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  • bulldogtragic
    The List Manager
    • Jan 2007
    • 34289

    Who is the door open for?

    I had, probably all of us had, Toby in our best team going into finals. His cruel injury opens the door to another player to lock themselves into that spot heading into September. The high half forward, forward and some minutes on ball if needed. So who should get the opportunity?

    - Garcia
    - Richards (positional change)
    - Lipinski (not midfield or wing)
    - Scott
    - West
    - Wallis
    - Hannan
    - Jong
    - Cavarra

    - None. Rotate if/when Libba, Dunks & Treloar are fit with Bonts & Smith
    Rocket Science: the epitaph for the Beveridge era - whenever it ends - reading 'Here lies a team that could beat anyone on its day, but seldom did when it mattered most'. 15/7/2023
  • comrade
    Hall of Fame
    • Jun 2008
    • 18030

    #2
    Re: Who is the door open for?

    Garcia. Kid is a pressure beast and will fit right in to a finals side.
    Our 1954 premiership players are our heroes, and it has to be said that Charlie was their hero.

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    • Bulldog Joe
      Premiership Moderator
      • Jul 2009
      • 5567

      #3
      Re: Who is the door open for?

      I certainly like the look of Garcia
      Life is to be Enjoyed not Endured

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      • DOG GOD
        Bulldog Team of the Century
        • Jul 2007
        • 6545

        #4
        Re: Who is the door open for?

        Originally posted by comrade
        Garcia. Kid is a pressure beast and will fit right in to a finals side.
        Agree. 6 of those I don’t wanna see in the first final.
        I will never see #16 the same!!

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        • DOG GOD
          Bulldog Team of the Century
          • Jul 2007
          • 6545

          #5
          Re: Who is the door open for?

          Originally posted by bulldogtragic
          I had, probably all of us had, Toby in our best team going into finals. His cruel injury opens the door to another player to lock themselves into that spot heading into September. The high half forward, forward and some minutes on ball if needed. So who should get the opportunity?

          - Garcia
          - Richards (positional change)
          - Lipinski (not midfield or wing)
          - Scott
          - West
          - Wallis
          - Hannan
          - Jong
          - Cavarra

          - None. Rotate if/when Libba, Dunks & Treloar are fit with Bonts & Smith
          I don’t wanna see any of that bottom 6 near the first final.
          I will never see #16 the same!!

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          • jeemak
            Bulldog Legend
            • Oct 2010
            • 21830

            #6
            Re: Who is the door open for?

            I think in form all of those listed, with exception to Cavarra possibly, could have an impact if called upon.

            I'm concerned about Jong's body, like most would be, and I guess when it comes to Cavarra I just can't see how he comes in with confidence and ability to deliver.

            Hopefully we won't have to worry about it too much and have a full complement of midfielders to choose from.
            TF is this?.........Obviously you're not a golfer.

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            • DOG GOD
              Bulldog Team of the Century
              • Jul 2007
              • 6545

              #7
              Re: Who is the door open for?

              Originally posted by jeemak
              I think in form all of those listed, with exception to Cavarra possibly, could have an impact if called upon.

              I'm concerned about Jong's body, like most would be, and I guess when it comes to Cavarra I just can't see how he comes in with confidence and ability to deliver.

              Hopefully we won't have to worry about it too much and have a full complement of midfielders to choose from.
              Problem is, none are showing any form, except Garcia and Richards who are playing seniors.
              I will never see #16 the same!!

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              • jeemak
                Bulldog Legend
                • Oct 2010
                • 21830

                #8
                Re: Who is the door open for?

                Originally posted by DOG GOD
                Problem is, none are showing any form, except Garcia and Richards who are playing seniors.
                Sure, but form comes and goes. By the time finals roll around those two could struggle and others could be playing better than they have been to date.
                TF is this?.........Obviously you're not a golfer.

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                • Bornadog
                  WOOF Clubhouse Leader
                  • Jan 2007
                  • 66707

                  #9
                  Re: Who is the door open for?

                  If we take yesterdays team and then assume Treloar, Libba, Martin, and Wood are fit for finals then who comes in and who goes out.

                  Yesterdays team.

                  Marcus Bontempelli
                  Bailey Smith
                  Jackson Macrae
                  Bailey Dale
                  Lachlan Hunter
                  Caleb Daniel
                  Josh Dunkley
                  Ed Richards
                  Taylor Duryea
                  Alex Keath
                  Bailey Williams
                  Riley Garcia
                  Jason Johannisen
                  Josh Bruce
                  Timothy English
                  Roarke Smith
                  Lachlan McNeil
                  Hayden Crozier
                  Aaron Naughton
                  Cody Weightman
                  Jamarra U-Hagan
                  Zaine Cordy
                  Last edited by Bornadog; 18-07-2021, 06:26 PM.
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                  • comrade
                    Hall of Fame
                    • Jun 2008
                    • 18030

                    #10
                    Re: Who is the door open for?

                    Originally posted by bornadog
                    If we take yesterdays team and then assume Treloar, Martin, and Wood are fit for finals then who comes in and who goes out.

                    Yesterdays team.

