Always Right Match Committee - Round 14 Vs Geelong 2020

[Yankee Hotel Foxtrot]

Out; English
In; Sweet

Timmy's gotta work through this, for better or worse.
He's either going to be the player we think he is, or he's not.
Yes, he's young, and got a way to go. But we're only going to find his ceiling by playing him in games like this Friday's.

We have proven we can mitigate effectively when he's not working in the ruck, let's roll the dice this week. I think ruck is an area where Geelong are not dominant. English v Blicavs ( when he takes his turn) yes please.
Tim's gotta lick his lips at that prospect

[S Coast Simon]

Thought we missed a great opportunity to rest English this week. Like others have said Trengove or Sweet in this week. Hopefully Sweet gets a run at it. English has been cooked for a few weeks now and just can’t seem to jump at the moment. Gardner will get a crack at Hawkins which is a bit scary but I believe he is athletic enough to go with him. Will be either surprising or really ugly. Must limit the good supply to Hawkins. With Keath and Gardner we have two options and they don’t seem to play to big in their forward line. Would like to see Cordy on the bench for backup in defence. Not sure who comes out. Richards was quiet but I like what he brings. Maybe a week off for him

[The Pie Man]

Gardner looked...dare I say it...composed yesterday (relatively speaking) Think they’re seeing some reward for persistence.

Bruce contributed more in the ruck than up forward and vice versa English. Which is the more sustainable?

[Happy Days]

On the ruck nonsese; I reckon it was as much an indication of what we think of Preuss (and the Adelaide midfield the week previous) as much as anything, and both those groups did nothing but validate our opinions of them if this was the case. If I was a Dees supporter I would already be over having lost the game because I would have accepted the Dees being a pathetic mess as a fact of life, but on the off chance I wasn't then I would be furious with Preuss' effort yesterday.

We might the same strategy against the Cats, but if we try this against Nicnat then Bevo needs to be institutionalised.

[bornadog]

We might the same strategy against the Cats, but if we try this against Nicnat then Bevo needs to be institutionalised.

That is funny - Surely he wouldn't

[Vred]

Watching the Ade vs Geelong game at the moment, if they play like this next week we’re in with a real good chance.

[josie]

Watching the Ade vs Geelong game at the moment, if they play like this next week we’re in with a real good chance.

Had a bit of a look at this game too. Agree Vred. We need a mix of tackle beasts and speed and we could win, especially if our mids get on top with the clearances. Cats playing some tall players alongside Hawkins. Is this normal or are they sound a dress rehearsal for us next week?

[GVGjr]

Watching the Ade vs Geelong game at the moment, if they play like this next week we’re in with a real good chance.

Had a bit of a look at this game too. Agree Vred. We need a mix of tackle beasts and speed and we could win, especially if our mids get on top with the clearances. Cats playing some tall players alongside Hawkins. Is this normal or are they sound a dress rehearsal for us next week?

Our mids can really hurt them. Control Hawkins and a couple of others and we will be a great chance to knock them over

[mjp]

Watching the Ade vs Geelong game at the moment, if they play like this next week we’re in with a real good chance.

Of course we can. But we need to make a couple of choices with regards locking down a prime mover (or two - maybe one inside and one outside). I don't want a shoot-out with the Cats...

[azabob]

IN: Lewis Young
OUT: Josh Bruce

I would also love to see Dickson in the team but Wallis is playing his role.

[Grantysghost]

Of course we can. But we need to make a couple of choices with regards locking down a prime mover (or two - maybe one inside and one outside). I don't want a shoot-out with the Cats...

I really rate Mitch Duncan. I think he flies under the radar a bit. Sublime footballer.

[comrade]

I really rate Mitch Duncan. I think he flies under the radar a bit. Sublime footballer.

Yep, he's a dead set gun. Just hurts the opposition with every possession, he's similar to Jack Macrae but more dangerous with ball in hand.

[Mantis]

Of course we can. But we need to make a couple of choices with regards locking down a prime mover (or two - maybe one inside and one outside). I don't want a shoot-out with the Cats...

Which players would you be looking to lock down on and who would you be using in those roles?

[jeemak]

I think Libba is the only one strong enough and quick enough in close to limit Dangerfield. I'd be going with Macrae on Dunkin.

[Happy Days]

Wasn't sure where to put this but found some footage from the scratch match last week.

https://www.essendonfc.com.au/news/7...tch-v-bulldogs

Obviously not much that can be taken from another team's highlights but it does show Trengove losing a bad contest, Butler with a horrible turnover and Hayes appearing to do a hammy. So there's something in it I guess. Would be nice if the club could document our players doing good stuff in these matches on video too since there's obviously someone there with a camera.