Match Committee - Round 2 2017 vs Sydney Swans

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  • josie
    Coaching Staff
    • Oct 2012
    • 4482

    #16
    Re: Match Committee - Round 2 2017 vs Sydney Swans

    Clay or Dunks for Biggs. Thought Biggs looked vulnerable last night, especially in first 2 quarters with some horrible blind kicks/turnovers.

    I know Suckling and Daniel also turned over a few too however they also had good passages.

    Jong not great either however I think Bevo will give him another week.
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    • GVGjr
      Moderator
      • Nov 2006
      • 44634

      #17
      Re: Match Committee - Round 2 2017 vs Sydney Swans

      Originally posted by SlimPickens
      Out: Jong- really striggled
      In: Tom campbell- we need a full time Ruck. I want Boyd playing the forward/Ruck role.
      That's the way I see it but the challenge now is around how we can set-up the forward line if we are convinced both Cloke and Boyd being there will work.
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      • Raw Toast
        WOOF Member
        • Jan 2007
        • 982

        #18
        Re: Match Committee - Round 2 2017 vs Sydney Swans

        It's going to be very interesting at the selection table for the next few weeks at least. Collingwood went relatively tall last night, but still smashed us in the contest, and all too often spreading away from it. In turn we won the turnover battle, and had enough moments of gloriously efficient ball movement.

        Can we win enough on the outside to cope with losing the contested ball? I think Bevo might keep trying, but without Wallis and a properly fit/conditioned Bontempelli, I want Smith or Dunkley in the side without dropping another mid.

        I don't think Morris is going to be able to play next week, which isn't great, but for me makes selection a bit less complicated. I'd go for Smith or Dunkley in to replace him, and have JJ and Murph play more down back. I don't think Campbell is ready to play a full game, so wouldn't bring him in. If he comes in, I think he has to replace a tall.
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        • always right
          WOOF Member
          • Nov 2007
          • 4189

          #19
          Re: Match Committee - Round 2 2017 vs Sydney Swans

          After just one round I don't see Bevo making changes that aren't necessary....unless one of our VFL players forces his hand by playing a blinder i.e. Campbell. So many players were down last night.

          Reckon Morris might miss several games with what looks like a calf injury so only one change....Smith for Morris. Would be interesting if Adams plays well in the VFL as there might be the temptation to bring him in for Morris which would allow us to play Murph forward like last night.
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          • Go_Dogs
            Hall of Fame
            • Jan 2007
            • 10152

            #20
            Re: Match Committee - Round 2 2017 vs Sydney Swans

            Those with queries over Jong, does the 14 tackles he laid underline his work both ways? For that reason I see him as safe for another week.
            Have you heard Butters wants to come to the Dogs?

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            • The Pie Man
              Coaching Staff
              • May 2008
              • 3497

              #21
              Re: Match Committee - Round 2 2017 vs Sydney Swans

              Dale seen on crutches getting a scan this morning. Mildly obsessing over this so any news would be appreciated
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              • Bornadog
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                • Jan 2007
                • 66700

                #22
                Re: Match Committee - Round 2 2017 vs Sydney Swans

                Originally posted by Go_Dogs
                Those with queries over Jong, does the 14 tackles he laid underline his work both ways? For that reason I see him as safe for another week.
                11 disposals, not good enough for a midfielder.
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                • Go_Dogs
                  Hall of Fame
                  • Jan 2007
                  • 10152

                  #23
                  Re: Match Committee - Round 2 2017 vs Sydney Swans

                  Originally posted by bornadog
                  11 disposals, not good enough for a midfielder.
                  Is his role to have 20+ touches each week though? There are other blokes I'd prefer getting the pill.
                  Have you heard Butters wants to come to the Dogs?

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                  • Dry Rot
                    Bulldog Team of the Century
                    • Jan 2007
                    • 6444

                    #24
                    Re: Match Committee - Round 2 2017 vs Sydney Swans

                    Originally posted by The Pie Man
                    Dale seen on crutches getting a scan this morning. Mildly obsessing over this so any news would be appreciated
                    Doc Larkins reckons he's out for up to 6 weeks

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                    • GVGjr
                      Moderator
                      • Nov 2006
                      • 44634

                      #25
                      Re: Match Committee - Round 2 2017 vs Sydney Swans

                      Originally posted by Dry Rot
                      Doc Larkins reckons he's out for up to 6 weeks

                      http://www.3aw.com.au/news/dale-morr...25-gv6dw8.html
                      Doesn't sound good. As a side note, Collins was running half laps with his left leg heavily strapped this morning so it will be interesting if we go small against the Swans tall forwards
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                      • comrade
                        Hall of Fame
                        • Jun 2008
                        • 18029

                        #26
                        Re: Match Committee - Round 2 2017 vs Sydney Swans

                        Originally posted by GVGjr
                        Doesn't sound good. As a side note, Collins was running half laps with his left leg heavily strapped this morning so it will be interesting if we go small against the Swans tall forwards
                        Adams is an option.
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                        • Rocco Jones
                          Bulldog Team of the Century
                          • Jun 2008
                          • 6932

                          #27
                          Re: Match Committee - Round 2 2017 vs Sydney Swans

                          In: Adams, Dunkley
                          Out: Morris, Jong

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                          • Remi Moses
                            WOOF Member
                            • Jan 2009
                            • 14785

                            #28
                            Re: Match Committee - Round 2 2017 vs Sydney Swans

                            In - Adams Smith
                            Out -Jong Morris

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                            • Smads57
                              Coaching Staff
                              • Nov 2014
                              • 2677

                              #29
                              Re: Match Committee - Round 2 2017 vs Sydney Swans

                              If we go with Adams as a replacement for Morris, then he is going to have to clean up his disposal efficiency.

                              Although he got a lot of the ball in the VFL practice game against the Pies, he did turn it over more than you would want of a full backline player.

                              I'd go Dunkley/Smith or Webb if we believe we need better midfield grunt based on the same practice match.

                              Campbell also played a solid VFL game - still can't hold a mark however....

                              Out - Morris
                              In - Adams/Williams
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                              • G-Mo77
                                Bulldog Team of the Century
                                • Apr 2007
                                • 9876

                                #30
                                Re: Match Committee - Round 2 2017 vs Sydney Swans

                                I just don't think Adams is a good defender. Sure last year he bolted out of the gates but as the season progressed he got eaten up by forwards and was regularly out of position. I remember seeing him up forward at one stage there because of how poorly he was playing that game. We may not have a choice now and he has to come in and do the job, not comfortable with it but I wasn't comfortable when Hamling got a default selection either and look how that turned out.

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