The Duke wrote:
frank dardew wrote:
Buckley has to play and needs to be played for every game of season unless form drops off badly as must Menzel
Rowe HAS to go and be left in VFL
Ellard McLean and Robinson skating on thin ice - prefer graham to be given a go
Hollywood Garlett one more chance
If you've given up on the season then sure, play the kids as much as possible, but I think R2 is too early to tank, so pick the best side we can until it is mathematically impossible to make the 8.
McLean is too slow for the Bummers, Ellard should go again given we know he can run out a full game. Remember, these cheats have endurance - far more than us. The only way to win is to come as close as possible to their HGH enduced fitness.
Robbo is a wildcard. Yes, he's erratic, but he'll just as easily win a game off his own head. I want Robbo smashing through packs against these bastards. The MCG against the Scum is his bread and butter.
Menzel is all class - so he stays. Armfield has pace and endurance so he comes in.
How is playing the kids like Buckley, Watson, Menzel, Graham and so on tanking?
If our more experienced or senior players are out of form, injured or not up to it for any reason we play the kids to fill a role. They are there to enhance our list and improve it. If our bottom 6-10 players aren’t good enough then we have to try and improve though out the year by giving our next generation players a shot.
If they hold down a position then it’s up to the dropped players to break back into the side. If at the very least make a meal of their opportunity they have gained invaluable experience and go back to the ressies and know what needs to be improved to make the grade.
Let me assure you, I have no issue playing kids - Menzel is a gem and should play most games this season. Buckley looks good, but his light frame and young age means he won't run out quick tempo games every week all season long. Watson is a bigger body and can handle more games - but he's not a kid any more either. Graham should be given a game when the opportunity arises.
I get fed up with the 'just drop all the big names and play the kids' angle (especially in round 2) that gets trotted out every time we lose a game.
I know it's frustrating, but that's footy - it's a game. You can have a shocker one week, but then back it up the very next week with a corker.
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