Match Committee - Round 7, 2017 vs Richmond

[MrMahatma]

Out: Smith
In: Webb

[Danny the snakeman]

out - smith
in - wallis

[Mantis]

Wallis can't come in.. Let him get some miles in his legs & play against a proper team.

[westbulldog]

In: Campbell, Boyd
Out: C. Smith, Dale

Love to know who from the VFL put their hands up.

agreed

[jazzadogs]

It sounds like Wallis got great numbers from minimal game time. This shows that he's a class above VFL, but would also suggest he's not ready for a full AFL match.

It sounds like Webb is next in line from the VFL but he can't play Smiths role. Campbell back in for Smith would be alright by me.

[Go_Dogs]

In:

Campbell, Boyd

Out:

Smith, Liberatore/Dahlhaus (Dahl copped a kick to his hand/wrist and Libba looked a bit groggy - guess we'll know more shortly, but wouldn't be surprised to see one of them miss).

If Libba and Dahl both get up, then probably Dale who misses, albeit he's unlucky as he had some moments. Should be a confidence boosting performance for him though.

[always right]

In Campbell
Out Dale (although I would prefer Smith out)

[DOG GOD]

Out dale/smith
In Campbell/Boyd

Dale stays is Libba is out.

[Rocco Jones]

In: M.Boyd, Campbell
Out: Smith, Dale

Dale to play if anyone isn't right.

[merantau]

In: Campbell, M. Boyd
Out: Smith - he looked very slow and provided little pressure last night
Dale - I know this sounds churlish, but if he had nailed that goal I 'd probably feel differently. He was there to kick goals and he didn't take his opportunity.

[ratsmac]

In: Campbell, M. Boyd
Out: Smith - he looked very slow and provided little pressure last night
Dale - I know this sounds churlish, but if he had nailed that goal I 'd probably feel differently. He was there to kick goals and he didn't take his opportunity.

I'm with you merantau.

In
M Boyd, Campbell.

Out
Smith, Dale

Smith - his form has been a real concern so far this season and considering he's coming out of contract it's not good timing on his behalf. His tackling and pressure was the only thing that has kept him in the team but even that was missing against the fakes. I think Dickson would be a good replacement but he would need a few games at Footscray first. So Boyd in for Smith.

Dale was obviously the late change for Soup. He didn't play a bad game but didn't do enough to force anyone else out for Campbell to return. He probably needed a couple of the opportunist type goals that he can get at times to keep his spot.

If Libba or Dahl are quite right I'd be tempted to bring in Wallis but I'd say Webb would get the opportunity and deservingly so too.

[Bulldog Revolution]

Wallis can't come in.. Let him get some miles in his legs & play against a proper team.

Agreed - he needs another 3ish games to even be in the frame for me

Smith under pressure - struggling

[bornadog]

Agreed - he needs another 3ish games to even be in the frame for me

Smith under pressure - struggling

Bevo did say Wallis still needs time at VFL level.

Campbell must come in.

[Rocco Jones]

Wally definitely needs at least one week more in the VFL. If he dominates with extra minutes, does avoiding the long flight to Perth come into it?

[Bulldog Joe]

Wally definitely needs at least one week more in the VFL. If he dominates with extra minutes, does avoiding the long flight to Perth come into it?

I think targeting the Geelong game makes sense. It gives him a chance to overcome the niggles from early games and brings him in for a game where we will really need our best.