Always Right Match Committee Round Four v Richmond at The G

[Vred]

Media already banging the drums for English suspension, I won't lie, that late bump does look pretty bad as he only had eyes on the player and not the ball.

[azabob]

Media already banging the drums for English suspension, I won't lie, that late bump does look pretty bad as he only had eyes on the player and not the ball.

When did the incident happen. I was at the ground and can't even recall it.

[Bullies]

Roarke didn't see much of it tonight. 8 touches. Is that enough for a wingman?

Not sure Bevo will drop Roarke. He sees something a lot of us don't .

[azabob]

Roarke Smith offers a point of difference. His defensive efforts and mindset.

He may not get it a 20 odd times but; he runs BOTH ways and on at least four to five occasions last night (that I saw at the ground) he got a hand in to spoil or deflect a quick Sydney handball which stopped their run.

I'm ok with the Smith and Hunter as wing combos.

[Danjul]

If we aren't dropping Hannan for a nebulous role that I can't figure out then I don't see how we can drop Roarke for one I at least understand.

Watching the replay now, no chance we can drop Vandermeer. The forward press is as good as I've ever seen it be and that total psycho is a huge part of it. Plus I'm like 90% sure at one stage he feigned like he couldn't look at Blakey because he was so ugly which is the real intangible stuff that you either have or you don't.

Only change for mine is Cordy for TOB, but if the rumours are true and Buku was BOG in the twos then I would really rather him. Better the devil that you don't know sucks.

Hannan is the key component in the strategy for developing ruck dominance. He can move quickly and knows how to defend acres of grass when having a break from those duties. Let’s be realistic, Cordy is just too light against the bigger stronger bodies. Yes, he’s enthusiastic, but when they see Hannan nominating they laugh so much they are totally distracted.

[bornadog]

Presuming everyone is still available (except Cordy), do we stay with the same side?

* Does Wally stay in ?

* Does Crozier get his spot back?

* Does McNeil get his first game for 2022 ?

* Does O'Brien come in to cover Cordy?

I would be reluctant to drop anyone.

Prediction:

In: O'Brien
Out: Cordy

Med sub Wallis

[SquirrelGrip]

Presuming everyone is still available (except Cordy), do we stay with the same side?

* Does Wally stay in ?

* Does Crozier get his spot back?

* Does McNeil get his first game for 2022 ?

* Does O'Brien come in to cover Cordy?

I would be reluctant to drop anyone.

Prediction:

Wally? No, Wally doesn’t stay in. I love him but he has to execute what his minimal skillset allows. That missed set shot was the death rattle.

Crozier? Who does he replace? He would only play if O’Brien isn’t ready. Scott moved back after half time and with his versatility and effort deserves to hold his spot for now.

McNeil? VDM played his best game for the year so despite some imperfections would be stiff to come out after that. McNeil isn’t going to replace Roarke as they play different roles. Realistically McNeil replaces Wally as sub.

O’Brien? Of course he replaces Corey if he’s ready. That was always going to be his role anyway.

The bigger question is how we play the rucks this week and if we back Tim/Mitch Hannan against two genuine Tigers ruckmen.

[Mantis]

Presuming everyone is still available (except Cordy), do we stay with the same side?

* Does Wally stay in ?

* Does Crozier get his spot back?

* Does McNeil get his first game for 2022 ?

* Does O'Brien come in to cover Cordy?

I would be reluctant to drop anyone.

Prediction:

In: O'Brien
Out: Cordy

Med sub Wallis

Sentiment aside Wallis was pretty awful... roved the ball well to kick a neat snap, but there wasn't much else to get excited about... just doesn't have the leg speed to get dangerous. He can't stay in.

[Grantysghost]

Sentiment aside Wallis was pretty awful... roved the ball well to kick a neat snap, but there wasn't much else to get excited about... just doesn't have the leg speed to get dangerous. He can't stay in.

Don't think he had a touch until part way into the 4th.

Edit: Nope wrong he had 3 in the 3rd and 3 in the 4th.

[bornadog]

Sentiment aside Wallis was pretty awful... roved the ball well to kick a neat snap, but there wasn't much else to get excited about... just doesn't have the leg speed to get dangerous. He can't stay in.

I agree, was surprised he was medical sub.

[bornadog]

The bigger question is how we play the rucks this week and if we back Tim/Mitch Hannan against two genuine Tigers ruckmen.

Knowing Bevo, we will continue with Hannan. I noticed Bont took one ruck contest in the Fwd line (3rd quarter)

[azabob]

Knowing Bevo, we will continue with Hannan. I noticed Bont took one ruck contest in the Fwd line (3rd quarter)

Both he and Hannan (i think) put their hand up to nominate and the umpire saw Bont first.

[Bulldog4life]

Media already banging the drums for English suspension, I won't lie, that late bump does look pretty bad as he only had eyes on the player and not the ball.

I thought the lizard ran into Tim and Tim just protected himself.

[Grantysghost]

I thought the lizard ran into Tim and Tim just protected himself.

LVDM has to be one of the biggest smart ar5es we've got.

He and Blakey were having a bit of a smack talk battle deep in the "Footscray" end and everytime Blakey spoke LVDM shielded his eyes with his entire arm, I assume to say he's so ugly he couldn't look at him. He did it 2 or 3 times I was in tears.

[Danjul]

Sentiment aside Wallis was pretty awful... roved the ball well to kick a neat snap, but there wasn't much else to get excited about... just doesn't have the leg speed to get dangerous. He can't stay in.

Not saying he was good but…

he had 6 disposals for 1 goal (should have been 2) 1 behind in half a game. R Smith had 8 and Hannan had 4. For 2 established players they did nothing to avoid relegation.