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Re: 2015-Rnd 6 Carlton vs Brisbane (Preview)

Reply #105
Looking at the injury list,
[1] we MAY get Jamo back. That wouldn't be a bad thing if he were really fit. Even so, Brisbane don't have a lot of dangerous forward options.
[2] Casboult or Watson may be in line to replace Hendo. Even with last week's disaster, Hendo is our best bet at CHF or FF. That is pretty frightening when he didn't manage a single possession in the first half last week.
However, with Hendo definitely missing this week, we do need someone to kick the goals. Casboult has been kicking poorly and not getting much of the ball while Watson has not been over impressive either. One of them would be probable to play. Watson may get the nod as he has been in some goal kicking form. But neither has really called out 'Pick Me' in the VFL yet.
It is possible that we will use 2 ruckmen and rest them forward.
[3] Menzel MAY be available. The message in the paper yesterday suggested he may play. I wouldn't play him until he not just gets through a full game, but that he actually gets a few goals.
[4] Neither Byrne nor Sheehan are ready. This is a pity as both would be good for us: pace and a little aggression with decent disposal. Should all our players come from Ireland? At least that way they may be able to kick.
[5] Yarran, White and Kreuzer are not far away. This will help our team a lot, especially if the big man can start showing some form.
Live Long and Prosper!

 

Re: 2015-Rnd 6 Carlton vs Brisbane (Preview)

Reply #106
I think it's a disgrace that we played Hendo last week when he was crippled with injury and we had players like Cas and Watto available.
Ignorance is bliss.

ONWARDS AND UPWARDS!

Re: 2015-Rnd 6 Carlton vs Brisbane (Preview)

Reply #107
I think it's a disgrace that we played Hendo last week when he was crippled with injury and we had players like Cas and Watto available.
It was a poor decision that we paid for. I hope they make the right call this time.
Live Long and Prosper!

Re: 2015-Rnd 6 Carlton vs Brisbane (Preview)

Reply #108
So do we sack an experienced and capable coach in favour of going for a young coach like Leppitsch?

People are quick to point out where it worked, and gloss over where it hasnt, and I reckon our environment is too toxic for someone too inexperienced.

Or the Opposite... ie. Gold Coast.
"We are a club in a hurry"

#united #reset

Re: 2015-Rnd 6 Carlton vs Brisbane (Preview)

Reply #109
It was a poor decision that we paid for. I hope they make the right call this time.

I wonder if Eddlestone with play Menzel this week :-)  :P
"We are a club in a hurry"

#united #reset

Re: 2015-Rnd 6 Carlton vs Brisbane (Preview)

Reply #110
The two situations don't compare, Brisbane were traveling well when they got rid of Voss. If Mick had us thereabouts then it would be a fair argument to mount. If you want a comparison, look at where a coach has been failing dismally and been replaced.

Brisbane have stalled spectacular both during and post Voss and have been haemoraging talent ever since.  Elliot Yeo, Sam Docherty to name a few, and even a relatively new acquisition like Aish is about to walk out the door.

Isn't Leppitsch one of those coaches that supposed to be young hip and up to it?

Change is not always a good thing, particularly when our club is unsettled.

"everything you know is wrong"

Paul Hewson

Re: 2015-Rnd 6 Carlton vs Brisbane (Preview)

Reply #111
Brisbane have stalled spectacular both during and post Voss and have been haemoraging talent ever since.  Elliot Yeo, Sam Docherty to name a few, and even a relatively new acquisition like Aish is about to walk out the door.

Isn't Leppitsch one of those coaches that supposed to be young hip and up to it?

Change is not always a good thing, particularly when our club is unsettled.

Saw an interview with Leppa today and he sounded just like a certain Mick Maltouse; bewildered, perplexed, exasperated etc. You could easily come to the conclusion that "he has lost the players".
Reality always wins in the end.

Re: 2015-Rnd 6 Carlton vs Brisbane (Preview)

Reply #112
The fish rots at the head cookie.

The club keeps using buzzwords like loyalty, us, United, believe, but stumble ever so slightly and they are ready to replace you as quickly as possible.

Despite what we think of Malthouse and where we were at or where we have been, the knives have been out from the start and it's got to do with how we cut Ratten short, and what process was followed to bring him in.

We talk a good game, but currently I see no reason why anyone should take any of the United crap seriously until we start showing we are serious about evolving.

No quick fixes at the latest AGM according to mozzie but, sure enough we will take that route as soon as it presents itself.
"everything you know is wrong"

Paul Hewson


Re: 2015-Rnd 6 Carlton vs Brisbane (Preview)

Reply #114
The fish rots at the head cookie.

The club keeps using buzzwords like loyalty, us, United, believe, but stumble ever so slightly and they are ready to replace you as quickly as possible.

Despite what we think of Malthouse and where we were at or where we have been, the knives have been out from the start and it's got to do with how we cut Ratten short, and what process was followed to bring him in.

We talk a good game, but currently I see no reason why anyone should take any of the United crap seriously until we start showing we are serious about evolving.

No quick fixes at the latest AGM according to mozzie but, sure enough we will take that route as soon as it presents itself.

Agree. Much of our problem is at the "head" and that can certainly have a major impact at all other levels. The "head" is after all where the culture is set and maintained.
Reality always wins in the end.

Re: 2015-Rnd 6 Carlton vs Brisbane (Preview)

Reply #115
Drop Jones, Watson in as he's shown he better forward than back Casboult back as 2nd ruck and move Jaksch moved forward if Jammo rerturns. Menzel back in the team and Walker forward. Then the key is to get numbers more forward so we can run the ball quickly in the forward line so these blokes have space to run into. That'll give these blokes some confidence. Play last week's rotten game plan, with a million blokes behind the ball, and those poor younger blokes forward will be totally lost, as Hendo was last week, as they'll be no run hence no speed of ball movement going forward.

Re: 2015-Rnd 6 Carlton vs Brisbane (Preview)

Reply #116
Brisbane have stalled spectacular both during and post Voss and have been haemoraging talent ever since.  Elliot Yeo, Sam Docherty to name a few, and even a relatively new acquisition like Aish is about to walk out the door.

Isn't Leppitsch one of those coaches that supposed to be young hip and up to it?

Change is not always a good thing, particularly when our club is unsettled.



Change is a good thing when your side is going backwards. It's not a good thing when your side is improving see Ratten, Voss and Mckenna.
Ignorance is bliss.

ONWARDS AND UPWARDS!

Re: 2015-Rnd 6 Carlton vs Brisbane (Preview)

Reply #117
Drop Jones, Watson in as he's shown he better forward than back Casboult back as 2nd ruck and move Jaksch moved forward if Jammo rerturns. Menzel back in the team and Walker forward. Then the key is to get numbers more forward so we can run the ball quickly in the forward line so these blokes have space to run into. That'll give these blokes some confidence. Play last week's rotten game plan, with a million blokes behind the ball, and those poor younger blokes forward will be totally lost, as Hendo was last week, as they'll be no run hence no speed of ball movement going forward.

Sorry, but arguing about Jones v Watson v Casboult (as forwards) is like arguing over whether we want 3.93 out of 10, or 3.99 out of ten or 3.88 out of ten. It's like having very little x 3. Jaksch looks more like a tall forward prospect than the 3 of them!
Only our ruthless best, from Board to bootstudders will get us no. 17

Re: 2015-Rnd 6 Carlton vs Brisbane (Preview)

Reply #118
Jim... Isn't CAS the 1st ruck ?
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