Match Committee - Round 5 2016 vs Brisbane Lions

[Rocco Jones]

Re: Match Committee - Round 5 2016 vs Brisbane Lions

With Hamling out, we can send Roughy back when TC is rucking.

It at least gives us the option if someone goes down or Campbell/Roughy aren't helping up forward. I really like the ins, so bold.

[soupman]

Re: Match Committee - Round 5 2016 vs Brisbane Lions

As usual the Match Committee backs ourselves in. I'm loving how we never seem to make changes to accommodate the opposition, we just trust our setup to get the job done. Instead of us being worried about Brisbanes tall forwardline I imagine they are worried about our mobile defence.

[Dry Rot]

Re: Match Committee - Round 5 2016 vs Brisbane Lions

I like Hamling going out for Wood. Wood, Adams and Morris worked out fine in Round 1 and 2. Will help add mobility with loss of Bob and JJ.

I dunno. If I was Hamling and I end up spending more time in the 2s than the firsts this year, I'd be asking for a trade at the end of the season.

[Rocco Jones]

Re: Match Committee - Round 5 2016 vs Brisbane Lions

I dunno. If I was Hamling and I end up spending more time in the 2s than the firsts this year, I'd be asking for a trade at the end of the season.

Even if true, not sure I would comprise our best 22 to appease the whims of a fringe player.

I heavily doubt he will. Before us, he didn't get a game with Geelong over what? 3 years? Part of being in a gun side, hard to get in.

[Rocco Jones]

Re: Match Committee - Round 5 2016 vs Brisbane Lions

Long term I see the backline being: Collins, Adams, Z.Cordy, Wood, JJ, Biggs. Maybe another runner like Webb rotating through midfield and/or Suckling.

[bulldogtragic]

Re: Match Committee - Round 5 2016 vs Brisbane Lions

Even if true, not sure I would comprise our best 22 to appease the whims of a fringe player.

I heavily doubt he will. Before us, he didn't get a game with Geelong over what? 3 years? Part of being in a gun side, hard to get in.

He could always play even better, train even harder and make it impossible to drop him. That seems to be his attitude too which is a good thing.

[Rocco Jones]

Re: Match Committee - Round 5 2016 vs Brisbane Lions

He could always play even better, train even harder and make it impossible to drop him. That seems to be his attitude too which is a good thing.

Yep. I think that''s more Hamling that I've seen than just leaving because he feels he should be in the side. I agree with GVG that he has the speed but doesn't show it in games.

[azabob]

Re: Match Committee - Round 5 2016 vs Brisbane Lions

So who is starts as first ruck? If it's Campbell where does Roughead play?

[Eastdog]

Re: Match Committee - Round 5 2016 vs Brisbane Lions

So who is starts as first ruck? If it's Campbell where does Roughead play?

Would he play back possibly could play forward.

[LostDoggy]

Re: Match Committee - Round 5 2016 vs Brisbane Lions

Dickson is good and hopefully get some goals and Wood.

Pretty sure if Dicko kicks a couple of goals he might get Wood Easty

[Eastdog]

Re: Match Committee - Round 5 2016 vs Brisbane Lions

Pretty sure if Dicko kicks a couple of goals he might get Wood Easty

Wood to play a defensive role.

[LostDoggy]

Re: Match Committee - Round 5 2016 vs Brisbane Lions

Wood/Webb for JJ (Webb if Wood isn't ready)
Campbell for Boyd (Sharing ruck and FF with Ruff, I know he's not a popular choice as a forward but neither is anyone else.. at least we would have the flexibility between TC, Ruff, Hammy and the Grizz)
Dead Eye Dicko for McLean (Big fan of Tobes but its very early in his career and a couple of Scray games would be good for him)

Maybe: Dale for Jong (skill upgrade)

Thats pretty close!

[Rocco Jones]

Re: Match Committee - Round 5 2016 vs Brisbane Lions

So who is starts as first ruck? If it's Campbell where does Roughead play?

I think it will be a flexible combo.

Probably start with Roughy having majority of time in the ruck with Campbell forward but we can mix it up if one/both are struggling and even put Roughy down back if need be (doubt it, but option is there).

[azabob]

Re: Match Committee - Round 5 2016 vs Brisbane Lions

I think it will be a flexible combo.

Probably start with Roughy having majority of time in the ruck with Campbell forward but we can mix it up if one/both are struggling and even put Roughy down back if need be (doubt it, but option is there).

It will be an interesting balancing act. I see both as primarily number one rucks and not so flash at any other role.

I wouldn't be surprised to see Campbell play majority game in the ruck as I think he was our preferred option until he injured himself in the last practice game.

[always right]

Re: Match Committee - Round 5 2016 vs Brisbane Lions

Long term I see the backline being: Collins, Adams, Z.Cordy, Wood, JJ, Biggs. Maybe another runner like Webb rotating through midfield and/or Suckling.

I've seen little from Cordy that suggests he will be a better longer term prospect than Hamling. Not saying he won't be......just haven't seen much evidence.