How many sleeps now people, not many! :D
WTF hasn't our club website got a massive countdown clock running. Lets get one up and running on the front page here if they failed to get with it!
DD:HH:MM:SS.SSSSS
We are the big show of the AFL season opener, the rest are just a sideshow! ;)
Chris Newman has an issue with a heart arrhythmia and will miss 2 weeks of training while it's addressed. He'll probably miss Rd 1. I doubt if the Tigers would be greatly prejudiced by his unavailability.
Chris Newman has an issue with a heart arrhythmia and will miss 2 weeks of training while it's addressed. He'll probably miss Rd 1. I doubt if the Tigers would be greatly prejudiced by his unavailability.
Apparently that heart thing happens to quite a lot of sports-people, I've heard it is something to do with potassium levels and fluid intake.
Chris Newman has an issue with a heart arrhythmia and will miss 2 weeks of training while it's addressed. He'll probably miss Rd 1. I doubt if the Tigers would be greatly prejudiced by his unavailability.
Apparently that heart thing happens to quite a lot of sports-people, I've heard it is something to do with potassium levels and fluid intake.
I have it.
I've competed in Track and Field, including distance events, for most of my life without too many ill effects.
When I was younger I'd often arrive at the track with it out of whack and by the time I'd finished warming up it was back in sync as the heart got working.
Makes your chest feel a little full and you can get a bit light headed at times.
I suspect what they might do with Newman is a cardioversion where they shock the heart....like you see in the movies with the paddles.
It's a procedure I've had three times but after about three weeks it slipped back out of rhythm.
It's something that doesn't really affect lifestyle.....I actually feel better when it's not beating regularly.
The big danger with it is that because of the irregular beat the blood can pool and clot and cause a stroke.
As a result I have to take blood thinners.
It's particularly important to avoid high blood pressure and diabetes which are complicating factors
Assuming this is a similar case..... A younger healthier man should not be adversely affected in his sport particularly if the procedure is effective and the heart stays in rhythm.
Greg Denham says Andrew McKay told him that AW is 50/50 to play as he struggles to recover from knee surgery, Warnock may miss because of the injury he suffered against Collingwood but Gibbs should be right. Denham says, reading between the lines, that Jones and Casboult might be competing for the one spot.
Greg Denham says Andrew McKay told him that AW is 50/50 to play as he struggles to recover from knee surgery, Warnock may miss because of the injury he suffered against Collingwood but Gibbs should be right. Denham says, reading between the lines, that Jones and Casboult might be competing for the one spot.
Going by that, AW will not play until round 5. Warnock is out of favour and Gibbs will be the sub.
:P
B: Tuohy, Jamison Jaksch
Hb: Yarran, Rowe, Simpson
C: Thomas, Gibbs, Bell
Hf: Everitt, Henderson, Judd
F: Menzel, Jones, Cripps
Foll: Wood, Carrazzo
Rov: Murphy
I/c: Boekhorst, Curnow, Tutt, White
Emerg: Buckley, Casboult, Ellard
I really don't know!!! :) 8) :-[
i want to see an open fwd line for the jones boy to use his space and drag rance away mean while we go long to casbolt in the goalsquare can we do this.
Greg Denham says Andrew McKay told him that AW is 50/50 to play as he struggles to recover from knee surgery, Warnock may miss because of the injury he suffered against Collingwood but Gibbs should be right. Denham says, reading between the lines, that Jones and Casboult might be competing for the one spot.
Going by that, AW will not play until round 5. Warnock is out of favour and Gibbs will be the sub.
:P
Going by Denham's track record 1AW is a certainty, Gibbs is out for the season, Casboult / Jones will be the twin talls up forward with Warnock our starting ruck! :D
B: Tuohy, Jamison Jaksch
Hb: Yarran, Rowe, Simpson
C: Thomas, Gibbs, Bell
Hf: Everitt, Henderson, Judd
F: Menzel, Jones, Cripps
Foll: Wood, Carrazzo
Rov: Murphy
I/c: Boekhorst, Curnow, Tutt, White
Emerg: Buckley, Casboult, Ellard
I really don't know!!! :) 8) :-[
That side looks top heavy to me, too slow and not suited for the wide open spaces of the MCG.
I think we will see another small on the field in the form of Graham or Smith type.
I don't think Boekhorst is ready, we won't pick him, Tutt or Ellard over a fit Buckley.
Jones and Jaksch are note certain to both get a start ahead of Casboult, Sheehan or White.
I think it's highly unlikely, assuming we are not already wrecked with injuries, that you will get all of Jaksch, Jones, Tutt, Boekhorst in this first game together. Five first gamers, I doubt it!
B: Tuohy, Jamison Jaksch
Hb: Yarran, Rowe, Simpson
C: Thomas, Gibbs, Bell
Hf: Everitt, Henderson, Judd
F: Menzel, Jones, Cripps
Foll: Wood, Carrazzo
Rov: Murphy
I/c: Boekhorst, Curnow, Tutt, White
Emerg: Buckley, Casboult, Ellard
I really don't know!!! :) 8) :-[
That side looks top heavy to me, too slow and not suited for the wide open spaces of the MCG.
I think we will see another small on the field in the form of Graham or Smith type.
I don't think Boekhorst is ready, we won't pick him, Tutt or Ellard over a fit Buckley.
Jones and Jaksch are note certain to both get a start ahead of Casboult, Sheehan or White.
I think it's highly unlikely, assuming we are not already wrecked with injuries, that you will get all of Jaksch, Jones, Tutt, Boekhorst in this first game together. Five first gamers, I doubt it!
Cant see Ellard, Sheehan or Buckley getting in for rnd 1 given their limited time in the NAB games. MM stated the aim was to have 30 players available to pick from for rnd one. Ellard, Buckley, Sheehan and Walker dont fit in the squad due to lack of preparation.
B: Tuohy, Jamison Jaksch
Hb: Yarran, Rowe, Simpson
C: Thomas, Gibbs, Bell
Hf: Everitt, Henderson, Judd
F: Menzel, Jones, Cripps
Foll: Wood, Carrazzo
Rov: Murphy
I/c: Boekhorst, Curnow, Tutt, White
Emerg: Buckley, Casboult, Ellard
I really don't know!!! :) 8) :-[
That side looks top heavy to me, too slow and not suited for the wide open spaces of the MCG.
