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AN_Inkling
Joined: 06 Oct 2007
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Disappointed that Hawkins is suspended. Cats will likely field a better team without him. _________________ Well done boys! |
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Pies2016
Joined: 12 Sep 2014
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simon tonna wrote: | Damien wrote: | Woods wrote: | Hawkins out (suspended for a week) |
Not sure if I wanted Hawkins to play or not. If he played it was a clear match up for Dunn. Not sure who he takes now. |
does dunny really need to play now |
I can’t see Dunn missing because Hawkins is out. We have played against smaller forward lines before and Dunn has always managed to find a match up. Even without Hawkins, they play Ratagulea ( good mark and mobile ) and Crameri playing as talls.
Hawkins kicked four last week and he has a fair record against us, so I’m quite happy he’s out. |
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Pies2016
Joined: 12 Sep 2014
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Oh and keep an eye out for their very last minute changes that they have abused every game so far this season, bar one.
It’s pretty ordinary “ tactic “ and needs to be investigated by the AFL much sooner than later. |
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Magpietothemax
magpietothemax
Joined: 27 Apr 2013
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I am happy Hawkins is out. He has monstered us in the past. _________________ Free Julian Assange!!
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Mossi
Joined: 20 May 2002 Location: Vittorio Veneto TV Italy
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AN_Inkling wrote: | Disappointed that Hawkins is suspended. Cats will likely field a better team without him. |
I agree with you! . Their forward line is less fanctional against us when Hawkins is in! |
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BazBoy
Joined: 11 Sep 2014
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Everyone’s talking up Hawkins and he has given us a problem in the past
But there’s another more mobile forward who gives us equal probs and that’s
Menzel —-a whisper he is doubtful _________________ I'm not arguing--just explaining why i am right |
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Magpietothemax
magpietothemax
Joined: 27 Apr 2013
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True. I would be happy also if Menzel were out. But I feel we are more capable of keeping a lid on the likes of him, with Murray and also the far superior team defensive structures we are setting up. With Hawkins out, our susceptibility to height in defence is eradicated. If Menzel doesn't get up, it'll be a double bonus. If Pendles does, a triple bonus. _________________ Free Julian Assange!!
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Damien
Me Noah & Flynn @ the G
Joined: 21 Jan 1999 Location: Croydon Vic
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simon tonna wrote: | Damien wrote: | Woods wrote: | Hawkins out (suspended for a week) |
Not sure if I wanted Hawkins to play or not. If he played it was a clear match up for Dunn. Not sure who he takes now. |
does dunny really need to play now |
Quite possibly not. The old boy could probably use a rest. _________________ 'Collingwood are the Bradmans of Football'
The Herald - 1930 |
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Damien
Me Noah & Flynn @ the G
Joined: 21 Jan 1999 Location: Croydon Vic
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Don’t be surprised if Dangerfield spends a bit of time forward this week with Hawkins out. That’s gunna be a tough matchup if he does. Big tank and strong one on one. _________________ 'Collingwood are the Bradmans of Football'
The Herald - 1930 |
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BazBoy
Joined: 11 Sep 2014
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Sier one day in the future will be the go to for big bodies if keeps going down the path of improving and builds a tank to match his frame—not quite yet tho
Danger worries me _________________ I'm not arguing--just explaining why i am right |
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Magpietothemax
magpietothemax
Joined: 27 Apr 2013
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Yes, Dangerfield forward would spell danger on the field for us. But at the same time he is a powerful clearance winner, who would then be absent from the centre. Our strength is midfield depth. Ablett will probably play, but has he still got the endurance required for midfield frenzy of current football? As usual, this game will be decided in the midfield. We need to maximize our power through there in our selections. That is why, if Sier is ready, it would be great to see him debut, especially if Pendles can't get up. Wells likewise if ready is a first choice. I am in favour of dropping Mayne, as I don't think he provides enough of anything. I would like to see Fas come in, as he offers something different in our forward structure,
While the absence of Hawkins means that the need for Dunn's physicality is not so great, I am loathe to lose his experience in the backline (he will, I am sure, stop giving away those ridiculous frees from now on). I also want Langdon back in defence. So who gives way? I think Appleby unfortunately would have to be the one. While he has been great in his first two games, he doesn't provide such massive rebound that he should be selected above Langdon (or Maynard, but I don't think Maynard is available).
So my suggestions:
(If Pendlebury is fit)
In:
Wells, Fasolo, Langdon
Out:
Mayne, Appleby, either Crocker or Blair
(If Pendlebury is not fit):
In:
Wells, Fasolo, Langdon, Sier
Out:
Mayne, Appleby, either Crocker or Blair, Pendles
Not sure out of Blair or Crocker which one should go. Crocker might be playing a role that I can't understand, but to me Blair appeared to do more than Crocker in the Brisbane game. _________________ Free Julian Assange!!
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Damien
Me Noah & Flynn @ the G
Joined: 21 Jan 1999 Location: Croydon Vic
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Happy for Ablett to pick up 40 cheap possessions running around the back receiving easy handballs and dishing little 20 metre kicks. That’s all he does these days and it doesn’t have any effect. _________________ 'Collingwood are the Bradmans of Football'
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MagpieDynasty
Joined: 09 Oct 2004 Location: Adelaide
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The guy that's being overlooked here and has historically enjoyed bloody good games against us in the past, is Mitch Duncan. He always gets under our guard and imho is far more dangerous than Ablett and Selwood these days!
Hawkins out is a bonus but we couldn't contain a Zorko, and i'm 'keeshing' myself wondering how we'll contain DangerWood, Ablett and Duncan?? _________________ The new Magpie Dynasty is just a season away!! |
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BazBoy
Joined: 11 Sep 2014
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I too wonder how they contain Sidey or JDG or Thomas—-how do they fully all game stop Mason marking
The future is unknown _________________ I'm not arguing--just explaining why i am right |
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Presti35
Dick Lee for Legend Status
Joined: 05 Oct 2001 Location: London, England
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Hawkins out is huge. He kicked a small bag last week.
But it does raise the question of what to do with our back 6.
It would be a massive win if we can get it done. And could set up a good run before the bye next month. _________________ A Goal Saved Is 2 Goals Earned! |
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