Always Right Match Committee Round 12 v Geelong at Marvel on Friday Night

[Mantis]

Re: Always Right Match Committee Round 12 v Geelong at Marvel on Friday Night

Sweet out Marra in, Buku second ruck - could work

That's what I'm hoping we do.

Given we only go in with one ruck I would like Schache to be the sub as he gives a bit of coverage if English goes off... with Geelong's ruck division being a bit of a weakness and with neither of their options overly physical we can probably go in a bit light.

[The Bulldogs Bite]

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Can we play both this week?

Potentially as BAD has said.

I still like Sweet as our second ruck, limitations withstanding. He gives a presence in the middle which we haven't had and I don't think it's coincidental we play better with him in the side.

Would Buku give us a lot more than Sweet? Clearly not in the ruck - especially if he's v Hawkins - up forward, likely ... but it's also likely Buku has 6-7 touches and 1 goal.

[Bulldog4life]

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Buku has a great leap better than Cordy.

[Danjul]

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Potentially as BAD has said.

I still like Sweet as our second ruck, limitations withstanding. He gives a presence in the middle which we haven't had and I don't think it's coincidental we play better with him in the side.

Would Buku give us a lot more than Sweet? Clearly not in the ruck - especially if he's v Hawkins - up forward, likely ... but it's also likely Buku has 6-7 touches and 1 goal.

How cruel is fate?

Buku was unsighted as a forward for 95% of the game and then the ball fell in his arms. He looked stunned but did kick the goal. Superstar.

Earlier in the game Sweet caught the ball in almost the same spot. No goal because the siren went 2 seconds earlier. Catastrophic failure.

I’m sure Shakespeare could have turned this into something memorable.

[1eyedog]

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Does anyone think Khamis doesn't really like body contact? I could be wrong here.

I'm not sure and I'm not saying he doesn't. I've got a sneaking unfounded suspicion it's either Khamis or Marra for the MC because they won't want to roll on the dice on there potentially being double the likelihood of the ball being whipped out of there really quick, hence our preference to play an extra inside mid in there (Bont / Libba at times / Smith). Perhaps we can sustain both of them given how good Naughts and Flea are in F50 when we don't have it.

Not sold on Khamis as a second ruck he'll get bodied too easily and I'm not confident with him re. repeat efforts. Happy to be proven wrong.

[The Underdog]

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How cruel is fate?

Buku was unsighted as a forward for 95% of the game and then the ball fell in his arms. He looked stunned but did kick the goal. Superstar.

Earlier in the game Sweet caught the ball in almost the same spot. No goal because the siren went 2 seconds earlier. Catastrophic failure.

I’m sure Shakespeare could have turned this into something memorable.

Shakespeare might have been less florid.
Buku was quiet, he did however manage 3 scoring shots including his goal while "stunned". Its a shame the siren went before Sweet's heroic mark and certain goal, which would have given him 2 kicks on the night. Regardless they were our 2 lowest disposal getters (and I know this is important to you).
I would actually have both in this week as I think they can play a role that helps us against the Cats, plus this was the best our forward line has functioned this year in my opinion, which admittedly was helped by the opponent. Both need to supply more presence, Buku aerially and Sweet outside of ruck contests but I'd be tempted to run with trying to assert dominance over Geelong's rucks at the bounce which remains a weakness and Buku's ability to work up the ground and create space.

[soupman]

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There is zero chance Sweet is selected to play this week.

Geelong have a poor ruck division, English is back and already in form, and the last thing we will want is a forward that isn't able to play a role and is basically a dream player for Stewart or whoever to drift off.

[Grantysghost]

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Is Stef Martin still on the list? He's vanished!

Edit : Ah I see he has a shoulder injury 1-2 weeks.

[Happy Days]

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It’s not at their bowling alley rubbish ground, so given that he’s gonna have to defend more than 50m wing to wing I’m not as scared of Stewart as I would be otherwise. We still have to engage him but it shouldn’t be *the* deciding factor in team selection.

[Danjul]

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Shakespeare might have been less florid.

Buku was quiet, he did however manage 3 scoring shots including his goal while "stunned". Its a shame the siren went before Sweet's
I would actually have both in this week as I think they can play a role that helps us against the Cats, plus this was the best our forward line has functioned this year in my opinion, which admittedly was helped by the opponent. Both need to supply more presence, Buku aerially and Sweet outside of ruck contests but I'd be tempted to run with trying to assert dominance over Geelong's rucks at the bounce which remains a weakness and Buku's ability to work up the ground and create space.

Fully agree.

Both players are raw and inexperienced in their roles. They have shown some potential and that has to be developed for the club’s sake.

Sweet needs time working with the team. One thing I like about his work is he looks around for a ruck target. When others look for him he will be more of an asset.

[Danjul]

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There is zero chance Sweet is selected to play this week.

Geelong have a poor ruck division, English is back and already in form, and the last thing we will want is a forward that isn't able to play a role and is basically a dream player for Stewart or whoever to drift off.

Could be true, l don’t know

. Last year they were better in that part of the game. Blicavs was better than English and Hawkins was too strong as second ruck on their forward line.

[Bornadog]

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Could be true, l don’t know

. Last year they were better in that part of the game. Blicavs was better than English and Hawkins was too strong as second ruck on their forward line.

No use referring to last year. English is now more mature and improving every week.

[Danjul]

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No use referring to last year. English is now more mature and improving every week.

No disagreement there.

But I am referring to dismissing the opposition. I think they still deserve some respect. We will find out soon.

[Bornadog]

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No disagreement there.

But I am referring to dismissing the opposition. I think they still deserve some respect. We will find out soon.

Agree, I wouldn't dismiss them at all. The forward line with Hawkins and Cameron are dangerous.

[hujsh]

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No disagreement there.

But I am referring to dismissing the opposition. I think they still deserve some respect. We will find out soon.

I agree. Their ruck division, while not a strength, is more focused on mobility and around the ground impact than the ruck contest. They might prove a natural foil to Tim