Match Committee: Grand Final 2016

[HOSE B ROMERO]

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Hmm wonder if Fletch is kept in as insurance for Moz? I would have been happy whether Fletch or Jongy got the nod.

[bulldogtragic]

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Like the Mills and McVeigh ins. I read it as they're worried and would play those 2 at 70%, than their second string players.

Yep, I'm happy they're carrying some risk. Although Mills look quite downbeat at the airport, but it's two very different strategies from both clubs. One backing in the prelim winning team and not rushing back any injured folks early, the other team the opposite. I'm happier with our strategy.

[kruder]

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Suckling as an emergency. Fletch lives....

He played well Fletch and it enabled Wood to play his customary floating role. Also I think if there is any issues with Morris during the game Fletch does provide coverage.

Gee selection is hard this time of year I was really keen for Jongy but its so hard to drop anyone.

[comrade]

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He played well Fletch and it enabled Wood to play his customary floating role. Also I think if there is any issues with Morris during the game Fletch does provide coverage.

Gee selection is hard this time of year I was really keen for Jongy but its so hard to drop anyone.

Good point. No surprise that Wood had his best game in a while with 2 key backs in the team.

[Yankee Hotel Foxtrot]

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Gotta hand it to Bevo and our selection panel, they are not to make tough calls, and they seem to back the incumbent player, even over previously established guys who only lost their spot through an injury.
I think they made the harder call to leave the squad unchanged, when it seemed almost certain Roberts would give way either for Suckling or Jong.
However the MC seem to take the line of backing the guys with the most good recent good performance, irrespective of others with prior claim to the position. There is no perfect way, however I think the decision to go with the guys doing the job aligns well with the spirit of belief and spirit Beveridge is instilling within the club.
It's a MASSIVE show of faith to Fletcher Roberts by the MC. Best of luck to the lad and I hope he seizes the chance to play his part in creating and entering history.

[Bornadog]

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At the end of the 7 News Stevo said something about there could be a late change? The only one I can think of is Roughie if the eye surgeon doesn't pass him fit.

[FrediKanoute]

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I think good call on the no change. Suckers is stiff, but he has been struggling with the Achilles for a number of games now.

I have memories of Romero doing a shoulder in a final and leaving us one short in the 90's. I couldn't bring Jong in on that basis.

Agree they must have some concerns around Roughie and Mozz, but seriously I can't see Mozz not playing.

[angelopetraglia]

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Right call IMHO. Roberts and Hamling were outstanding last week. The two talls worked. Sydney could still stretch us with Buddy and Tippett. Also it does provide Wood to play his third man up role which will be so important.

[bulldogtragic]

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Right call IMHO. Roberts and Hamling were outstanding last week. The two talls worked. Sydney could still stretch us with Buddy and Tippett. Also it does provide Wood to play his third man up role which will be so important.

Also allows Morris to blanket Papley or McGlynn in they start to look dangerous.

[merantau]

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I think good call on the no change. Suckers is stiff, but he has been struggling with the Achilles for a number of games now.

I have memories of Romero doing a shoulder in a final and leaving us one short in the 90's. I couldn't bring Jong in on that basis.

Agree they must have some concerns around Roughie and Mozz, but seriously I can't see Mozz not playing.

Agree totally with you. It's a Grand Final. The decision to play Jose was the wrong call.

[bulldogtragic]

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Ch7 reporting Roughies opthamologist has given him the all clear. Certain starter, Roughy just said 100% he's playing.