought to be)..

[bigcarl]

I think we will bust a nut to prove ourselves in China.

We ought to bust a nut to prove ourselves this week

I have more than a billion reasons why we will value next week over this one.

Financially, yes, you are right. Still, the consequences of losing this week don’t bear thinking about. We should bust a nut to win both

Do we really want to bust two nuts?

Haha, probably not. Maybe bust the same one twice.

[Beno88]

I'd love to see Longer play. I never thought I'd say that but I really want to see Marshall flourish with some proper support.

[DJ Higgins]

I'd love to see Longer play. I never thought I'd say that but I really want to see Marshall flourish with some proper support.

Mate longer is poor at AFL level. Watch his most recent AFL game. He is a witch's hat at best and not a good one at that.

[Beno88]

I'd love to see Longer play. I never thought I'd say that but I really want to see Marshall flourish with some proper support.

Mate longer is poor at AFL level. Watch his most recent AFL game. He is a witch's hat at best and not a good one at that.

I tend to agree, but Marshall can't keep rucking alone, or with support from Acres or Bruce. We need to try a second ruckman, and Billy is our only option at this stage.

[saynta]

How does Mackenzie keep getting a game

Second best mark in the side.

[prwilkinson]

I'd love to see Longer play. I never thought I'd say that but I really want to see Marshall flourish with some proper support.

Mate longer is poor at AFL level. Watch his most recent AFL game. He is a witch's hat at best and not a good one at that.

I tend to agree, but Marshall can't keep rucking alone, or with support from Acres or Bruce. We need to try a second ruckman, and Billy is our only option at this stage.

Patience, King is only a couple of months away. He could become a perfect chop out forward/ruckman for Rowan. Marshall is a beautiful kick that can play forward too... they could potentially become an excellent ‘modern’ ruck duo.

[barneyboyz]

I'd love to see Longer play. I never thought I'd say that but I really want to see Marshall flourish with some proper support.

Mate longer is poor at AFL level. Watch his most recent AFL game. He is a witch's hat at best and not a good one at that.

I tend to agree, but Marshall can't keep rucking alone, or with support from Acres or Bruce. We need to try a second ruckman, and Billy is our only option at this stage.

Patience, King is only a couple of months away. He could become a perfect chop out forward/ruckman for Rowan. Marshall is a beautiful kick that can play forward too... they could potentially become an excellent ‘modern’ ruck duo.

Personally I wouldn't be playing King any where near a ruck contest in his first 12Mths as a senior player. So, whether he plays this year or next, Marshall needs some help. Hope the mature bloke from Adelaide can play

[Shaggy]

I'd love to see Longer play. I never thought I'd say that but I really want to see Marshall flourish with some proper support.

Mate longer is poor at AFL level. Watch his most recent AFL game. He is a witch's hat at best and not a good one at that.

I tend to agree, but Marshall can't keep rucking alone, or with support from Acres or Bruce. We need to try a second ruckman, and Billy is our only option at this stage.

Patience, King is only a couple of months away. He could become a perfect chop out forward/ruckman for Rowan. Marshall is a beautiful kick that can play forward too... they could potentially become an excellent ‘modern’ ruck duo.

Personally I wouldn't be playing King any where near a ruck contest in his first 12Mths as a senior player. So, whether he plays this year or next, Marshall needs some help. Hope the mature bloke from Adelaide can play

Marshall can and should ruck for at least 70% of the game. So the bloke supporting him in the ruck must be able to play another position on the ground. King should be perfect in time.

[prwilkinson]

I'd love to see Longer play. I never thought I'd say that but I really want to see Marshall flourish with some proper support.

Mate longer is poor at AFL level. Watch his most recent AFL game. He is a witch's hat at best and not a good one at that.

I tend to agree, but Marshall can't keep rucking alone, or with support from Acres or Bruce. We need to try a second ruckman, and Billy is our only option at this stage.

Patience, King is only a couple of months away. He could become a perfect chop out forward/ruckman for Rowan. Marshall is a beautiful kick that can play forward too... they could potentially become an excellent ‘modern’ ruck duo.

Personally I wouldn't be playing King any where near a ruck contest in his first 12Mths as a senior player. So, whether he plays this year or next, Marshall needs some help. Hope the mature bloke from Adelaide can play

It’s going to be very tempting for the coaches isn’t it. I get your point though...needs to build his body up. It’s going to be great to have a 203cm forward giving ruck relief in the front third of the ground whilst Rowan sits back catching his breath a kick behind the play. Little things like that are the difference between decent teams and great teams.

[King12]

Anyone who thinks King should ruck, is well, clueless, no other word is appropriate really.

That would be like running Winx at Picnic Meeting @ Stoney Creek.

[prwilkinson]

Anyone who thinks King should ruck, is well, clueless, no other word is appropriate really.

That would be like running Winx at Picnic Meeting @ Stoney Creek.

And you’re living in a fairy land if you don’t think a 203cm forward isn’t going to have chop out ruck duties in the forward line during his career. Even Plugger took throw in duties at times and even started in the ruck a few times during his career.

I’d be keeping King away from centre bounces though.

[King12]

Anyone who thinks King should ruck, is well, clueless, no other word is appropriate really.

That would be like running Winx at Picnic Meeting @ Stoney Creek.

And you’re living in a fairy land if you don’t think a 203cm forward isn’t going to have chop out ruck duties in the forward line during his career.

No but you could be, best way to shorten his career, ruck duties in the forward line is a lot different to playing a 2nd string ruck role, thanks for justifying my statement.

[Viscount Jeremiah]

How does Mackenzie keep getting a game

Second best mark in the side.

Is that enough?

He may be a good mark but he doesn't take a lot. He's not an intercept machine or anything like that.

I agree he has some excellent attributes but his skills and composure have really been hurting the team lately.

[degruch]

Long plays this week. Designed the jumper with his sister.

It's a toughy...because...has he actually earned a spot?

[prwilkinson]

Anyone who thinks King should ruck, is well, clueless, no other word is appropriate really.

That would be like running Winx at Picnic Meeting @ Stoney Creek.

And you’re living in a fairy land if you don’t think a 203cm forward isn’t going to have chop out ruck duties in the forward line during his career. Even Plugger took throw in duties at times and even started in the ruck a few times during his career.

I’d be keeping King away from centre bounces though.

Haha.. Yeah, good to see we’re in heated agreement.

How tall is his brother?

[King12]

Long plays this week. Designed the jumper with his sister.

It's a toughy...because...has he actually earned a spot?

That's Correct, he has to be judged on form, not his use of crayons.

He was ok last week, so it will be tight.

Don't be surprised if Marshall is a late out, he has to get through Captains Run and tick a few boxes.