Always Right Match Committee - Round 17 Vs Sydney Swans 2021

[bulldogtragic]

Marra will be player number 41 for the season, only Hayes and Bedendo to go!

With only Bedendo not to play at the next level. Lonely club of one. But with 12 goals already, I think he will at some stage next year.

[josie]

??? Grounded???

You only get to debut ONCE! Crank up the hype machine and worry about being grounded in time for game #2!

I deserve that riposte….correction: I hope he takes mark of the year & kicks 3+ goals on debut…

[bornadog]

I deserve that riposte….correction: I hope he takes mark of the year & kicks 3+ goals on debut…

3 ? lets make it 5

[azabob]

In: Jamarra Ugle-Hagan, Josh Schache, Lachie McNeil, Hayden Crozier, Jordon Sweet, Ed Richards

Out: Aaron Naughton (concussion), Patrick Lipinski, Toby McLean

[azabob]

ROUND 17 SQUAD

Western Bulldogs v Sydney Swans

Sunday 11 June, 3.20pm

Marvel Stadium



B: Caleb Daniel, Alex Keath, Bailey Williams

HB: Taylor Duryea, Zaine Cordy, Bailey Dale

C: Mitch Hannan, Tom Liberatore, Bailey Smith

HF: Jason Johannisen, Jamarra Ugle-Hagan, Cody Weightman

F: Anthony Scott, Josh Bruce, Lachie Hunter

R: Tim English, Jack Macrae, Marcus Bontempelli

Ext. int: Lewis Young, Mitch Wallis, Josh Schache, Lachie McNeil, Hayden Crozier, Riley Garcia, Jordon Sweet, Ed Richards

[bornadog]

Toby has had two ordinary weeks, so I am not surprised

[bulldogtragic]

For me:

Int: Young, Schache, Garcia, Richards
Sub: Wallis

[divvydan]

I see it as one of Young, Schache or Sweet; leaning towards Young there. So, 3 of the other 5 smaller players. Richards a lock for mine if healthy, which probably means no Crozier. Then two of Wallis, Garcia, McNeil. Tend to make minimal changes, so keep Wallis and Garcia.

Thus Int: Young, Richards, Wallis, Garcia. Sub: Crozier/McNeil.

[comrade]

I see it as one of Young, Schache or Sweet; leaning towards Young there. So, 3 of the other 5 smaller players. Richards a lock for mine if healthy, which probably means no Crozier. Then two of Wallis, Garcia, McNeil. Tend to make minimal changes, so keep Wallis and Garcia.

Thus Int: Young, Richards, Wallis, Garcia. Sub: Crozier/McNeil.

Reckon you might be right. I'd prefer Wallis as sub personally but 3 late goals saves him I guess.

[Rocco Jones]

Definitely want to see Lewy kept in the side. Had to play back, ruck and forward last week. I would like to see us persist with the 3 KPDs.

I'd actually also play Schache. Might make it easier for Marra. Also means we are less likely to need Bruce in the ruck and can keep English forward and/or Lewy back more.

I'd have Wally and Richards in. Rough on Garcia...happy if he plays.

[anfo27]

Sweet has to play for mine. Tim just not good enough as the number 1 last week & need him forward to take some pressure of JUH.

I would then go with Richards, Wallis & Garcia.

[dog town]

Rarely negative about selection but we look quite weak in some areas on paper. With Jamarra playing I am concerned it limits our ability to play English forward.

Will wait for final selections but I’m hoping we don’t get too creative and definitely not too tall. Pressure and defensive actions must be maintained.

[Mantis]

Rarely negative about selection but we look quite weak in some areas on paper. With Jamarra playing I am concerned it limits our ability to play English forward.

Will wait for final selections but I’m hoping we don’t get too creative and definitely not too tall. Pressure and defensive actions must be maintained.

Wouldn’t mind seeing English & Young share the ruck duties with Tim taking most of the centre bounces and then Lewis doing the bulk of the around the ground work.

[comrade]

This week could be the 'weakest' side we've selected for the year. Shouldn't expect too much from JUH and Garcia, our rucks are light on and we're missing our best forward.

Next week should be our strongest side in a while with Dunkley and Naughts likely back.

Just need to find a way to win this and we'll be extremely well placed to come home with a wet sail.

[jazzadogs]

Weak side against a strong team in Sydney. Hickey has been very good, their forward line has some genuine danger in it with Franklin, Papley and Heeney (plus Hayward as well), and their running defenders have been very important to them with their willingness to take on the game and attack through the corridor. Kennedy, Parker and Mills have had great seasons through the midfield.

Counter that with our strengths - a dominant midfield group of Bont, Libba, Macrae and co, elite half backs in Dale, Daniel and Williams, and JAMARRA.

I think this game, and the Sydney style of attacking the corridor with quick ball movement, will be a real challenge for our style. We are very dependent on winning the ball at stoppages (which won't be easy with Parker and Kennedy), and if we lose it using our rolling defensive zone to stifle movement and cause turnovers. If we can effectively shut down their run with good match ups and a consistent zone, then I think we win. If they are allowed to run and carry, then I think they win.