Match Committee - Round 22 2016 vs Essendon

[kruder]

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.

I agree about Stevens we are one experienced inside mid short atm. There must be a chance that both Libba and Mcrae might not be available for week one of the finals hence Stevens has to play in that scenario.

[Bullies]

Re: Match Committee - Round 22 2016 vs Essendon

Agree. Freo are a rabble with so many players wanting out and not happy with Lyon.

Also, we are playing Freo with a full 7 day break after playing the easiest side in the league.

If we can't Freo, we simply do not deserve to be anywhere near the finals, let alone a home final.

[Bornadog]

Re: Match Committee - Round 22 2016 vs Essendon

Press Conference today:

* Dale Morris likely to play against Freo next round. Will miss Sunday.

* On Hurley, everyone should be a bit mindful of Essendon's situation. I won't be saying anything more publicly out of respect to the Dons.

* Everyone is linked to us at the moment, so out of respect to our group and other Club's I'd rather not comment.

* We've asked Jake Stringer to play few different roles this year. Some have worked and some haven't. Whatever he needs to work on is being addressed by Jake and our coaches. We're confident he'll find good form soon.

* His shoulder isn't an excuse, and his opening goals and his last 10 mins were really valuable. He just needs to fill in the gaps.

* The players have managed the short turnaround into Friday well. This break is a good opp to freshen up and get ready for the Bombers.

* The young boys in the middle like Webby, Dunks and Clay are really enjoying it and embracing the challenge together.

* Macrae is running already and Libba is out of the CAM boot. We're optimistic that both will play before the end of the year.

* Adam Cooney has had a great career, 250 games is a great achievement. We'll acknowledge him appropriately post game

* With Marcus Adams we've just got to be sure. We'll see how he goes over the next couple of weeks.

Thanks to official Bulldogs twitter.

[Nuggety Back Pocket]

Re: Match Committee - Round 22 2016 vs Essendon

I wouldn't rest him but would consider a change of duties.
- Play him the back line.
- Have him run with Goddard
- Play him on a wing

He needs to be playing not resting so he can regain some touch.

I would prefer to see Stringer left permanently closer to goal, where he can be dangerous and where he is best suited. I am not convinced that he relishes playing in a defensive role back of midfield. His form prior to his shoulder injury was only fair.
We need our best forwards such as Stringer and Dickson playing as more dedicated forwards. With Tom Boyd struggling and without Libba and Wallis who could kick goals, our forward line at the moment is no where near good enough.

[LostDoggy]

Re: Match Committee - Round 22 2016 vs Essendon

Press Conference today:

* Dale Morris likely to play against Freo next round. Will miss Sunday.

* On Hurley, everyone should be a bit mindful of Essendon's situation. I won't be saying anything more publicly out of respect to the Dons.

* Everyone is linked to us at the moment, so out of respect to our group and other Club's I'd rather not comment.

* We've asked Jake Stringer to play few different roles this year. Some have worked and some haven't. Whatever he needs to work on is being addressed by Jake and our coaches. We're confident he'll find good form soon.

* His shoulder isn't an excuse, and his opening goals and his last 10 mins were really valuable. He just needs to fill in the gaps.

* The players have managed the short turnaround into Friday well. This break is a good opp to freshen up and get ready for the Bombers.

* The young boys in the middle like Webby, Dunks and Clay are really enjoying it and embracing the challenge together.

* Macrae is running already and Libba is out of the CAM boot. We're optimistic that both will play before the end of the year.

* Adam Cooney has had a great career, 250 games is a great achievement. We'll acknowledge him appropriately post game

* With Marcus Adams we've just got to be sure. We'll see how he goes over the next couple of weeks.

Thanks to official Bulldogs twitter.

Will be a tough call with Morris. Given back related hamstring twinges, a R23 plane trip to Perth and back is surely not ideal - if not for the week off following, I'd say he'd be highly unlikely.

