Three things you've learned. Round sixteen 2021 v North Melbourne

[comrade]

Re: Three things you've learned. Round sixteen 2021 v North Melbourne

1. Another defensively minded, big body is required in the midfield to help us overcome our ruck deficiency. Thank Bont that Dunkley is back soon.

2. Cordy can not be used in switch scenarios. He has been rock solid in 1 on 1 duals (apart from the one against Goldy where he was hung out to dry by Keath) but his decision making with the ball is such a momentum killer. Generally takes a good 10-20 seconds to decide where he wants to kick it then inevitably makes a pretty average decision anyway (either too safe, or too risky).

3. Scott is not a defender and I hope we only saw him back in D50 to cover Richards (or JJ when he was resting). Much better suited playing a harassing support role inside our own 50.

[Mantis]

Re: Three things you've learned. Round sixteen 2021 v North Melbourne

They're being carried by some excellent experienced players in Cunnington, Goldy and Tarrant with some good younger players starting to show a bit. They're definitely not the worst team in it right now. Pick 1 is up for grabs.

They were actually more experienced to a man than us today, 92 games to 98. They obviously have quite a few more players that have played under 50 games (4 vs 9), but they should be putting in consistently decent performances given their profile.

[merantau]

Re: Three things you've learned. Round sixteen 2021 v North Melbourne

1. Garcia is going to make it

2. Weightman has made it.

3. We need Martin back but in the meantime I think Lewis Young is a solid option to spend time in the ruck alongside English.

[SonofScray]

Re: Three things you've learned. Round sixteen 2021 v North Melbourne

1. Lewis Young could be very important. I'd like him in the side, though I don't really want his inclusion to be as the quasi-ruck, neo-Dunkley. I want that tall, 2nd/3rd defender taking grabs in the backline and competing up the line when they go for the clearing kick.

2. Games like this are part of life when we know what we've got on our hands. There aren't too many questions left for this squad to answer, that can be answered in the regular season. It is an unusual feeling as a fan. Trying to enjoy the ride, but really just want to sink our teeth into the stuff that is going to tell the full story. A flag beckons. It is going to be a different sort fo feeling, more perilous as a fan.

3. Our long sleeved jumper need a red cuff on the end of the sleeve too.

[comrade]

Re: Three things you've learned. Round sixteen 2021 v North Melbourne

2. Games like this are part of life when we know what we've got on our hands. There aren't too many questions left for this squad to answer, that can be answered in the regular season. It is an unusual feeling as a fan. Trying to enjoy the ride, but really just want to sink our teeth into the stuff that is going to tell the full story. A flag beckons. It is going to be a different sort fo feeling, more perilous as a fan.

I'm more worried about injuries now. We literally can't get through a game without losing someone.

[ratsmac]

Re: Three things you've learned. Round sixteen 2021 v North Melbourne

1. Young offers more than Gardner if you ask me. Great marking display

2. Wallis offers more than Hannan if you ask me

3. Bevo can be arrogant. He used North to try some things. At one point Naughton and Bruce on the bench with Weightman playing out of the goal square. I don't know if it's really arrogant or not but I liked that he wasn't scared to shuffle things around to keep the opposition guessing.

[westdog54]

Re: Three things you've learned. Round sixteen 2021 v North Melbourne

The next ambassador of the dogs kids club?

Has to be. Natural choice.

[Murphy'sLore]

Re: Three things you've learned. Round sixteen 2021 v North Melbourne

Cody's Clubhouse.

[Bulldog4life]

Re: Three things you've learned. Round sixteen 2021 v North Melbourne

Cody's Clubhouse.

How about Cody's Cubbyhouse.

[comrade]

Re: Three things you've learned. Round sixteen 2021 v North Melbourne

The Flea Pit

[jeemak]

Re: Three things you've learned. Round sixteen 2021 v North Melbourne

The Flea Circus.

[Bornadog]

Re: Three things you've learned. Round sixteen 2021 v North Melbourne

The kids loved Dahl when he was around. I remember at a season launch, he came and sat next to me, and next thing we were surrounded by about 20 kids. Boy was I happy when he realised he was at the wrong table. I am pretty sure he copped it all night.

Cody looks like a guy that the kids would love.

[mjp]

Re: Three things you've learned. Round sixteen 2021 v North Melbourne

1. Garcia is going to make it

2. Weightman has made it.

Garcia going ok and Weightman quite a bit better than that...BUT - 20 game rule!!!

[SquirrelGrip]

Re: Three things you've learned. Round sixteen 2021 v North Melbourne

1. Lewis Young could be very important. I'd like him in the side, though I don't really want his inclusion to be as the quasi-ruck, neo-Dunkley. I want that tall, 2nd/3rd defender taking grabs in the backline and competing up the line when they go for the clearing kick.

Could Zaine be that quasi-ruck instead? He's always enjoyed a contest and 2016 should remind of his utility value.

[DOG GOD]

Re: Three things you've learned. Round sixteen 2021 v North Melbourne

1. Gardner should never play over Young again. Young is best 22. Give him go FFS
2. Martin is very much needed for finals. Not sure we can win it without him.
3. Weightman has exceeded my expectations….so far