Match Committee - Round 5, 2017 vs Brisbane Lions

[boydogs]

Re: Match Committee - Round 5, 2017 vs Brisbane Lions

Is Mullenger-McHugh any closer to ready than English?

[josie]

Re: Match Committee - Round 5, 2017 vs Brisbane Lions

I thought Webb looked good and most deserving of the chance to be upgraded. Would love Lipinski to be given opportunity too, and it would not surprise me if Bevo gives him a go against the Lions. I think English will be great however would hate to see his skinny frame being beaten up, not fair on the kid, so unless TBoyd and Campbell are out I think he will not be selected. I also think time to give M Boyd a one or two week rest.

[GVGjr]

Re: Match Committee - Round 5, 2017 vs Brisbane Lions

Is Mullenger-McHugh any closer to ready than English?

I don't think so. He's a skinny type as well. English might be better placed at the moment.

[1eyedog]

Re: Match Committee - Round 5, 2017 vs Brisbane Lions

Is Mullenger-McHugh any closer to ready than English?

It has to be Campbell and Boydy with a makeshift 2016 forward line.

[merantau]

Re: Match Committee - Round 5, 2017 vs Brisbane Lions

I am backing Matthew Boyd. He's not in need of a rest. He will pull his weight and play his role.

[Twodogs]

Re: Match Committee - Round 5, 2017 vs Brisbane Lions

If there was a mid season draft now we'd take a ruckman. Provided there was one ready to step up and play.

[Bulldog4life]

Re: Match Committee - Round 5, 2017 vs Brisbane Lions

English turns 20 this year and is 4 months older than Kieran Collins. At 87kg he's 5 kg lighter than Hipwood and 9kg lighter than Schache and yes they are all about the same age. The advantage for Lions boys are that they have been in the system 12 months longer. Everyone overlooked English 2 years back who is a late developer both in a footy and physical sense.

English was 87 kg when drafted. I read before the season started that he was 92 kilos and eating like a horse.

[1eyedog]

Re: Match Committee - Round 5, 2017 vs Brisbane Lions

English for Cloke and play him CHF. No rucking.Never been a better time against an inexperienced Lions outfit. Let's see what he's got.

[Bornadog]

Re: Match Committee - Round 5, 2017 vs Brisbane Lions

If both Campbell and TBoyd are fit to play, I would like to see Campbell play 70% in the ruck and TBoyd spend the majority of time at FF. After the North match, Campbell has gained some confidence, and we need to build on that. However, he really needs to take some grabs around the ground.

Out: Cloke

In: Webb

I would like to see Crameri play, but fear he is also injured.

[GVGjr]

Re: Match Committee - Round 5, 2017 vs Brisbane Lions

English was 87 kg when drafted. I read before the season started that he was 92 kilos and eating like a horse.

I guess you apply the same to Hipwood but when I compare the builds of each player English is behind them maybe because he's only had one preseason.

[GVGjr]

Re: Match Committee - Round 5, 2017 vs Brisbane Lions

If both Campbell and TBoyd are fit to play, I would like to see Campbell play 70% in the ruck and TBoyd spend the majority of time at FF. After the North match, Campbell has gained some confidence, and we need to build on that. However, he really needs to take some grabs around the ground.

Out: Cloke

In: Webb

I would like to see Crameri play, but fear he is also injured.

I'm hearing Crameri is out for a few weeks. With Brisbanes run I'd also strongly consider bringing Biggs back in but we have too many half back types already.

[Bornadog]

Re: Match Committee - Round 5, 2017 vs Brisbane Lions

I'm hearing Crameri is out for a few weeks. With Brisbanes run I'd also strongly consider bringing Biggs back in but we have too many half back types already.

I would like to see another mid come in. Webb seems to be the one in good form.

[GVGjr]

Re: Match Committee - Round 5, 2017 vs Brisbane Lions

I would like to see another mid come in. Webb seems to be the one in good form.

I'm not knocking the inclusion of Webb as I mentioned I'd also consider Biggs.
Honeychurch might be worth considering as well but I think Lipinski will be selected.

I'd be tempted to play Adams forward

[Webby]

Re: Match Committee - Round 5, 2017 vs Brisbane Lions

I really rate English. Think he'll make it. However he was bouncing off Box Hill's ruckman like a pinball on Friday. He needs a season or two of filling out before he's ready. Lipinsky looked good - as did Webb.

It's terrible luck that Cloke's specifically cover for Redpath - yet now they'll both overlap for availability and unavailability. We'll be undermanned in the coming weeks.

[Go_Dogs]

Re: Match Committee - Round 5, 2017 vs Brisbane Lions

What do others think about playing English as a key defender on Hipwood and swinging Cordy forward/second ruck?