Match Committee - Round 7 vs Fremantle

[Bulldog4life]

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In: Wallis, M.Boyd, Biggs, Redpath, Hamling, Grant (if Stringer inj)
Out: Smith, Stevens, Webb, T. Boyd, Roberts, Stringer (if inj)

Tom Boyd looks like he needs a spell. Could only half heartedly commit to outnumber a contest leaving his man free for an easy out. Would keep him in if they're confident he can run it out, but I'm certainly not.

Webb also just a rest, he looks best 22.



Time to see what Hamling can offer.

Would also consider Dale for Hrovat

Could be right there it was Tom's worst game for us. Started positively but I think those misses affected his confidence.

[LostDoggy]

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I hope Stringer is good to go, he was looking sore and tired

[G-Mo77]

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Would Prudden be a chance at getting his first game? Was an emergency a while ago so he's been close. Thoughts?

[Before I Die]

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Grant, Minson and Dale were the emergencies on the weekend. I often wonder what significance this has.

Out: Smith plus any other injured. Goodes and/or Hunter if the two mentioned below are fit and injuries haven't already created space.

In: M Boyd plus Wallis and Jong if fit. Grant and/or Dale if needed.

No other changes unless Bevo has a match-up plan.

[LostDoggy]

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One option is bring in Minson and Campbell for Cordy , use Campbell at HF and rotate Minson, Campbell and either T.Boyd or Roughhead through the ruck

[The Bulldogs Bite]

Re: Match Committee - Round 7 vs Fremantle

Would Prudden be a chance at getting his first game? Was an emergency a while ago so he's been close. Thoughts?

Might be a sneaky chance if both Wallis and Jong don't come up, because we'll need some bigger bodied mids to counter Fremantle, but he'd be a very outside chance I would have thought. Besides that one good VFL game v Collingwood a couple of years ago, Prudden hasn't done a lot even when he has been on the field just yet.

[Go_Dogs]

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Might be a sneaky chance if both Wallis and Jong don't come up, because we'll need some bigger bodied mids to counter Fremantle, but he'd be a very outside chance I would have thought. Besides that one good VFL game v Collingwood a couple of years ago, Prudden hasn't done a lot even when he has been on the field just yet.

His best chance would seem to be in the back half (based on VFL), so whilst Webb might be rested this week, we have Boyd and Biggs who are seemingly in front of him for spots there.

[Ozza]

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Surprised at the amount of calls for Roberts to go out.
If it is due to match ups (Freo being not overly tall up forward) then fair enough - but I thought he did a reasonable job on Bruce.
Bruce came in with red hot form and is one of the best athletes (runners) at St.Kilda, thought Fletcher kept him under control most of the day.

[G-Mo77]

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Surprised at the amount of calls for Roberts to go out.
If it is due to match ups (Freo being not overly tall up forward) then fair enough - but I thought he did a reasonable job on Bruce.
Bruce came in with red hot form and is one of the best athletes (runners) at St.Kilda, thought Fletcher kept him under control most of the day.

Agree but depends on matchups. Could we swing him forward? I did seem him go forward in the 4th. It was so hectic I really can't remember for how long.

[boydogs]

Re: Match Committee - Round 7 vs Fremantle

Surprised at the amount of calls for Roberts to go out.
If it is due to match ups (Freo being not overly tall up forward) then fair enough - but I thought he did a reasonable job on Bruce.
Bruce came in with red hot form and is one of the best athletes (runners) at St.Kilda, thought Fletcher kept him under control most of the day.

Bruce has had a ripping start to the year, probably a bit of a no-name to most supporters but he has been piling on the goals. I like that we can bring Fletcher in to do a job when needed and he doesn't miss a beat. An upgrade on Austin/Markovic who were great stoppers at VFL level

[Ozza]

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Bruce has had a ripping start to the year, probably a bit of a no-name to most supporters but he has been piling on the goals. I like that we can bring Fletcher in to do a job when needed and he doesn't miss a beat. An upgrade on Austin/Markovic who were great stoppers at VFL level

And only his 8th senior game. He is coming along ok, heaps of upside. Would be great to get 12-14 games into him this year.

[comrade]

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And only his 8th senior game. He is coming along ok, heaps of upside. Would be great to get 12-14 games into him this year.

He's a player you just need to pump games into. He may get dropped this week for match ups but IMO, he's versatile enough that we can find one for him.

[Go_Dogs]

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He's a player you just need to pump games into. He may get dropped this week for match ups but IMO, he's versatile enough that we can find one for him.

Hamling was my choice due to match ups, but perhaps it's a good week to see how versatile Fletch can be.

[1eyedog]

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Four big changes although I don't think we'll get four, perhaps three.

OUTS: Smith, Goodes, Cordy, Webb

Smith obviously, depth player Goodes back to the VFL for Boyd and Cordy and Webb to have a spell.

INS: M Boyd, Wallis, Campbell, Biggs

We desperately missed Boyd and Wallis on Saturday. I would play Campbell against Sandilands and leave him in for a few weeks to afford him the same opportunity afforded to Ayce. Likewise Webb for Biggs. I thought Webb was running on the spot a bit on Saturday.

This is of course assuming Stevens gets over his glute. If Stevens does not come up then Grant in for Stevens.

Hunter as the sub. You can't just bring him as sub, play him out of position (granted that we needed to) and then drop him.

[G-Mo77]

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Hunter as the sub.

I thought he was poor but I'm leaving him in my side as well. I'd start him on the ground this time though. I'm not one for In and Out of the side. He was tearing up the VFL for a few weeks so I'd give him at least another week with more playing time.

I think he's earned it.