Match Committee - Round 20 2016 vs North Melbourne

[Axe Man]

I think Jong has to be instructed if he is free out the back with the ball, to run, as Jarrad Grant used to, right into the mouth of the goals, and kick it right into the stands. He has the pace to do that, and it's better than his errant kicking, even from 30 out.

That's a good point. On a related topic, Adelaide are masters of getting someone out the back for an easy goal, yet when we have the ball in a similar fast break situation we are forced to stop and kick sideways as we have nothing forward of the ball. Are our forwards too slow to react or lacking the fitness or pace to stream forward ahead of their defenders?

Jong has the pace, but I'm not sure he has the nous to recognise when a turnover is going to occur before it actually happens in order to catch the defenders off guard. Stringer on the other hand is a player that should be smart enough and quick enough to score some easy goals this way. Where is Nathan Eagleton when you need him?

[Ghost Dog]

That's a good point. On a related topic, Adelaide are masters of getting someone out the back for an easy goal, yet when we have the ball in a similar fast break situation we are forced to stop and kick sideways as we have nothing forward of the ball. Are our forwards too slow to react or lacking the fitness or pace to stream forward ahead of their defenders?

Jong has the pace, but I'm not sure he has the nous to recognise when a turnover is going to occur before it actually happens in order to catch the defenders off guard. Stringer on the other hand is a player that should be smart enough and quick enough to score some easy goals this way. Where is Nathan Eagleton when you need him?

Agreed. Stringer, in his defence, is now first on the whiteboard of opposition analysts. Used to get free much more often than he does now.

[The bulldog tragician]

Its so frustrating when we fight like hell for an opportunity and the forward line is literally empty. is it something to do with our team defence, guys getting sucked in too far up the field? i'd love to see a Pagan's paddock scenario sometimes with Jake one out and able to run straight towards goal, he would be too quick for moat defenders. isn't it hard to remember, now, our so called 'sexy' football - scoring has become a hard fought grind now.

[bornadog]

Bevo Presser

* I'm really fortunate to be given a new deal. I'm a product of everyone's energy and commitment. I'm really looking forward to our future.

* Try telling our players that our year is over. We think there's still a lot of growth in us.

* Dale Morris should be fine this weekend and Matty Boyd's had a good week. Suckling might be touch and go.

* Nathan Hrovat hasn't had a clear run at it this year but we'd like to bring him in at some point. It might be this week.

* There were plenty of positives to come out of the Cats game but there were also frustrating parts. But we still think we can beat anyone.

* We play the right game style that we want to but we don't think we get it right enough.

* North are a tall side so Minson will definitely be considered.

* All our games are important but we've lost two in a row now and we need to start winning. North will test us.

* I would like to thank the Club and Peter Gordon for their investment in me. It means a lot to be charged with this responsibility.

[LostDoggy]

There's a question about Minson every week! Same answer is provided by Bevo. I think it's time though.

Ins - Hrovat, Boyd, Morris, Minson

Outs - Macrae, Libba, Hamling & Roughy

Would love to fit Webb in because he deserves another crack. But Adcock did enough to hold his spot.

[BornInDroopSt'54]

For me selection wise this week: Picken in the centre and being asked the question: can you lift for this one? He will go up another level and be an extra player. Big heart, it's in the genes.

[Ghost Dog]

For me selection wise this week: Picken in the centre and being asked the question: can you lift for this one? He will go up another level and be an extra player. Big heart, it's in the genes.

North- A stronger bodied, experienced list missing a step or two of pace and a very good ruck ( possibly carrying an injury ).
Make Willbur knock him around a bit.
Give instructions to Easton, JJ and Biggs to hug the boundry and run it up. When under pressure, don't be afraid to kick it sideways, try to wear them down a bit before going inside.
Try to get Thompson on Boyd, to try and let Stringer off the leash a bit.
Picken to back to a negating role if they start to win the midfield.

But then again, what do I know?

[bornadog]

For those who can't make it to the game on Saturday and don't have Foxtel, Channel 7 have switched this game to 7Mate due to Olympic coverage, which they deem is more important than a top 8 clash.

[bulldogsthru&thru]

For those who can't make it to the game on Saturday and don't have Foxtel, Channel 7 have switched this game to 7Mate due to Olympic coverage, which they deem is more important than a top 8 clash.

Even more staggering given the time the game is on is not a time where there would be live Olympic action.

[Ghost Dog]

At least Bruce McSpew will be away! yippee.

[bornadog]

Played Last time		Didn't play last time.
Jackson Macrae		Jason Johannisen
Mitchell Wallis		Thomas Boyd
Toby McLean		Josh Dunkley
Tom Campbell		Easton Wood
Thomas Liberatore		Clay Smith
Marcus Adams		Zaine Cordy
Bailey Dale		Joel Hamling

[The bulldog tragician]

Played Last time		Didn't play last time.
Jackson Macrae		Jason Johannisen
Mitchell Wallis		Thomas Boyd
Toby McLean		Josh Dunkley
Tom Campbell		Easton Wood
Thomas Liberatore		Clay Smith
Marcus Adams		Zaine Cordy
Bailey Dale		Joel Hamling

Ouch. We haven't been able to take a trick this year.

[Eastdog]

Played Last time		Didn't play last time.
Jackson Macrae		Jason Johannisen
Mitchell Wallis		Thomas Boyd
Toby McLean		Josh Dunkley
Tom Campbell		Easton Wood
Thomas Liberatore		Clay Smith
Marcus Adams		Zaine Cordy
Bailey Dale		Joel Hamling

We are so unlucky on the injury front.

[bornadog]

In: Hrovat, Boyd, Morris, Webb

Out: Libba, Macrae, Stevens, Adcock

[bornadog]

Hamling still in, will need the extra tall.

North have Waite out and Daw in.