                    Marcus Bontempelli
                    Bailey Smith
                    Jackson Macrae
                    Bailey Dale
                    Lachlan Hunter
                    Caleb Daniel
                    Josh Dunkley
                    Ed Richards
                    Taylor Duryea
                    Alex Keath
                    Bailey Williams
                    Riley Garcia
                    Jason Johannisen
                    Josh Bruce
                    Timothy English
                    Roarke Smith
                    Lachlan McNeil
                    Hayden Crozier
                    Aaron Naughton
                    Cody Weightman
                    Jamarra U-Hagan
                    Zaine Cordy
                    Don't forget Libba.
                    Our 1954 premiership players are our heroes, and it has to be said that Charlie was their hero.

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                    • FrediKanoute
                      Coaching Staff
                      • Aug 2007
                      • 3828

                      #11
                      Re: Who is the door open for?

                      Out:

                      Crozier
                      Smith R
                      JUH
                      Garcia

                      In:

                      Wood
                      Martin
                      Treloar
                      Libba

                      Tough on the guys going out, but this is where we are at. Of the above Garcia is the unluckiest, JUH it will depend on how he goes for the next few weeks, but if he nails the 3rd tall forward over the next few weeks then you have to say Martin becomes redundant.

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                      • josie
                        Coaching Staff
                        • Oct 2012
                        • 4484

                        #12
                        Re: Who is the door open for?

                        I’ll admit I’ve got a soft spot for Cav. I think Cavarra has been pretty good in vfl games I’ve seen including this year. Can play mid & forward & wing. Ben is not gifted with top speed and short though and we’ve got a few ahead of him.I think he is a smart player, reasonably quick of mind/footy smart, team oriented too and I’m sorry he hasn’t been given half the chances of a few others. With our deep midfield and Garcia and Weightman doing so well I cannot see him getting a look in though.

                        West was so very promising a year or so ago. Unfortunately just has not taken his chances at senior level this year. Still think he might make it though. Again on the short side and not quick however tough as. Will be interesting to see what happens with West. For his sake and for his dad (whom I loved as a player) I hope he makes it and that it is with us.

                        I think Garcia and Richards are best 22 already unless Treloar comes good and then I suppose that might push Garcia out.

                        Scott or McNeill on the fringes….

                        Love Jongy but fear his body will breakdown in a final.

                        I think Lipinski and Wally sadly are not likely to play again for us unless there are a lot of injuries or we rest players.

                        Enough has been said about Hannan.

                        So out of that list I’d agree with others that Garcia could be that pressure player, with Richards already a lock in back half.
                        Josie :)

                        Our day will come
                        And we'll have everything.
                        We'll share the joy
                        Just like '54 again.

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                        • bulldogtragic
                          The List Manager
                          • Jan 2007
                          • 34289

                          #13
                          Re: Who is the door open for?

                          Originally posted by bornadog
                          If we take yesterdays team and then assume Treloar, Martin, and Wood are fit for finals then who comes in and who goes out.

                          Yesterdays team.

                          Marcus Bontempelli
                          Bailey Smith
                          Jackson Macrae
                          Bailey Dale
                          Lachlan Hunter
                          Caleb Daniel
                          Josh Dunkley
                          Ed Richards
                          Taylor Duryea
                          Alex Keath
                          Bailey Williams
                          Riley Garcia - LIBBA
                          Jason Johannisen
                          Josh Bruce
                          Timothy English
                          Roarke Smith - TRELOAR
                          Lachlan McNeil - MARTIN
                          Hayden Crozier - WOOD
                          Aaron Naughton
                          Cody Weightman
                          Jamarra U-Hagan
                          Zaine Cordy - GARDNER

                          B: Wood Gardner Duryea
                          HB: Dale Keath Williams
                          C: Hunter Dunkley Macrae
                          HF: JJ Naughton Treloar
                          F: Weightman Bruce JUH
                          R: English Bonts Libba
                          Int: Martin Daniel Richards B. Smith
                          Emer: Cordy Young Garcia McNeil

                          Possibly also VDM for JJ
                          Rocket Science: the epitaph for the Beveridge era - whenever it ends - reading 'Here lies a team that could beat anyone on its day, but seldom did when it mattered most'. 15/7/2023

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                          • josie
                            Coaching Staff
                            • Oct 2012
                            • 4484

                            #14
                            Re: Who is the door open for?

                            Also wonder if Woody’s body will hold up but he is a way better option than Crozier at present.
                            Josie :)

                            Our day will come
                            And we'll have everything.
                            We'll share the joy
                            Just like '54 again.

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                            • DOG GOD
                              Bulldog Team of the Century
                              • Jul 2007
                              • 6545

                              #15
                              Re: Who is the door open for?

                              Originally posted by FrediKanoute
                              Out:

                              Crozier
                              Smith R
                              JUH
                              Garcia

                              In:

                              Wood
                              Martin
                              Treloar
                              Libba

                              Tough on the guys going out, but this is where we are at. Of the above Garcia is the unluckiest, JUH it will depend on how he goes for the next few weeks, but if he nails the 3rd tall forward over the next few weeks then you have to say Martin becomes redundant.
                              Pretty good Fred
                              I will never see #16 the same!!

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