Always Right Match Committee Round Four v Richmond at The G

[Danjul]

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.

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

For me the biggest worry on the forward line is Naughton. He’s a genuine champion but he’s struggling. Other coaches have a strategy to neutralise him and he is not getting support in the present structure. Opponents are blocking him and so are his teammates. Putting Hannan in the ruck In the forward line means he is not a forward option. In his last dozen home and away games Naughton has only kicked multiple goals 4? times.

Since Sweet was banished Naughton has 2 bags of 4, a 3 and two 2’s. He has kicked only 1 goal in ten of his games. Happy to have that checked but I think replacing Hannan with sweet would help with a number of problems.

[Grantysghost]

For me the biggest worry on the forward line is Naughton. He’s a genuine champion but he’s struggling. Other coaches have a strategy to neutralise him and he is not getting support in the present structure. Opponents are blocking him and so are his teammates. Putting Hannan in the ruck In the forward line means he is not a forward option. In his last dozen home and away games Naughton has only kicked multiple goals 4? times.

Since Sweet was banished Naughton has 2 bags of 4, a 3 and two 2’s. He has kicked only 1 goal in ten of his games. Happy to have that checked but I think replacing Hannan with sweet would help with a number of problems.

I was yelling at Marra early to lead away from where Naughton was.

His direct opponent, the elder McCartin was plucking intercept marks because he was in the area.

That chemistry will come with time, I think it actually improved mid match.

[SquirrelGrip]

I was yelling at Marra early to lead away from where Naughton was.

Yep, he's really going to listen to a goon in the crowd....

[Grantysghost]

Yep, he's really going to listen to a goon in the crowd....

Haha true, that would be yelling into the wind.

I don't make any noise at the footy, it was more an internal yell.

[1eyedog]

Pretty happy with that performance.

Of the usual candidates to be dropped:

Vandermeer put in a really good showing. His pressure is great and covers ground so well. Still room for improvmenet wih execution but holds onto his spot for mine
Hannan did not have a great game, but his role is kind of like that. Hard to tell without looking specifically for it but if his off the ball work was good (blocking and the like) I think he stays, we don't really have another candidate for his role (Bedendo and Wallis the best two candidates)
Wallis looked devoid of a role and like he was always 4m from where he needed to be. Really enjoyed his goal but don't see him being in the 22.

Expecting Wallis to go back out, O'Brien to come in for Cordy (I know Khamis played well reportedly but surely 2 games is enough match fitness for TOB and we will want to get him in sooner rather than later). McNeil I expect to continue waiting for one of Scott, Roarke or Vandermeer to drop off.

I can't see how 5 goals can be ignored it was a huge game from him and should be rewarded.

[DOG GOD]

Can’t play both of Dureya and crozier, so crozier misses.
Wallis out…he’s done unfortunately.
McNeil’s pace will be handy so he comes in.
Hopefully O’Brien for Cordy.

[azabob]

Anthony Scott is a fairly versatile player, if he was a yard quicker he'd be quite dangerous either as a forward or defender.

[bornadog]

Can’t play both of Dureya and crozier, so crozier misses.
Wallis out…he’s done unfortunately.
McNeil’s pace will be handy so he comes in.
Hopefully O’Brien for Cordy.

Need to drop one more?

Your ins are - O'Brien, McNeil

Out is Cordy. Can't include Wallis as he wasn't in the 22.

[bornadog]

Anthony Scott is a fairly versatile player, if he was a yard quicker he'd be quite dangerous either as a forward or defender.

I think he does have some pace.

[GVGjr]

Anthony Scott is a fairly versatile player, if he was a yard quicker he'd be quite dangerous either as a forward or defender.

It's probably the only knock on him. A very good spare parts player for us.

[DOG GOD]

Need to drop one more?

Your ins are - O'Brien, McNeil

Out is Cordy. Can't include Wallis as he wasn't in the 22.

Ah ofcourse….hmm scott maybe ??

Or possibly just…

O’Brien for Cordy
McNeil as sub for Wallis

[Jam Donuts]

Agreed. VDM plays for frees too readily and it annoys me.

And goes to ground to often, therefore there is no pressure from him

[divvydan]

English no case to answer from MRO. Action wasn't considered to be unreasonable.

[Testekill]

English no case to answer from MRO. Action wasn't considered to be unreasonable.

I mean like I said, Blakey literally ran into a stationary target.

[bornadog]

English no case to answer from MRO. Action wasn't considered to be unreasonable.

Cheers, good news.