I think we will see another small on the field in the form of Graham or Smith type.
I don't think Boekhorst is ready, we won't pick him, Tutt or Ellard over a fit Buckley.
Jones and Jaksch are note certain to both get a start ahead of Casboult, Sheehan or White.
I think it's highly unlikely, assuming we are not already wrecked with injuries, that you will get all of Jaksch, Jones, Tutt, Boekhorst in this first game together. Five first gamers, I doubt it!
I think Casboult will play......Wood vs Maric all day wont work... the tiger man is a tough hombre and will need to be worked over by a couple of ruckman just to break even IMO.
Reckon Jaksch and Jones are certs and one of Tutt or Boekhorst will play....my money is probably on Tutt.....however I reckon there might be some perceived pressure to play Boekhorst given his selection
was to say the least controversial and the footy dept might feel they have to justify picking him.....sub would be his role if he does play IMO..
Buckley, Ellard and Graham are no hope IMO...
Greg Denham says Andrew McKay told him that AW is 50/50 to play as he struggles to recover from knee surgery, Warnock may miss because of the injury he suffered against Collingwood but Gibbs should be right. Denham says, reading between the lines, that Jones and Casboult might be competing for the one spot.
Going by that, AW will not play until round 5. Warnock is out of favour and Gibbs will be the sub.
:P
Going by Denham's track record 1AW is a certainty, Gibbs is out for the season, Casboult / Jones will be the twin talls up forward with Warnock our starting ruck! :D
Denham is a Flog of the highest order....thinks his s..t don't stink...very inflated opinion of himself ;)
Lets start the season on a positive note. This is a danger game for us. ;D
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Tutt over Smith purely because of conditioning, Smith looks like he needs more work.
The Tiggers are trying to beat us for whacky omissions for Rd1. First there was Chris Newman with a heart arrhythmia. Now David Astbury may miss after standing on a stingray at a beach recovery session.
Hampson will miss from a more garden variety injury - a rolled ankle in a practice match against the Pies.
Hampson will miss from a more garden variety injury - a rolled ankle in a practice match against the Pies.
Hampson always getting dicky injuries
Hampson will miss from a more garden variety injury - a rolled ankle in a practice match against the Pies.
Hampson always getting dicky injuries
What, literally?
Hampson the new Dermie!
Hampson the new Dermie!
:))
Haha
Poor Hammer must have dead set walked under a ladder while carrying a mirror, tripped over black cat under the ladder and broke the mirror. He cant take a trick on the injury front. Got a hot wife though.
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Tutt over Smith purely because of conditioning, Smith looks like he needs more work.
I like the look of this team.
Personally i'd have White in over Bell.
Maybe try and get Boekhorst in there as the sub to give us some fresh legs later on. Maybe at the expense of Docherty?
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Tutt over Smith purely because of conditioning, Smith looks like he needs more work.
Only change I would make is White in for Tutt.
White is a certainty if fit, MM has listed him as one of his best during the pre-season.
Trying to come up with a 22 for round 1. I can't do it, but here is the best I can do
FB; K Jaksch, M Jamison, Z Touhy
HB; K Simpson, S Rowe, C Yarran
C; D Thomas, B Gibbs, S Docherty
R; C Wood, C Judd, M Murphy
HF, T Menzel, L Henderson, A Everitt
FF; L Casboult, L Jones, P Cripps
Int; A Carrazzo, E Curnow
And then these 4 are fighting for the last 2 spots;
D Buckley, J Tutt, S White, T Bell
Without Buckley and Tutt, I reckon we look a bit slow, but I still can't decide.
Boekhurst and Smith can go back to the 2nds and get some more run in their legs, I'm just not sure they could run out an AFL game if called upon early as a sub. I'm confident they will both get games b4 the end of the season.
White is a certainty if fit, MM has listed him as one of his best during the pre-season.
Agree..White is a Mick favourite, ditto for Bell, both are certs for rnd 1 IMO...
White is a certainty if fit, MM has listed him as one of his best during the pre-season.
Agree..White is a Mick favourite, ditto for Bell, both are certs for rnd 1 IMO...
Absolutely, White and Bell will be among the first picked. I reckon Smith will start as the sub and fingers will be crossed that he isn't required until after halftime.
Hampson the new Dermie!
Mate I was working there when it happened. Even had Scotty Palmer ringing up to get the story. Must say though it was kept in house for many a year before leaking to become the stuff of Dermies legend.
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I'd have Buckley in for Docherty at BP, Docherty to the bench, Jones to miss out. I think Everitt as the third tall forward is a better option at this stage.
White is a certainty if fit, MM has listed him as one of his best during the pre-season.
Agree..White is a Mick favourite, ditto for Bell, both are certs for rnd 1 IMO...
I like White....not a lot of fuss about him.
Just goes about his job
Been solid and showed a bit of versatility as a forward in the game against St Kilda last year.
My midfield would be gibbs bell cripps yarran
Murphy judd on outside of centre square from now on
Try something new and keep.judd out of the hard contests and make him a utility forward and back
Murphy gets physically hurt too much in the centre
Daisy gets a game based on what, reputation?
JUst on that, I thought he was supposed to be flying 'had not missed a beat' etc etc and we finally see him play after he misses the first two games and he looks really rusty.
JUst on that, I thought he was supposed to be flying 'had not missed a beat' etc etc and we finally see him play after he misses the first two games and he looks really rusty.
What has concerned me about Thomas is his lack of pace - he certainly hasn't regained hi zip. He is getting caught far too easily too; perhaps trying to do too much or perhaps not aware that he is not as quick as he was.
Of course, he would have been under instructions to play at half pace ::)
What has concerned me about Thomas is his lack of pace - he certainly hasn't regained hi zip. He is getting caught far too easily too; perhaps trying to do too much or perhaps not aware that he is not as quick as he was.
Of course, he would have been under instructions to play at half pace ::)
Thomas never had much zip, he relied on gut running opponents into the ground not on pace!
Blokes like Didak, Licuria, Pendlebury, Lockyer, Shaw, Burns, etc., etc., used to stroll past him like he was standing still!
