Always Right Match Committee - Round 18 Vs Fremantle Dockers 2020

[GVGjr]

Could’ve argued the same point for Cameron, but he was excellent on Charlie

Great point

[Ozza]

Would he have a bit too much pace for Woody?

Walters may have more agility - but I'd be surprised if Woody wasn't faster than Walters in straight line running.

[dog town]

Great point

This is why I would want him in. Was doing well in these roles before injury. Got De Goey/Butler and others potentially as match ups in week 1 as well.

Williams has been awful defensively (gives up goal side and over commits) the last couple of weeks and Crozier has leaked goals since he returned from injury minus the offensive impact. We need other options, Gary Rohan for example would not have done what he did if Wood was an option.

[mjp]

Williams has been awful defensively (gives up goal side and over commits) the last couple of weeks and Crozier has leaked goals since he returned from injury minus the offensive impact.

Well...Bailey Smith was simply terrible when caught out deep vs Hawthorn and Lachie Hunter was possibly worse.

I am really unsure what we are asking them to do in D50 right now - the defenders don't seem to know, the mids 100% don't know...

Are we really making it all about i50 numbers and 'trying to score'?

(Yes, I know how stupid this sounds given we have basically stopped the opposition scoring for 10 out of the past 12 quarters (Geelong q4 and Haw q3).

[Bumper Bulldogs]

I like the concept of West coming in for McClean. The conditions are set for West Jr or Senior.

I like others would replace Suckers for Wood. Greasy humidity is not going to suit Matt at all.

Then it comes down to Lippinski for R Smith. But i can’t see Bevo making three changes to a winning side. I on the other hand would go with three because if we loose it’s season over for us.

[GVGjr]

I like the concept of West coming in for McClean. The conditions are set for West Jr or Senior.

I like others would replace Suckers for Wood. Greasy humidity is not going to suit Matt at all.

Then it comes down to Lippinski for R Smith. But i can’t see Bevo making three changes to a winning side. I on the other hand would go with three because if we loose it’s season over for us.

He's still a couple of weeks away with a groin injury

[Bumper Bulldogs]

He's still a couple of weeks away with a groin injury

Bugger. Oh well. Let’s bring his dad back for a run. He still looks in good Nic

[ReLoad]

Bugger. Oh well. Let’s bring his dad back for a run. He still looks in good Nic

Saw him at school pickup back in Feb he still looked in great shape! One of his kids is in the same class as one of mine, i always fanboy like crazy. Ive never seen anyone as committed to the footy as he was.

[Jeanette54]

Ive never seen anyone as committed to the footy as he was.

Rhylee didn't fall too far from the tree where that is concerned.

[Axe Man]

Western Bulldogs are likely to recall Pat Lipinski and premiership captain Easton Wood for Sunday night’s finals-shaper against Fremantle in Cairns.

The Bulldogs are arguably the AFL’s form team on the cusp of the finals and Wood only needs to train again on Friday to show he has overcome a hamstring strain, while Lipinski is favoured to replace Toby McLean (knee).

But the selection squeeze is on with no obvious candidate for the second omission due to the Dogs’ even spread of contributors.

The Bulldogs have 40 healthy players and it is likely that match committee will ultimately end up considering whether Matthew Suckling or Ed Richards should make way for Wood.

The Bulldogs sacked operations manager Ben Graham this week due to the reduced soft cap although Graham has remained in the hub and is set to see out the season.

Over the past five rounds the Bulldogs are 4-1, with their sole loss coming against Geelong in a game they led by 37 points during the second quarter.

From Rounds 12-17 the Dogs are also ranked No.1 for points (75.4), No.1 for points from stoppages (35.8), No.2 for inside 50 differential (+9.4), No.2 for contested possession differential (+13.6) and No.2 for clearance differential (+5.6).

There are green lights everywhere for coach Luke Beveridge’s team and the dominance is stemming from a midfield that is flying.

The charge took off when Beveridge’s pre-game boxing theme – where he showed black and white footage of the 1958 light-heavyweight championship fight – helped inspire his players against Melbourne.

Little man Caleb Daniel is in line for All-Australian selection while Marcus Bontempelli, Jack Macrae and Bailey Smith will also be considered by selectors when they select the squad.

But the Dogs must down the Dockers to sew up a place in an elimination final.

Cairns has also thrown up some funky results with Melbourne dropping games against Sydney and Fremantle in driving rain and strong winds at Cazaly’s Stadium.

Mitch Wallis – who has been reborn as a high-marking forward in one of the coaching moves of the season – will celebrate his 150th match.

Link

[bornadog]

I would prefer Ed over Roarke or Suckling

[bulldogsthru&thru]

What’s with the random Ben Graham mention?

Oh i see it’s the herald sun

[1eyedog]

What’s with the random Ben Graham mention?

Oh i see it’s the herald sun

I thought it was strange as well. Felt cut and pasted and didn't fit the narrative (which was noticably lacking anyway). High flying Mitch Wallis?

[Bulldog Joe]

I thought it was strange as well. Felt cut and pasted and didn't fit the narrative (which was noticably lacking anyway). High flying Mitch Wallis?

When Mitch is flying high the whole team is flying ....because they would be in a plane.

[jeemak]

I thought it was strange as well. Felt cut and pasted and didn't fit the narrative (which was noticably lacking anyway). High flying Mitch Wallis?

Even I can still get off the ground better than Mitch can! Some interesting actual statistics in that article though.

As for selection I'd be inclined to bring in Wood for Smith and have Duryea play the Smith role. It's a shame for Roarke as he's been pretty solid the past couple of weeks and deserves his spot.