Always Right Match Committee Round 17 VS Port Adelaide

[Happy Days]

Our guys wants a $1mil a year, their guy gets paid a pie & coke per game.

Maybe Timmy can buy him dinner after. Although pretty sure in the circumstances you’re meant to buy them dinner first.

[Sedat]

I don't believe Sweet's endurance is the thing, well it's not great but he works hard, which makes up for it.

His glarring weakness in how bad he is in a marking contest. Just has no idea. Particularly hurtful when his opponent goes forward, he struggles to be competitive at all. Last two weeks, Big O and RoMa (missed a sitter too) have both kicked 3 goals up against him whilst taking vast majority of ruck work.

All the above is true, but some of his centre square tap work yesterday was, err, Sweet. In such a tight and low-scoring game, those pure clearances that resulted in goals are very important.

He is the type of opponent that English has traditionally dominated previously, but English is not really in the form to be dominating anyone at the moment. He absolutely needs to make a personal statement this week though, if for no other reason than to stop haemorrhaging $$$ off his next contract. He's been the anti-Stringer this season, actually lowering his value and underperforming in a lucrative contract year.

[angelopetraglia]

How do we stop JHF? He was the difference late in the Saints game. He has taken his game to another level. We will need a plan to quell his influence.

[Happy Days]

How do we stop JHF? He was the difference late in the Saints game. He has taken his game to another level. We will need a plan to quell his influence.

I know a guy that I think can get under his skin just by smiling at him. It definitely gets under *my* skin.

[Axe Man]

So Dixon is out. Todd Marshall did his hammy today. Who are the tall Port Forwards? How many tall defenders do we need to play? Especially if it is wet (current foreast is for 60% chance of rain and windy).

Finlayson. Then who?

Both Finlayson and Georgiades are capable of really hurting us because they're not small movement big forwards.

They also have Ollie Lord.

[lemmon]

They also have Ollie Lord.

I like Lobb for Lord. Feel like he has the size for Ollie but should be able to zone off and help out his other defenders.

I don't mind JOD on either Finlayson or Georgiades with Jones taking whichever is deepest/most dangerous.

[angelopetraglia]

Port Goal Kickers

Georgiades 192cm - 22 goals
Marshall 198cm - 20 goals
Byrne-Jones 181cm - 17 goals
Rioli 175cm - 17 goals
Dixon 200cm - 13 goals
Finlayson 197cm - 12 goals

Ollie Lord 197cm - 3 goals


Marhall and Dixon are out. Willie Rioli was a test last week with a calf. Maybe comes back?

[ReLoad]

Port Goal Kickers

Georgiades 192cm - 22 goals
Marshall 198cm - 20 goals
Byrne-Jones 181cm - 17 goals
Rioli 175cm - 17 goals
Dixon 200cm - 13 goals
Finlayson 197cm - 12 goals

Ollie Lord 197cm - 3 goals


Marhall and Dixon are out. Willie Rioli was a test last week with a calf. Maybe comes back?

Finlayson is such a spud, he's the perfect candidate to kick 6 this week.

[bornadog]

I like Lobb for Lord. Feel like he has the size for Ollie but should be able to zone off and help out his other defenders.

I don't mind JOD on either Finlayson or Georgiades with Jones taking whichever is deepest/most dangerous.

Agree with this.

JOD is developing to be our future CHB, he is very impressive for a guy who has only played 22 games

[azabob]

English needs to hit the scoreboard purely and simply.

Rowan Marshall kicked three goals in the first half against Sweet no reason why Timmy cannot kick 2-3 for the game.

[Rocco Jones]

All the above is true, but some of his centre square tap work yesterday was, err, Sweet. In such a tight and low-scoring game, those pure clearances that resulted in goals are very important.

Agreed. My comments were more about kinda defending his endurance. More about his inability to mark or even contest. Seems so planted during a marking contest.

[Mantis]

English needs to hit the scoreboard purely and simply.

Rowan Marshall kicked three goals in the first half against Sweet no reason why Timmy cannot kick 2-3 for the game.

Marshall's role yesterday was different to the one English generally plays so not sure it's a fair requirement to ask unless Tim plays forward more than he usually does.

[Sedat]

Agreed. My comments were more about kinda defending his endurance. More about his inability to mark or even contest. Seems so planted during a marking contest.

Yep, he really struggles in marking contests.

Tim should honestly wipe the floor with Sweet this week. The clydesdale ruckmen who aren't gifted aerobically have been fodder for him previously. Plus he should be 100% focused on atoning for the last time we played Port - he was completely destroyed by an old draughthorse who is now retired, Lycett. No better opportunity/incentive to rediscover his best form than this week - he simply needs to take the opportunity.

[Rocco Jones]

Marshall's role yesterday was different to the one English generally plays so not sure it's a fair requirement to ask unless Tim plays forward more than he usually does.

Yeah I cheated a bit and didn't watch too much of before commenting re: Marshall. With Campbell there until being subbed, more of a share. However Marshall did completely own Sweet in one marking contest to get a goal.

[azabob]

Marshall's role yesterday was different to the one English generally plays so not sure it's a fair requirement to ask unless Tim plays forward more than he usually does.

Marshall did ruck a lot of the game though. Still English should be trying to push forward.