Match Committee - Round 17 vs Collingwood

[Eastdog]

Re: Match Committee - Round 17 vs Collingwood

I think we have to go with Redpath. I am not a big fan of Roughy as the #1 KPD. Thing is, they don't have anyone that is a #1 KPF. Still, I think T Boyd or Talia would offer a lot more to our structure than Dale or Prudden.

Yes thats one thing going in our favour they don't have a strong forward line. Need to make sure we get on top in the midfield battle.

[Bornadog]

Re: Match Committee - Round 17 vs Collingwood

All the key stats show both teams are neck and neck with Tackles, Stoppages, Centre Clearances, Clearances. Collingwood lead the AFL with Cont possessions and we are 4th.

Shaping up to be a tough game, and we need a good start, unlike the last 4 weeks.

[Eastdog]

Re: Match Committee - Round 17 vs Collingwood

All the key stats show both teams are neck and neck with Tackles, Stoppages, Centre Clearances, Clearances. Collingwood lead the AFL with Cont possessions and we are 4th.

Shaping up to be a tough game, and we need a good start, unlike the last 4 weeks.

Yep very important we start well and stamp our authority on the game. That is the challenge. Im predicting a close match against my brother's mob the Pies.

[Bornadog]

Re: Match Committee - Round 17 vs Collingwood

Yep very important we start well and stamp our authority on the game. That is the challenge. Im predicting a close match against my brother's mob the Pies.

Are you both going?

[Eastdog]

Re: Match Committee - Round 17 vs Collingwood

Are you both going?

Yep will most likely take the train in together and then when we get inside Etihad will be sitting separately and will probably meet up at Half time.

[jazzadogs]

Re: Match Committee - Round 17 vs Collingwood

Perhaps we will go with our strategy from earlier in the year of not having a ruckman at times? I think it more likely that Roughy will just stick with Witts and Campbell will ruck against Grundy (for the most part), but I agree this leaves us exposed when Grundy is resting forward.

It's going to be interesting but we've seen already this year, with things such as Goodes v Sandilands, that Bevo isn't afraid to try things.

[Axe Man]

Re: Match Committee - Round 17 vs Collingwood

Perhaps we will go with our strategy from earlier in the year of not having a ruckman at times? I think it more likely that Roughy will just stick with Witts and Campbell will ruck against Grundy (for the most part), but I agree this leaves us exposed when Grundy is resting forward.

It's going to be interesting but we've seen already this year, with things such as Goodes v Sandilands, that Bevo isn't afraid to try things.

Please Bevo let Caleb Daniel go up for a ruck contest, just for the laughs!

[Bornadog]

Re: Match Committee - Round 17 vs Collingwood

Please Bevo let Caleb Daniel go up for a ruck contest, just for the laughs!

What about third man up.

[Bulldog4life]

Re: Match Committee - Round 17 vs Collingwood

Perhaps we will go with our strategy from earlier in the year of not having a ruckman at times? I think it more likely that Roughy will just stick with Witts and Campbell will ruck against Grundy (for the most part), but I agree this leaves us exposed when Grundy is resting forward.

It's going to be interesting but we've seen already this year, with things such as Goodes v Sandilands, that Bevo isn't afraid to try things.

When Bevo was coaching the Hawks backline he often had Cheney playing on a tall One game against Hawkins

[boydogs]

Re: Match Committee - Round 17 vs Collingwood

Possible that Tom Boyd gets a rest with Campbell, Roughead & Redpath all in the 18

Disclaimer: No inside information was used in the making of this prediction

[The Underdog]

Re: Match Committee - Round 17 vs Collingwood

Match Committee, I counter your selections with a resounding "Huh?"

[Go_Dogs]

Re: Match Committee - Round 17 vs Collingwood

I don't mind the final side given Moore has missed.

I suppose Dale or Prudden will start as the sub, and whilst both were a little quiet last week it's a good show of faith in them, which hopefully is rewarded. Dale doesn't need many touches to have an impact and Prudden may spend some time inside given our need in that area, which ultimately where he will play his best football IMO.

Dickson, Hunter, Crameri and Stringer will each need to get on the scoreboard this week and hopefully Redpath continues to build on his form. Our midfield also needs to get on the scoreboard and Wallis, Bont, Dahl etc can kick multiple goals and will need to.

Hopefully this game proves worth the 5.10am wake up - last week didn't!

[comrade]

Re: Match Committee - Round 17 vs Collingwood

I hope Prudden doesn't get the kick out duties as much this week. I applaud Bevo's insistence on giving young guys responsibility and a fair crack but I'd much prefer Bobby take on the defence with laser sharp precision.

[Rocco Jones]

Re: Match Committee - Round 17 vs Collingwood

I hope Prudden doesn't get the kick out duties as much this week. I applaud Bevo's insistence on giving young guys responsibility and a fair crack but I'd much prefer Bobby take on the defence with laser sharp precision.

Yeah, lots of things with us at the moment where it's short term vs long term. As much as I am confused by the week to week selections, to be 9-6, 6th, perform the way we have against the better sides and play so many kids....very hard to argue with Bev and co.

[GVGjr]

Re: Match Committee - Round 17 vs Collingwood

While I admire the way we are backing the youngsters in I would have made two other changes and stuck with Boyd.
Prudden and Dale are very lucky to be in the side this week in what is a crucial game and I'm not taking anything away from them as players.

If the consensus was that Boyd needed a spell then Talia was the more appropriate replacement.