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Always Right Match Committee Thread Round 17, Vs Melbourne
Welcome to the Always Right Match Committee Thread. The Match Committee threads has been named after long time WOOF member Always Right who tragically passed away in March 2018.
If you were on the Western Bulldogs match committee what changes would you make after our Round 16 match against Geelong for our Round 17, 2019 match against Melbourne at Marvel Stadium?
For those new to these threads, please give a brief explanation for your changes ... this would add a lot of value to the discussion.
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Re: Always Right Match Committee Thread Round 17, Vs Melbourne
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Re: Always Right Match Committee Thread Round 17, Vs Melbourne
In: West (another 20+ touches, and two goals. Reward the form)
Out: Richards/Roarke
I'm assuming Morris is playing at least another one or two in the VFL.
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Re: Always Right Match Committee Thread Round 17, Vs Melbourne
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Originally Posted by
bulldogtragic
In: West (another 20+ touches, and two goals. Reward the form)
Out: Richards/Roarke
I'm assuming Morris is playing at least another one or two in the VFL.
I can live with this.
I could just as easily live with no change.
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Re: Always Right Match Committee Thread Round 17, Vs Melbourne
Roarke is getting close to the never again stage... which is sad as he seems a great kid, but he was lost out there tonight. Just 1 kick and absolutely no influence.
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Re: Always Right Match Committee Thread Round 17, Vs Melbourne
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Re: Always Right Match Committee Thread Round 17, Vs Melbourne
Libba said he should be right too.
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Re: Always Right Match Committee Thread Round 17, Vs Melbourne
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Originally Posted by
Bulldog4life
Libba said he should be right too.
I can't believe I'm considering this....but Libba goes to VFL next week.
Disclosure: I love Libba- he's best 10 let alone 22.
But on the back of 2 huge wins against the odds, does he need to earn it??
Does Rhylee get a go?
Just a question.
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Re: Always Right Match Committee Thread Round 17, Vs Melbourne
In West Libba (if fit)
Out Roarke Smith Dickson
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Keep playing Schache please match committee.
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Loved Roarke last week.
Reckon he undid it all tonight.
I’d drop him for Morris or Libba. Or prob whoever is best-ish at Footscray this week.
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Re: Always Right Match Committee Thread Round 17, Vs Melbourne
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Re: Always Right Match Committee Thread Round 17, Vs Melbourne
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Originally Posted by
Yankee Hotel Foxtrot
I can't believe I'm considering this....but Libba goes to VFL next week.
Disclosure: I love Libba- he's best 10 let alone 22.
But on the back of 2 huge wins against the odds, does he need to earn it??
Does Rhylee get a go?
Just a question.
It's a fair question - our midfield mix has been tremendous for the last month and if Libba plays he's in the middle. Who's CBAs does he take?
He has to come in but we really need to ensure that all the hungry mouths get fed.
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Re: Always Right Match Committee Thread Round 17, Vs Melbourne
I don't think Roarke is in the best 22 but I'd play him again not a fan of dropping a young player after one poor game. West must be close if they decide to do so.
Dicko is on the edge, he is one of my favourites but needs to do more without the ball in hand. I think he has had just enough scoreboard impact to play him again.
I'd give Morris( still not sure who he comes in for), Wallis and Libba(if fit) a game in the VFL.
No change for me.
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Good summary as always kruder.
I think West is next cab off the rank, from the outside looking in he is banging the door down and starting to impact the scoreboard.
For me its a toss up between Roarke Smith or Rhylee West.
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I was at the Footscray/Richmond VFL game yesterday - and West should be playing next week.
Think Wallis would be better for a second run in the VFL. Not sure is absolutely AFL ready yet. Nor is Morris.
West is flying.
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Re: Always Right Match Committee Thread Round 17, Vs Melbourne
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Originally Posted by
Ozza
I was at the Footscray/Richmond VFL game yesterday - and West should be playing next week.
Think Wallis would be better for a second run in the VFL. Not sure is absolutely AFL ready yet. Nor is Morris.
West is flying.
I was there to. Thought West did well, but a bit patchy after halftime. I would love to see him in, and maybe against lowly Melbourne may be the right week.
BTW:we are the second lowest this year for making team changes.
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Originally Posted by
bornadog
BTW:we are the second lowest this year for making team changes.
Who's the lowest, Geelong?
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Originally Posted by
Hotdog60
Who's the lowest, Geelong?
Changes made by each team in 2019 (ignoring opening round)
41 - RICH
39 - MELB
36 - STK
35 - CARL
34 - ESS
33 - HAW
31 - GWS
30 - WCE
29 - GCS SYD
27 - ADEL NTH PORT
24 - BRIS COLL GEEL
21 - WBD
19 - FREM
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Originally Posted by
bornadog
I was there to. Thought West did well, but a bit patchy after halftime. I would love to see him in, and maybe against lowly Melbourne may be the right week.
