Always Right Match Committee R9 vs Gold Coast 2025

[Bornadog]

I only see Gags as making it as a small defender at the top level, just don’t see it as a mid but we are pretty much covered for smalls down back. Could be a sub option.

Yeah, I would have Gags as sub

[ibonttobreakfree]

It might happen but he didn't look tired to me. He was still pushing back deep when Port were trying to put something together.

I agree. Thought he ran well, doesn't look sore yet. I like the shape he gives plus he seems to get free for a few easy exits each match.

Does look like he shits himself everytime he is in possession and feels contact. Once he builds some strength through his hips he'll feel better about that which may improve his confidence and composure in other aspects of his disposal. Can't imagine he spent hours in the gym given he was studying medicine.

[dog town]

I'm staying out of the Davidson talk - he's only just starting out and is going to need a breather at some point - but I don't think playing LESS small forwards in conditions that are likely to be wet and slippery is smart in any way.

To win in Darwin:
- Stoppage and clearances in your favour - surge exits are fine...don't need to be amazing with shape.
- Strong aerial presence in F50 - you can't let the oppo take uncontested marks.
- Strong ground ball presence in F50 - MUST keep the footy in there.
- Positive set up of the ground behind the ball - either taking intercepts or getting the ball to the FRONT of the contest or oob.

Dangers:
- Ball over the back on oppo exit. It will skid on/run on and they will kick over the back goals.
- Any run + carry through the corridor by oppo half backs. If they can drive with their legs/bounce the footy and drive it over the defensive zone, well...the ball's gonna skid on and they will kick over the back goals.

We NEED the likes of VDM and LM to provide ground ball support/exit control...I'm not sure either can be sub this week...it's just not gonna be that sort of game.

Watched some footage from Darwin games last year today and this is spot on. Can’t let the ball get behind our defenders, it was basically a wet weather game after 15 minutes.

Handball game will need to be pulled back a bit which we have been better at in poor conditions over the last year or two.

[azabob]

Do we think there is a late change or two as Buss and Baker are not playing VFL today.

[Mitcha]

Possibly but playing long distance interstate games you always take at least one and often two in case of illness after travel.

[GVGjr]

Do we think there is a late change or two as Buss and Baker are not playing VFL today.

That might have been part of the planning be but they were always going to fly up two extra

Gallagher is the sub,