Always Right Match Committee Round Three v Sydney at Marvel

[Happy Days]

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Here's an interesting proposition - Keath "stays at home" and Gardner takes Buddy.
Buddy will beat whoever he plays on, but we know Gardner has the tank to run with pretty much anyone.

Keath takes McLean(?) and plays goal-keeper, Cordy gets on the angry pills to take Heeney who is so good overhead he demands a tallish type anyway.

Cordy on Heeney is suicide. Has to be Duryea.

[Axe Man]

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It's worth noting Heeney isn't playing only as a forward, he spent over 50% of the game against the cats in his defensive half.

I'm thinking Richards might be possible match for Heeney when forward, our closest match for his size and speed.

[azabob]

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I'm not too worried about Sydney's forward line its by the by.

My main concern is what do we do when Sydney have the footy and how do we set up our forward line?

Last time Sydney picked us apart with their kicking skills in our forward half of the ground and then went very quickly when the ground opened up which helped their forwards immensely.

On the flip side we didn't look like scoring a goal or keeping possession of the footy.

Rampe destroyed JUH in his first game - which was to be expected.

This time around Sydney have Tom McCartin and Paddy McCartin along with Rampe.

[GVGjr]

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Agree with all of this except for Cordy on Heeney. If I have to watch Cordy be 8 feet behind his player all game I'd rather it not be their best player.



"We don't tag" so it's a moot point.

36 and 2 for Heeney.

We don't tag in the midfield but when he is up forward we should be able to curb him.

[DOG GOD]

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I'm not too worried about Sydney's forward line its by the by.

My main concern is what do we do when Sydney have the footy and how do we set up our forward line?

Last time Sydney picked us apart with their kicking skills in our forward half of the ground and then went very quickly when the ground opened up which helped their forward immensely.

On the flip side we didn't look like scoring a goal or keeping possession of the footy.

Rampe destroyed JUH in his first game - which was to be expected.

This time around Sydney have Tom McCartin and Paddy McCartin along with Rampe.

Yep last time Syd set up brilliantly from the backline, using elite kicking to get to the wing, where they would then come into the centre, allowing their fwds to mark directly in front about 35-40 metres out. Their mid sized fwds destroyed us, and thank god they don’t have Dawson kicking 3-4 from half back.

[Mantis]

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Yep last time Syd set up brilliantly from the backline, using elite kicking to get to the wing, where they would then come into the centre, allowing their fwds to mark directly in front about 35-40 metres out. Their mid sized fwds destroyed us, and thank god they don’t have Dawson kicking 3-4 from half back.

Dawson played on the wing and was opposed to Hunter... he was just too tall & quick for Hunter and hit the scoreboard.

Sydney's field kicking was (is) so far above ours so if we give them time & space again they will cut us apart.

[Danjul]

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Yep last time Syd set up brilliantly from the backline, using elite kicking to get to the wing, where they would then come into the centre, allowing their fwds to mark directly in front about 35-40 metres out. Their mid sized fwds destroyed us,.

Why aren’t we allowed to do that? Melbourne did it. Carlton did it. Who else doesn’t?

[EasternWest]

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We don't tag in the midfield but when he is up forward we should be able to curb him.

With who? Because if it's Cordy see my earlier comment.

[GVGjr]

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With who? Because if it's Cordy see my earlier comment.

Williams would be a good match-up. Richards or Dale as well

[1eyedog]

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Keep hearing Garcia's name come up as an in this week amongst Dogs fans. Nothing firm and no decent sources just a number of unsubstantiated rumours.

Did he play well in the VFL?

[josie]

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Keep hearing Garcia's name come up as an in this week amongst Dogs fans. Nothing firm and no decent sources just a number of unsubstantiated rumours.

Did he play well in the VFL?

After McComb who was the standout player I thought Garcia was next best player. Wally was pretty good too.

[Grantysghost]

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After McComb who was the standout player I thought Garcia was next best player. Wally was pretty good too.

Would you would think McComb would be in before Garcia at this stage?
Riley coming back from injury maybe needs a couple more weeks.
McComb I'd get in but not sure who goes out.

[josie]

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Would you would think McComb would be in before Garcia at this stage?
Riley coming back from injury maybe needs a couple more weeks.
McComb I'd get in but not sure who goes out.

I think your logic is sound with caution regarding Garcia. If Crozier does not play maybe Williams in and McComb as the sub? Rory is a strong lad and covers a lot of ground. Maybe a run with role? Or VDM swap for MComb - not like for like but VDM offering little at present.

[Mofra]

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Would you would think McComb would be in before Garcia at this stage?
Riley coming back from injury maybe needs a couple more weeks.
McComb I'd get in but not sure who goes out.

McComb played better... in a position he won't get an opportunity in at AFL level.
I expect Baz to come straight in which makes it harder to promote a running player from the VFL.

Baz for Crozier, Williams sub, O'Brien plays full VFL minutes to get more game time under his belt and come back in against the Tigers.

[Bornadog]

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Bailey Smith is set to return from his hip injury that kept him out of last week's loss to Carlton. Hayden Crozier hasn't been ruled in or out of playing this week after his illness during last week's clash against the Blues, but would have to be in some doubt, as is Aaron Naughton with his calf injury. If Naughton doesn't get up then the Dogs could choose between Stefan Martin and Josh Schache, while Robbie McComb is pushing for an AFL debut after starring at VFL last week with 36 disposals and a goal.

R2 medical substitute: Bailey Williams (replaced Hayden Crozier)


Verdict: Smith in for Crozier. - Callum Twomey

I think Callum is spot on.