Always Right Match Committee Round 12 vs Collingwood

[mighty_west]

Technically Daniel replaced O’Donnell last week, who was in our selected 22 last week.

So JOD is in for Scott.

Do we need the three key defenders? Mason Cox is out with concussion and Mihocek a hammy, Kreuger will most likely come in so too Ash Johnson who is only 193cm, maybe a case of JOD for Keath as i can't really see an ideal match for Keath, unless Keath plays on the resting ruck (Kreuger/Cameron) and Jones plays loose?

[azabob]

Do we need the three key defenders? Mason Cox is out with concussion and Mihocek a hammy, Kreuger will most likely come in so too Ash Johnson who is only 193cm, maybe a case of JOD for Keath as i can't really see an ideal match for Keath, unless Keath plays on the resting ruck (Kreuger/Cameron) and Jones plays loose?

It is something to consider. JOD has played small previously.

In general our structure is 3 key defenders and 3 key forwards and we tend not to stray from that set up.

[Happy Days]

Scott came in to specifically tag Gulden. Went straight to him at the first bounce and followed him everywhere as long as he was on the ground.

Don’t think we need to go like for like to replace him.

[PR0408]

We wanting Lobb in still??
Personally I didn?t want Lobb Darcy and JUH in the fwd half our fwd half pressure would be non existent.
I think McNeil deserves a chance. Not sure where JOD is at. Cliz maybe if JOD not available.
One of my favourites Clarke was apparently out from illness and has been one of our most consistent VFL performers this season and he will bring some pressure.
Poulter also been fairly good at VFL level.
I think we can be dangerous with Marra and Darcy/English fwd.

B- Doc-Jones-Bramble
HB- Dale Keath-freijah
C- Williams-Treloar-Gags
HF-VDM-Marra-Harmes
F- West-Darcy-Garcia
R-English-Bont-Sanders
Int Macrae, McNeil CD.Clarke
JOD/Cliz/ Poulter

[Hotdog60]

We wanting Lobb in still??
Personally I didn?t want Lobb Darcy and JUH in the fwd half our fwd half pressure would be non existent.
I think McNeil deserves a chance. Not sure where JOD is at. Cliz maybe if JOD not available.
One of my favourites Clarke was apparently out from illness and has been one of our most consistent VFL performers this season and he will bring some pressure.
Poulter also been fairly good at VFL level.
I think we can be dangerous with Marra and Darcy/English fwd.

B- Doc-Jones-Bramble
HB- Dale Keath-freijah
C- Williams-Treloar-Gags
HF-VDM-Marra-Harmes
F- West-Darcy-Garcia
R-English-Bont-Sanders
Int Macrae, McNeil CD.Clarke
JOD/Cliz/ Poulter

On Cleary although he was involved a fair bit last weekend his game was average as far as he's disposals go.
I can't trust McNeil if he is in the forward line to either not make the distance or the goal from 30 meters out just kills team momentum.
Send Bont to play more forward I would give Buss a taste may be sub and Poulter to play against his old club you will need a bit of two way running against the wobbles.

[Mantis]

I don?t want Macrae playing this week. Maybe injuries save him, but under the roof he?s out of place.

In fast conditions his ability to move the ball on quickly, kick it through the air quickly and defend is poor. Based on what we saw late against Sydney he should be about 8 back for a midfield rotation too.

He can play in conditions that suit, but he isn?t someone who should play at Marvel, especially against Collingwood.

[Bullies]

I don?t want Macrae playing this week. Maybe injuries save him, but under the roof he?s out of place.

In fast conditions his ability to move the ball on quickly, kick it through the air quickly and defend is poor. Based on what we saw late against Sydney he should be about 8 back for a midfield rotation too.

He can play in conditions that suit, but he isn?t someone who should play at Marvel, especially against Collingwood.

He is looking slower each week especially against the quicker sides like Swans. His tackles aren't even sticking at the moment. You can't play both he and Daniel in the same side. We will get torched on the spread.

[Danjul]

He is looking slower each week especially against the quicker sides like Swans. His tackles aren't even sticking at the moment. You can't play both he and Daniel in the same side. We will get torched on the spread.

Macrae has averaged 4 tackles a game over the last 5 games, down from earlier games. For comparison Gallagher has Freijah have averaged 2. That is why he is in our top five for tackles despite not playing in all games and reduced playing time.

He has more disposals at higher efficiency than the younger players.

We get torched on the spread because we play the long way round, hemmed in on the boundary line. The opposition always have 2 players ready to take the ball down the middle. Even then Sydney had six less scoring shots (even with umpire assistance).

The adjustments which will have us consistently winning have nothing to do with Macrae. Maybe next year.

[angelopetraglia]

mmmm when the club highlights an individual player's highlights in the VFL, there is normally a high correlation that they get picked to play in the AFL team

"Jordan Croft kicked 3 goals in the Scray's thrilling win over Port Melbourne on Saturday"

Link: https://x.com/westernbulldogs/status...38083143712808

[hujsh]

mmmm when the club highlights an individual player's highlights in the VFL, there is normally a high correlation that they get picked to play in the AFL team

"Jordan Croft kicked 3 goals in the Scray's thrilling win over Port Melbourne on Saturday"

Link: https://x.com/westernbulldogs/status...38083143712808

I was thinking he's kind of the closest match we have to Naughton with his weird athletic profile as far as someone that can cover ground defensively and be an aerial threat but dismissed it as being too early. TBH it probably is but maybe he gets a taste anyway?

[Bulldog Joe]

mmmm when the club highlights an individual player's highlights in the VFL, there is normally a high correlation that they get picked to play in the AFL team

"Jordan Croft kicked 3 goals in the Scray's thrilling win over Port Melbourne on Saturday"

Link: https://x.com/westernbulldogs/status...38083143712808

While Croft is showing some promise he is miles off.

I will be amazed if he gets picked this week.

If we were no chance of getting to the pointy end it might be something we would do but not at this stage.

Watching the VFL, Busslinger is the one putting his hand up if a position becomes available.

[EasternWest]

While Croft is showing some promise he is miles off.

I will be amazed if he gets picked this week.

If we were no chance of getting to the pointy end it might be something we would do but not at this stage.

Watching the VFL, Busslinger is the one putting his hand up if a position becomes available.

I think we need to make the position available for Busslinger.

[Mantis]

I think we need to make the position available for Busslinger.

How do we manage that?

[JanLorMill]

mmmm when the club highlights an individual player's highlights in the VFL, there is normally a high correlation that they get picked to play in the AFL team

"Jordan Croft kicked 3 goals in the Scray's thrilling win over Port Melbourne on Saturday"

Link: https://x.com/westernbulldogs/status...38083143712808

Picking Croft in a must win game on the back of 1 good vfl game against a top 8 side is madness.
That would be akin to giving up on 2024

[bornadog]

Collingwood injuries

Mason Cox has been ruled out for 6 weeks with MCL injury. Joe Richards has a foot fracture and won’t return before Rd 16. Brody Mihocek to miss 2-4 weeks with hamstring strain. Jordan De Goey out for another month. Full details on