Brisbane Discussion

strikes91 · August 16, 2013, 04:03:32 PM

anyone read the article about rockliff and voss having a fall out ? Rocky denies it but I reckon it was there. this was my favourite part of the article

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"I wouldn't be doing my job if I didn't have the tough conversations with him and he wouldn't be doing his job if he didn't have the tough conversations with me.

"Our conversations were always in the best interests of the footy club moving forward

QuoteIt is believed the list of "robust discussions" included Rockliff's mid-season shift to the forward line when the Lions were struggling for numbers.

Ringo · August 16, 2013, 05:09:58 PM

I have read and re read Strikes trying to work out and think it may be more to do with how Voss related to players rather than a falling out. Will really be interestesd to see the game tomorrow night and how the players mental state is. If Voss was still coaching would have no concerns but we now have the unknown.

strikes91 · August 17, 2013, 11:13:42 PM

Horrible match. Didn't like some of the players attitudes at all. Especially golly and redden

Ringo · August 19, 2013, 12:41:44 PM

Some interesting aspects to come out of the game:

Mayes will be a star of the future. Will help take the pressure of both Rich and Reddan with tags.
Rich started to show what he can do if he can shake tags. He was tagged by Whiley and will face much sterner tests.
Zorko can be used in bursts through the midfield. Great to see him increase his tackling pressure as well. made a great chase and tackle in the 4th quarter.
Docherty continues to improve and should now have sown up a Half back spot.

Agree with Strikes that Golby looked disinterested whether he was effected by the weeks events, a bit out of it coming back from suspension do not know, but Harwood showed a lot more than him on Saturday night. Do not agree with Reddan though it was just that the ball was not following him. He did lay quite a few strong tackles.

We still need a forward presence up front - Whilst Merret played there on Saturday Night he was still double teamed similar to Brown so we need to make sure we have other targets next year. Maybe the new coach will warm to the idea of playing 2 rucks with one a resting forward.

Umpires need to get use of Video review system correct - Whilst no effecting game a kick of the Ground from Merrett clearly missed the behind post and was awarded a point and a Josh Green kick appeared to graze the Goal post but was not referred. Surely in both of these cases there should have been enough doubt to refer.

Lastly after 10 weeks we finally won a free kick count although umps did their best to even it up in last quarter.

strikes91 · August 19, 2013, 05:25:44 PM

blackys been done by the mrp for a hit on ward. i thought it was ash mcgrath but anyway. could of been his last game in brisbane

Ringo · August 19, 2013, 05:28:24 PM

Yes Strikes could not believe they cited Black out of that - Was a bit far away from the Melee though to see who hit who. Ward was niggling Black all night though.

strikes91 · August 20, 2013, 07:12:01 PM

with black and moloney out with possibly the irishman who comes into the guts for the week, wouldn't mind to see some fresh blood in there with close ? My team for the dogs match

Adcock - MaGuire - Yeo
Harwood - Patful - Golby
Mayes - Polec - Redden
Zorko - Lisle - Close
Green - Merrett - Staker
Berger - Rockliff - Rich
Docherty - Raines - Lester

Bewick

Ringo · August 20, 2013, 09:14:23 PM

Not a bad team Strikes Like the selection of Close
Would also consider possibly replacing Lester with Longer and trialling the dual rucks. Berger is very agile and a straight kick so would be useful as resting ruckman forward.

nrich102 · August 21, 2013, 06:38:31 AM

I also agree with the team strikes, but where's Hanley? Polec out for him maybe? I also like the inclusion of Close. But I can't really see it happening :(

Ringo · August 23, 2013, 05:20:06 PM

Surprised that Paparone got the nod over Lisle - Lisle has been the better player in the NEAFL. May still get a call up if Hanley a late out.

kilbluff1985 · August 24, 2013, 05:23:32 PM

Paparone should be the sub right guys? would be harsh making Lester the sub two weeks in a row stressing me out in my BXV prelim lol

Ringo · August 24, 2013, 06:03:51 PM

Sorry KB Bewick or Lester will be sub imo.

nrich102 · August 25, 2013, 08:41:17 PM

We are still a chance of making the 8 :) if the dons get stripped of points, we beat Geelong and Port beat Carlton, We're in :D

Bill Manspeaker · August 25, 2013, 08:58:02 PM

Quote from: nrich102 on August 25, 2013, 08:41:17 PM
We are still a chance of making the 8 :) if the dons get stripped of points, we beat Geelong and Port beat Carlton, We're in :D

highly unlikely you'll beat the Cats at Simonds but it is positive signs for the future at least.

stoked you guys won today, has put me as equal leader of the tipping comp i'm in. good show 8)

Ringo · August 25, 2013, 09:12:49 PM

But with Geelong unable to improve position unless Sydney beat hawthorn will we see some resting by Cats next week increasing Lions chances.