Nah he had a certain element of explosiveness LP, not just on his feet but also in his leap. He needs to regain that to influence games to the point where he justifies his pay packet. His d-day is arriving very very soon.
Nah he had a certain element of explosiveness LP, not just on his feet but also in his leap. He needs to regain that to influence games to the point where he justifies his pay packet. His d-day is arriving very very soon.
Agreed, the time is nigh
B: Tuohy, Jamison Jaksch
Hb: Yarran, Rowe, Simpson
C: Thomas, Gibbs, Bell
Hf: Everitt, Henderson, Judd
F: Menzel, Jones, Cripps
Foll: Wood, Carrazzo
Rov: Murphy
I/c: Boekhorst, Curnow, Tutt, White
Emerg: Buckley, Casboult, Ellard
I really don't know!!! :) 8) :-[
I've made some slight alterations.
Curnow I took out then brought back in as he's gotta be our no.1 pure tagger now. Carrazzo is getting enough of the ball to 'match-up' on someone or have someone go to him. A fit and firing Andy Carrazzo is critical to our midfield. He's a ball magnet. I'm keeping Cripps in as he'll get his hands on the ball, as will Curnow (can butcher it) but they are either bigger, mature or harder bodies (or a combo) along with Bell being another added to Gibbs, Judd, Murphy and Thomas to play inside and out but when they have a rest we have more blokes to roll through in combination with our stars.
In the end I have left Bell out and not comfortably either. I put Docherty in as a better user of the footy and calmer type but I am enjoying Bell's preseason.
Boekhorst is there as the sub to inject some pace and bizziness as someone to play the flanks and wings along with Tutt. they are zippy types but they are not very big ball winners at this stage so those two, along with Buckley and Smith, are more icing on the cake at this stage. The meat and potatoes in the midfield have been covered in this team but how we go is a bit of a lottery IMHO. Boeky might sub in for a taller type or an inside slower type mid, either way it adds more pace and we can see how things unfold. I do like Everitt and White either forward or pushing forward, think they can do some damage throughout the year should they stay fit and healthy.
The form of Casboult is patchy and what I don't like form him and Jones and usually our ruckmen too is that they don't get heaps of the ball to damage enough but they show potential and glimpses so we must persevere. I like Jones as a recruit and think he and Jaksch should and will play.
B: Z.Tuohy, M.Jamison, K.Jaksch
HB: K.Simpson, S.Rowe, C.Yarran
C: A.Carrazzo, B.Gibbs, E.Curnow
Hf: A.Everitt, L.Henderson, J.Tutt
F: T.Menzel, L.Jones, L.Casboult
Foll: C.Wood, C.Judd
Rov: M.Murphy
I/c: P.Cripps, S.Docherty, S.White
Sub: B.Boekhorst
Emerg: T.Bell, D.Buckley, C.Smith
Did anyone watch the Carrazzo video today on the club website, Gibbs set for Tigers (http://www.carltonfc.com.au/news/2015-03-30/gibbs-set-for-tigers), at 6:21s is that SpecialK walking past the scene on the far right?
Must be out of the moon boot!
Did anyone watch the Carrazzo video today on the club website, Gibbs set for Tigers (http://www.carltonfc.com.au/news/2015-03-30/gibbs-set-for-tigers), at 6:21s is that SpecialK walking past the scene on the far right?
Must be out of the moon boot!
Yes, Kreuzer is out of the moon boot and is even doing stationary kicking drills I read somewhere today. He is slowly getting closer !!
I have forgotten what Kruezer looks like TBH :P
Yes, Kreuzer is out of the moon boot and is even doing stationary kicking drills I read somewhere today. He is slowly getting closer !!
I won't be holding my breath. He was flying early in the pre-season and broke down again. :(
If he's still out of it and getting selected by R10 I will start taking an interest!
I won't be holding my breath. He was flying early in the pre-season and broke down again. :(
I would like to see both he and Walker to play a couple of games in the magoo's before being considered for senior selection. There is no need to rush them back in.
Ferrari F1 GP Win - Tick
Australia ODI World Cup - Tick
Rottingwood Players Test +ve for PEDs - Tick
Essenscum Players found guilty - Hopefully Tick tomorrow
Blues Wallop Tigers - ??
Come Blues, make this a near perfect week.
Shouldn't the Title for the thread be US vs Richmond? ???
Just getting with the club theme and all ;)
I caught a smidgeon of Terry Wallace on SEN today. He thinks that Richmond are underdone at the moment and reckons we should win.
I caught a smidgeon of Terry Wallace on SEN today. He thinks that Richmond are underdone at the moment and reckons we should win.
I've tipped US by 23 points, so good to hear.
We should win this one, Juddy, Carazzo and Simpson will be the difference. Gibbs, Murphy, Thomas and Everitt are important contributors, I'm expecting a good game from them too. Hope one of Smith or Boethurst are Sub.
Great build up, I'm looking forward to this one.
Us by 5 goals after leading by close to 10 at some stage. :D
Us by 5 goals after leading by close to 10 at some stage. :D
WOW. I hope you are spot on with this tip. I figure we will win this by 10 points if we keep the foot on the gas for all 4 quarters.
I've relinquished the burden of weekly stress that a tipping contest brings this season so I can safely watch on Thursday with no pressure, other than the pure fact that I am a one eyed Carlton supporter who will only be satisfied with a Carlton victory. :P
What has concerned me about Thomas is his lack of pace - he certainly hasn't regained hi zip. He is getting caught far too easily too; perhaps trying to do too much or perhaps not aware that he is not as quick as he was.
Of course, he would have been under instructions to play at half pace ::)
Have a look at the Geelong game when Cackatoo makes hi run through the centre of the ground at the Carlton chasers and see who gets closest to him.
Have a look at the Geelong game when Cackatoo makes hi run through the centre of the ground at the Carlton chasers and see who gets closest to him.
Everitt actually, Thomas didn't make up any ground on him. Not that that is really a criticism; Cockatoo has a bit of toe. Armfield would have got him though.
