Always Right Match Committee - Finals Week 1

[Mofra]

Re: Always Right Match Committee - Finals Week 1

100%. It's not Lewy, it's Lewy combined with guys who shouldn't be in the ruck. Really a target on our heads.

So... we are a real chance of no change going into the final?

Bevo has been pouring cold water on the Martin idea. I suspect if Sweet was in the frame he would have played last week in place of Lewie.

Roarke played well enough to keep his spot and I can't see us dropping Dunkley on the back of a 4 tackle, 4 clearance game as a second rotation mid playing half the game in the HF dead zone.
VDM for a McNeill/Scott/Garcia type might be the only consideration but we really do rate forward half pace.

[Bulldog4life]

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God I wouldn't wish that on our Luke.

She's a veteran of two flags live though so she'd have some interesting insights.

Kick it! Is her common catch cry

The kick it yell was very popular from doggie supporters during the 60's. 70's and

80's on the terraces at Footscray. No one thought of saying handball.

[comrade]

Re: Always Right Match Committee - Finals Week 1

So... we are a real chance of no change going into the final?

Bevo has been pouring cold water on the Martin idea. I suspect if Sweet was in the frame he would have played last week in place of Lewie.

Roarke played well enough to keep his spot and I can't see us dropping Dunkley on the back of a 4 tackle, 4 clearance game as a second rotation mid playing half the game in the HF dead zone.
VDM for a McNeill/Scott/Garcia type might be the only consideration but we really do rate forward half pace.

Wood has to come out, can not be selected off the form he’s produced the last few weeks.

[mjp]

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I don't get the 'Lewy should pack his bags ASAP if he hasn't done so already crowd.
...
Of course he has the right to look elsewhere, I wouldn't blame him, like any fringe-ish player really big career decisions for them to stay or move. Hard to be loyal when your career can be greatly impacted.

If my post sounded like it was implying ANY of this, it wasn't. I like him fine.

[mjp]

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Wood has to come out, can not be selected off the form he’s produced the last few weeks.

I would be shocked if Wood was left out.

[Go_Dogs]

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No change I suspect.

Agree re Lew in ruck. Think it’s a good fit and he can become a genuine option there for us. He will do Ok this week if we pick him.

[Bornadog]

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I didn't think he went too badly at all and I'd be doing what I can to keep him and develop him as a ruckman
We need a ruck teacher at the club for a year or so.

Martin

[Bornadog]

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The kick it yell was very popular from doggie supporters during the 60's. 70's and

80's on the terraces at Footscray. No one thought of saying handball.

Yeah, football was different then

[Grantysghost]

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So... we are a real chance of no change going into the final?

Bevo has been pouring cold water on the Martin idea. I suspect if Sweet was in the frame he would have played last week in place of Lewie.

Roarke played well enough to keep his spot and I can't see us dropping Dunkley on the back of a 4 tackle, 4 clearance game as a second rotation mid playing half the game in the HF dead zone.
VDM for a McNeill/Scott/Garcia type might be the only consideration but we really do rate forward half pace.

I get the feeling this is the team we want, and I doubt there will be any changes.

Martin is a longshot after watching the press conference, although I'd like him to come in.

But am I fantasising about a Martin who had a pre-season under his belt and was champing at the bit? Probably.

34 yr old depths of Winter, long layoff Martin isn't the same proposition unfortunately. That turnover game line as mentioned is the nail.

So I'd say no change yep.

[Bulldog4life]

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Yeah, football was different then

For the better or worse? Probably a thread in that question. Players could kick bags irrespective of the conditions too.

[The Bulldogs Bite]

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I get the feeling this is the team we want, and I doubt there will be any changes.

Martin is a longshot after watching the press conference, although I'd like him to come in.

But am I fantasising about a Martin who had a pre-season under his belt and was champing at the bit? Probably.

34 yr old depths of Winter, long layoff Martin isn't the same proposition unfortunately. That turnover game line as mentioned is the nail.

So I'd say no change yep.

I still think it's a risk we should take but only because our other options are putrid.

I haven't forgotten how awful he looked v Richmond though.

[Bornadog]

Re: Always Right Match Committee - Finals Week 1

I get the feeling this is the team we want, and I doubt there will be any changes.

Martin is a longshot after watching the press conference, although I'd like him to come in.

But am I fantasising about a Martin who had a pre-season under his belt and was champing at the bit? Probably.

34 yr old depths of Winter, long layoff Martin isn't the same proposition unfortunately. That turnover game line as mentioned is the nail.

So I'd say no change yep.

If he did come in, who would go out?

I would drop Wood, and Roarke can take his spot on the HBF

[comrade]

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I would be shocked if Wood was left out.

I’d be shocked and very concerned if he’s selected after that performance.

[Rocco Jones]

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If my post sounded like it was implying ANY of this, it wasn't. I like him fine.

No, I was agreeing with you.

[The Pie Man]

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So what if you were told the Match Committee meetings were very vocal and there was lots of dissent...but ultimately the coach will get his way ('cos that's the way its always been and the way it always WILL be).

I mean - don't you want the coach to have a clear sense of what he believes in/what he wants? I mean, of course he's stubborn. Of course he wants things done 'his way'. That's why he's the coach. If he wanted to make suggestions he would have remained an assistant with Hawthorn. He wanted to make decisions so he applied himself to the task of becoming a senior coach.

I get the criticism and have often joked about team selection being based on a Bingo card (I know it isn't but as a clear outsider it does seem that way) and I regularly use phrases (usually after the team is announced) "don't EVER change Bevo" as yet another surprise is sprung upon us...but I 100% don't want the person in charge to be indecisive and generally wishy washy...if 'stubborn' is the alternative (and it probably is) then I'm in the camp for stubborn.

I don’t disagree with this mjp - you want strong leadership from your manager, who has a identifiable vision and communicates direction clearly.

I’m not sure preferring makeshift options with little training in alternate roles this deep into the season screams that. Perhaps I’m looking for some common sense, which you hope some of the voices around him might be able to sell.