Always Right Match Committee Round 23 Vs Port Adelaide 2021

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  • SquirrelGrip
    Senior Player
    • Oct 2007
    • 1480

    Re: Always Right Match Committee Round 23 Vs Port Adelaide 2021

    Originally posted by bulldogtragic
    Replaying the game in my head (I won’t watch it), we lacked genuine leading options. Marra does that really well and has the pace to burn off his opponent. Plus Derm says the best ‘Shimmy Step’ TM.

    I like that wide Cody & Naughton to lead too. Creates space for others. Hannan is not doing that. I get he’s more physical than Marra, but Marra can actually hit the scoreboard and has some X factor, plus lead really well. I’m prepared to accept the drawbacks of swapping out Hannan, for the benefits.
    At this stage of his development, Marra is the third tall forward. With Silver Fox Stef back, Naughty and Tim become the first two, thereby making Marra harder to match up. Bevo has never been one to discriminate on age in the past. Is Marra ready to tear it apart? It would be so wonderful if he was.
    "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."

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    • bulldogtragic
      The List Manager
      • Jan 2007
      • 34316

      Re: Always Right Match Committee Round 23 Vs Port Adelaide 2021

      Originally posted by SquirrelGrip
      At this stage of his development, Marra is the third tall forward. With Silver Fox Stef back, Naughty and Tim become the first two, thereby making Marra harder to match up. Become has never been one to discriminate on age in the past. Is Marra ready to tear it apart? It would be so wonderful if he was.
      One way to find out.
      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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      • Mofra
        Hall of Fame
        • Dec 2006
        • 14839

        Re: Always Right Match Committee Round 23 Vs Port Adelaide 2021

        Originally posted by SquirrelGrip
        At this stage of his development, Marra is the third tall forward. With Silver Fox Stef back, Naughty and Tim become the first two, thereby making Marra harder to match up. Bevo has never been one to discriminate on age in the past. Is Marra ready to tear it apart? It would be so wonderful if he was.
        Publically questioning his selection then selecting him is even more of a Beveridge move than cutting your own hair
        Western Bulldogs: 2016 Premiers

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        • Go_Dogs
          Hall of Fame
          • Jan 2007
          • 10098

          Re: Always Right Match Committee Round 23 Vs Port Adelaide 2021

          Originally posted by Mofra
          Publically questioning his selection then selecting him is even more of a Beveridge move than cutting your own hair
          And then actually playing him as a half back flanker!
          Have you heard Butters wants to come to the Dogs?

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          • Mantis
            Hall of Fame
            • Apr 2007
            • 15271

            Re: Always Right Match Committee Round 23 Vs Port Adelaide 2021

            Lots of time to think about how I'd like us to line up tomorrow night and I think this team gives us the best chance to be successful both tomorrow night and then in the finals... assuming all are fit & healthy.

            B: Schache, Keath, Williams
            HB: Dale, Gardner, Duyrea
            C: Treloar, Dunkley, R.Smith
            HF: Hunter, Naughton, Bont
            F: Weightman, English, JUH
            R: Martin, Macrae, Libba

            Int: B.Smith, Richards, Daniel, Garcia
            Sub: Young (mainly as cover for Martin)

            In: Gardner, Schache, Martin, Richards, R.Smith, JUH

            Out: Cordy, Wood, Young, JJ, Hannan, Vandermeer

            The last 2 spots in the forwardline who I've assigned to JUH & Garcia could easily be filled by any of Hannan, JJ & VDM.

            I'm pretty strong on this defensive mix being our best in terms of both defending and attacking... I don't want Cordy or Wood in the team as they don't offer the skill set we need to play our best footy.

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            • josie
              Coaching Staff
              • Oct 2012
              • 4373

              Re: Always Right Match Committee Round 23 Vs Port Adelaide 2021

              Well thought out Mantis & I agree with you. Like that you’ve got R.Smith in the side.
              Josie :)

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

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              • mjp
                Bulldog Team of the Century
                • Jan 2007
                • 7274

                Re: Always Right Match Committee Round 23 Vs Port Adelaide 2021

                Originally posted by Mantis
                Lots of time to think about how I'd like us to line up tomorrow night and I think this team gives us the best chance to be successful both tomorrow night and then in the finals... assuming all are fit & healthy.

                B: Schache, Keath, Williams
                HB: Dale, Gardner, Duyrea
                C: Treloar, Dunkley, R.Smith
                HF: Hunter, Naughton, Bont
                F: Weightman, English, JUH
                R: Martin, Macrae, Libba

                Int: B.Smith, Richards, Daniel, Garcia
                Sub: Young (mainly as cover for Martin)

                In: Gardner, Schache, Martin, Richards, R.Smith, JUH

                Out: Cordy, Wood, Young, JJ, Hannan, Vandermeer

                The last 2 spots in the forwardline who I've assigned to JUH & Garcia could easily be filled by any of Hannan, JJ & VDM.

                I'm pretty strong on this defensive mix being our best in terms of both defending and attacking... I don't want Cordy or Wood in the team as they don't offer the skill set we need to play our best footy.
                I don't mind the team - I just cannot see Wood not being selected. I cannot see Cordy not being selected. These guys have - with the exception of the pre- West Coast version of the team which rolled without Cordy - always played when they are available (and not just this year).

                I think the backs will be Gardner, Cordy, Keath, Williams, Dale, Duryea and Daniel.
                Martin to ruck with support from English.
                Outside mids: Hunter, B. Smith and R. Smith.
                Inside mids: Bont, Macrae, Dunks and Liber with Treloar rolling inside and outside.
                Forwards - only room for 5 which is not great: Naughton, Weightman and JJ will get picked...then it gets pretty interesting. I think he picks Wallis and Garcia but I could be easily talked into Jamarra, Richards or VDM...I just don't see Schache being selected.

