Always Right Match Committee Round 11 v West Coast at Optus Stadium on Saturday Night

[Grantysghost]

Ads getting way too much rope.

And free kick Libba!

Interestingly Marra is in there with what looks like the senior group. I see ZAINE!

OBrien on Weightman is interesting, taking a small.

[Mantis]

Just a pic of ruck practice? Is there a problem?

I didn't think it added anything to the conversation which was the concern about how Sweet can impact the game as a forward, but maybe that's on me.

[ratsmac]

Good to see McLean involved.

[jeemak]

Just a pic of ruck practice? Is there a problem?

You've been repeatedly warned about posting pictures of ruck practice.

[Axe Man]

A return of familiar faces for Perth clash

Bulldogs senior coach Luke Beveridge has given every indication that a host of players will return for Saturday night’s clash against West Coast in Perth.

After falling ill, both Tim English and Taylor Duryea are in line to feature against the Eagles.

“Tim should come in,” Beveridge said.

“He has had a couple of really strong sessions since he’s been back on his feet. Today’s a main session; I imagine he will get through unscathed and will be picked.”

“Taylor will be considered as well. We’ve had some change through that backline – Luke Cleary has had a couple of games which has been terrific to be able to debut another young fella.”

Cody Weightman is also set to be available for selection, with the livewire forward recovering from a broken collarbone a fortnight ago.

“Yeah, he wanted to play last week, Cody,” he said.

“He wanted to take Lin Jong’s example from a few years ago. We have held him back a little bit – I think he will get thought today – we will consider him.”

A rare bout of persistent rain in Perth won’t stop the Bulldogs preparations, adding another element to an intriguing contest.

“When you get there, you assess the conditions and how it might impact,” he said.

“It definitely affects some of your messaging before the game and the main phases of the game.”

Despite suffering a spade of injuries over the past month, the Bulldogs will have some selection issues after some good form across the side.

“That second ruck consideration is a critical one for us this week,” Beveridge said.

“Sweety and Tim have never played in the same AFL team together. This week could be the first time that happens. If that happens something else will have to give.”

“We’ll have 38 training today and they’re good numbers in comparison to the last month. So that’s a good sign for us, but that’s now – hopefully we can sustain it."

[azabob]

Mitch Cleary reporting

Bailey Smith will miss the trip to Perth with illness.

Weightman, English, Duryea return.
Luke Cleary / Zaine Cordy dropped

[azabob]

ROUND 11 TEAM
Western Bulldogs v West Coast Eagles
Saturday 28 May, 7.30pm AEST
Optus Stadium

B: Ed Richards, Ryan Gardner, Tim O’Brien
HB: Caleb Daniel, Alex Keath, Bailey Dale
C: Bailey Williams, Jack Macrae, Anthony Scott
HF: Lachlan McNeil, Buku Khamis, Tom Liberatore
F: Marcus Bontempelli, Aaron Naughton, Cody Weightman
R: Tim English, Josh Dunkley, Adam Treloar
Int: Robbie McComb, Jordon Sweet, Rhylee West, Taylor Duryea
Emer: Josh Schache, Arthur Jones, Dom Bedendo, Luke Cleary

In: Cody Weightman, Tim English, Taylor Duryea
Out: Bailey Smith (illness), Zaine Cordy (omitted), Luke Cleary (omitted), Roarke Smith (medi-sub)

[Hotdog60]

Roarke is interesting one isn't that 3 weeks now without playing a game. He'll be losing match fitness.

[bornadog]

Finally Cordy dropped

[DOG GOD]

Great…Kennedy named.

[DOG GOD]

Finally Cordy dropped

Never thought that would happen

[angelopetraglia]

Kennedy in for them. Gee whiz he loves playing us. He has been off for a couple so hopefully he is rusty. Bailey Smith is a massive out for us with the form he is in. Others will need to step up to fill that void. English, Duryea and Cody are all good ins.

[Grantysghost]

Listening to Bevo this morning I'd guess :

In : English, Weightman, Duryea
Out: Cordy, McComb, Cleary

I was close im claiming it anyway.

Smith doesn't count!

[macca]

Zaine very stiff, he was played out of position last week.

His a casualty of having fit players back.

Good problem to have.

Like to see Sweet and English in same team, good game to trial 2 rucks against depleted Eagles . Rest English fwd

[WBFC4FFC]

ROUND 11 TEAM
Western Bulldogs v West Coast Eagles
Saturday 28 May, 7.30pm AEST
Optus Stadium

B: Ed Richards, Ryan Gardner, Tim O’Brien
HB: Caleb Daniel, Alex Keath, Bailey Dale
C: Bailey Williams, Jack Macrae, Anthony Scott
HF: Lachlan McNeil, Buku Khamis, Tom Liberatore
F: Marcus Bontempelli, Aaron Naughton, Cody Weightman
R: Tim English, Josh Dunkley, Adam Treloar
Int: Robbie McComb, Jordon Sweet, Rhylee West, Taylor Duryea
Emer: Josh Schache, Arthur Jones, Dom Bedendo, Luke Cleary

In: Cody Weightman, Tim English, Taylor Duryea
Out: Bailey Smith (illness), Zaine Cordy (omitted), Luke Cleary (omitted), Roarke Smith (medi-sub)

Williams definitely has to maintain his form from last week on the wing, given we are missing Smith.

Still missing all the quick guys (Smith, Vanders, JJ) and going with two Rucks. Would assume it would be 50/50 in the middle with English and Sweet, given how good English is up front!