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Re: Always Right Match Committee - Round 18 Vs Gold Coast Suns 2021
from bornadog (Footscray thread)
Josh Schache (15 disposals, 11 marks, one goal) was important floating between attack and defence.
Big man Jordon Sweet (31 hit-outs, two goals) was important in the ruck and around the ground,
Seems like either or both could help fix what was glaringly obvious yesterday- total lack of the structure that got the team to the top of the ladder.
That was 3 talls coordinating well in the forward line (allowing smalls to stay down).
Ruck whose job is to Â’bodyÂ’ opposition ruckman (does not matter if he wins or loses)
2 tall defenders as as key position. (Cordy is third defender).
Most of this was missing yesterday (apologies to Young who tried to do all three).
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Re: Always Right Match Committee - Round 18 Vs Gold Coast Suns 2021
Our forward line looks impotent without Naughton and English, and if we agree with that two things have to change. We need a ruck alternative to allow Tim to go forward, and a forward to make way for Aaron. Sweet would not be the first player to get a game, on the strength there is really nobody else who can realistically perform the role. It might not be a reward for good form, but needs must.
Unless Hannan is doing something to instruction that we are not aware of, then he (for me) is the obvious out. Personally I wouldn't drop Marra, but I would advise some caution about getting involved with social "influencers" if he is serious about his football. Happy snaps after a bad defeat is not a good look, IMHO.
Finally there is no doubt that Dunks is an mid field upgrade over almost anyone, Bont, Libba or Macrae excepted. Baz returned to good form, and it would be unthinkable to drop him. With English going forward its probably a choice between Wallis and JUH to make way. So Wally gets to wear the sub vest, and I hate that. He just might be able to re-invent himself as a niche sub (a la Gia).
Considering the mount of incoming, unpressured deliveries inside the Swans F50, the backline held up reasonably well defensively, however it was severely underperforming when it came to inducing turnovers and spring boarding attacks. Run and carry has traditionally been JJ's territory, but that is something we currently are not seeing from him. Richards is the most likely to inherit this role.
For mine its Sweet, Naughton and Dunks in. With Hannan, Wallis (sub) and JJ out.The truth will set you free,
but first it will piss you off. ... Gloria Steinem.Comment
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Re: Always Right Match Committee - Round 18 Vs Gold Coast Suns 2021
Weird comment. He just played in his first ever AFL game, surely he is entitled to celebrate that even if the team did lose. It isn't like he is throwing shakas with a dejected Zaine Cordy in the background.I should leave it alone but you're not rightComment
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Re: Always Right Match Committee - Round 18 Vs Gold Coast Suns 2021
I hope JUH gets another game and I think him getting a taste of a road trip with the team can’t be a bad thing. Playing GC with a smaller crowd etc. couldn’t hurt.Comment
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Re: Always Right Match Committee - Round 18 Vs Gold Coast Suns 2021
The VFL side will be going to GC too, so Marra gets the experience of travelling with AFL crew either way.Comment
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Re: Always Right Match Committee - Round 18 Vs Gold Coast Suns 2021
Jon Ralph reporting both Naughton and Dunks will be back this week.Our 1954 premiership players are our heroes, and it has to be said that Charlie was their hero.Comment
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Re: Always Right Match Committee - Round 18 Vs Gold Coast Suns 2021
In: Naughton, Dunkley, McNeil
Out: JUH, Wallis, Garcia
I like Garcia but we need to get McNeil back into our forward half mix. He didn’t do much on the scoreboard but was an important part of the side when we were travelling well. His energy important. Garcia has a future at the level no doubt.
Wallis / Dunkley a straight swap and easy one.
JUH - would love for him to play another game, but this is now cut throat, must win for top 2. He’s had a taste, let’s back him in to go back to VFL for a couple more weeks and if we don’t see any improvement from Hannan, and JUH has runs on the board, we can make the swap. Hannan beats him on sheer work rate and versatility for now.Have you heard Butters wants to come to the Dogs?Comment
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Re: Always Right Match Committee - Round 18 Vs Gold Coast Suns 2021
McNeil is an interesting one. When we are at our best, we have players breaking the lines - VDM, Treloar and McNeil with his "McSteals" were a dynamic counterpoint earlier in the year. Richards is also capable of this, whereas JJ has maybe done it in only two games this year.
It's an important feature when we are at playing well, and is a role we need covered."I'll give him a hug before the first bounce and then I'll run into my pack and give them orders to rip him apart."Comment
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Re: Always Right Match Committee - Round 18 Vs Gold Coast Suns 2021
I think JJ just edges him out and it’s probably a slightly different role they play in any event. We need JJ to use his speed to chase and close down, and to be forward of the ball closing in on the goal square as we transition forward. He can be a difference maker, but he’s just floating a bit at the moment. I’m confused about what we are asking him to do, but if we get it right and keep it simple he’s part of our best side.Have you heard Butters wants to come to the Dogs?Comment
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Re: Always Right Match Committee - Round 18 Vs Gold Coast Suns 2021
Naughton for Wallis
Dunks for Hannan
Marra stays in.Listening to Brahm's 3rd RacketComment
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