Additions to State Squad

[BobNorth]

Nick Gill is a gun

[sus]

Another go now the final 22 has been picked:

F: Warren, Schell, Kenna
HF: Borlace, Baird, Inkster
C: Campbell, Sheedy, Backwell
HB: Thomas (Capt), McKenzie, Powell
B: Eichner, AhChee, Whiteman

R: Parry, Gowans, Clayton, J

Int: OHara, Howard, Hughes, Clayton, M (V-C)
Em: Gallagher

Lacking a key position forward - specifically a proven CHF. They are going to have to pinch hit a Baird, Archee, or McKenzie or play Schell at CHF and pinch hit in the FP. Cant say I agree with this. If they do use Schell at CHF I think this is a mistake - lacks footy. But in saying that lucky they have McKenzie in because he will plug ALL gaps beautifully - could play anywhere and could easily play at CHF if necessary.

Why would they pick Baird, the form CHB in the league then play him at CHF? Play Schell at CHF and Warren at FF. It is not going to be a night for a lot of overhead marks with it likely to be "dewy" and slippery so height is not going to be an issue overall.

Why would they go into the game without a proven game hardened CHF? Answer - possibly because there isnt one to pick with enough talent.

Didnt you read what I said Drebin? Typically contrary come-back. I guessed CHF mate - could put one of 6 players there. But generally I dont think Schell is the answer - not a true CHF type, best FF in the leauge by a mile and not match hardened/fit. Baird is as good a guess as any for the posi (I reckon he can play anywhere) and McKenzie hasnt been beaten all year at CHB. Might be the best compromise. But could easily have it the other way around.

Let me educate you a bit Drebin - CHF have to do a bit more than mark and kick! Schell has shown that his strength is he is terrific at leading, marking and kicking (albiet off-line a bit )

Im interested what Dog's fan think about Schell being able to play a significant role at CHF?

[doggies4eva]

Another go now the final 22 has been picked:

F: Warren, Schell, Kenna
HF: Borlace, Baird, Inkster
C: Campbell, Sheedy, Backwell
HB: Thomas (Capt), McKenzie, Powell
B: Eichner, AhChee, Whiteman

R: Parry, Gowans, Clayton, J

Int: OHara, Howard, Hughes, Clayton, M (V-C)
Em: Gallagher

Lacking a key position forward - specifically a proven CHF. They are going to have to pinch hit a Baird, Archee, or McKenzie or play Schell at CHF and pinch hit in the FP. Cant say I agree with this. If they do use Schell at CHF I think this is a mistake - lacks footy. But in saying that lucky they have McKenzie in because he will plug ALL gaps beautifully - could play anywhere and could easily play at CHF if necessary.

Why would they pick Baird, the form CHB in the league then play him at CHF? Play Schell at CHF and Warren at FF. It is not going to be a night for a lot of overhead marks with it likely to be "dewy" and slippery so height is not going to be an issue overall.

Why would they go into the game without a proven game hardened CHF? Answer - possibly because there isnt one to pick with enough talent.

Didnt you read what I said Drebin? Typically contrary come-back. I guessed CHF mate - could put one of 6 players there. But generally I dont think Schell is the answer - not a true CHF type, best FF in the leauge by a mile and not match hardened/fit. Baird is as good a guess as any for the posi (I reckon he can play anywhere) and McKenzie hasnt been beaten all year at CHB. Might be the best compromise. But could easily have it the other way around.

Let me educate you a bit Drebin - CHF have to do a bit more than mark and kick! Schell has shown that his strength is he is terrific at leading, marking and kicking (albiet off-line a bit )

Im interested what Dog's fan think about Schell being able to play a significant role at CHF?

I agree with you sus. Schell is the best FF in the comp, based on his winning the last 2 Farmers. But CHF requires someone with more body strength who can stand and if not mark the ball then use his body to keep the ball in the area and give the crummers a go.

[Thunderstruck]

Ivens is stiff in my book.

Cicolella is also very stiff not to have been there in first place, his skills are excellent.

My final side:

F: Borlace, Warren, Kenna
HF: Howard, Schell, Inkster
C: Sheedy, J. Gowans, Campbell
HB: McKenzie, Baird, Thomas (capt)
B: Clayton (v/c), AhChee, Whiteman

1R: Parry, Backwell, J. Clayton

Int: Hughes, O'Hara, Eichner, Powell

Emerg: Gallagher

IMO Schell can play CHF all he needs to do is compete and holds marks, Baird is simply too good to remove from CHB. Named Borlace in pocket but he should play most of game through the middle, same for Kenna.

Put speed onto the wings and tough nuts down back.

Gags unlucky, been playing well.

Parry's last game was phenomenal, so he is obvious first ruck choice. Lindsay should be in there over O'Hara for sure.

SA to win by 27 points

[drebin]

Another go now the final 22 has been picked:

F: Warren, Schell, Kenna
HF: Borlace, Baird, Inkster
C: Campbell, Sheedy, Backwell
HB: Thomas (Capt), McKenzie, Powell
B: Eichner, AhChee, Whiteman

R: Parry, Gowans, Clayton, J

Int: OHara, Howard, Hughes, Clayton, M (V-C)
Em: Gallagher

Lacking a key position forward - specifically a proven CHF. They are going to have to pinch hit a Baird, Archee, or McKenzie or play Schell at CHF and pinch hit in the FP. Cant say I agree with this. If they do use Schell at CHF I think this is a mistake - lacks footy. But in saying that lucky they have McKenzie in because he will plug ALL gaps beautifully - could play anywhere and could easily play at CHF if necessary.

