Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2012 3:00 pmPosted: Mon Jul 30, 2012 3:06 pmPosted: Mon Jul 30, 2012 3:12 pmPosted: Mon Jul 30, 2012 3:18 pmPosted: Mon Jul 30, 2012 3:30 pmBig Phil wrote:Yes.
Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2012 3:31 pmPosted: Mon Jul 30, 2012 3:36 pmPosted: Mon Jul 30, 2012 3:52 pmSlots It Through wrote:Big Phil wrote:Yes.
Phil, i would be interested in seeing your best 21.
Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2012 4:12 pmBig Phil wrote:Slots It Through wrote:Big Phil wrote:Yes.
Phil, i would be interested in seeing your best 21.
Based on knowing that a few players are unlikely to make it back from injury before finals, it would probably be something like this:
FF: J.Gowans - J.Hardy - T.Menzel
HF: J.Schiller - J.Lawton - C.Gowans
CL: K.Jenner - R.Williams - B.O'Hara
HB: B.Symes - T.Collier - E.Sansbury
FB: P.Marschall - Y.Sibenaler - P.Thomas
1R: J.Hannath - J.Boyd - T.Goodrem
INT: C.Milne - L.Habel - J.Templeton
With the likes of L.Barmby, J.Sutherland, A.Obst, A.Hayes, T.Dunne, J.Nash and B.Nason also coming back from injury, any of them could slot into the mix but haven't played a lot of footy this year. IF there were no injuries for the Dogs at all, I'd love to see Central's Reserves side, that would be a strong one !!!
That side above is what I see to be a more realistic team to participate in finals action.
What do you see as the Maggies best line-up, Slots It Through?
Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2012 4:15 pmSlots It Through wrote:What do you see as the Maggies best line-up, Slots It Through?
Big Phil wrote:I think Friday nights side is just about our best side, except after 56 possessions Summo comes in for someone. Banner may push someone out in coming weeks, but the only other debate is whether Robson or Cockshell play.
Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2012 4:18 pmSlots It Through wrote:I think Friday nights side is just about our best side, except after 56 possessions Summo comes in for someone. Banner may push someone out in coming weeks, but the only other debate is whether Robson or Cockshell play.
Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2012 4:28 pmDutchy wrote:Creating a fair bit of discussion around Dogs fans at the moment, if most of the squad is fit and available a few think they are not!
I reckon you would have at least one in there for experience, but could you carry both?
What do you think?
Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2012 4:29 pmBooney wrote:Phil?
Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2012 5:32 pmDutchy wrote:Creating a fair bit of discussion around Dogs fans at the moment, if most of the squad is fit and available a few think they are not!
I reckon you would have at least one in there for experience, but could you carry both?
What do you think?
Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2012 10:50 pmPosted: Mon Jul 30, 2012 10:53 pmPosted: Mon Jul 30, 2012 10:57 pmCENTURION wrote:Why would anyone consider playing Obst? He has been out for over a year with a major injury & still hasn't played a reserves game!
Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2012 11:02 pmwhufc wrote:CENTURION wrote:Why would anyone consider playing Obst? He has been out for over a year with a major injury & still hasn't played a reserves game!
True but im sure Obst is itching to get out and have a kick. In our current situation of only having one real finals ready tall forward if he wants to have a kick in the ressies and then form warrants he would have to be considered.
Jai Bednall, in his MMCM article, wrote:
DOGS' MEDICAL REPORT
The potential for Central to regain a host of key personnel is one of the only things keeping the premiership race exciting right now.
So how are all the wounded Dogs tracking? Here's the current prognosis.
AVAILABLE
Luke Barmby (adductor) - Barmby has played the past two games in the reserves and is close to being considered for league selection.
TWO WEEKS
Ben Nason (back), Troy Menzel (groin) and Chris Gowans (knee) - This trio is expected to be available after this weekend's bye. You'd expect Nason and Menzel to start in the reserves, Gowans may be a chance to slot straight back into the league side.
THREE WEEKS
Tom Dunne (groin) and Jay Nash (quad) - Dunne was ready to return from a hamstring injury against Glenelg but pulled up with groin soreness after training last Wednesday. The Dogs will take a cautious approach and aim for his - and Nash's - return in round 21 against South.
FOUR WEEKS
Andrew Hayes (shoulder) and Jason Sutherland (calf) - Hayes was experiencing difficulty lifting his arm above his head but has improved rapidly in the past fortnight. If everything goes right he may get back by round 22 against Sturt, but with a bye in round 23 the Dogs may keep him out until their final minor round clash with North. Sutherland's chances of returning before finals are also dicey.
FIVE WEEKS
Alan Obst (knee) - Obst only started running last week and is the most unlikely of Central's players to return this season. It's really important Central's reserves - currently with a game and a half lead in fifth position - make the finals so if Obst needs another week before returning to the league side he can have it in the Twos.
All of these players carry varying levels of importance to Central's side and will obviously have differing success in their attempts to have an impact in the league side.
But if the Dogs can get more than half of them fit and firing it will make them a far more dangerous opponent for Norwood.
Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2012 11:06 pmPosted: Mon Jul 30, 2012 11:07 pm