                I agree that Young presents as the ideal sub.
                What should I tell her? She's going to ask.

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                • Bornadog
                  WOOF Clubhouse Leader
                  • Jan 2007
                  • 65805

                  Re: Always Right Match Committee Round 23 Vs Port Adelaide 2021

                  Originally posted by mjp
                  I don't mind the team - I just cannot see Wood not being selected. I cannot see Cordy not being selected. These guys have - with the exception of the pre- West Coast version of the team which rolled without Cordy - always played when they are available (and not just this year).

                  I think the backs will be Gardner, Cordy, Keath, Williams, Dale, Duryea and Daniel.
                  Martin to ruck with support from English.
                  Outside mids: Hunter, B. Smith and R. Smith.
                  Inside mids: Bont, Macrae, Dunks and Liber with Treloar rolling inside and outside.
                  Forwards - only room for 5 which is not great: Naughton, Weightman and JJ will get picked...then it gets pretty interesting. I think he picks Wallis and Garcia but I could be easily talked into Jamarra, Richards or VDM...I just don't see Schache being selected.

                  I agree that Young presents as the ideal sub.
                  I think Mantis put up what he would like to see and you have put up what will actually happen.

                  Wallis in may be an interesting one.
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                  • soupman
                    Bulldog Team of the Century
                    • Nov 2007
                    • 5086

                    Re: Always Right Match Committee Round 23 Vs Port Adelaide 2021

                    A bit like Richards since his emergence Vandermeer has almost always been picked, I'd be surprised if he was dropped especially after we only just got him back in.
                    I should leave it alone but you're not right

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                    • mjp
                      Bulldog Team of the Century
                      • Jan 2007
                      • 7274

                      Re: Always Right Match Committee Round 23 Vs Port Adelaide 2021

                      Originally posted by soupman
                      A bit like Richards since his emergence Vandermeer has almost always been picked, I'd be surprised if he was dropped especially after we only just got him back in.
                      I don't disagree that Lachie will likely play. I just have a feeling we are about to select Wallis and had to leave out one of two seemingly favourite sons in Garcia and Vander.
                      What should I tell her? She's going to ask.

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                      • Mantis
                        Hall of Fame
                        • Apr 2007
                        • 15271

                        Re: Always Right Match Committee Round 23 Vs Port Adelaide 2021

                        Originally posted by mjp
                        I don't mind the team - I just cannot see Wood not being selected. I cannot see Cordy not being selected. These guys have - with the exception of the pre- West Coast version of the team which rolled without Cordy - always played when they are available (and not just this year).

                        I think the backs will be Gardner, Cordy, Keath, Williams, Dale, Duryea and Daniel.
                        Martin to ruck with support from English.
                        Outside mids: Hunter, B. Smith and R. Smith.
                        Inside mids: Bont, Macrae, Dunks and Liber with Treloar rolling inside and outside.
                        Forwards - only room for 5 which is not great: Naughton, Weightman and JJ will get picked...then it gets pretty interesting. I think he picks Wallis and Garcia but I could be easily talked into Jamarra, Richards or VDM...I just don't see Schache being selected.

                        I agree that Young presents as the ideal sub.
                        Cordy didn't play until Rd.6 this year and I'm pretty sure he was available at the time.. he just wasn't selected with Gardner & Keath as our talls. I feel Schache offers much more offensively than Cordy hence he gets picked... both aren't great defensively.

                        Wood's ball use counts him out and I'd much prefer Richards to play in his role as he is good in the air and offers much better run & carry. I don't want Richards playing as a forward.

                        Agree that the forward-line is a shit show.. just throw the names of the 6 or 7 players in a hat and the first 3 pulled out play.

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                        • Grantysghost
                          Bouncing Strong
                          • Apr 2010
                          • 18814

                          Re: Always Right Match Committee Round 23 Vs Port Adelaide 2021

                          I'd prefer Wood to Cordy with a full compliment.

                          His ability to play on a small, closing speed and aerial ability I think are a unique pod.

                          If Gardner is fit, then Cordy is out for me.
                          BT COME BACK!​

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                          • Bornadog
                            WOOF Clubhouse Leader
                            • Jan 2007
                            • 65805

                            Re: Always Right Match Committee Round 23 Vs Port Adelaide 2021

                            Originally posted by mjp
                            I don't disagree that Lachie will likely play. I just have a feeling we are about to select Wallis and had to leave out one of two seemingly favourite sons in Garcia and Vander.
                            Garcia is going to be ok, in the next few years, but I don't think he should be picked.
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                            • mjp
                              Bulldog Team of the Century
                              • Jan 2007
                              • 7274

                              Re: Always Right Match Committee Round 23 Vs Port Adelaide 2021

                              Originally posted by Mantis
                              Cordy didn't play until Rd.6 this year and I'm pretty sure he was available at the time.. he just wasn't selected with Gardner & Keath as our talls.
                              I thought Gardner was injured vs West Coast and Cordy came in the next week? Did I get that wrong? Basically I'm agreeing with you agreeing with me that Gardner was prefered to Cordy earlier this year! :-)
                              What should I tell her? She's going to ask.

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                              • mjp
                                Bulldog Team of the Century
                                • Jan 2007
                                • 7274

                                Re: Always Right Match Committee Round 23 Vs Port Adelaide 2021

                                Originally posted by bornadog
                                Garcia is going to be ok, in the next few years, but I don't think he should be picked.
                                That wasn't the question I was trying to answer!
                                What should I tell her? She's going to ask.

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