Always Right Match Committee thread Rd 8 vs Gold Coast Suns

[1eyedog]

Re: Always Right Match Committee thread Rd 8 vs Gold Coast Suns

Out: Dale
In: Lloyd

Dale is terribly out of form at the moment and needs a break. I'd bring Lloyd in for him. Lloyd played well before being injured against the Swans and I have more confidence that he can hit the scoreboard more consistently. I'd like to see both West and Weightman as our two FP but the only player that could come out for him is Richards and I want to give him one more chance.

[Mofra]

Re: Always Right Match Committee thread Rd 8 vs Gold Coast Suns

I really wish Duryea was available this game. It seems inevitable that one of Rankine/Sexton/McPherson has a good day against us.

I also want someone up forward that can split their tall defenders. Collins isn't quick but he's effective, while Lukosius is still building muscle but has every other tool you need.

[westbulldog]

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The GC move the ball at speed and we need to be up with that therefore imo Richards, Vandermeer and La Young stay. I don't rate Cordy as a defender although his intent and aggression is not in dispute. We do need 2 tall defenders for King and Day.

[The Bulldogs Bite]

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I don't see how Young stays in this side.

Looked way out of his depth, particularly playing further up the ground. In the second half we almost seemed at a loss as to where to play him.

[The Bulldogs Bite]

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I really wish Duryea was available this game. It seems inevitable that one of Rankine/Sexton/McPherson has a good day against us.

I also want someone up forward that can split their tall defenders. Collins isn't quick but he's effective, while Lukosius is still building muscle but has every other tool you need.

Duryea has been a big loss for us. I really rate him, doesn't receive any recognition but he fits our back six really well and has the ability to play on smalls but also penetrate D50.

He's had a lot of injuries since crossing over from Hawthorn and it's a shame he's 30.

[BornInDroopSt'54]

Re: Always Right Match Committee thread Rd 8 vs Gold Coast Suns

In The Match Comittee we trust.
In: Trengove/Le Young, Lloyd.
Exit: La Young, Dale.

[Sedat]

Re: Always Right Match Committee thread Rd 8 vs Gold Coast Suns

I really wish Duryea was available this game. It seems inevitable that one of Rankine/Sexton/McPherson has a good day against us.

I also want someone up forward that can split their tall defenders. Collins isn't quick but he's effective, while Lukosius is still building muscle but has every other tool you need.

McPherson is in terrible form of late but the other two are very difficult match-ups for us. I'm worried about the midfield supply the GC forwards could get this week if our midfield group are off their game - if we can blunt them in the middle, we can win this. Absolutely massive game for Tim up against another nemesis from last year.

Massive game also for Bruce. They have good young key defenders (Ballard and Collins, with Lukosius 3rd man up), so it is vital that Bruce competes hard and stops their intercept D50 marks.

As an aside, I don't think too many people are laughing at GC now over the Weller trade. He is in AA form this year and they also got Ballard as part of that trade - young Brayshaw is a good young player but GC are currently winning this trade easily despite being laughed at.

[Bulldog Joe]

Re: Always Right Match Committee thread Rd 8 vs Gold Coast Suns

McPherson is in terrible form of late but the other two are very difficult match-ups for us. I'm worried about the midfield supply the GC forwards could get this week if our midfield group are off their game - if we can blunt them in the middle, we can win this. Absolutely massive game for Tim up against another nemesis from last year.

Massive game also for Bruce. They have good young key defenders (Ballard and Collins, with Lukosius 3rd man up), so it is vital that Bruce competes hard and stops their intercept D50 marks.

As an aside, I don't think too many people are laughing at GC now over the Weller trade. He is in AA form this year and they also got Ballard as part of that trade - young Brayshaw is a good young player but GC are currently winning this trade easily despite being laughed at.

With all the hype around Rowell and Rankine, there hasn't been much said about Weller, but having watched their last 3 games, Weller has been exceptional. He has pace and kicks it well. He is also working very well with Witts.

We need to bring our best.

[Axe Man]

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You get a game. You get a game. Everybody gets a game!

Cal gets his chance

Callum Porter will become the fifth AFL debutant for the Western Bulldogs in 2020.

The 21-year-old midfielder received the call-up at training today from senior coach Luke Beveridge in front of his teammates.

He will pull on the red, white and blue at AFL level for the first time against the Gold Coast Suns at Metricon Stadium on Thursday night.

Porter arrived at the Bulldogs in the 2017 NAB AFL Draft, selected with pick 74 from the Gippsland Power.

He has had to bide his time for a debut, but gets his chance in his third year as a Bulldog, on the back of a consistent 2019 VFL season and scratch match form this year.

He follows in the footsteps of Cody Weightman, Louis Butler, Laitham Vandermeer and Ben Cavarra as debutants this season.

[Yankee Hotel Foxtrot]

Re: Always Right Match Committee thread Rd 8 vs Gold Coast Suns

You get a game. You get a game. Everybody gets a game!

Cal gets his chance

Callum Porter will become the fifth AFL debutant for the Western Bulldogs in 2020.

The 21-year-old midfielder received the call-up at training today from senior coach Luke Beveridge in front of his teammates.

He will pull on the red, white and blue at AFL level for the first time against the Gold Coast Suns at Metricon Stadium on Thursday night.

Porter arrived at the Bulldogs in the 2017 NAB AFL Draft, selected with pick 74 from the Gippsland Power.

He has had to bide his time for a debut, but gets his chance in his third year as a Bulldog, on the back of a consistent 2019 VFL season and scratch match form this year.

He follows in the footsteps of Cody Weightman, Louis Butler, Laitham Vandermeer and Ben Cavarra as debutants this season.

Wonder if Libba is needing a rest?

[jeemak]

Re: Always Right Match Committee thread Rd 8 vs Gold Coast Suns

Good on him. Gotta see if he can play at some stage, hopefully he goes well.

[bulldogsthru&thru]

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we'll start seeing a lot more rotation of players in and out of the side like this as the 9 rounds in 5 weeks or whatever it is comes into play next week. It'll really test all teams' depth and will be interesting to see who comes out on top. I feel we're pretty well setup compared to some other teams. We've been dealing with injuries for what seems like forever. Collingwood also will go alright. From the other top 8 fancies i think Saints and Bombers will suffer the most. The bombers as we know go to water whenver it gets tough and they really have no depth. The Saints rarely seem to have to deal with significant injuries and this year is no different. I don't think they have the depth to rotate players in and out.

[comrade]

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Good to see him finally get his shot, we need to know if he's got something.

Good luck Cal.

[Grantysghost]

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Where do we see Cal playing guys? Great to see so many get a chance.

[bulldogsthru&thru]

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Where do we see Cal playing guys? Great to see so many get a chance.

Midfield. He's a classic hard in and under inside mid. I don't think he can really play anywhere else. I suppose he's like Dalhouse but with less speed/pace. One thing we know we'll get from him is 110% effort. Also a tackling machine.