I will take another look, but I was sure Thomas comes across from Cackatoo's right and catches him just before he kicks. I remember thinking that I didn't remember him being that quick. Happy to be proven wrong though >:D
I will take another look, but I was sure Thomas comes across from Cackatoo's right and catches him just before he kicks. I remember thinking that I didn't remember him being that quick. Happy to be proven wrong though >:D
Cockatoo slowed down before taking his kick too. I'm not sure if he was deliberately steadying, or had run out of puff.
It was a good effort by Everitt and Thomas to chase and put pressure on him. Thomas could have left it to Everitt but joining in as he did is what a player of his standing brings to the club. I just hope that his body is up to it.
AFL website. Carrazzo says Boekhorst and Clem Smith are both a chance to be in the side this week.
It would be umm interesting if Blaine were not to get a run.
Come on focus, focus, refocus!
Just to bring a smile back to you all, we have a game in 2 days, yaaaay!
Carn the mighty Blues >:D
When is the team announced?
It can't be too far off.
When is the team announced?
It can't be too far off.
6.25 on Ch 7
Patrick Keane @AFL_PKeane 2m2 minutes ago
Rd1 teams for Carl v Rich released. Congrats to the one debutant for each club.
No Warnock or Casboult (Emerg.) so Wood to ruck all game?
Clem Smith is in!
No Warnock or Casboult (Emerg.) so Wood to ruck all game?
Will need to be a late change, Casboult must play.
Yeah!
I reckon there's a late change coming too.
As blueday says, the Bolt has to be there.
Looks like Bell may be the sub.
Bell won't be sub.
Yeah!
I reckon there's a late change coming too.
As cookie says, the Bolt has to be there.
Looks like Bell may be the sub.
TBF Blueday said that Sandsmere but I agree with him!
Yeah, just changed it cookie, ;)
Will need to be a late change, Casboult must play.
White out for Boult for me. Jaskch/Henderson/Everitt to be the swing men.
wow Clem Smith...didn't see that coming.
Will be Sub
Rowe was sharing the Ruck Duties in NAB Challenge, will just follow Griffiths into the Ruck with White, Jaksch and Jamo to provide cover.
Gee Tigers Team looks ordinary... talk about a bunch of plodders.
I don't think Casboult will play. Rowe will provide support to Wood in the ruck.
It's not ideal, particularly for Rowe, but I don't think Casboult has done enough to earn a spot. Hopefully, he'll work harder and force his way back.
I see we've promoted Byrne too now, with Giles on the LTI.
I reckon he'll get a chance in the next couple of weeks.
New innovation on the website. Shane McInnes and Rob Wiley talking through the team. Looks good but old Shano has a real touch of the Bryan Strauchans about his looks and mannerisms!!
Probably should post it up :D
B: 18. Kristian Jaksch, 40. Michael Jamison, 17. Sam Rowe
HB: 15. Sam Docherty, 42. Zach Tuohy, 43. Simon White
C: 6. Kade Simpson, 5. Chris Judd, 39. Dale Thomas
HF: 3. Marc Murphy (C), 14. Liam Jones, 25. Clem Smith
F: 13. Chris Yarran, 23. Lachie Henderson, 2. Troy Menzel
Followers: 36. Cameron Wood, 4. Bryce Gibbs, 9. Patrick Cripps
Interchange: 28. Tom Bell, 44. Andrew Carrazzo, 35. Ed Curnow, 33. Andrejs Everitt
Emergencies: 41. Levi Casboult, 46. David Ellard, 22. Jason Tutt
Probably should post it up :D
Go here....gives a rundown on the who and why...
http://www.carltonfc.com.au/video/2015-04-01/team-selection-round-one
Go here....gives a rundown on the who and why...
http://www.carltonfc.com.au/video/2015-04-01/team-selection-round-one
Strange that the team places on the video are totally different to the one they published on the site!!
So it's Levi who has made way for Jones? Not happy Jan. Bloke has a ripping preseason, gets himself fitter than he's ever been and this is his reward? Unless he's injured? Happy to see Crippa there.
So it's Levi who has made way for Jones? Not happy Jan. Bloke has a ripping preseason, gets himself fitter than he's ever been and this is his reward? Unless he's injured? Happy to see Crippa there.
Not having Levi on the list was a surprise to me too. I was thinking what you posted immediately. He at least helps Wood with the ruck work and is a good target up forward.
Strange that the team places on the video are totally different to the one they published on the site!!
Don't mind that little video.
Doesn't give much away...doesn't talk about match-ups or anything so Richmond can take nothing from it.
I'd suspect those positions are closer to how they'll line -up than the announced team.
I reckon Casboult will play ;)
So it's Levi who has made way for Jones? Not happy Jan. Bloke has a ripping preseason, gets himself fitter than he's ever been and this is his reward? Unless he's injured? Happy to see Crippa there.
Read that bold part in regards to Jones. ;)
Read that bold part in regards to Jones. ;)
Jones is a third banana. Levi is a key forward that can have stints in the ruck. Levi has more upside.
I'm not sure what you're comparing Jones' preseason to? It's his first year with us. In the end after the comments made in the preseason about Jones, a few would've looked like right fools had he not been selected. Just another example of our once great club publicly backing itself into a corner. Been happening for years.
I don't think Casboult will play. Rowe will provide support to Wood in the ruck.
It's not ideal, particularly for Rowe, but I don't think Casboult has done enough to earn a spot. Hopefully, he'll work harder and force his way back.
Agree on Rowe and its a dumb move IMO...Rowe plays his best footy down back.
I would have played Boekhorst ahead of Smith as well.....and as the sub....like Smiths attack on the footy but Boekhorst is more
polished with the footy and both Jones and Henderson need good delivery...
I'm rapt to see Clem Smith get a game.
When he was drafted the word was that he was overweight, had no tank and was maybe a bit lazy, so he must have busted a gut to be playing round 1 and I wish him all the best for his first game for the Mighty Blues.
I'm happier to see Casboult out of the side than in it to be honest, he either takes a mark or is out of the contest.
A bit like Brad Fisher but Fish was a better kick.
Jones is a third banana. Levi is a key forward that can have stints in the ruck. Levi has more upside.
I'm not sure what you're comparing Jones' preseason to? It's his first year with us. In the end after the comments made in the preseason about Jones, a few would've looked like right fools had he not been selected. Just another example of our once great club publicly backing itself into a corner. Been happening for years.
