Always Right Match Committee Round 9 vs Port Adelaide

[BornInDroopSt'54]

On the point of negativity, it is so much easier to criticise than verbally support anything but certainly a player. Human nature.
It can be tiresome. Our system of interpretation by nature is critical. However the principle of generosity is a good one: give everything a good chance to be right.
Catch people being good not bad.

[Axe Man]

Ball-magnet Dog pushes through pain barrier in bid to face Port

WESTERN Bulldogs warrior Lachie Hunter is pressing his case to play against Port Adelaide, just six days after breaking his hand.

The versatile Hunter will test out his left hand at training on Wednesday in preparation for his club's clash with a fellow premiership contender at Adelaide Oval on Saturday night.

The 26-year-old was injured during the third quarter of the Bulldogs' comeback victory over Carlton on Sunday.

Bulldogs forward Josh Bruce lauded Hunter's determination to remain on the field against the Blues.

Hunter booted a crucial goal in the final term to help propel his team to a 16-point win at Marvel Stadium.

"One of the toughest things I've seen to be able to play through with a broken hard," Bruce said.

"And actually have a really strong influence in a physical sense as well, he was laying tackles and putting pressure on and kicking clutch goals with a broken hand.

"It's pretty incredible and he's the kind of player who rarely misses.

"He told me after the game (his hand was broken) as we were walking off. You wouldn't have known otherwise."

The second-placed Bulldogs' game in South Australia shapes as the pick of the round, with Port Adelaide (6-2) a formidable prospect at home.

Another dominant game from Bruce would help the Bulldogs' chances of a road victory significantly.

The 28-year-old kicked five goals against Carlton and has rediscovered his best form after struggling last year, in his first season at the Whitten Oval since his big-money switch from St Kilda.

A fitter and happier Bruce is third in the Coleman Medal race with 25 goals, behind only Carlton big man Harry McKay (30) and rejuvenated Adelaide veteran Taylor Walker (27).

"Coming over from the Saints and not being accustomed to the way we played and then moving to Queensland ... I found it extremely challenging at times last year," Bruce said.

"Now I've had that continuity with the group, I'm starting to jell a little bit better and understand the way they want me to play."

[Vred]

Looks like Weightmen is coming in according to the article on our website.

[Axe Man]

Looks like Weightmen is coming in according to the article on our website.

Which article? I can't see anything relevant.

[Rocco Jones]

Only thing I saw re: Weightman is he is set to be rewarded with no quote.

[BornInDroopSt'54]

Matthew Lloyd suggesting both Martin and English come in.
The achilles may disagree.
When achilles are sore are they vulnerable?
Will a jab do the trick?

[azabob]

Matthew Lloyd suggesting both Martin and English come in.
The achilles may disagree.
When achilles are sore are they vulnerable?
Will a jab do the trick?

At Martins age at this time of the season no way would I be jabbing the achilies. If it goes wrong it will go horribly wrong and could be season ending.

[bulldogsthru&thru]

At Martins age at this time of the season no way would I be jabbing the achilies. If it goes wrong it will go horribly wrong and could be season ending.

With Martins issues, are we the Vic club that has inquired about Sandilands?

[bornadog]

With Martins issues, are we the Vic club that has inquired about Sandilands?

I hope not



Must be Dad's army Geelong

[Axe Man]

With Martins issues, are we the Vic club that has inquired about Sandilands?

Only if Keathy wants some practice taking hangers at training on an even taller opponent than McKay.

[westbulldog]

Would we look at having Travis Varcoe and Marra call Willie Rioli if the latter is delisted by the Eagles ?

[jeemak]

If you want someone to rip their Achilles definitely give them a jab.

[1eyedog]

If it hasn't already been mentioned it looks like Cody might be an in this week to reward the 6 inside F50 tackles he laid last week.

Sorry, mentioned above.

[Mofra]

If it hasn't already been mentioned it looks like Cody might be an in this week to reward the 6 inside F50 tackles he laid last week.

Sorry, mentioned above.

Good.
I've been impressed with his off the ball efforts and his intensity at VFL level. I think he offers us an 'energy' that some mids shoehorned at forwards don't bring. I wonder if he's "versatile" enough for Bevo to be a week in, week out proposition yet or he needs a few more pre-seasons to build his tank to be an occasional wing rotation option too.

[Rocco Jones]

My best guess at what Bevo/MC will do:
In: Weightman, Williams, English
Out: Lipsinki, Khamis, Hannan

Medical Sub: Wally