#8 Heritier Lumumba

DaVe86 · Man of Steele Joined: 08 Oct 2004 Location: Melbourne

Was not suited to the Adam Goodes job last night. Although he was poor and really does not deserve his spot, I think he is the only matchup for Ricciouto we have. The roo will be playing potentially his last ever game. If they win he gets another one. So we need someone with strength. If we take out Harry, we really have no one else.

Clement will play on his favourite opponent Welsh. Welsh will be lucky to get a kick.

Wakelin will play on Bock if he plays up forward. Im hoping Rocca gets off meaning Rutten goes to Rocca, meaning Bock may have to go out and help in defense. Stevens will take Cloke, but they lack a matchup for the Ruz.

Goldsack on Burton.

Maxwell if he pulls up can float or take the young Gill who is not much but can find it.

Who goes to the Roo? Heater is an option and he can run off. But id prefer to see Harry in defense as an option.

RudeBoy · Joined: 28 Nov 2005

I think with Goldsack back, we aren't as desperate for Harry's height which is why I thought Rhyce might be worth another go. Otherwise i'd love Coxy to have a chance against the Crows.

tommo · Joined: 14 Aug 2007

Cox in for O'Brien. I've had the same thoughts as a lot of you, since his return from shoulder reco he hasn't hit his top form. Seems to be second guessing a lot and instead of making the play, his following it.
His little shimmy last night was the Harry of earlier this year, but his too costly elsewhere's to risk. Cox is a perfect match for the Roo, only for his strength. From what i've seen of Cox this year, the boy doesn't lack hardness.

kickit2me · Joined: 12 Jul 2007 Location: Sai Yok Noi

Harry O wasn't the only one on Goodes last night.

Throw him in the forward line for a bit I reckon.

Peter · BELIEVE!!!! Joined: 23 Jul 2003

I reckon give the bloke a break....was a stupid match up from the word go..fancy playing him on the ball on the brownlow medalist.

No way would I drop Harry his courage and his desire is second to non...bad 1st half yes...but second half when put back in his rightful possy much better.

die4pies · Posted: Sun Aug 26, 2007 8:13 pm

Rookie elevated first year player v 2003 joint Brownlow medalist and 2005 Premiership player.

What were people expecting?

MM gave it a shot. I wanted to see it. Just shows that the 20 year old Harry is still a year or two off taking on the big assignments. Yes 20 YEARS OLD.

It was a leason in how to play off your man and mark my words it was a leason well learned by one of the hardest working students of the game.

I think the over anal-itical wet blankets should pull their heads in and find something worth sooking about, like the fact we have a serial bullshitter for a Prime Minister.

Harry did what was expected and will play this Friday night. He will also play in the finals. Yes, The Finals, that should be enough to dry out the wet blankets as I dare say we will be playing Sydney at the G again in two weeks time. And we will WIN, again. Onward and Upward!

Go Pies!

Magpie Since 1986 · Traitor Joined: 03 Aug 2002 Location: Collingwood

I didn't hear anyone complain when he beat Robertson last week, a player that kicked 7 goals against us earlier in the year.

julie · Joined: 12 Jul 2007 Location: Hong Kong

I think he played pretty well last night. Not at his best, but he's starting to regain his form. I reckon the more matches he plays, the better he will be, so I wouldn't drop him.

Cuthbert Collingwood · Posted: Sun Aug 26, 2007 9:30 pm

goodes was fantastic last night - but did he ever go close to winning the game for the swans? NO

harry had a great learning experience that cost us nothing. Thanks MM for giving a boys a go and backing them, even if you know that they aren't ready.

jonesy86 · Joined: 02 Aug 2005 Location: Reservoir

Harry is not a midfielder...last night he was knackered by half time and looked lost playing in the middle

Albow · Joined: 20 Jun 2005 Location: Tapping, WA

Harry got beaten by an absolute champion player, no shame in that. Will be better for the experience.

Joel · Joined: 23 Mar 1999 Location: Mornington Peninsula

stui magpie · Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2007 10:28 am

Didak the Superstar · Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2007 10:44 am

Harry has all the ability but sometimes he worries me

The Truth · Joined: 10 Jul 2007

I think Mick playing Harry on Goodes was a masterstroke.

IF I know Malty, there's nothing he hates more than ego. I daresay he was feeding Harry to the wolves a bit by playing him on Goodes - it was a statement. It was a message to a young kid with all the potential in the world to realise just how far he has to go before he can start to count his chickens.

Harry will be the better for that game. He now knows what it takes to run with a champion and how much work he needs to do. Harry seems the type of kid to take all that in stride and work on his game in order to do the job better next time.