Match Committee - Round 22 2016 vs Essendon

[Eastdog]

If you were on the Bulldogs match committee what changes would you make for our round 22 2016 match against Essendon at Etihad?

As always a brief explanation for your changes would add a lot of value to the discussion.

[GVGjr]

Re: Match Committee - Round 22 2016 vs Essendon

Who's in and out? Some reasons behind the changes you are suggesting will make for more interesting discussions

[The Bulldogs Bite]

Re: Match Committee - Round 22 2016 vs Essendon

McLean needs to play. Our forward line is diabolical.

[bulldogtragic]

Re: Match Committee - Round 22 2016 vs Essendon

In: McLean, Minson
Out: Roughead (rest for Sandilands r. 23), Hunter (rest that lower leg knock)

[KT31]

Re: Match Committee - Round 22 2016 vs Essendon

Do we give Jake a rest this week or play him and hope he has a field day ?
Looks to be hampered by injury and the week off might do him good.

[bulldogtragic]

Re: Match Committee - Round 22 2016 vs Essendon

Do we give Jake a rest this week or play him and hope he has a field day ?

I'd have him play and instruction to not sit off waiting for cheapies. He needs to work and get his swagger back. Essendon is perfect fodder for that.

[Nuggety Back Pocket]

Re: Match Committee - Round 22 2016 vs Essendon

Roughead and Tom Boyd in particular were poor in the ruck. We need to play Minson or Campbell when fit to allow Boyd to play forward . Clay Smith struggled badly and should be replaced by McLean.

[LostDoggy]

Re: Match Committee - Round 22 2016 vs Essendon

Minson in for a send off and maybe jake needs a break. Not sure i can keep backing Suckling after that

[westbulldog]

Re: Match Committee - Round 22 2016 vs Essendon

Ins Minson or Campbell, Morris or Adams , McLean
outs Stringer (rested), Smith, Webb

[Bornadog]

Re: Match Committee - Round 22 2016 vs Essendon

Roughead and Tom Boyd in particular were poor in the ruck. We need to play Minson or Campbell when fit to allow Boyd to play forward . Clay Smith struggled badly and should be replaced by McLean.

I am of the opinion Bevo doesn't care about ruck duels and winning tapouts, what he wants is winning the ball. Whether that is centre clearances, stoppages, cont.poss. As long as his ruckman can contribute around the ground, he is happy to back them in, and we did win all those stats.

I thought both Boyd and Roughie were excellent around the ground.

[Remi Moses]

Re: Match Committee - Round 22 2016 vs Essendon

There was a worrying stat that they had 8 hitouts to advantage to our 1.
It just looked like Grundy took a massive advantage in that second .
I think we'll persevere, but Minson must be close .

[Mantis]

Re: Match Committee - Round 22 2016 vs Essendon

Ins Minson or Campbell, Morris or Adams , McLean
outs Stringer (rested), Smith, Webb

Sounds about right, but I would like to see Webb get another chance against a team who doesn't have a strong midfield. Not sure Moz or Adams will be back so even though I'm not a fan Stevens will be in the mix too as he should be effective against teams like Ess and Freo.

[soupman]

Re: Match Committee - Round 22 2016 vs Essendon

Not sure who comes out but I think it is very likely that at least one of Roarke Smith, Brad Lynch or Declan Hamilton gets a game this week. Beveridge loves playing these guys, and either of the next two games seem like very likely opportunities to give one or more of them an opportunity.

[1eyedog]

Re: Match Committee - Round 22 2016 vs Essendon

I would like to see McLean in for Smith who could probably do with a rest.
I think we should take Koby over to Western Australia the following week.

[LostDoggy]

Re: Match Committee - Round 22 2016 vs Essendon

Do we give Jake a rest this week or play him and hope he has a field day ?
Looks to be hampered by injury and the week off might do him good.

Jake to me is playing like he is (at least subconsciously) trying to avoid contact. Clearly a fair way from 100% physically. I wouldn't be surprised if he missed the last 2 games and went into the finals with a 3 week spell and ready to explode.

Tricky next 2 weeks as it is all about our best 22 for the finals. Who'd benefit from a rest and who is a realistic chance to make the finals team (McLean, Minson, Campbell - is there a surprise, such as Lynch?).