BTW:we are the second lowest this year for making team changes.
Given he plays forward for big portions, a think its pretty expected that he would have the odd quiet patch. In the third quarter we were struggling to get entries into the breeze for a fair while.
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Re: Always Right Match Committee Thread Round 17, Vs Melbourne
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Originally Posted by
MrMahatma
Loved Roarke last week.
Reckon he undid it all tonight.
I’d drop him for Morris or Libba. Or prob whoever is best-ish at Footscray this week.
Roarke did well against Port last week as the conditions brought everyone back to his level. When it is a fast track he is clearly out of his depth.
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Re: Always Right Match Committee Thread Round 17, Vs Melbourne
Tom McDonald out for the season after finding form in recent weeks, kicked 6 in the first 3 quarters yesterday. They also lost Hore with a collarbone and Gawn must still be in some doubt. No excuses this Sunday.
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Surely West comes in for R. Smith.
Both 181 and 81ish kgs so it is like for like size wise, could West pay the role that we have had Roarke playing?
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Re: Always Right Match Committee Thread Round 17, Vs Melbourne
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Originally Posted by
Bullies
Roarke did well against Port last week as the conditions brought everyone back to his level. When it is a fast track he is clearly out of his depth.
He certainly is not impressing.
I am feeling today there will be no change.
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Re: Always Right Match Committee Thread Round 17, Vs Melbourne
When you reach the pointy end of the season and the 8 is still a chance as Guru Bob would say: "There's no room for sentiment at the MC table on Thursday nights." Sorry Roarke.
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I would go with no change, however could live with giving B.Smith a spell and throwing in West.
Only issue with this is if Libba, Morris and Wallis burn in the VFL would they drop West after just one game. Bevo never will.
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What's with the calls to rest Baz? It's been suggested in these threads on a regular basis since the season practically began.
Why? He's killing it.
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Originally Posted by
Rocket Science
What's with the calls to rest Baz? It's been suggested in these threads on a regular basis since the season practically began.
Why? He's killing it.
It's probably unlikely given how well he is playing but most first year players with limited preseason are managed by the clubs.
I did note that he started on the IC bench for 3 of the 4 quarters Saturday night
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Re: Always Right Match Committee Thread Round 17, Vs Melbourne
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Originally Posted by
Bumper Bulldogs
I would go with no change, however could live with giving B.Smith a spell and throwing in West.
Only issue with this is if Libba, Morris and Wallis burn in the VFL would they drop West after just one game. Bevo never will.
Surely you mean Roarke Smith. You put a B instead of an R.
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Originally Posted by
GVGjr
It's probably unlikely given how well he is playing but most first year players with limited preseason are managed by the clubs.
I did note that he started on the IC bench for 3 of the 4 quarters Saturday night
His time on ground was only 69% on the weekend, the lowest in the team. Looks like he is being managed within games.
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Re: Always Right Match Committee Thread Round 17, Vs Melbourne
Roarke had his best game of his career against the Power. Be surprised if he is dropped this week.
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Originally Posted by
Bulldog4life
Roarke had his best game of his career against the Power. Be surprised if he is dropped this week.
I'm probably leaning that way but I could understand if Libba was returned or West was included
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Re: Always Right Match Committee Thread Round 17, Vs Melbourne
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Originally Posted by
GVGjr
I'm probably leaning that way but I could understand if Libba was returned or West was included
Agree there too G. A tough one.
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Re: Always Right Match Committee Thread Round 17, Vs Melbourne
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Originally Posted by
Bulldog4life
Roarke had his best game of his career against the Power. Be surprised if he is dropped this week.
1 out of 15 aint bad! You are probably right though.
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Originally Posted by
Bulldog4life
Agree there too G. A tough one.
Dont think the choice of R.Smith or Libba is a tough one.
If hes right to go he comes straight back in
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I think if Libba is right, he has to come in for Roarke. Libba has only missed 3 games. I wouldn't miss with the midfield mix and play Libba mainly foward.
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Originally Posted by
Axe Man
1 out of 15 aint bad! You are probably right though.
True Axe Man. Personally I would drop him just think that Bevo and that MC think differently. But you never know.
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Re: Always Right Match Committee Thread Round 17, Vs Melbourne
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Originally Posted by
chef
Dont think the choice of R.Smith or Libba is a tough one.
If hes right to go he comes straight back in
I agree. Libba should be in without hesitation. I meant a tough one to work out how the MC thinks.
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Roarke played well against the Power but under 5 touches against the Cats when we were flinging the ball around is inexcusable and means he has to go.
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There's no way that Libba doesn't play to keep Roarke in the side. It's not under 10s, we don't have to be fair.