Always Right Match Committee Round 8 vs GWS

[Mantis]

Re: Always Right Match Committee Round 8 vs GWS

To be honest I barely notice Macrae one way or the other these days so I'll leave that to others that watch him more closely.

It’s sad state of affairs that our VC and someone who is in year 1 of a 5 year deal has become largely invisible.

[jazzadogs]

Re: Always Right Match Committee Round 8 vs GWS

It’s sad state of affairs that our VC and someone who is in year 1 of a 5 year deal has become largely invisible.

Gee I thought he was good again on the weekend. He had a really poorly start to the year but is back to his best the last few weeks. 26 touches (=4th on ground), 6 clearances (=4th), 7 tackles (1st), 33 pressure acts (1st). He has noticeably ramped up his pressure and is working harder between contests - there was some really embarrassing footage from the Saints game.

[Grantysghost]

Re: Always Right Match Committee Round 8 vs GWS

Gee I thought he was good again on the weekend. He had a really poorly start to the year but is back to his best the last few weeks. 26 touches (=4th on ground), 6 clearances (=4th), 7 tackles (1st), 33 pressure acts (1st). He has noticeably ramped up his pressure and is working harder between contests - there was some really embarrassing footage from the Saints game.

He really stepped it up v Freo. Wish I could work out if / how his role has changed this season.

He certainly is spending far more time at half forward.

[chef]

Re: Always Right Match Committee Round 8 vs GWS

Macrae has been very good since the first couple of weeks imo, one thing i have noticed is hes putting a lot more heat on his tackles too. Apparently Bevo had a bit of a heart to heart with him after the Saints game and he's back in form.

[Ozza]

Re: Always Right Match Committee Round 8 vs GWS

IN
Gardner
Libba

Out
O'Brien
McNeil moves to sub.

Although I'm sure its futile and O'Brien will stay in.

[Mofra]

Re: Always Right Match Committee Round 8 vs GWS

IN
Gardner
Libba

Out
O'Brien
McNeil moves to sub.

Although I'm sure its futile and O'Brien will stay in.

O'Brien was ok but Gardner as 2nd KPD and Keath to the interceptor role makes sense

[hujsh]

Re: Always Right Match Committee Round 8 vs GWS

Objectively speaking has Keath or O'Brien been better in the intercepting role?

[Bornadog]

Re: Always Right Match Committee Round 8 vs GWS

Objectively speaking has Keath or O'Brien been better in the intercepting role?

Keath averaging 4.8 marks (all marks), and TOB 5.7 this season.

TOB is not a KPD

[DISHLICKERS]

Re: Always Right Match Committee Round 8 vs GWS

Keath averaging 4.8 marks (all marks), and TOB 5.7 this season.

TOB is not a KPD

TOB is getting some continuity after injuries had him stop start.

I think he is building nicely and now is not the time to drop him.

[Rocco Jones]

Re: Always Right Match Committee Round 8 vs GWS

I think TOB is going well and suits the 3rd defensive tall spot in our side.

- Keath or Gardy competing for a spot this week, fine with either
- Libba in for Scott, Arty or McNeil (whoever misses becomes sub)

[Missing Dog]

Re: Always Right Match Committee Round 8 vs GWS

McNeil's addition to the side adds more zip and movement. Has to stay in for mine.

I don't see it with Scott but if we drop him for Libba it will be more of the same.. midfielders plugging holes.
Tough selection headache for this week.

When can we start playing O'Donnell ?

[Bornadog]

Re: Always Right Match Committee Round 8 vs GWS

I think TOB is going well and suits the 3rd defensive tall spot in our side.

- Keath or Gardy competing for a spot this week, fine with either
- Libba in for Scott, Arty or McNeil (whoever misses becomes sub)

Arty had his best game - I wouldn't be dropping him

[Bornadog]

Re: Always Right Match Committee Round 8 vs GWS

When can we start playing O'Donnell ?

He is building nicely but two games since 2019 - may need some extra time.

[GVGjr]

Re: Always Right Match Committee Round 8 vs GWS

IN
Gardner
Libba

Out
O'Brien
McNeil moves to sub.

Although I'm sure its futile and O'Brien will stay in.

Ozza, do you think TOB has been a bit disappointing or is it more that you think Gards fits our requirements better in the short term?

[Rocco Jones]

Re: Always Right Match Committee Round 8 vs GWS

Arty had his best game - I wouldn't be dropping him

Look, 'his best game' is very relative but I wouldn't drop him either. I actually liked seeing Arty, Scott and McNeil in the side, more of a focus on roles that help the side rather than picking best 22 individuals and being overloaded with mids or HBFs.

I thought McNeil looked the most ominous of the three but as others have mentioned, he needs to start nailing his chances. I'd actually go with Scott as a sub but see the trio as pretty even in value atm and largely dependent on roles we have in minded for them.