Match Committee - Round 2, 2018 vs West Coast Eagles

[Bornadog]

Re: Match Committee - Round 2, 2018 vs West Coast Eagles

Selection a big win for Lou's grand-nephew

WESTERN Bulldogs' top draft pick Ed Richards will make his debut against West Coast on Sunday to continue the family’s long-standing tradition in the AFL.

Pick 16 in last year's NAB AFL Draft, Richards will replace Hayden Crozier across half-back after an impressive performance in last week's VFL practice match against Geelong.

The 18-year-old is the grandson of Collingwood legend Ron Richards and grand-nephew of AFL icon Lou Richards.

Going even younger

[Rocco Jones]

Re: Match Committee - Round 2, 2018 vs West Coast Eagles

Going even younger

I am guessing...

In: Red, Richards, Wallis, Daniel
Out: Libba, Williams, Crozier, Gowers

I like Williams but he plays with the maturity of a rookie, so brining in Richards won't hurt us in terms of composure. Might even help.

[Ozza]

Re: Match Committee - Round 2, 2018 vs West Coast Eagles

Going even younger

Yeah. Just what we need.....

Nothing against Richards. I just hope that by bringing in another debutant, we are also bringing in more experienced players in place of 1 or 2 of last weeks inexperienced players.

[Bornadog]

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Yeah. Just what we need.....

Nothing against Richards. I just hope that by bringing in another debutant, we are also bringing in more experienced players in place of 1 or 2 of last weeks inexperienced players.

As long as they are ready and not in for the sake of being experienced. I think Rocco has nailed it.

[Rocco Jones]

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Yeah it's about composure. Obviously the most years in the system you have, the more like you are to have it however Bailey Williams' lack of composure/awareness at AFL level the same as a low-average rookie's.

[Rocco Jones]

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With Naughton I think we are making an error if we see him as a tall-ish option, should only be getting a game if we see him in a mid-sized role.

[Rocco Jones]

Re: Match Committee - Round 2, 2018 vs West Coast Eagles

English has more composure than Tom Campbell (obviously physically very far off him).

[Bornadog]

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With Naughton I think we are making an error if we see him as a tall-ish option, should only be getting a game if we see him in a mid-sized role.

Agree he is only 2cm taller than The Bont - he is not a KPP - yet. He will probably grow a bit.

English grew 2cm since drafting him and is now 207cm

[Rocco Jones]

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Agree he is only 2cm taller than The Bont - he is not a KPP - yet. He will probably grow a bit.

English grew 2cm since drafting him and is now 207cm

I think Naughton can and will be a KPP, it’s more about his lack of muscle.

English I’m very pleased with.

[Axe Man]

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Agree he is only 2cm taller than The Bont - he is not a KPP - yet. He will probably grow a bit.

English grew 2cm since drafting him and is now 207cm

He's plenty tall enough for a KPD (he's 3cm taller than Adams if we are doing comparisons). As Rocco said, it's strength he lacks.

This week you wouldn't really want him on Darling or Lycett in a one out contest, but should be fine on fellow 2nd gamer the 191cm Waterman.

[Bornadog]

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He's plenty tall enough for a KPD (he's 3cm taller than Adams if we are doing comparisons). As Rocco said, it's strength he lacks.

This week you wouldn't really want him on Darling or Lycett in a one out contest, but should be fine on fellow 2nd gamer the 191cm Waterman.

Who takes Darling this week? Trengove?

[Rocket Science]

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On one hand you don't trot out a performance like last week's without heads rolling.

On the other hand my kingdom for a settled, vaguely-seasoned squad.

Reckon Richards is a goer tho.

[Axe Man]

Re: Match Committee - Round 2, 2018 vs West Coast Eagles

Who takes Darling this week? Trengove?

If Trengove plays back we need to drop Roberts as we would have too many tall defenders. Adams would have been a good matchup for Darling.

Something like:
Cordy - Darling
Roberts/Trengove - Lycett
Naughton - Waterman

[Remi Moses]

Re: Match Committee - Round 2, 2018 vs West Coast Eagles

Let’s just hope two things happen
Kennedy doesn’t play
Somebody sits or goes with Gaff , he murdered us last year

[Bornadog]

Re: Match Committee - Round 2, 2018 vs West Coast Eagles

Let’s just hope two things happen
Kennedy doesn’t play
Somebody sits or goes with Gaff , he murdered us last year

Kennedy is injured, so one has happened.