Round 1 2016 team

[Bornadog]

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Sandilands out:

Fremantle's Aaron Sandilands has accepted a one-match ban for rough conduct, ruling him out of the Dockers' season opener against the Western Bulldogs.

[F'scary]

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What is the reasoning for libba goin via vfl.? Physically not ready?. Mentally?

Physical - I just keep remembering Clay's comebacks.

[Rocco Jones]

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Physical - I just keep remembering Clay's comebacks.

Clay has re-injured the knee twice. Once at AFL level, once at VFL level.

[dukedog]

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Im still not convinced that the level of game you play in makes a difference. If the knee is ready to go its ready to go. In saying this im no expert... just think the doctors would say your ready or your not.

[LostDoggy]

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Im still not convinced that the level of game you play in makes a difference. If the knee is ready to go its ready to go. In saying this im no expert... just think the doctors would say your ready or your not.

Tend to agree, given VFL games are probably by and large played on inferior surfaces, there's a fair argument to say they pose greater risk for a knee injury.

[Rocco Jones]

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Im still not convinced that the level of game you play in makes a difference. If the knee is ready to go its ready to go. In saying this im no expert... just think the doctors would say your ready or your not.

Tend to agree, given VFL games are probably by and large played on inferior surfaces, there's a fair argument to say they pose greater risk for a knee injury.

Absolutely. If we are going to rest him, rest him.

[LostDoggy]

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http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-02-24/freo-injury-issues-mundy-doubt-and-young-gun-sees-melbourne-knee-specialist

We've certainly got less issues than Freo. Aside from Sandilands a definite out, the above article has Mundy and Ballantyne as proppy at present (and Bennell and Pearce have only joined the main group at training this week). R1 was certainly the time to get them.

[BornInDroopSt'54]

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http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-02-2...nee-specialist

We've certainly got less issues than Freo. Aside from Sandilands a definite out, the above article has Mundy and Ballantyne as proppy at present (and Bennell and Pearce have only joined the main group at training this week). R1 was certainly the time to get them.

Rnd 1 means Ross Lyon will have had ample time to analyse how to counter us. If we play our way there may not be a counter.

[Mofra]

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Rnd 1 means Ross Lyon will have had ample time to analyse how to counter us. If we play our way there may not be a counter.

If fast ball movement really is going to be a hallmark of our style we may find a way to fit all of Caleb Daniel, McLean and Hunter into the same side.

[GVGjr]

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With Sandilands out of the game does that strengthen the chance of Roughead being the first ruck?

Who would be the likely match-up on Pavlich?

[bulldogtragic]

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With Sandilands out of the game does that strengthen the chance of Roughead being the first ruck?

Who would be the likely match-up on Pavlich?

Roughead could be, I guess. Zac Clarke rests forward a fair bit, is there such thing as a tagger/tagging ruck?

I think we have to use our best defender on Pav, so that's Dale M.

[merantau]

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Have just had another look at Rocco's initial round one team. Looks pretty good to me. At this stage I'd say 18 of his 22 are locked in. With Crameri unavailable that leaves three more spots up for grabs. Roughie's spot must be under a bit of pressure from Campbell. If Campbell is in then either Roberts or Hamling must play. Suckling must come into the side. Perhaps Adcock will get the call-up for Crameri. Glad I'm not on the match committee - it will be burning the midnight oil for sure. I wouldn't be surprised to see Collins get the call-up.

[Rocco Jones]

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I wouldn't let Sandi being out affect our call on the ruck. I think we should play our best 1st ruck regardless every week and match them with a 2nd ruck who can compete when relieving but primarily earn their spot as a forward.

I see Campbell or Minson as our only options at the moment as 1st ruck. Roughy doesn't offer enough around the ground to make up for gap in tap work.

IMO Will is more best tap ruckman. Campbell has him covered in being a 'team player' around the ground if that makes sense. Tom clearly edges him up forward which means he can give 2nd ruck a bit more freedom.

I think Campbell/Roughy combo are suited together as Campbell's ability to play forward means Roughy can spend more time in ruck if he is struggling forward.

Minson and Redpath/T Boyd more suited as Will is as 1D ruck as it gets. Redpath/ T Boyd to play forward and just relieve Will when need.

Injury aside, Redpath has earned his spot in the side as a key-forward and with no Crameri, I believe we will go with an extra tall forward/2nd ruck.

[Rocco Jones]

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Structurally, I think a true 1st ruckman + 2 key-forwards who can both relieve in the ruck is ideal however key-position players/ruck is clearly our weakness and we are strong depth in runners. If Roughy/T Boyd are a liability, we probably will have to go with 1 key-forward who then relieves in the ruck, allowing us to play an extra runner. Perhaps ensuring we go for another bigger bodied mid who can compete physically up forward, Jong is a good example.

[LostDoggy]

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With 4 interchange players again I think we can afford to just rest Minson on the bench for 5-7 minutes a quarter. Don't want him anywhere near the forward line!

I would start with Minson as number 1 ruck with Boyd and Redpath up forward. Boyd to be the 2nd ruckmen. Minson goes to the bench and we play with a small forward line for that time.

If Boyd isn't fit/ready to go we probably have to go in with Tommy C. Whilst it's not ideal playing him and Will in the same side he has shown he can make an impact up forward..

Some huge decisions to be made that's for sure...