Why would they pick Baird, the form CHB in the league then play him at CHF? Play Schell at CHF and Warren at FF. It is not going to be a night for a lot of overhead marks with it likely to be "dewy" and slippery so height is not going to be an issue overall.

Why would they go into the game without a proven game hardened CHF? Answer - possibly because there isnt one to pick with enough talent.

Didnt you read what I said Drebin? Typically contrary come-back. I guessed CHF mate - could put one of 6 players there. But generally I dont think Schell is the answer - not a true CHF type, best FF in the leauge by a mile and not match hardened/fit. Baird is as good a guess as any for the posi (I reckon he can play anywhere) and McKenzie hasnt been beaten all year at CHB. Might be the best compromise. But could easily have it the other way around.

Let me educate you a bit Drebin - CHF have to do a bit more than mark and kick! Schell has shown that his strength is he is terrific at leading, marking and kicking (albiet off-line a bit )

Im interested what Dog's fan think about Schell being able to play a significant role at CHF?

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[sus]

Another go now the final 22 has been picked:

F: Warren, Schell, Kenna
HF: Borlace, Baird, Inkster
C: Campbell, Sheedy, Backwell
HB: Thomas (Capt), McKenzie, Powell
B: Eichner, AhChee, Whiteman

R: Parry, Gowans, Clayton, J

Int: OHara, Howard, Hughes, Clayton, M (V-C)
Em: Gallagher

Lacking a key position forward - specifically a proven CHF. They are going to have to pinch hit a Baird, Archee, or McKenzie or play Schell at CHF and pinch hit in the FP. Cant say I agree with this. If they do use Schell at CHF I think this is a mistake - lacks footy. But in saying that lucky they have McKenzie in because he will plug ALL gaps beautifully - could play anywhere and could easily play at CHF if necessary.

Why would they pick Baird, the form CHB in the league then play him at CHF? Play Schell at CHF and Warren at FF. It is not going to be a night for a lot of overhead marks with it likely to be "dewy" and slippery so height is not going to be an issue overall.

Why would they go into the game without a proven game hardened CHF? Answer - possibly because there isnt one to pick with enough talent.

Didnt you read what I said Drebin? Typically contrary come-back. I guessed CHF mate - could put one of 6 players there. But generally I dont think Schell is the answer - not a true CHF type, best FF in the leauge by a mile and not match hardened/fit. Baird is as good a guess as any for the posi (I reckon he can play anywhere) and McKenzie hasnt been beaten all year at CHB. Might be the best compromise. But could easily have it the other way around.

Let me educate you a bit Drebin - CHF have to do a bit more than mark and kick! Schell has shown that his strength is he is terrific at leading, marking and kicking (albiet off-line a bit )

Im interested what Dog's fan think about Schell being able to play a significant role at CHF?

"Let me educate you!" You condensending dickhead. For info I wasn't disagreeing with your views rather my view was that Baird best suited at CHB. So we all have to agree with you you do we and what makes you such an expert? State Selector by any chance. You know sus occasionally you can be "reasonable" but now I have come to the conclusion that you are a total ****!!! Is that a typical enough contradictory statement for you?

Touchy? Resort to abuse all you like Drebin...no comeback from me!

[Punk Rooster]

I'm a "doubting Thomas" with regards to Paul Thomas being named captain- Howard or Sheedy would've been my choices

[Thunderstruck]

Baird late withdrawal and Gallagher comes in. Hurts structure a tad, McKenzie will have to play at CHB now one would think.

Borlace the Captain, Thomas his deputy.

[sydney-dog]

Baird is a key defender, I don't see the logic replace him with an on-baller, surely their is another key defender in the league that can do the job

[Punk Rooster]

Baird is a key defender, I don't see the logic replace him with an on-baller, surely their is another key defender in the league that can do the job

Luke Ivens?

[ca]

They seem to have just picked the next best player rather than a similar type of player. Agreed Punky, Ivens was unlucky to miss out.

[Aerie]

That's Baird news. It seems the SANFL is lacking in CHF and CHB options. That team wouldn't beat Central from the last couple of years.

[Dogsbody]

FINALISED TEAMS

SOUTH AUSTRALIA
South Adelaide - Stephen Kenna, Ben Warren, Craig Parry
Glenelg - Brett Backwell
Port Adelaide - Jeremy Clayton, Steven Eichner, Mark Clayton, Corey AhChee
Norwood - Gavin Hughes, James Gallagher, Bryce Campbell, Scott Borlace (C)
Central District - Paul Thomas (VC), James Gowans, Daniel Schell
Woodville-West Torrens - Mark McKenzie, Tim Inkster, Luke Powell
North Adelaide - Dean Howard, Brett O’Hara
Sturt - Jade Sheedy, Andrew Whiteman


WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Claremont - Jaxon Crabb, Daniel Bandy, Anthony Jones (C), Clancy Rudeforth
East Fremantle – Shane Woewodin
Perth - Chris Bossong, Steven Armstrong
Subiaco - Aidan Parker, Ben Keevers, Caine Hayes, Darren Rumble, Marc Webb, Allistair Pickett, Luke Newick
South Fremantle - Hayden North, Evan Hewitt, Clint Jones, Theo Adams
Swan Districts - Shane Beros, Adam Lange, Tallan Ames, Chris Maguire
West Perth - Jason Salecic

[Adelaide Hawk]

I parked my car at Adelaide Oval today. Just after 5pm I went to my car and the WA team had arrived in their bus for a practice session. I saw a couple of tall guys, but unless they were hiding some talls it would appear they would be basing their game plan on speed. Could be an interesting match.

[Aerie]

I'm tipping a win for the combined SA/VIC side.

[Dogsbody]

You have to remember this is a State LEAGUE match, not a State of Origin match.