Always Right Match Committee - Finals Week 1

[Nuggety Back Pocket]

Re: Always Right Match Committee - Finals Week 1

It's a good question, and I think that'd be what I'd like to see happening. We are clearly struggling for connection forward of centre and I think Daniel can help here.

There has been little initiative shown by the MC in the past few weeks. Richards is a natural defender and Daniel would lift a flagging midfield with his superior disposal. I wouldn’t be against playing Duryea at half forward where he played with success at Hawthorn having played in two flags. Dunkley is a strong mark and could hold down CHF with Bruce out. Both JJ and Hannan are very fortunate to be playing on the forward line given their ordinary form. I can not see us advancing with the same forward set up.

[Dry Rot]

Re: Always Right Match Committee - Finals Week 1

Do we have a chance? Hell yeah!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1yu38kXw7lk

[westbulldog]

Re: Always Right Match Committee - Finals Week 1

IN
Martin, Richards, Wallis

Out
Cordy, JJ, Wood

(The MC's mantra is however don't change a losing team).

[Go_Dogs]

Re: Always Right Match Committee - Finals Week 1

B: Williams, Keath, Duryea
HB: Richards, Schache, Dale
C: Daniel, Liberatore, Hunter
HF: Dunkley, Hannan, Treloar
F: English, Naughton, Weightman
R: Young, Bont, Macrae
IC: B Smith, R Smith, VDM, Scott

In: Richards, Schache, Scott
Out: Wood, Cordy, JJ

[GVGjr]

Re: Always Right Match Committee - Finals Week 1

B: Williams, Keath, Duryea
HB: Richards, Schache, Dale
C: Daniel, Liberatore, Hunter
HF: Dunkley, Hannan, Treloar
F: English, Naughton, Weightman
R: Young, Bont, Macrae
IC: B Smith, R Smith, VDM, Scott

In: Richards, Schache, Scott
Out: Wood, Cordy, JJ

Good team GD. Scott might be my only change

[Go_Dogs]

Re: Always Right Match Committee - Finals Week 1

Reading the Scratch Match scouting report on the AFL app it appears that Martin, Marra, Schache and Richards all did enough to press claims to come in.

Going to be a 50 page thread again this week.

[comrade]

Re: Always Right Match Committee - Finals Week 1

One thing must happen and that is Easton Wood can’t play. If he’s selected, it’s a big red flag.

[angelopetraglia]

Re: Always Right Match Committee - Finals Week 1

One thing must happen and that is Easton Wood can’t play. If he’s selected, it’s a big red flag.

Easton was such a liability. His best footy has always come from a consecutive run of injury free games. He just hasn't had that for sometime. His best asset is his athleticism and intercept marking and we are just not seeing that. Without his one wood (pardon the pun) he other attributes don't justify selection. I would prefer Crozier to Woood at that is saying something.

[comrade]

Re: Always Right Match Committee - Finals Week 1

Easton was such a liability. His best footy has always come from a consecutive run of injury free games. He just hasn't had that for sometime. His best asset is his athleticism and intercept marking and we are just not seeing that. Without his one wood (pardon the pun) he other attributes don't justify selection. I would prefer Crozier to Woood at that is saying something.

I know one player isn’t the difference in winning and losing, but when you have someone within the defensive group that is just nowhere near the level, it causes disruption and panic that filters through. Unfortunately in footy, you can’t hide someone and if they’re a liability, they can’t be selected.

I’d go with the back 6 that we selected for the Melbourne game, with Richards coming in for Wood and Schache replacing Cordy. The Cordy move won’t happen, the MC have backed themselves into a corner with that but Wood can not play in the first final.

[Bornadog]

Re: Always Right Match Committee - Finals Week 1

I know one player isn’t the difference in winning and losing, but when you have someone within the defensive group that is just nowhere near the level, it causes disruption and panic that filters through. Unfortunately in footy, you can’t hide someone and if they’re a liability, they can’t be selected.

I’d go with the back 6 that we selected for the Melbourne game, with Richards coming in for Wood and Schache replacing Cordy. The Cordy move won’t happen, the MC have backed themselves into a corner with that but Wood can not play in the first final.

Time for Bevo to bite the bullet and put the best players in their best position. No favourites, we have a flag to aim for.