Don't get me wrong, i want Casboult in the team. But many a statement was made about how fit Jones was and how he took it upon himself, in his holiday time, to get himself fit and firing. Training on his own 6 days a week. That shows dedication and determination.
What was produced in the NAB challenge games does not put 1 clearly above the other. They've made a call, a call in which they may have debated over for days. We'll see how well it pans out.
If you think that the match committee chose Jones over Casboult simply because there was some media attention focused on Jones, you are in for a long and conspiracy filled year!
Yeah, surprised to see Casboult miss out, if only for his 2nd ruck duties, could be a late change.
Also suprised to see Clem ahead of Tutt, Boekhurst and Buckley. I'm guessing he is most likely to get the red vest.
Some were questioning Docherty's pre-season, he must be doing something right to get a gig.
Happy to see Bell in the team, I like what he brings. With Casboult out, Everitt I'm guessing will likely play forward in a 3rd tall roll.
Don't get me wrong, i want Casboult in the team. But many a statement was made about how fit Jones was and how he took it upon himself, in his holiday time, to get himself fit and firing. Training on his own 6 days a week. That shows dedication and determination.
What was produced in the NAB challenge games does not put 1 clearly above the other. They've made a call, a call in which they may have debated over for days. We'll see how well it pans out.
If you think that the match committee chose Jones over Casboult simply because there was some media attention focused on Jones, you are in for a long and conspiracy filled year!
You have to admit, there was no way he wasn't playing. :))
Anyway, let's hope Cas is a late change and both he and Jones kick 4 in a 5 goals win. That would be really sweet.
White is the surprise. I'd play Casboult in preference to White, with a midfielder taking the red vest.
The danger is that Rowe or Jaksch get the wobbles, so we need the flexibility to put Henderson into defence.
Probably should post it up :D
I hate to start the season with a post of how we are going to lose the game, but I look at the selection of the team and I wonder.
[1] Ruck:
Who is going to give Wood a break? Jones? I'd have more confidence if Jones had actually done so rucking over the preseason. Rowe? His rucking in the preseason was not impressive. I was hoping Rowe would play key defence and get his form and confidence back. Yeah, like that was ever going to happen.
Wood? Well, Wood is probably our best ruckman at the moment. But Warnock usually plays well against Maric.
Oh well, Nichevo.
[2] Clem Smith:
The lad has done a few nice cameos, but I thought that Byrne was further advanced. I guess the small forward position is open and he does have pace, but if he doesn't work out there isn't a lot of small forward options in the team. I would definitely be playing Yarran in defence.
[3] Ed Curnow:
Curnow's form has been close to diabolical, probably the worst he has shown in our colours. Do we have a job in mind? Or do we have the faith the all will be right on the night?
If Richmond had more talls I'd be more worried. Last year even Vickery kicked a few goals against us. Griffiths is their preferred choice this time and their 2nd ruck option. If they had selected another ruckman I'd have been more worried, but it is still a point source error. If anything happens to Wood we really have nothing in the ruck. I can merely hope they truly know a lot more about the caper than I do.
My best to our 3 new players: I have been calling for blooding some newbies in round #1 for ages. I'm not so sure we named the 3 I would prefer, but.....
I will have to shout enough to get us over the line.
You have to admit, there was no way he wasn't playing. :))
Anyway, let's hope Cas is a late change and both he and Jones kick 4 in a 5 goals win. That would be really sweet.
If he is a late change, i'd prefer they took Bell out of the side as he does more harm than good a lot of the time. He is one of Micks favourites though so we have to get used to it.
If that change did occur though, then that is basically my best 22 with some minor differences due to available personnel...
Docherty takes Walkers spot
Wood takes Kreuzers spot
Smith instead of Tutt.....which was a coin toss anyway.
How we have lined up though, i reckon we have a plan in place.
Having Henderson, Everitt and Jones all up forward is going to be a nightmare for their key backs. I doubt they have 3 backmen who can keep up with those 3 on the ground and in the air. At least with Casboult, they just have to worry about the air part as he's relatively easy to track with across the turf.
It could be a masterstroke if it works.
So it's Levi who has made way for Jones? Not happy Jan. Bloke has a ripping preseason, gets himself fitter than he's ever been and this is his reward? Unless he's injured? Happy to see Crippa there.
Very pleased actually, it may be the huge rocket that Casboult needs for him to take that important step in his career. I'm not convinced on Jones either but at least we now have two of them competing for the one spot in the team.
[2] Clem Smith:
The lad has done a few nice cameos, but I thought that Byrne was further advanced. I guess the small forward position is open and he does have pace, but if he doesn't work out there isn't a lot of small forward options in the team. I would definitely be playing Yarran in defence.
I have a sneaking suspicion that young Clem Smith may end up being the surprise packet of the season for us. Whilst I am firmly on the Whiley bandwagon, I also going to watch Smithy with some genuine enthusiasm & excitement.
I like casboult but his kicking is an absolute liability..
missed kicks deflates the whole team and undoes all the good work up to that point...
if he doesn't improve kicking....cya
How we have lined up though, i reckon we have a plan in place.
Having Henderson, Everitt and Jones all up forward is going to be a nightmare for their key backs. I doubt they have 3 backmen who can keep up with those 3 on the ground and in the air. At least with Casboult, they just have to worry about the air part as he's relatively easy to track with across the turf.
I haven't seen this preseason so I don't know how he's gone but Jones seemed to have issues when the ball hit the deck a lot of the time. Everitt has about as much appetite for the tough stuff once the ball hits the ground as I do for liver and I reckon Hendo is more of a smarts player. I actually like what Cas brings when the ball hits the turf and he looked in ripping shape.
That ruck looks a bit of a scary prospect. We'll need our mids right on song.
I haven't seen this preseason so I don't know how he's gone but Jones seemed to have issues when the ball hit the deck a lot of the time. Everitt has about as much appetite for the tough stuff once the ball hits the ground as I do for liver and I reckon Hendo is more of a smarts player. I actually like what Cas brings when the ball hits the turf and he looked in ripping shape.
That ruck looks a bit of a scary prospect. We'll need our mids right on song.
When the ball hits the deck, they are not the ones you want going after it, but neither would tigers want their key backs.
