Always Right Match Committee Round 21 v Richmond

[G-Mo77]

There would be a bit of that I suppose and I suspect it might be something that follows O'Donnell as well.
Gardner has some limitations but I'm happy to have him in the team.

He's certainly grown on me. He's awful ball in hand and every time he's about to kick it I cringe. All that being said I believe he has learned what his limitations are and you don't see him kicking the ball into the 10th row as much, you don't see him caught out of position as often and has developed a pretty good art in spoiling, tough as nails as well. We won a Premiership with big Fletch as a KPD, we can build a decent backline around Gardner as well.

[GVGjr]

He's certainly grown on me. He's awful ball in hand and every time he's about to kick it I cringe. All that being said I believe he has learned what his limitations are and you don't see him kicking the ball into the 10th row as much, you don't see him caught out of position as often and has developed a pretty good art in spoiling, tough as nails as well. We one a Premiership with big Fletch as a KPD, we can build a decent backline around Gardner as well.

Speaking of Fletcher Roberts he's being interviewed in the sponsors room tonight. Looking forward to it.

[jeemak]

In his press conference yesterday, Bevo alluded to a different structure down back this week and specific strategies targeted to beat Richmond. Other than the obvious personnel changes of Jones and JOD being the new defensive talls, what do we think it might be?

Something that we don't notice or understand, but infuriates us anyway I think.

[EasternWest]

Speaking of Fletcher Roberts he's being interviewed in the sponsors room tonight. Looking forward to it.

Bullgod

[lemmon]

He's certainly grown on me. He's awful ball in hand and every time he's about to kick it I cringe. All that being said I believe he has learned what his limitations are and you don't see him kicking the ball into the 10th row as much, you don't see him caught out of position as often and has developed a pretty good art in spoiling, tough as nails as well. We won a Premiership with big Fletch as a KPD, we can build a decent backline around Gardner as well.

Is it weird that I thought Fletcher Roberts was a substantially better footballer than Gardner and was treated harshly at selection/was delisted too early?

[HOSE B ROMERO]

Is it weird that I thought Fletcher Roberts was a substantially better footballer than Gardner and was treated harshly at selection/was delisted too early?

Having players like Boyd, Morris, Wood and Murphy made it easier for those around them. Gardy hasn't had that luxury.

[lemmon]

Having players like Boyd, Morris, Wood and Murphy made it easier for those around them. Gardy hasn't had that luxury.

I think Fletch was a very good kick for a big man and was willing to back himself in the air - haven't seen that from Gardner.

[The Bulldogs Bite]

Roberts was just too slow to make it, and not strong enough to make up for the lack of pace.

Still, played a role in the greatest premiership in AFL history and will always be remembered.

[azabob]

The back six looks the best it has all year from a ball movement and leg speed view point.
A touch undersized but Richmond. I expect Jones to keep Reiwoldt in check and O'Donnell to play on the resting ruckman.

The match up for Cumberland and Bolton are a concern.

Screw it. I?m quoting myself. Fairly happy with this call in hindsight.

[bornadog]

Screw it. I?m quoting myself. Fairly happy with this call in hindsight.

Spot on

[bulldogtragic]

I thought Arty showed a bit as the sub. A surprise selection in a sense but got himself involved with trying to set up some play in the forward 50.

[Bulldog4life]

People seem to get a fix on certain players and it's tough to budge.

I don't get it either. They're all literally bleeding for OUR jumper.

A terrific post Gg. My exact sentiments.

[EasternWest]

I thought Arty showed a bit as the sub. A surprise selection in a sense but got himself involved with trying to set up some play in the forward 50.

He's got great dancing feet and high energy. I think he'll definitely have a place going forwards.

[bornadog]

He's got great dancing feet and high energy. I think he'll definitely have a place going forwards.

Also ideal sub at this stage. Come on and make a quick impact