Always Right Match Committee - Round 8, 2018 vs Brisbane Lions

[Twodogs]

Probably more to do with his timing to get to the contest at the right time more than "closing speed".

Last week his efforts to spoil were interrupted by Matt Suckling trying to play the same role resulting in no one staying down and leaving us short in numbers.

A knowledge of where the ball is likely to go next can be as handy as leg speed. Last year in the game against Collingwood when it was pretty tight I watched Matt Suckling leave his man at halfback and run off halfback to a spot 20 metres on the non goal side of the contest.

I tapped my son on the shoulder and said "what's he doing?" And my son said "oh I've seen him do this before, just watch" Suckling stood there for a good ten seconds and then bugger me sideways the ball squirted out of the pack and rolled straight to him. He bent over and collected it and then kicked it straight back over the contest for a goal. I can remember all the players in the pack watching it disappear over their heads like ten soccer goalkeepers. Which is ironic because Suckers kicks the ball just like a soccer goalie

[LostDoggy]

A knowledge of where the ball is likely to go next can be as handy as leg speed. Last year in the game against Collingwood when it was pretty tight I watched Matt Suckling leave his man at halfback and run off halfback to a spot 20 metres on the non goal side of the contest.

I tapped my son on the shoulder and said "what's he doing?" And my son said "oh I've seen him do this before, just watch" Suckling stood there for a good ten seconds and then bugger me sideways the ball squirted out of the pack and rolled straight to him. He bent over and collected it and then kicked it straight back over the contest for a goal.

The best player we ever had for that IMO was Brad Hardie. He'd waddle of his man in the back pocket, seemingly away from the play 2 or 3 times a quarter and the ball would always seem to find it's way to him, sometimes 100 metres and 20 seconds later and not always from a teammate. His ability to read the play well in advance was uncanny.

[LostDoggy]

We don't have anyone else to bring in, especially with the injury cloud over Suckling.

Is Suckling a likely out? That's awkward team balance wise as there is no obvious replacememnt unless we go to the Webb or Biggs well again. Also might mean Richards holds his spot when a rest is better long term. Hmmm.

[westdog54]

A knowledge of where the ball is likely to go next can be as handy as leg speed. Last year in the game against Collingwood when it was pretty tight I watched Matt Suckling leave his man at halfback and run off halfback to a spot 20 metres on the non goal side of the contest.

I tapped my son on the shoulder and said "what's he doing?" And my son said "oh I've seen him do this before, just watch" Suckling stood there for a good ten seconds and then bugger me sideways the ball squirted out of the pack and rolled straight to him. He bent over and collected it and then kicked it straight back over the contest for a goal. I can remember all the players in the pack watching it disappear over their heads like ten soccer goalkeepers. Which is ironic because Suckers kicks the ball just like a soccer goalie

TBH I'm impressed at your young bloke's insight.

[bornadog]

In Bont, Webb
out jong and English

no ruck in

[bornadog]

Looks like Boyd will ruck with Dunks

[Ozza]

Looks like Boyd will ruck with Dunks

Hmmm.

Makes for an interesting day if Boyd (knock on wood) hurts himself early.

[Mantis]

Flabbergasted.. again!

#inbevowetrust

[Yankee Hotel Foxtrot]

Wondering if we'll see a late change. Bont out for Trengove.
Make them plan for Bont and then have him as a late out and force them to adjust their plan.

[bornadog]

Can't understand why Webb comes in and Trengove doesn't

[G-Mo77]

Wondering if we'll see a late change. Bont out for Trengove.
Make them plan for Bont and then have him as a late out and force them to adjust their plan.

If we're playing games like this at the selection table then we've lost the actual already.

Anyway baffling selections?

[1eyedog]

Webb! Really? Sigh.

[chef]

Maybe Bevo sees Boyd as a ruckman not a KPF?

[1eyedog]

Boyd is the only player who's looked likely when left forward for any length of time yet we are making him ruck most of the game. Over it.

[BornInDroopSt'54]

Maybe Bevo sees Boyd as a ruckman not a KPF?

Bevo on Marngrook last night, in referring to Boyd playing in ruck, said he enjoys it. I took that as somewhat of a self-justification.