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24-04-2016, 12:45 PM
#226
Re: Well Ruck Me.
Have we given up on Minno? For all the weekly discussions on the in's/out's, VFL talk and discussions about the optimal ruck combos I can't remember one post referencing Minno getting back into the 22 or staying in the plans.
Rocket Science: the epitaph for the Beveridge era - whenever it ends - reading 'Here lies a team that could beat anyone on its day, but seldom did when it mattered most'. 15/7/2023
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24-04-2016, 12:54 PM
#227
Re: Well Ruck Me.
I love Minson, he has strength and often does some amazing things in the VFL, I think he plays depending on opposition match up.
Roughead is injury prone and needs a rest sometime during the year.
Bring back the biff
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24-04-2016, 01:15 PM
#228
Re: Well Ruck Me.
I watched 2 and a bit quarters of the VFL yesterday and Minno did do much in the ruck or around the ground.
I get a feeling that he will either move on at seasons end or retire. I don't think the Bulldogs will offer a contract.
Don't piss off old people
The older we get the less "LIFE IN PRISON" is a deterrent...
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26-04-2016, 09:37 AM
#229
Re: Well Ruck Me.
It is a bit sad after the service he has given the club - but barring injury, I think he is finished with us.
Handy back up - but just doesn't have the right offering for our style of game.
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26-04-2016, 10:57 AM
#230
Re: Well Ruck Me.
Originally Posted by
bulldogtragic
Have we given up on Minno? For all the weekly discussions on the in's/out's, VFL talk and discussions about the optimal ruck combos I can't remember one post referencing Minno getting back into the 22 or staying in the plans.
I don't think anyone saw Roughead being this good.
I do think everyone sees Roughead going down at some point. Minson will get another chance.
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26-04-2016, 11:08 AM
#231
Re: Well Ruck Me.
Roughead and Campbell combo appears to spell the end of Will who has been reduced to a contingency role. Sad end to the career of a loyal servant of the club.
I thought I was wrong once but I was mistaken.
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26-04-2016, 11:40 AM
#232
Re: Well Ruck Me.
Originally Posted by
always right
Roughead and Campbell combo appears to spell the end of Will who has been reduced to a contingency role. Sad end to the career of a loyal servant of the club.
Will is the back up to two Ruckman in their prime age to compete. Think we will see Will play some senior footy, plus he will have an incredibly important role with the further development of TC/Rough/Boyd/Goetz.
Personally I think it is great for our club that our younger rucks are taking the step up to keep Will out of the team.
"Loves a scrap....oh yeah & he's a pretty handy footballer as well"
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28-04-2016, 09:31 PM
#233
Re: Well Ruck Me.
"Port Adelaide Power - OUTS
Matthew Lobbe (omitted)"
It's not all on him at Alberton, clearly, but there you go.
BORDERLINE FLYING
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29-04-2016, 05:17 AM
#234
Re: Well Ruck Me.
Its very considerate of shit players to keep declining our offers.
But then again, I'm an Internet poster and Bevo is a premiership coach so draw your own conclusions.
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29-04-2016, 09:13 AM
#235
Re: Well Ruck Me.
Originally Posted by
1eyedog
Its very considerate of shit players to keep declining our offers.
I am so glad Dawes chose Melbourne over us.
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29-04-2016, 09:37 AM
#236
Re: Well Ruck Me.
I'm glader that Gumbie went to Freo!
But then again, I'm an Internet poster and Bevo is a premiership coach so draw your own conclusions.
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30-04-2016, 12:37 PM
#237
Re: Well Ruck Me.
Admittedly it's a small sample size, but can we say that Campbell is the best ruck we have? I've been impressed with him the last two weeks.
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30-04-2016, 12:43 PM
#238
Re: Well Ruck Me.
Originally Posted by
bulldogtragic
Admittedly it's a small sample size, but can we say that Campbell is the best ruck we have? I've been impressed with him the last two weeks.
Agreed. Roughie hasn't been bad in the ruck, but not very damaging around the ground.
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Premierships: AFL 1954, 2016 VFA - 1898,99,1900, 1908, 1913, 1919-20, 1923-24, VFL: 2014, 2016 . Champions of Victoria 1924. AFLW - 2018.
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30-04-2016, 12:49 PM
#239
Re: Well Ruck Me.
Originally Posted by
bulldogtragic
Admittedly it's a small sample size, but can we say that Campbell is the best ruck we have? I've been impressed with him the last two weeks.
At this stage I'd have him #1 right now. I think it's going to be a revolving door position though. Minson will get his shot at some stage as well.
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30-04-2016, 01:29 PM
#240
Re: Well Ruck Me.
Originally Posted by
bulldogtragic
Admittedly it's a small sample size, but can we say that Campbell is the best ruck we have? I've been impressed with him the last two weeks.
Agree BT, I have also been very impressed with Tom the last couple of weeks and think he is the best option for us going forward.
It's better to die on our feet than live on our knees.