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mjp
16-03-2021, 10:35 AM
So.

4x players will get to set the tone for our season - the ones who start in the centre square on Friday night.

It will be:
Axe Man
16-03-2021, 10:42 AM
In the Melbourne game we barely went outside the same 4 players for the 3 midfield spots. It will surely be Martin and 3 of the big 4:

Centre Bounce Attendances v Melbourne:
Jack Macrae 26
Marcus Bontempelli 22
Tom Liberatore 22
Josh Dunkley 18
(nobody else attended more than 1)

My guess is Macrae, Bont and Libba. Treloar the wildcard.
Mantis
16-03-2021, 10:47 AM
It's nice to have options!

The only player I wasn't sure on was Treloar.. he will be itching to get involved quickly so I think we use him where his skill set is best suited.
comrade
16-03-2021, 10:54 AM
So.

4x players will get to set the tone for our season - the ones who start in the centre square on Friday night.

It will be:

Martin
Bont
Libba
Treloar
Mofra
16-03-2021, 10:58 AM
Martin
Bont
Libba
Treloar
Ditto. Settle Treloar quickly, Bont moves forward (swap with Dunks) fairly quickly, and Libba is our best in and under player and the first bounce can get messy.
Hunter and Macrae take first the wing rotation, Smith starts on the ground (high forward) and pushes up to the contest hard.
Happy Days
16-03-2021, 11:06 AM
A four man CBA rotation isn’t enough, and I think that the low centre bounce numbers for everyone but the four guys is an indication that the other players who didn’t feature won’t feature in the season proper, and were maybe held out to acclimatise to their roles, rather than there being no room for anyone else.

I would be shocked if Treloar didn’t attend more than one, and that his share will come from a dilution of all four of Macrae/Bont/Dunkley/Libba.
Axe Man
16-03-2021, 11:23 AM
A four man CBA rotation isn’t enough, and I think that the low centre bounce numbers for everyone but the four guys is an indication that the other players who didn’t feature won’t feature in the season proper, and were maybe held out to acclimatise to their roles, rather than there being no room for anyone else.

I would be shocked if Treloar didn’t attend more than one, and that his share will come from a dilution of all four of Macrae/Bont/Dunkley/Libba.

Completely agree, I was not at all suggesting that Treloar won't be used, I fully expect him to be a major part of the centre bounce rotation. As you say, the likes of Smith probably won't see a high number of CBAs unless injuries to our preferred five intervene.
bornadog
16-03-2021, 12:03 PM
I went for English, Bont, Macrae and Liber but clicked the wrong one :o

I would prefer Martin over English, but just think that is what Bevo will do.
1eyedog
16-03-2021, 12:26 PM
Martin, Bont, Macrae, Libba.
mjp
16-03-2021, 01:15 PM
I would prefer Martin over English, but just think that is what Bevo will do.

Honestly, that's what I want. If you could bet on it, who would be the first 4 in.
SquirrelGrip
16-03-2021, 01:20 PM
Martin, Bont, Macrae, Libba.

This too. Can't believe it wasn't an option to select!
bornadog
16-03-2021, 02:02 PM
Honestly, that's what I want. If you could bet on it, who would be the first 4 in.

I bet it is what I clicked:

English, Bont, Macrae and Liber
Jeanette54
16-03-2021, 02:07 PM
Martin
Bont
Libba
Treloar

I agree, keep Tim out of it to begin with and get Adam involved asap. Have English in the forward line to receive the kick to advantage from the Bont.
1eyedog
16-03-2021, 02:10 PM
This too. Can't believe it wasn't an option to select!

I bet Treloar starts on a half back flank and will have it on a string.
Doc26
16-03-2021, 05:08 PM
For the first bounce I'm happy with English, Bont, Macrae and Libba. Keen to back Tim in. There will be plenty of chances for Stefan to impose himself in the ruck duties.
josie
16-03-2021, 07:33 PM
Martin, Treloar, Macrae, Libba

Dunks on the pine or forward

Bont up forward

Smith on wing
FrediKanoute
16-03-2021, 09:12 PM
Martin
LIbba
Trelour
Dunks
The Doctor
18-03-2021, 06:44 AM
Martin, Libba, Macrae & Treloar
GVGjr
18-03-2021, 08:13 AM
Martin, Libba, Macrae & Treloar

Spot on Doc
Axe Man
18-03-2021, 09:17 AM
I would be very surprised if our captain isn't at the opening bounce.
Mantis
18-03-2021, 09:19 AM
I would be very surprised if our captain isn't at the opening bounce.

Yep... we need him to set the tone early on.
The Underdog
19-03-2021, 11:07 AM
Martin, Bont, Treloar & Libba for me.
Captain to set the tone. Put Treloar in the action straight up to make sure he doesn’t have time to think. And Libba in case things kick off.
bornadog
20-03-2021, 11:50 AM
Martin, Bont, Macrae, Libba.

Winner
Axe Man
22-03-2021, 10:07 AM
Winner

Um, excuse me? Check post number 2. ;)
bornadog
22-03-2021, 10:36 AM
Um, excuse me? Check post number 2. ;)

That was too complicated to work out :D:D:D

Looks like the first winner. :)
mjp
22-03-2021, 03:06 PM
Um, excuse me? Check post number 2. ;)

To be fair there was no ruckman nominated in post #2!

:-)
Axe Man
22-03-2021, 03:42 PM
To be fair there was no ruckman nominated in post #2!

:-)

Yes there was, read it again.