However, they cover the ground very well. They will be able to get themselves open easier and run rings around most of their opponents.
Just on what Cas brings to the table...its his marking. You've seen plenty of clunks by him and you know what to expect. Since you didn't see the pre-season, you probably didn't see that Jones took a couple of clunkers too. Everitt did also. In the air, they were the equal of casboult.
So again, i'd prefer Cas in the side, but am not unhappy that he is not.....at this stage at least.
Didn't see enough of the PS games to really comment but I am stunned Levi isn't playing. He's the best mark in the comp, there isn't a player on list that comes close. I know he cant kick but...I reckon we are screwed just on this omission alone. Hope Im wrong again.
Gibbs is listed as a 'test' on our injury list. Gibbs out for Levi?
I thought Buckley, Boakhorst, Casboult and Tutt were all pretty unlucky to miss.
Having said that they didn't really demand a position through the preseason games.
Having said that - the same could be said for quite a few others.
Would have liked one preseason game where Murphy, Gibbs, Judd and Wood were all playing on the same team.
I like casboult but his kicking is an absolute liability..
missed kicks deflates the whole team and undoes all the good work up to that point...
if he doesn't improve kicking....cya
Agree 100%. His kicking is massive liability
I thought Buckley, Boakhorst, Casboult and Tutt were all pretty unlucky to miss.
Having said that they didn't really demand a position through the preseason games.
Having said that - the same could be said for quite a few others.
Would have liked one preseason game where Murphy, Gibbs, Judd and Wood were all playing on the same team.
I guess Mick is picking the team on form and you have to respect that view........the Boult has been very average preseason and Boekhorst has been found out a bit by the
size of the opposition and looks like he needs some tough VFL action for 2-4 weeks to induct him into how much quicker and tougher it is in the AFL when you come from the WAFL.
Interestingly the Tiggers have left out Vickery as we appear to have done with Casboult. Maybe both teams looking for pace to win the game?
Interestingly the Tiggers have left out Vickery as we appear to have done with Casboult. Maybe both teams looking for pace to win the game?
Yep, good point Cookie..night game and the weather is also turning worse so maybe both teams dont want to be too top heavy....
I haven't seen this preseason so I don't know how he's gone but Jones seemed to have issues when the ball hit the deck a lot of the time. Everitt has about as much appetite for the tough stuff once the ball hits the ground as I do for liver and I reckon Hendo is more of a smarts player. I actually like what Cas brings when the ball hits the turf and he looked in ripping shape.
That ruck looks a bit of a scary prospect. We'll need our mids right on song.
Jones is 198cm right?
Hardly short? 1cm less than the Cas and a far better natural athlete from all accounts I've seen.....
Jones is 198cm right?
Hardly short? 1cm less than the Cas and a far better natural athlete from all accounts I've seen.....
I'm more thinking about the pressure and presence around the ball when it hits the turf than anything else. If Jones clunks a few, no one caresthat Cas is missing but it will raise some eyebrows if we have trouble marking I50. Especially if there are ruckingissues.
Casboult has more presence, he's more likely to take that important contested mark on the wing whereas Jones plays mainly inside 50m. It certainly is a strange one I think Cas will play.
I reckon casboult will be a late in. His Vfl game was nothing to write home about, but he brings genuine presence and forward pressure.
The out, might be Smith, Curnow or even Bell.
I wouldn't be omitting bell, and I'm reluctant to.drop Curnow.
Speaks for where we are a tall that can mark and can't kick, a run with athlete who is a bit short on skills and a big bodied mid with ordinary skills aside from presence and missing a fair bit of nous, or a small forward who attacks the contest hard with average kicking and question marks over his conditioning.
Jones takes marks leading up or flying over packs...Casboult takes marks in packs usually spreading them....both are average at ground level and Jones would be a slightly more reliable kick than Casboult....
I would have liked Casboult in as I think Wood will tire vs Maric....
Jones takes marks leading up or flying over packs...Casboult takes marks in packs usually spreading them....both are average at ground level and Jones would be a slightly more reliable kick than Casboult....
I would have liked Casboult in as I think Wood will tire vs Maric....
That is what worries me most. Maric is proven ruck. Wood is still earning his stripes. I definitely doubt Wood has stamina to play solo ruck. Just my opinion at this stage.
I think it's a good balance of talls. Richmond are going in with 1 ruckman, 2 KPFs and 3 KPDs as well.
Possible matchups...
Rowe - Griffiths/backup ruck
Jamison - Riewoldt
Jaksch - Might take Rowe's man while he's in the ruck/forward on Grimes?
Henderson - Rance
Jones - Chaplin
Everitt - Could play back on Deledio?
Wood - Maric
Casboult would be too top heavy IMO. I wouldn't be surprised if MM isn't entirely happy with how his kicking is progressing either, which could cost him game time.
I reckon casboult will be a late in. His Vfl game was nothing to write home about, but he brings genuine presence and forward pressure.
The out, might be Smith, Curnow or even Bell.
I wouldn't be omitting bell, and I'm reluctant to.drop Curnow.
Speaks for where we are a tall that can mark and can't kick, a run with athlete who is a bit short on skills and a big bodied mid with ordinary skills aside from presence and missing a fair bit of nous, or a small forward who attacks the contest hard with average kicking and question marks over his conditioning.
How about having a crack at the Tigers' list - and yet most scribes are calling them in the mix for top 8, some top 4.
Delidio, Martin, Cotchin, Reiwoldt. Both teams drop off considerably as you go down the list, but are their top four better as a collective group than our top four? I think it's quite even but they have a key forward playing in a functional forwardline.
If we win, I'll start to think MM is actually changing the mindset at Prinny Park.
What we need is Hendo to start playing good footy.
The weather is predicted to be ordinary tonight.
I suspect a lot of late changes because marking the ball might not be an option.
If we win, I'll start to think MM is actually changing the mindset at Prinny Park.
What we need is Hendo to start playing good footy.
We've only lost a couple of times to Richmond in the past 8 or so years and in one of those we played awful, awful football and then just lost.. We should at least have that mental edge.
What we need is Hendo to start playing good footy.
If he has another season like last year, I think he is best put down and sent to the dog food factory.
