Pre match. Pies v. Blues - All comments please

[swoop42]

I think we do need to see what Karnezis can offer at AFL level for a full game.

Not sure if he can develop much further continuing in the VFL for another year.

Oxley might need a breather, Gault the other obvious out.

[Pies4shaw]

[HAL]

Describe your surroundings.

[Johnny1975]

From the game today, I thought PK put in a solid performance, but I'm not sure it was good enough to get a call up. He played off the HBF, often didn't seem especially accountable, and some of his possessions were cheap without being especially effective. I suspect that I'm confirmed in my opinion of him as a good VFL player, but I'd love him to show me up. One thing I'll say, he's not lazy, and his touch was noticeably better than many of those around him.

It was JDG who demanded attention today. There was nothing cheap about his possessions: he was a bull, and he used the ball well for most of the day. He was benched for much of the last quarter, so I suspect he might have impressed some people who matter a bit more than me.

I liked Marsh. He's still a way off, and he's also a bit wayward in his disposal, but he's got a spark about him that I like very much. Like some others, I'd also like to see him played somewhere other than defence, but maybe it's the best place for him to be as he gets his body right.

So for mine, JDG is in...someone is out. Oxley was subbed, but I hope he doesn't lose a spot because of one bad week. We will have to rotate/rest many of our younger players throughout the year, so perhaps JDG's call up could come on that basis (i.e. a player being 'rested' instead of dropped).

For what it's worth, Fas will have a hard time coming back. He seemed to spend a lot of time in the midfield today, but he just doesn't thrive there. It might have been better to trade for him last year.

[John Wren]

pk played as a +1 for a lot of the game. he's not going to have an opponent in that situation.

[Dave The Man]

IN: De Goey Witts

Out: Broomhead Gault

[swoop42]

Broomhead had a poor game (only 2 possies in second half) but was excellent the week before and that's what you get with young players.

He deserves to remain.

[Dave The Man]

[AN_Inkling]

How 'bout drop no one? The team's going well and no one below is demanding selection. No change makes sense. Maybe we give De Goey a run but I don't think there's anyone who deserves to be dropped.

[didick]

[Damien]

Don't think anyone made an overly compelling case in the VFL today from what I saw. Although I reckon a few in the AFL side will be sweating. Namely Gault and White. It'll come down to getting the right match ups I reckon and it could be a 'no change' assuming no injuries.

[Piesnchess]

Jesse white still does not do enough, I think Karnezis in for him is now imperative, he would have to offer more, now that Moore is outa contention. also reckon degoey is worth a game against the scum.

[Dave The Man]

[swoop42]

Well at this stage it's meant to be fine on Friday so no excuses for Gault and White to not clunk some marks and kick a few if it comes to pass.

[pablo]

On Patrick Karnezis, genuine question, why is everyone on here prepared to give him so much time?

He's 23 years old, not super tall and to date has done little more than be a Collingwood supporter. On that basis, shouldn't we give Straughnie a game?! Ok, that's a bit harsh....

But seriously, I don't understand why we pin any hope on this guy, let's move on....? No?