Always Right Match Committee Round 8 vs GWS

[Grantysghost]

Final word from me, I get McNeil isn't a superstar, he's the last couple picked... However.

He gives us something we don't have, so my opinion is he showed enough last week to build on and I'd love to see him have a run at it.

Look how it worked for West last season


Duryea would need to have a good game this week or I'll be starting a blog.

[angelopetraglia]

If Vanda is fit (I know that is a big if) he will be in front of McNeil too.

[mjp]

And tackling. Pace and tackling.....

Hmmm pace and tackling pace and tackling... Where could we use that?

Nope. Got nothing

He does kick goals.

I like goals.

[Grantysghost]

He does kick goals.

I like goals.

[Ozza]

I'll have to pay closer attention, but what's Scott's role? Wing / HF?

I would have selected McNeill over Scott as I feel the latter hasn't been doing enough.

Scott is playing a mix of HFF and as the 3rd winger (essentially when Baker or Williams are on the bench). I reckon Scotty is going really well. He isn't going to be judged on possessions alone thats for sure. He is one of our important structural players, who if you watch him live, is one of the players we can rely on to defend the ground. I can only imagine Bevo appreciates Scotty's versatility, and his ability to halve a contest when we are defending.

[Dogs 24/7]

this is where stats are rubbish

It really depends on who is presenting them.

[Dogs 24/7]

One of the issues with McNeil is he wants to dish off the ball as soon as he has it in his hands, and he often will handball to another player and put them under pressure. He needs to compose himself, back himself in and make sure he takes his opportunities.

At the moment, all I can see is, he offers pace.

He is too intent on getting the ball to someone else as quickly as he can.

[derb]

Not confident in this one.

At all.

[GVGjr]

Not confident in this one.

At all.

What are your thoughts and main concerns Derb?

[bornadog]

Scott is playing a mix of HFF and as the 3rd winger (essentially when Baker or Williams are on the bench). I reckon Scotty is going really well. He isn't going to be judged on possessions alone thats for sure. He is one of our important structural players, who if you watch him live, is one of the players we can rely on to defend the ground. I can only imagine Bevo appreciates Scotty's versatility, and his ability to halve a contest when we are defending.

I don't mind Scott and agree, he is an important player. Last year he was ranked 5th in AFL for links between HBF and HFF, until he got concussed.

[Ozza]

Daniel can't defend which is why he's in the midfield.

And we aren't playing all of Jones, Weightman and McNeil.. McNeil needs to force one of them out of the starting 22.

Yep, agree with all of this. I think ideally, Daniel is high half forward, pinch hitting in the midfield.

Also agree that we can't have all of Arty, Cody and McNeil unless injuries are testing us. I actually think Arty has been really good and lively. Even when he hasn't had many possessions, his speed and follow up/repeat efforts are helping others. He has really exceeded my expectations.

[Grantysghost]

Daniel can't defend which is why he's in the midfield.

And we aren't playing all of Jones, Weightman and McNeil.. McNeil needs to force one of them out of the starting 22.

All Australian defender Caleb Daniel

[Go_Dogs]

Yep, agree with all of this. I think ideally, Daniel is high half forward, pinch hitting in the midfield.

Also agree that we can't have all of Arty, Cody and McNeil unless injuries are testing us. I actually think Arty has been really good and lively. Even when he hasn't had many possessions, his speed and follow up/repeat efforts are helping others. He has really exceeded my expectations.

I think we can play Cody, Arty, and McNeily.

Cody plays more a medium forward, marking forward role.

I’m sad McNeil is out as think he’s the type of player we will need to go deep, he’s not there yet but if Arty got a block of games I would’ve said McNeil does too.

[Grantysghost]

I think we can play Cody, Arty, and McNeily.

Cody plays more a medium forward, marking forward role.

I’m sad McNeil is out as think he’s the type of player we will need to go deep, he’s not there yet but if Arty got a block of games I would’ve said McNeil does too.

See, just as I lose all faith there's some intelligent posters on here you pop up.

First time I've heard sense.

Early 2021 says hi...!

[jeemak]

Final word from me

Empty promises.

I'm happy if McNeil is named the sub. He brings energy and creates opportunities with his pressure.