Always Right Match Committee - Round 3 Vs North Melbourne 2021

[comrade]

Anyone else get the sense that Lipinski gets a shorter leash than most?

I can only assume there was some less than flattering footage of Lipinski's defensive running in his post game review. That plus the undisciplined 50m counted against him. Competition though that midfield is pretty fierce.

[Axe Man]

North seem very short, McKay as the only tall defender. I guess Walker could play back. Does Goldy just ruck all day?

[Grantysghost]

Anyone else get the sense that Lipinski gets a shorter leash than most?

I'm surprised although he wasn't as good this week as he was the week prior.

Seems like Bevo has got time for Scott.

[GVGjr]

Anyone else get the sense that Lipinski gets a shorter leash than most?

Yes, I know stats aren't everything but how many players would be dropped after 2 games averaging 23 disposals per game?
He must be not doing something that the MC have specifically asked him to do.

Both he and Wallis will need to be impressive with Footscray. Wallis being the VC and on the leadership team wasn't enough to overlook his two missed shots. I suspect if he had converted them it would have been very hard from the MC to drop him.

[GVGjr]

I'm surprised although he wasn't as good this week as he was the week prior.

Seems like Bevo has got time for Scott.

New toys are the best Lets see if he follows the first season of Will Hayes.

[comrade]

Corr and Bonar were amongst their best last week, both missing makes a mess of their defence. One of Bruce or Naughts to get off the chain is my tip.

[Bumper Bulldogs]

Corr and Bonar were amongst their best last week, both missing makes a mess of their defence. One of Bruce or Naughts to get off the chain is my tip.

I’m backing in both getting of the chain this week.

[dog town]

Yes, I know stats aren't everything but how many players would be dropped after 2 games averaging 23 disposals per game?
He must be not doing something that the MC have specifically asked him to do.

Both he and Wallis will need to be impressive with Footscray. Wallis being the VC and on the leadership team wasn't enough to overlook his two missed shots. I suspect if he had converted them it would have been very hard from the MC to drop him.

Wondering if the game opening up after Hunter went to the wing last week has inadvertently hurt Lipinski. If they decide to stick with Hunter on a wing I’m not sure Lipinski is one of their first choices to move forward. He is stiff either way but I’m thinking Lipinski has just been squeezed out on team balance rather than doing something unforgivable or lazy on the field.

Get the feeling they are hoping McNeil continues to progress rapidly and we end up with the pace we have craved forward. Vandermeer, JJ (maybe) and McNeil is starting to look a bit quicker albeit none of them cut their teeth as forwards.

[1eyedog]

Wallis & Lipinski out, Wood & JJ in.

Lippa gave away two goals on Sunday.

[1eyedog]

North seem very short, McKay as the only tall defender. I guess Walker could play back. Does Goldy just ruck all day?

Treloar on a HFF Bont in the pocket we are spoilt for riches.

[SquirrelGrip]

I wonder if Caleb plays higher up the ground?

[The Doctor]

Wondering if the game opening up after Hunter went to the wing last week has inadvertently hurt Lipinski. If they decide to stick with Hunter on a wing I’m not sure Lipinski is one of their first choices to move forward. He is stiff either way but I’m thinking Lipinski has just been squeezed out on team band me rather than doing something unforgivable or lazy on the field.

Get the feeling they are hoping McNeil continues to progress rapidly and we end up with the pace we have craved forward. Vandermeer, JJ (maybe) and McNeil is starting to look a bit quicker albeit none of them cut their teeth as forwards.

Lipinski cost us goals last week with elementary errors & his defensive work is still poor at AFL level. He struggles in the pressure cooker big games. I think his demotion is warranted despite his good game in the 1st round.

Wallis, well if he isn't hitting the scoreboard & not able to pressure defenders enough it's hard to pick him. I think the bigger problem is his ground level game as a forward is not productive enough.

Wood & JJ are excellent inclusions on paper at least.

I like the MC are backing Scott & McNeil for now. Give them a decent go. Bevo & his MC were quite clever with this in his first 2 years. I don't like the in 1 week and out the next, particularly with newbies.

[Yankee Hotel Foxtrot]

Seems the Match committee has a very firm position on what the bar for selection is, and not delaying making changes even when its the VC whose failed to meet the criteria.i like it.

[Dry Rot]

With Wallis dropped, when does the formal VFL season begin?

[Dry Rot]

Thoughts on Scott and McNeil holding their spots?