Round 1 2008: Dogs v Crows - match-ups and tactics

[Bulldog Revolution]

Fast moving wingman/half-forward. Very skilful. He actually had a similar footy career to me - a few WAFL games at a couple of clubs and nearly a decade playing in the same suburban league thereafter.

I must have played on him 20 times or more at both levels.

20 times is quite a few games against him, sounds like you both had long careers

Sounds similar to his boy - 20 times, sounds like you both had long careers

[Bulldog Revolution]

Interesting that Maric has been named as an emergency for the Crows, that leaves Griffen to do the bulk of the ruckwork, who was barely no 2 last year to Hudson.

That also means Tippett (who I believe also played a forward and ruck at SANFL level) may have to relieve Griffen for 4-5 minutes a quarter unless the Crows throw someone like Bock into the centre.

I think you are selling Griffin short here, from what I saw last year he is a terrific ruck prospect, and Tippett has obviously had some good form in the pre season

[Mofra]

I think you are selling Griffin short here, from what I saw last year he is a terrific ruck prospect, and Tippett has obviously had some good form in the pre season

Not at all - Griffen was in my DT last year, and close to emergency this year.

He may be quick around the ground, but should still be out-muscled at the bounces - this should help our clearance rate which has been poor against Adelaide in the past few seasons.

[Go_Dogs]

I agree that we hold the advantage in the ruck. However both Tippett and Griffin can go forward and stick a mark - something that our rucks will have to be mindful of today. Let's hope Hudson can really get on top early and put some pressure on the young Crows rucks and midfielders.