Always Right Match Committee Round 2 vs Gold Coast Suns

[Hotdog60]

Okay here goes,
Out: Williams, Mcneil and Harmes (VDM saved because it looks like too many changes.)
In: Bedendo, Keith and Garcia

Keith goes back, Coffield takes Williams spot, Garcia changes places with McNeil and Weightman moves into Harmes's spot and Bedendo replaces Flea.

[Prince Imperial]

Having watched both our teams on the weekend and our preseason games, I would do the following:

In: Keath, Macrae, Darcy, Scott, Baker

Out: Khamis, McNeil, VDM, Harmes, Lobb

Daniel into the 22 with either Scott or Baker as sub. Khamis a bit unlucky but it's a bit of toss up between him and Coffield as a medium defender and we desperately need Keath as a tall defender. Harmes is suspended but I would have dropped him anyway.

[FrediKanoute]

What a dumpster fire our team selection is. the Masterstroke MC of 2016 is but a faded distant memory.

Harmes needs to play, BUT he has to play a role, its simple, the guy is a lockdown player, give him a job, simple. This should be rowell.
VDM and McNeil are both done, honestly they bring 100% of nothing, which is still nothing. They havent learnt anything new, so end this nonsense now.
We need to see if Macrae still has it as an inside mid. Hes had a mixed bag pre season, but the guy has been a superstar for a long period of time, we know he has the skills, surely he gets a good go at HIS prime position. Not some Bevo lets play him as a high Half forward type BS.
Melbourne slaughtered us with their defensive rebound and wing work (as they always do) yet we did nothing to combat it. They waltzed out of D50 like it was a gala ball. This is where Cody (and whoever else is a Small forward) sit on someones head. Did cody or anyone else in our F50 lay a decent tackle?

There were lots wrong with yesterday, but gee the lack of forward pressure was a big big reason that we were beaten. We can blame Khamis and the backline all we want but if there is no pressure through the centre of the ground and none in the forward half there is no way you can stop the entry avalanche.

[Bullies]

That was dumb - however May got into him a few times and he cracked it.

The fact no one went into bat for him really dissapointed me.

He will need to get used to being disappointed if he expects someone to fly the flag and help him as it not something we do unfortunately. Beside Libber your on your own.

[Critter]

I don't get the peciousness surrounding whether or not to move Aaron Naughton to CHB.

I heard an interesting comment from John Longmire over the weekend, when questioned about moving players forward and back. He said the Sydney players relished the prospect of being switched around when circumstances dictated - they enjoyed the challenge. The inference I took was that, at Sydney, it's whatever best suits the team that matters most. Interesting then how coaches can set culture.

In 2014, Liam Jones left the Bulldogs because he felt his card was marked and he had no future. As we know, he went to Carlton. Unfortunately, things there began looking similarly gloomy for him. But, rather than view players' roles through blinkered eyes, his VFL coach at Carlton suggested a move to the back line. Bingo.

Naughton came to the Dogs as a CHB. He is an elite player and would have no problem in excelling in the role once again. And further, placing him there allows us to bring in Darcy, creating what might well be a more effective forward line structure.

[Grantysghost]

Yes surely we can use him as a swing man as required.

[Rocco Jones]

I'd be wary of making mass changes straight up as it can be an absolute killer on confidence/structures etc. But these are the ones I believe have to be made.

Out (let's start here):

Harmes: suspended. Probably makes it 'easier'. I'd have probably still played him, even as a sub, just because he is less likely to be a liability in the wing/HFF.

Vanders: I struggle with him at the best of times. Would be the first one out.

McNeil: I actually believe he is the only one that has shown the ability (at brief times) to play the higher up. speedy HFF. Issue is, I don't think he can cope with the pressure of playing AFL mentally. I'd actually not mind giving him another go, as much as it that could be another 7 clanger game. Issue is I think risking him and carry Gags a bit is too much. Gags just made his debut.

Ins:

Macrae: look it's up to Bevo and the medical team. I am definitely an advocate for using going with players suited to wing/HFF roles. It's an massive gap for us. Macrae might mostly be square pegging our round hole but I think even then, he offers more.

Baker: idk if it's just changing over the deck chairs but I think he offers more than the guys I have out.

Garcia: I'll put this in the 'he will have a crack' category

...and the rest

The Sub: I'd having Daniel starting and Gags as a sub. Give the kid a go at coming on when the pace dies done a bit. A bit more reducing liability as I think our wings/HFFs are a massive collective risk of doing little or making critical errors.


Buku vs Keath: Suns have Ben King, Casboult who relieves in the ruck and Lukosius. I feel we will be carrying Keath whenever Casboult isn't there, I'd rather a more mobile option for Lukosius. I'd select Buku more with a long term view and reducing the amount of changes.

[Axe Man]

Where is Lukosius playing? Kicked near 40 goals last season so I assumed he would be playing KPF?

[Rocco Jones]

Where is Lukosius playing? Kicked near 40 goals last season so I assumed he would be playing KPF?

Oh whoops, I stuffed up with him. I think he is someone who we need mobility over height with though.

[hujsh]

Didn't Scott play well on the weekend? I've have him in over McNeil or Vanders personally. Sounds like his pressure was good and he can rotate through the wing as needed

[PR0408]

I?m pushing for a Clarke debut.
Was brilliant the first practice match and solid the last two. If he isn?t kicking goals, helps sets them up, willing to block for others and covers the ground well.
I?m thinking there won?t be much change though. Macrae for Harms. I?m ok with that also.

[GVGjr]

I?m pushing for a Clarke debut.
Was brilliant the first practice match and solid the last two. If he isn?t kicking goals, helps sets them up, willing to block for others and covers the ground well.
I?m thinking there won?t be much change though. Macrae for Harms. I?m ok with that also.

If body language counts for anything I suggest he believes he's a chance. He also seemed to be the focal point a couple of times with one of the drills today.

[Happy Days]

I?m really worried about their midfield. Miller has an unreal tank, Rowell is a wrecking ball, Flanders is a slightly less destructive wrecking ball and Anderson is the total inside outside package 3 out of every 4 games.

I would be bringing in Macrae without a second thought. We?re going to need all hands on deck.

[Mofra]

I?m really worried about their midfield. Miller has an unreal tank, Rowell is a wrecking ball, Flanders is a slightly less destructive wrecking ball and Anderson is the total inside outside package 3 out of every 4 games.

I would be bringing in Macrae without a second thought. We?re going to need all hands on deck.

I'm convinced the Suns have the best starting midfield in the competition.

[SquirrelGrip]

Macrae is a Ballarat specialist. Have to include him.