[DOG GOD]

Re: Always Right Match Committee - Finals Week 1

I know one player isn’t the difference in winning and losing, but when you have someone within the defensive group that is just nowhere near the level, it causes disruption and panic that filters through. Unfortunately in footy, you can’t hide someone and if they’re a liability, they can’t be selected.

I’d go with the back 6 that we selected for the Melbourne game, with Richards coming in for Wood and Schache replacing Cordy. The Cordy move won’t happen, the MC have backed themselves into a corner with that but Wood can not play in the first final.

Interesting to watch Dale and Williams, normally so sure with foot, put under immense pressure from the likes of Wood and Cordy, causing them to just “get it the hell out of there”.

[Bumper Bulldogs]

Re: Always Right Match Committee - Finals Week 1

When you look at the injury list we are in a really good space. Only Bruce and McClean would be not available. So I tess as Lou can’t see how Martin, JUH and Richards are not selected.

We need Martin to come back in and ruck. This helps the mids, helps the forwards and the backs.

The forward structure. No doubt that when Martin plays our three headed forward line looks sharp. So we need to play Young in the Josh Bruce role. Then we need JUH comes in. No way can I understand how JJ or Hannan can possibly keep JUH out.

The back line. Again Richards needs to come in for Wood. It’s a balance act down back. Shaq goes back in for Cordy

In Martin, JUH and Richards
Out JJ, Hannan, Cordy and Wood

VDM as Sub

[DOG GOD]

Re: Always Right Match Committee - Finals Week 1

When you look at the injury list we are in a really good space. Only Bruce and McClean would be not available. So I tess as Lou can’t see how Martin, JUH and Richards are not selected.

We need Martin to come back in and ruck. This helps the mids, helps the forwards and the backs.

The forward structure. No doubt that when Martin plays our three headed forward line looks sharp. So we need to play Young in the Josh Bruce role. Then we need JUH comes in. No way can I understand how JJ or Hannan can possibly keep JUH out.

The back line. Again Richards needs to come in for Wood. It’s a balance act down back. Shaq goes back in for Cordy

In Martin, JUH and Richards
Out JJ, Hannan, Cordy and Wood

VDM as Sub

And it really is that simple..good job…but I feel those 4 outs will all be playing.
JJ, Cordy and Wood should’ve been dropped after the Bombers game.

[Grantysghost]

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https://www.afl.com.au/news/668568/around-the-state-leagues-injured-dog-returns-power-bull-impresses

STEFAN Martin has given the Western Bulldogs' selection committee plenty to ponder ahead of next week's elimination final after getting through his return match unscathed on Saturday.


Martin clocked more than 90 minutes in a scratch match against Sydney at Whitten Oval – his first game at any level since round 12 due to shoulder and groin injuries.


The 34-year-old was far from dominant early on rotating with Jordon Sweet between ruck and attack but had a greater impact as the match wore on.


Coach Luke Beveridge conceded it would've been premature to select the 34-year-old for Friday's loss to Port Adelaide after only one full training session but would consider Martin's finals chances after he had recovered from Saturday's hitout.


Martin was recruited to ruck in tandem with Tim English, who played predominantly as a forward against the Power, leaving Lewis Young to take the stoppages.


Meantime, Jamarra Ugle-Hagan impressed in attack in the Dogs' comfortable win against the Swans and recorded at least six shots on goal.




Jamarra Ugle-Hagan at Bulldogs training on August 13, 2021. Picture: Getty Images

Defender Hayden Crozier was taken out of the match early with a head knock for further assessment, while Pat Lipinski didn't take part after waking up Saturday morning feeling unwell.


Ed Richards recovered from an early shoulder knock to produce a dominant display and Rhylee West and Mitch Wallis were strong through the midfield.


Josh Schache, the Dogs' medical sub on Friday night, also pressed his claims for a recall, repelling a number of Swans attacks playing as a key defender.


Schache could be vying for a spot with Ryan Gardner who was solid in his first game back from his second bout of shoulder surgery of the season required after round 15.

[Grantysghost]

Re: Always Right Match Committee - Finals Week 1

Reading that Richards has to come back in for me.

Martin too.

Schache v Gardner is something I didn't see coming.