Pre-Match. Magpies v. Tigers.

[Mr Miyagi]

Out Cox, in Oleg Markov

[23 YIPPEE!!!]

Was going to say that now is the time to pick Markcov besides he knows the tigers.

I think Checkers will play.

So tha that means Cox out and Markov in.

Only we do then lack a back up ruck man.

But its time to bring in Oleg.

Other then that maybe Oscar Sceene.

Hoping that some one like Ed Allan could be our alternative back up ruck man as well. He is very young and could be a chance now that Begg is resting up as he too has got some type of injury.

As i said before we are back in a shuffleing situation again.

Collingwood apways to me plays tigers at a bad time last year was the flu now its Cox and Checkers it never ends.

I am tipping Pies win by 18 points.

[Mr Miyagi]

Fin McRae’s close to a call up too. Maybe another couple of weeks, see if he backs up his VFL form. Reef in, McRae sub?

[watt price tully]

If both Cox and Mihocek are out then I’d be including Johnson, McInnes or Ginnivan.

[Swanny2011]

I am predicting Checkers won't play. Losing Cox is a blow.

Mcstay will have to ruck which throws the structure out a bit


Finn will play the full game.

Carmichael will likely be the next.

[LaurieHolden]

I'd rather put Frampton in as reserve ruck. You don't take your good car off-road, I'd leave McStay where he is.
A MMM trio of Maynard Moore Murphy can manage Lynch and Riewoldt. I reckon Maynard could yet take on Riewoldt.

Frampton could be played off the bench as resting ruck / defender, as well as keeping him fresher for Round 4 against true talls in Daniher and Hipwood. I expect those two to be too athletic for Frampton so fresher the better.

The balance of the defensive duel can manage Bolton, Graham and Rioli. I'd give IQ first crack at Bolton, with Noble on Rioli.

Reckon well see McInness and Macrae come in for Cox and Checkers and Ginni or Johnson as a sub.
Not ideal outs, and certainly not like for like replacements but I don't think it'll upset our structure dramatically, particuarly with conditions expected to be damp.
I see no reason to even attempt to include Mihocek. Get him right for the following week.

With Macrae coming in, give him the job in the middle to that which he is being groomed for, and with that put JDG up forward to replace Mihocek.

B Murphy Moore Noble
HB Naicos Maynard IQ

C Jaicos Crisp Sidebottom
Foll Cameron Adams Mitchell

HF McCreery JDG McInnes
F Hill McStay Elliott

I/C Pendlebury Macrae Frampton WHE

23rd man : Ginnivan / Johnson

Tigers could use this match to make a statement, and come out hard in the 1st half, but I think our full 4 quarter efforts will see us run out victors by 27.

Go Pies.

[stui magpie]

Only problem with that is my view is that Frampton is a shit ruck. He needs stability and consistency being played down back in the one position to get confidence, not filling gaps around the ground.

[lazzadesilva]

Yeah I tend to agree with you. Play Cameron and maybe McStay for very short periods in the ruck and let Frampton settle into a position he feels comfortable playing in for the moment. Like I have said, new players need time to build up confidence in their position. We will reap the benefits later on this season. My fear is that Collingwood will be in second gear for this game and that will be a disaster for us. Richmond will be fired up and ready for war with their backs to the wall. A switched on Collingwood will win but anything else, will make me refer to this post after the game. Confident of winning but not absolutely certain.

[LaurieHolden]

[stui magpie]

There is some evidence that he can play KPB to a high SANFL level, none that he can play ruck or forward to a level befitting Sth Savernake 3rds.

There is also (albeit limited) evidence that playing him back makes Moore and Murphy better. I'd make his pass mark on his direct opponent 3 goals and leave him back.

I'd actually rather bring in Johnson for Cox and play him second ruck instead of McStay, it might mean he has to extract his thumb from his arse and get involved rather than hanging back for cheap goals in the VFL, but we gave Begg a shot when Grundy went down so I still think the Steene Machine gets the call up.

[watt price tully]

I'd be shocked if McSteen got the nod. Looks more raw than an uncooked steak. Johnston gives you some chop out in the ruck at least with his vertical leap and is useful near goal.
Keep Frampton for the big fellas as he's got to learn to play in the team backline. Moving him is too unsettling in his 2nd match I would have thought

[piffdog]

[watt price tully]

[stui magpie]

Johnson has played ruck in the VFL, and throughout his journey around the country. It's not completely unfamiliar to him. His leap makes him competitive at centre bounces but he'd be killed at boundary throw ins against any decent AFL ruck.

[stui magpie]