[Bornadog]

Re: Match Committee - Round 22 2016 vs Essendon

I would prefer to see Stringer left permanently closer to goal, where he can be dangerous and where he is best suited. I am not convinced that he relishes playing in a defensive role back of midfield. His form prior to his shoulder injury was only fair.
We need our best forwards such as Stringer and Dickson playing as more dedicated forwards. With Tom Boyd struggling and without Libba and Wallis who could kick goals, our forward line at the moment is no where near good enough.

The coach in his presser has said we have tried a number of different things with Jake this year. Like you I think he has to be kicking goals and not fluffing around up the ground. I like him around the 50 metre arch where he can snap goals.

[Rocco Jones]

Re: Match Committee - Round 22 2016 vs Essendon

I think with Stringer a big part of getting him up the ground is about getting him into the game. He can go really quite up forward.

I like the balance. He can be a bit like Cyril up the ground (doesn't have his intensity) where he only needs it a 12-15 times to make a big impact.

[LostDoggy]

Re: Match Committee - Round 22 2016 vs Essendon

I stopped by training last night for a quick look and Stringer was moving really well and wasn't favouring his shoulder at all.

Expecting a big game from Jake.

[always right]

Re: Match Committee - Round 22 2016 vs Essendon

I would prefer to see Stringer left permanently closer to goal, where he can be dangerous and where he is best suited. I am not convinced that he relishes playing in a defensive role back of midfield. His form prior to his shoulder injury was only fair.
We need our best forwards such as Stringer and Dickson playing as more dedicated forwards. With Tom Boyd struggling and without Libba and Wallis who could kick goals, our forward line at the moment is no where near good enough.

I hate seeing him close to goal, particularly when he refuses to fly for marks or lead at the ball carrier. I've said it before but he is at his most dangerous when in space so let him play high forward where he can burn off opponents and kick goals from distance.

[Axe Man]

Re: Match Committee - Round 22 2016 vs Essendon

Roarke Smith has been elevated from the Rookie list - possible inclusion this week?

Rookie Roarke elevated

The Western Bulldogs have elevated defender Roarke Smith onto the Club’s primary list as the mid-season rookie upgrade under AFL guidelines.

Smith will be eligible to play for the remainder of the season, regardless of how many players are on the Club’s senior list.

The 19-year-old Smith was recruited to the Kennel with pick five overall in the 2014 NAB AFL Rookie Draft from the Calder Cannons and made his AFL debut against the West Coast Eagles in round 21 last season.

He injured his knee in the final game of the VFL home and away season in 2015 before returning to the VFL side in round 13 this year.

“He’s done everything right, Roarkey,” assistant coach Steven King said on Thursday.

“His rehab has gone to plan and it’s been a credit to him the way he’s been able to dedicate himself to getting his body back before the season’s finished.

“It’s great reward for what he’s done at VFL level and the volume of work he’s put in over the last year.”

Smith has averaged 12 disposals, four marks and three tackles across half back this season for Footscray.

[G-Mo77]

Re: Match Committee - Round 22 2016 vs Essendon

Looks likely to play. Good on him!

[GVGjr]

Re: Match Committee - Round 22 2016 vs Essendon

4 ins including Minson, Stevens, McLean and Roarke Smith. Suckling out

[azabob]

Re: Match Committee - Round 22 2016 vs Essendon

4 ins including Minson, Stevens, McLean and Roarke Smith. Suckling out

Suckling injured again - Doesn't appear likely he will be able to shake the Achilles injury before finals. He has his moments but his foot skills on the MCG would be a massive advantage.

Extended Bench is: Stringer, Hrovat, Minson, McLean, Webb, Stevens, Roarke Smith.

[bulldogtragic]

Re: Match Committee - Round 22 2016 vs Essendon

Stringer on the bench... Just omit him tonight.

[comrade]

Re: Match Committee - Round 22 2016 vs Essendon

Stringer on the bench... Just omit him tonight.

He'll play. Smells like some tough love.