Always Right Match Committee Round 9 vs Port Adelaide

[Rocco Jones]

Who's carrying on?

Ha, I scrolled to look. I actually agree with brining in Roarke (him or Butler). I have been impressed with him in the VFL this season. Really has mastered his limitations (open for a gag there but he has). Hunter out means we really need a guy to cover ground, no point in just going the next best mid.

[soupman]

I have no issues with Roarke. If you are gonna keep him on the list as a depth winger then make sure you use him when the opportunity arises. I actually think he was pretty good when he played last year.

Weightman as well at least brings some better balance to the lineup by giving us a natural forward. Not unhappy with the changes, which is usually a bad sign.

[Testekill]

Who's carrying on?

Not so much here but the bigfooty dogs subforum has lost their collective *!*!*!*!ing mind over him getting picked.

[Mantis]

From the VFL report:
Roarke Smith

15 disposals, four tackles

“As a winger, Roarke helped out our defenders enormously – as a defender himself that’s a natural disposition he has. The next step for Roarke is to also be an offensive threat.”

I'm guessing Wood plays taller and we adopt a more defensive style? Roarke to play wing and roll back behind the ball for most of the night

I’m hoping Wood plays ‘smaller’ and we use Dale or Williams on someone like Georgiades and we can hopefully run off him.

And interesting comments on Roarke... he’s been on the list for how long exactly? Maybe 6-7 years.. he is what he is and to expect him to become an offensive threat is wishful thinking.

[Testekill]

I’m hoping Wood plays ‘smaller’ and we use Dale or Williams on someone like Georgiades and we can hopefully run off him.

And interesting comments on Roarke... he’s been on the list for how long exactly? Maybe 6-7 years.. he is what he is and to expect him to become an offensive threat is wishful thinking.

Maybe he can recreate that match in the rain against Port in 2018

[The Bulldogs Bite]

Sensible changes given our lack of personnel.

No issues with Roarke being selected - might be worth giving him a defensive role on one of their prime movers.

I like Weightman as an in. We're undermanned but it's a side that can compete.

[Grantysghost]

Not so much here but the bigfooty dogs subforum has lost their collective *!*!*!*!ing mind over him getting picked.

Not the brightest minds. Rourke is a good selection, works his arse off and has the running capability to do the role Hunter does.

[Rocco Jones]

I’m hoping Wood plays ‘smaller’ and we use Dale or Williams on someone like Georgiades and we can hopefully run off him.

And interesting comments on Roarke... he’s been on the list for how long exactly? Maybe 6-7 years.. he is what he is and to expect him to become an offensive threat is wishful thinking.

I am relatively a 'fan' of Roarke but this is spot on. It's like giving Caleb a goal to get taller.

[Smads57]

The only other logical choice for Hunter's spot on the wing (from the VFL) was Butler and I prefer the stronger body Roarke will bring to the contest. No problems with his inclusion.

[jeemak]

Yeah Roarke isn't going to light it up, but he's shown when he plays seniors he can be safe with the footy, strong, and can kick the occasional goal. Him coming in worries me less than bringing in someone less seasoned into what will be a pretty hostile Adelaide environment.

He does look a bit too good for VFL a lot of the time as well.

[Bumper Bulldogs]

ROUND 9 TEAM
Int: Adam Treloar, Marcus Bontempelli, Jack Macrae, Tom Liberatore

We must be batting pretty deep to have a bench this strong.

[MrMahatma]

Hunter out and no English really, really hurts.

We’re going to need our mids to completely dominate.

[chef]

Hopefully Bukus dads not too upset.

Nice changes.

[Happy Days]

Roarke is undefeated and undisputed at Adelaide Oval, and will almost certainly do exactly what you ask of him. That little shithead Weightman earned his chance.

I’m good with this.

[FrediKanoute]

Bevo’s trust in Roarke knows no bounds

I agree. I like him, he works hard etc, but he is a limited footballer and with a number of limited footballer's in the team, his selection for the PA game is a bit of a surprise.

I can't begin to fathom how Hannan has kept his spot and why Wallis hasn't been selected.