Always Right Match Committee Round 3 vs West Coast Eagles

[Jasper]

No way anyone could take Bevo seriously if he bought JOD straight back in after no pre-season games/fitness when all we've been hearing out of the club is ''only the fittest get picked'' - I'd suspect JOD will need to see at least 2 VFL games before being considered.

For me its pretty simple, considering WCE forward line, I'd move B. Williams back, Baker to Williams wing, and bring in Duryea to cover Richards.

Getting Macca' in is a bit harder, but if I had to pick it would be VDM out, I don't envy our selection committee this week.

Sub is up for picking, but I'd seriously consider Garcia.

Isn't the extent of the injuries the deciding factor? Based on some of the reports shared here the likes of Macrae with hamstring missed a number of sessions and was on a bike whereas the Vandermeer with his concussion was able to avoid the contract drills but still do the work with running and maintaining his match readiness?
Our medicos seem to be on the more conservative level with their approach and perhaps O'Donnell needs a week or two but I wouldn't be linking Bevo summer wish list over summer to if O'Donnell is picked or not.

Out - Richards, Coffield, Vandermeer and Poulter
In - Cleary, Keath, Macrae and Baker

[meenies]

out Coffield, Richards
in Baker, Harmes
sub MacRae
Garcia stiff but hope keeps it up

[MrMahatma]

Isn't the extent of the injuries the deciding factor? Based on some of the reports shared here the likes of Macrae with hamstring missed a number of sessions and was on a bike whereas the Vandermeer with his concussion was able to avoid the contract drills but still do the work with running and maintaining his match readiness?
Our medicos seem to be on the more conservative level with their approach and perhaps O'Donnell needs a week or two but I wouldn't be linking Bevo summer wish list over summer to if O'Donnell is picked or not.

Out - Richards, Coffield, Vandermeer and Poulter
In - Cleary, Keath, Macrae and Baker

Nevermind the fact that Jacko has had 12(?...I dunno) pre-seasons where as JOD has had 1. If either could come in off a bit of a layoff and not be "unfit" it's Jacko.

Also, nevermind the fact that one has been a multiple AA and the other has played a handful of OK games.

I'm not against JOD coming in, but I'm also not the one saying "fittest and most ready." JOD surely isn't ready to just walk in, so it would be quite the shift in policy.

[Jeanette54]

IMHO Macrae must play, bring Jack back !

[bornadog]

Nevermind the fact that Jacko has had 12(?...I dunno) pre-seasons where as JOD has had 1. If either could come in off a bit of a layoff and not be "unfit" it's Jacko.

Also, nevermind the fact that one has been a multiple AA and the other has played a handful of OK games.

I'm not against JOD coming in, but I'm also not the one saying "fittest and most ready." JOD surely isn't ready to just walk in, so it would be quite the shift in policy.

We need JOD to find form as Geelong is next.

[The Doctor]

I like the ins, but can Garcia play forward? Seems like his best form at Footscray comes through the middle, he gets shoehorned onto a forward flank at AFL level and struggles. I like Riley, but think if he makes it, he makes it as a mid.

This is the challenge for the MC. It would be just like us to select him and play him as a small forward for a week or two then drop him if it doesn't work immediately. He needs to be played midfield. I think they'll pick Jack ahead of him for a midfield spot. If they pick Harmes ahead of Garcia that will be an injustice.

[Critter]

The loss of Coffield makes it important that we bring in JOD at the earliest opportunity to meet the coming challenges of taller forward lines. His pre-season form was streets ahead of Alex Keath and concussion aside, he is super fit.

I'm thinking:
Out: Richards Coffield Poulter
In: JOD Macrae Garcia

Garcia as sub.

Were it up to me, I'd drop VDM for Harmes also as I don't not rate VDM in any way. But he has Beveridge's eye so for me, Harmes plays in the VFL.

[bornadog]

The loss of Coffield makes it important that we bring in JOD at the earliest opportunity to meet the coming challenges of taller forward lines. His pre-season form was streets ahead of Alex Keath and concussion aside, he is super fit.

I'm thinking:
Out: Richards Coffield Poulter
In: JOD Macrae Garcia

Garcia as sub.

Were it up to me, I'd drop VDM for Harmes also as I don't not rate VDM in any way. But he has Beveridge's eye so for me, Harmes plays in the VFL.

I would go the same.

[macca]

If Garcia is ready and worthy I would play him ahead of MacRae. We need to get games into him.


Sadly, I wish we could include MacRae, but competition for spots is a good thing.

[Mofra]

Were it up to me, I'd drop VDM for Harmes also as I don't not rate VDM in any way. But he has Beveridge's eye so for me, Harmes plays in the VFL.

I'd legit play VDM ahead of Harmes.
We need a guy who is predominantly defensive which is what VDM is.

[Rocco Jones]

Coff and Ed out. I think there's not much of a reason to keep Doc on the list if he doesn't play this week. I'm another one pro playing JOD (if concussion is okay) perhaps a week earlier in preparation for the games coming up. Not like the options are great anyway.

I don't rate Vanders but if you are going to play him last week, I don't think you should drop him now (unless knee is an issue). He is there for defensive pressure it seems and was alright vs Suns. I'd not play him but I'd never play.

Poulter struggled and seems like Macrae will be back in.

Gags we are getting games into and I'd say his game was 'okay for a kid' level. Maybe sub and Baker starts?

I'd like to see Garcia in but don't think there's a spot for him unless someone doesn't pull up or we are a bit harsh with a selection call. Harmes might get that spot anyway if it opens up.

[Go_Dogs]

Out: Coffield and Richards

In: JOD and Macrae

Baker to play and Poulter to be the sub.

Williams goes back with JOD to cover our injuries. Baker takes the wing rotations and we need to find a way to get Macrae time inside the contest. Not sure how we balance it, but we must.

[Hotdog60]

Buku played well on the weekend and with Coff going down could be a blessing for him.

[bornadog]

Out: Coffield and Richards

In: JOD and Macrae

Baker to play and Poulter to be the sub.

Williams goes back with JOD to cover our injuries. Baker takes the wing rotations and we need to find a way to get Macrae time inside the contest. Not sure how we balance it, but we must.

Most likely changes

[AshMac]

We need JOD to find form as Geelong is next.

Same logic for Macrae imo