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MatthewBoydFanClub
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| thompsoc wrote: | | RudeBoy wrote: | | thompsoc wrote: | Pretty weird that we spent the whole of the NAB cup
with 2 rucks and a tall forward line and now we do the opposite.
Stupid planning. |
Remember, there were 6 on the bench in the NAB games. The problem was that neither Witts or Grundy did much as resting forwards, which is why we ended up relying on Gault, who showed good form in the NAB. Unfortunately, Gault was found wanting in his 2 games of the season proper. At some stage I'd expect to see both Witts and Grundy used together. We look a faster team with just the one proper ruckman, but its tempting fate, because if Grundy got injured, Moore and Cloke would have to step up.
Down the track, if Cox can continue to improve, he'd be a great option to partner our first ruck - Grundy or Witts - because he seems to be a better forward option than our other rucks. |
We looked better in the NAB than the last 2 weeks.
What was the point in going tall in the NAB?
Given Gault just 2 games and then back to the VfL
does nothing for his confidence.
My point is you back a plan and keep with it for a fair time.
Otherwise it is Wishy Washy!!!!!! |
And how much confidence will it do for the coach, the club and the supporters if Gault plays against St Kilda and we lose? |
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Joined: 15 Nov 2007
Location: wherever I lay my beanie
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If we lose tomorrow - Bucks is HIsTORRy
Revenge for '66
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Bob Sugar
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God help us if Grundy goes down early, one of White or Gault or Twitt has to play, $£$%^%%$ bizarre selections, as per usual.
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doriswilgus
Joined: 16 Jun 2005
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| I know i'll probably be sorry for asking,but who is Twitt? |
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"What Good Fortune For Governments That The People Do Not Think" - Adolf Hitler.
Joined: 18 Dec 2008
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| doriswilgus wrote: | | I know i'll probably be sorry for asking,but who is Twitt? |
It is just a disrespectful way of referring to Witts.
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inxs88
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| duke750 wrote: | | The match committee were right in dropping Gault, Macaffer and Frost because they were not up to AFL standard. Blair is not either. We are not going to be contenders in 2016 so we should be looking to set up a team to have a crack next year. |
Great summation. We have to blood players who can kick and have upside!
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thompsoc
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| inxs88 wrote: | | duke750 wrote: | | The match committee were right in dropping Gault, Macaffer and Frost because they were not up to AFL standard. Blair is not either. We are not going to be contenders in 2016 so we should be looking to set up a team to have a crack next year. |
Great summation. We have to blood players who can kick and have upside! |
They kept Blair.
Both Blair and Gault had a good NAB.
Both Blair and Gault have had a crap start to the real season.
Gault gets sliced and Blair gets his usual place.
We need another tall.
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roar
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I'm no Blair fan but you cant compare his game to Gaults. Gault played probably the worst half of footy ever played by any player, anywhere. He simply had to be dropped.
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Woods 
Joined: 21 Aug 2013
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Gault was at fault,
But Blair was fair,
So too was Sinclair,
But as for Cloke,
It's just a joke. |
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MightyMagpie
Joined: 04 Jun 2013
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Pies by 79.
This should hopefully be the first time we see our boys play well this season. I've bought an extra carton in case I'm wrong though.
Hoping for 2-1 (8 points) and 100% percentage ... we'll be closer to on track for finals than we deserve from our performances so far.
Really excited for next week when we get Sidey and Varcoe back which will create some pressure for spots again.
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MatthewBoydFanClub
Joined: 12 Feb 2007
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| roar wrote: | | I'm no Blair fan but you cant compare his game to Gaults. Gault played probably the worst half of footy ever played by any player, anywhere. He simply had to be dropped. |
What I observed with Gault in the first half was a player who was tentative and holding back at the contest. That's unforgivable in my opinion because it sets a bad example to the rest of team. To Gault's credit he improved in the second half, particularly in the last quarter when he got a few taps and contributed to the win. Still didn't do enough to keep his spot, but hopefully it teaches him what he needs to do to play AFL and execute those things he has to do at VFL level in order to play AFL again. |
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Dangles
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I was hoping we'd stick with Gault for three more weeks while we went through our run of games against crap teams, but I guess thinking we could get away with carrying someone could've blown up in our faces.
Anywho, I like that we're not going with three tall forwards. We've been doing that forever and it's time for a change. It'll be good to see how we go with a more mobile forward line.
And I'm not worried about not having a back ruckman in case Grundy goes down. You can't think like that. We just have to assume that he won't go down and just pick the what we think is the best 22. |
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Dangles
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I was hoping we'd stick with Gault for three more weeks while we went through our run of games against crap teams, but I guess thinking we could get away with carrying someone could've blown up in our faces.
Anywho, I like that we're not going with three tall forwards. We've been doing that forever and it's time for a change. It'll be good to see how we go with a more mobile forward line.
And I'm not worried about not having a back ruckman in case Grundy goes down. You can't think like that. We just have to assume that he won't go down and just pick what we think is the best 22. |
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yin-YANG
Joined: 03 Oct 2011
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Gault can build his confidence in the magoos. There has to be reward for effort and output in the seniors - it is not a charity position!
Gault and Caff have had 2 pretty poor weeks - Frost was below average and so they all need to go back and work on their game. I am sure they will all be given another chance if they train hard and perform. Caff was in the leadership group IMO for this reason. There are going to be quite a few players on the fringe of the senior team this year, including Caff - but his attitude has been great making him a strong leader/role model for those aspiring to take their game to the next level… with a good attitude!
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