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

    If you were on the Western Bulldogs match committee what changes would you make for our round 8, 2018 match against Brisbane Lions at Etihad Stadium?

    As always a brief explanation for your changes would add a lot of value to the discussion.
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    Re: Match Committee - Round 8, 2018 vs Brisbane Lions

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

    Gut reaction is that Richards looks like he's ready for a rest and Honeychurch didn't do enough to hold a spot. At 3QT I thought English was ready for a spell too but he did enough in Q4 to get another game as long as he's okay through the week.

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

    I think English needs to have a rest. Loved his last quarter, but throughout the game he looked a little shot.
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    Re: Always Right Match Committee - Round 8, 2018 vs Brisbane Lions

    Out: Richards, Honeychurch, English
    - The two young blokes are cooked and need a rest. Badge isn’t up to it

    In: Campbell, Bont and Trengove

    I wonder if they’d consider Trengove head to head against Martin. I think these ins allows Bont more mid time and doesn’t rob us a tall option up forward.
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    Re: Always Right Match Committee - Round 8, 2018 vs Brisbane Lions

    I actually thought Honey did a few good things today. Created a goal with an aggressive aerial attack on the ball at the top of the square and his tough tackle on Rosa was awesome. However, he lets himself down with stupid little kicks that result in turnovers. That sideways kick that resulted a massive turnover and nearly resulted in a goal for them was a huge howler. Also, 11 touches isn't enough for a mid.

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

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

    Any love for Tom Campbell? Think English needs a spell and Roughy isn't ready.

    As I type I see he's just blasted one from 55m.
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    Re: Always Right Match Committee - Round 8, 2018 vs Brisbane Lions

    Alot depends on Bonti and whether he is right to go.
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    Re: Always Right Match Committee - Round 8, 2018 vs Brisbane Lions

    Without Bontempelli we were very poor in the midfield with Jong Dunkley and Wallis all disappointing highlighted by very poor disposal.
    Would like to see Williams moved into the midfield given his dash and better kicking to provide support to Bont.
    In. Bontempelli Trengrove
    Out. Jong Young

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

    Our list and recruiting area has been left wanting going into 2018 in bringing an effective group of small forwards that can stand up to the level required. Going into the season relying on Clay, Tory and Mitch to fill this area is leaving us with very few alternatives at selection, other than Mitch to fill this need, who is just not up to it. This in a period where the current premiers and current favourites have loaded up in this area.

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

    Quote Originally Posted by Nuggety Back Pocket View Post
    Without Bontempelli we were very poor in the midfield with Jong Dunkley and Wallis all disappointing highlighted by very poor disposal.
    Would like to see Williams moved into the midfield given his dash and better kicking to provide support to Bont.
    In. Bontempelli Trengrove
    Out. Jong Young
    I thought the midfield was great today and the real difference in the end. Macrae, Mclean, Hunter, Dahl all with over 30 plus disposals. Jong played a negating role on Martin, although I thought Martin did well. Caleb also stepped up in the last quarter. I can't see Williams in the midfield, he is doing so well at HBF that I would keep him there.
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    Re: Always Right Match Committee - Round 8, 2018 vs Brisbane Lions

    Quote Originally Posted by bornadog View Post
    I thought the midfield was great today and the real difference in the end. Macrae, Mclean, Hunter, Dahl all with over 30 plus disposals. Jong played a negating role on Martin, although I thought Martin did well. Caleb also stepped up in the last quarter. I can't see Williams in the midfield, he is doing so well at HBF that I would keep him there.
    I thought Macrae Hunter and Maclean were outstanding and the difference between winning and losing. Dahlhaus Wallis Jong and Dunkley all continue to frustrate because of their indifferent disposal. Daniel is another midfielder who uses the ball well.

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

    Out-

    Richards & English both need rests badly,
    Honeychurch was also poor and doesn't really offer enough

    In-
    coin flip between Campbell & Trengove,
    Smith is someone that I'd like to give a run and he was pretty solid today
    I'd love to bring Bont back in immediately but I wouldn't be opposed to managing his hip this year since we're not going to make finals.

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

    In Bontempelli , Schache, Campbell

    Out English, Honeychurch, Richards

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