Surely last season was just a blip on the radar. Hoping for big things from him.
If he has another season like last year, I think he is best put down and sent to the dog food factory.
Surely last season was just a blip on the radar. Hoping for big things from him.
I think we would have to strongly consider moving him into defence more permanently and continue our search for another KF. Let's just hope he comes good.
Hendo's best - he's an A grader.
HHendo's worst (and he's not Robinson Carusoe) - he shouldn't be on our list!
Henderson had a poor season a few years back (2012) and struggled to get back into the side.
It as after a very injury interrupted pre-season.
The same thing happened to him last year in the pre-season and once again he struggled
He's a player that needs a solid preparation.
Hopefully he's had that this year and he's ready to go tonight.
Hendo's best - he's an A grader.
HHendo's worst (and he's not Robinson Carusoe) - he shouldn't be on our list!
Is that the Italian castaway?
I agree with your assessment though. He is generally at his best in defence and rarely plays a poor game. When he is on his game as a forward he is pretty damn good but he can go missing too often.
I reckon he should be switched to defence early if he seems to be off his game. Of course that means we have to have another defender who can be effective as a forward.
Maybe give Jaksch a run forward in this instance?
http://www.gwsgiants.com.au/player-profile/kristian-jaksch (http://www.gwsgiants.com.au/player-profile/kristian-jaksch)
Kristian Jaksch was drafted with pick 12 from the Oakleigh Chargers in the 2012 NAB AFL Draft. A tall forward who can also play in defence, Jaksch is extremely strong overhead and uses the ball well when in defence. Jaksch is a member of the exclusive group of players who’ve kicked a goal with their first kick in the AFL after debuting against Richmond in Round 22, 2013.
Season Preview
2014
Limited by a knee injury at the start of last season, Jaksch returned to kick some big bags of goals in the NEAFL and ultimately earn his AFL debut in round 22. Registering a goal with his first kick in the seniors, the key-forward prospect played the final two games of the season and will be aiming for more chances this year.
- See more at: http://www.gwsgiants.com.au/player-profile/kristian-jaksch#sthash.aKz334r4.dpuf
How about having a crack at the Tigers' list - and yet most scribes are calling them in the mix for top 8, some top 4.
Ill have a crack at their list.
They are about where we are.
We should win fairly easily.
The write up of mine regarding where we are at is largely representative of my opinion of why we are at best in that middle region of the ladder between 6 and 12 depending on results, draw, form, injury etc.
When you consider of those players I mentioned, 3 are considered as part of our best side (generally Bell, Casboult and Curnow) and will have to be as we start to lose the elder statesmen, it reads for how far away from a premiership we are.
Whether we do well this week, month or year is not my concern. Im looking for a flag, and although some of the above could be the blokes in a bottom 6 in a flag winning side, we would need a remarkable turnaround to get into flag contention.
Interestingly the Tiggers have left out Vickery as we appear to have done with Casboult. Maybe both teams looking for pace to win the game?
Considering the last time we played the tigers, they won by 2 goals, and vickery kicked 4.1, i reckon that works out in our favour!
The Talk has been positive without being over confident
We had less surgeries, great preparation, "players haven't missed a beat" and had the majority complete full preseasons. Our Best players are up and running and Fit.
We have some very good experienced players and some very good mix of youth.
Had 2 years under the supposed "Malthouse" system.
No Excuses tonight, I think there is a funny sense of confidence coming from Princes Park, I can't quite put my finger on it.
Maybe give Jaksch a run forward in this instance?
http://www.gwsgiants.com.au/player-profile/kristian-jaksch (http://www.gwsgiants.com.au/player-profile/kristian-jaksch)
Kristian Jaksch was drafted with pick 12 from the Oakleigh Chargers in the 2012 NAB AFL Draft. A tall forward who can also play in defence, Jaksch is extremely strong overhead and uses the ball well when in defence. Jaksch is a member of the exclusive group of players who’ve kicked a goal with their first kick in the AFL after debuting against Richmond in Round 22, 2013.
Season Preview
2014
Limited by a knee injury at the start of last season, Jaksch returned to kick some big bags of goals in the NEAFL and ultimately earn his AFL debut in round 22. Registering a goal with his first kick in the seniors, the key-forward prospect played the final two games of the season and will be aiming for more chances this year.
- See more at: http://www.gwsgiants.com.au/player-profile/kristian-jaksch#sthash.aKz334r4.dpuf
Been playing back all season and played mainly back at GWS, reckon Rowe and Henderson will do the swingman role if neccessary...also might depend how Richmond lineup.
The Talk has been positive without being over confident
We had less surgeries, great preparation, "players haven't missed a beat" and had the majority complete full preseasons. Our Best players are up and running and Fit.
We have some very good experienced players and some very good mix of youth.
Had 2 years under the supposed "Malthouse" system.
No Excuses tonight, I think there is a funny sense of confidence coming from Princes Park, I can't quite put my finger on it.
Yep, been dreading the season but looking over the Richmond list and knowing Richmond's habit of crapting themselves playing us, I actually feel somewhat confident today (which is probably a huge jinx).
Bring it on 8)
I had Buckley & Casboult in our best 22 so it is either good they didn't make the cut because other players stepped up and there is now competition for places, or it is bad because they are not working hard enough at training. I am also concerned that Blue4Life thinks Fish was a better kick than Casboult. My main concern out of the Geelong game was the lack of harassment in our forward line, obviously Clem smith could address this issue. The games have been pretty close over the last few years with Richmond often getting out front and us coming over the top. i think our lists are pretty equal but I think we have had a bit more depth. I thought Richmond would do pretty well this year but i have gone off them over the past couple of years, so my prediction is Carlton by 5 goals and Richmond to finish 9th.
My prediction? Well I dont share any of the optimism many do on here. For me it I reckon it will be same old same old. Another poor start to the year with pants pulled down in front of a big crowd at the G by a team I despise and dont rate at all.
I dont rate Richmond and think we should win....think we can hold their mids but am concerned we dont have the goalkicking power we need with
Henderson out of touch, Jones new to the gameplan leaving only Menzel as a reliable source.
Hoping Everitt will have a 2-3 goal game and our mids can do what the Richmond mids do and kick a few more goals..
