Always Right Match Committee Round Six v Adelaide on Mars

[soupman]

This is the first Dogs game I get to go to since 2019 so I'm reluctant to bring West in, as he's probably the player on our list I rate least, but agree with most of the reasoning above.

We love giving contracts out to guys that we have no interest in playing. If we are going to contract West then he should play now as I'm not sure what we are waiting for him to produce at VFL level that he hasn't already. Otherwise why give him the spot?

Atm he is on track to join a bunch of "promising" players whose career with us ended sometimes multiple years before their contracts did like Webb, Gowers, Lewis Young pre2021 finals, Trengove, Cavarra, Greene, Hayes and Lynch.

[bornadog]

A bit of Buku

[Grantysghost]

A bit of Buku

He's a popular player amongst the group by the looks of it.

He actually looks more suited to the forward line. Might be a coaching master stroke.

[bornadog]

He's a popular player amongst the group by the looks of it.

He actually looks more suited to the forward line. Might be a coaching master stroke.

That would be handy

[Scraggers]

With Garcia and now Hunter out, West has to play. I would also bring Buku in and play Dunkley on the wing.

[merantau]

Now that Hunter is unavailable I would be happy to see Buku alternate between defence and the wing with Williams. He is good overhead, has pace and agility and he can kick long. Worth a try, IMO.

[bornadog]

With Garcia and now Hunter out, West has to play. I would also bring Buku in and play Dunkley on the wing.

Last week McNeil and Scott played the two wings when Hunter was either off or in the forward line. I thought both did well.

[jeemak]

Now that Hunter is unavailable I would be happy to see Buku alternate between defence and the wing with Williams. He is good overhead, has pace and agility and he can kick long. Worth a try, IMO.

I probably worry about his tank a bit. All of our defenders have to run ridiculous amounts, particularly the taller ones, and our wings also have to do so.

Not sure he'd be up to it just yet.

[BornInDroopSt'54]

Please disregard.

[hujsh]

I'm not saying Buku can't become a wingman but I am going to say he shouldn't be thrown straight into it at AFL level if we can help it.

[Mofra]

With Garcia and now Hunter out, West has to play. I would also bring Buku in and play Dunkley on the wing.

I think we have to bring a runner in, West or McComb have been performing.
If Bukes comes in we definitely need another running foot soldier as well

I like Scott on the wing so that's one side sorted.

[bornadog]

From Callum Twoomey - I suspect this is what will happen.

Coming off a huge win over North Melbourne it is hard to see the Bulldogs making too many unforced changes this week. Riley Garcia will go out with his knee injury, and Mitch Wallis is a solid chance to hold his spot in the starting 22 having become a go-to medical substitute for the Dogs. Or they could look at blooding Robbie McComb for an AFL debut after his 28-disposal and one-goal effort in the VFL, with Louis Butler also a chance as well as Rhylee West and Hayden Crozier. Lachie Hunter will also need to be replaced as he takes time away from the club due to personal issues.

R5 medical substitute: Mitch Wallis (replaced Riley Garcia)


Verdict: McComb and Wallis in the 22 for Garcia and Hunter. - Callum Twomey

If Robbie doesn't debut then West comes in.

[Happy Days]

Hannan has a delayed concussion and isn’t available this week.

[azabob]

Hannan has a delayed concussion and isn’t available this week.

And for a few more weeks by the sounds of it.

[Happy Days]

Yeah delayed concussion is never a good thing. Hope he’s doing okay.

In more positive news I’ve been told that Arthur Jones spent the whole warmup dancing to some music put on for the open training, so it appears to be a “good vibes only” situation at the club today.