The Footy show suggested our mids as a group kick about 30 odd goals a year to the Tigers mids sixty....we need to improve in that area..
Blues by 15 points...
The Footy show suggested our mids as a group kick about 30 odd goals a year to the Tigers mids sixty....we need to improve in that area..
Blues by 15 points...
I don't pay much attention to TFS but that statistic is probably correct and, if so, does need to be addressed. However, I would be interested to see how our defenders compare in terms of goal kicking. In fact, our defenders would have to be scoring quite well because our forwards haven't done much damage ::)
Interested to watch how we use Juddy tonight. Time on, time off, time forward. I think he'll be on the park a lot more than in previous years.
With all the negativity to us you would think Bitchmond was playing
the Aints.I believe we have a more than capable list to beat this mob .Bring it on ;)
With all the negativity to us you would think Bitchmond was playing
the Aints.I believe we have a more than capable list to beat this mob .Bring it on ;)
We actually, on paper, have a list that can smash this mob.
Jones and Hendo 4 each. Menz 3, Clem 2, Juddy a few, ditto Andrejs, Yazz and Tommy B.
No Warnock or Casboult (Emerg.) so Wood to ruck all game?
Rowe, Jones and Everitt options.
Everitt, White, Cripps, Rowe and Jaksch can all play forward to add to Henderson and Jones so this is why I left Casboult out of my original team.
Rowe, Jones and Everitt options.
Everitt, White, Cripps, Rowe and Jaksch can all play forward to add to Henderson and Jones so this is why I left Casboult out of my original team.
Vickery not playing so not so much of a concern now.
Where is Dylan Buckley at right now? Didn't even make the emergencies.
If either of Walks or Kreuzer were playing we'd be certainties, I still think we'll win but not by much.
Where is Dylan Buckley at right now? Didn't even make the emergencies.
Injured i think.
Didn't play in the last NAB game...not sure if he played any actually, maybe NAB 1?
Injured i think.
Didn't play in the last NAB game...not sure if he played any actually, maybe NAB 1?
He has been playing in the praccy matches for the magoos Krudd, picked up about 15 possies in each game, not sure what his role was.
Good to see Jordan Bannister back tonight in the umpiring group :) although not so good to see Razor Ray there as well :( !
GO BLUES! The anticipation is beginning to set in, the great unknown. What will we produce tonight? I for one am praying for a great win, after all, it's Good Friday tomorrow. Nothing like a good footy replay to kill the boredom. :))
Re Buckley
I was wondering the same thing earlier today and checked the injury lists.
Couldn't see his name
Bryce Gibbs Shoulder Test
Cameron Giles Foot Indefinite
Matthew Kreuzer Foot 3 weeks
Ciaran Sheehan groin 1-2 weeks
Andrew Walker Knee 2 weeks
Robert Warnock Shoulder Test
Mark Whiley Achilles tendon 2 weeks
SEN just said that the Tigers were going to bring in Vickery and the Blues Casboult to counter that, teams have now been called official with no change.
SEN just said that the Tigers were going to bring in Vickery............
I was hoping they'd bring in Shaun Hampson. ;)
What is the point of bringing in Clem Smith in and then naming him Sub, it is ferking pointless!
He is useless as the Sub for most players starting on the ground, and he gets stuff all experience if he only comes on with a quarter to go.
Surely he would be better off starting in his first game and then being sub'd off, I think it's the first 5 to 10 minutes of AFL game intensity that highlight the difference between AFL and other footy levels.
Further wouldn't we be better off with a genuinely experienced Sub like Buckley, Armfield or Graham?
Just write Graham and Watto off, they are not in the coach's plans IMO.
Judd, Simpson, Carrazzo. Three blokes that are nearing the end but also extremely experienced, fit and hungry. I reckon these three get us over the line tonight.
The Tiggies will have more to lose this season. I reckon this is the season they must deliver, otherwise heads will roll. Outside expectations are higher for them than for us. And I reckon they know it. No one will take them seriously if they can't beat us. Whether they can handle the pressure is another thing.
Reckon they will get over the line. Unfortunately.
The Tiggies will have more to lose this season. I reckon this is the season they must deliver, otherwise heads will roll. Outside expectations are higher for them than for us. And I reckon they know it. No one will take them seriously if they can't beat us. Whether they can handle the pressure is another thing.
Reckon they will get over the line. Unfortunately.
Our coach is under the pump as well Paul. We've got a few blokes who have been putting up with crap efforts from their team mates for a long time.
Doesn't mean we will win but..........
Carn Blues, smash 'em !!
Further wouldn't we be better off with a genuinely experienced Sub like Buckley, Armfield or Graham?
Buckley maybe but Armfield and Graham aren't much good.
Malthouse will keep turning players over until he finds a group that can win big games, tonight's not a big game but we still need to find them.
Carlton by 5 goals
What is the point of bringing in Clem Smith in and then naming him Sub, it is ferking pointless!
He is useless as the Sub for most players starting on the ground, and he gets stuff all experience if he only comes on with a quarter to go.
Surely he would be better off starting in his first game and then being sub'd off, I think it's the first 5 to 10 minutes of AFL game intensity that highlight the difference between AFL and other footy levels.
Further wouldn't we be better off with a genuinely experienced Sub like Buckley, Armfield or Graham?
i cant believe you didn't think they wouldn't?
Our coach is under the pump as well Paul. We've got a few blokes who have been putting up with crap efforts from their team mates for a long time.
Doesn't mean we will win but..........
I can see your point cimm. I know it's the final year of his contract, but it feels more like a personal pressure rather than a team pressure, if that makes sense.
What is the point of bringing in Clem Smith in and then naming him Sub, it is ferking pointless!
He is useless as the Sub for most players starting on the ground, and he gets stuff all experience if he only comes on with a quarter to go.
Surely he would be better off starting in his first game and then being sub'd off, I think it's the first 5 to 10 minutes of AFL game intensity that highlight the difference between AFL and other footy levels.
Further wouldn't we be better off with a genuinely experienced Sub like Buckley, Armfield or Graham?
Clem wouldn't have the fitness to be in the starting 21, and you're right, it's a risk. I would have been a little more conservative and gone for Denny.
Pre game fireworks and led lights were impressive.