Always Right Match Committee Round 8 vs GWS

[Rocco Jones]

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

For mine it's about TOB's kicking. Think we need it playing 3 tallish KPDs. Jones, Keath and Gardy all not great with the ball. TOB fits whoever we play alongside Jones more.

[lemmon]

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For mine it's about TOB's kicking. Think we need it playing 3 tallish KPDs. Jones, Keath and Gardy all not great with the ball. TOB fits whoever we play alongside Jones more.

Agree with this. The interceptor is quite often the distributor too, by nature of the role.

Keath is the worst-decision maker in our side at the moment, I'm not sure I want him getting the footy more than he is. Think Keath's best moments in the last fortnight have been when he's asked to be accountable - I prefer him playing the second lock-down role after Jones and competing with Gardiner for that spot.

I see O'Brien more as Bruce's replacement than anything. Think he's been pretty good over the last few weeks and is showing his best form as a Dog.

[1eyedog]

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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.

Yeah he's changed how he plays and where he puts his energy to fill a bit of the Dunkley void and I reckon he's going along fine. Pressure acts. Love it. I'd like to say a case in point but that point is moot.

[Ozza]

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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?

Sounds a bit simple, but I want our best players in the side - and I don?t think O?Brien is close to that. And with GWS having 3 x 195cm+ forwards, this is a good week for Gardner to come back in and shut one down.

[Mantis]

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Sounds a bit simple, but I want our best players in the side - and I don?t think O?Brien is close to that. And with GWS having 3 x 195cm+ forwards, this is a good week for Gardner to come back in and shut one down.

Hogan, Cadman & Himmelberg? Surely O'Brien can take Cadman.... if Cadman gets selected.

And I would think Himmelberg might go back this week given our height in attack and with Taylor still missing.

[Ozza]

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Hogan, Cadman & Himmelberg? Surely O'Brien can take Cadman.... if Cadman gets selected.

And I would think Himmelberg might go back this week given our height in attack and with Taylor still missing.

I'm sure he could, but Gardner is a better footballer and I'd prefer him in the side. We are also 2 weeks off running into Curnow and McKay which I'd like him back for.

I think our best deep defence has Jones and Gardner as the two key/deepest pillars. O'Brien is really competing with Keath moving forward in my view. Keath is looking leaner to me this year, which makes sense as Jones, Bruce and Gardner would have been earmarked to play on the monsters.

[Bulldog4life]

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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.

Not anyway invisible to me. Then I don't drink anymore.

[Happy Days]

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I’d rather Himmelberg play forward than back. He’s a fantastic interceptor, even better ball user and the exact sort of player that carves us up behind the ball.

I’d also rather him playing for us next year instead of GWS if we can get it together.

[Dogs 24/7]

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Sounds a bit simple, but I want our best players in the side - and I don?t think O?Brien is close to that. And with GWS having 3 x 195cm+ forwards, this is a good week for Gardner to come back in and shut one down.

OBrien is 193cm, is a 2 or 3cm difference in height really a concern? We cant have perfect match ups everywhere.
Im not sure why we use heights in determining best match ups especially when we arent talking about the games elite players.
Im all for getting Gardner in but he has to earn it doesnt he?

[Dogs 24/7]

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I'm sure he could, but Gardner is a better footballer and I'd prefer him in the side. We are also 2 weeks off running into Curnow and McKay which I'd like him back for.

I think our best deep defence has Jones and Gardner as the two key/deepest pillars. O'Brien is really competing with Keath moving forward in my view. Keath is looking leaner to me this year, which makes sense as Jones, Bruce and Gardner would have been earmarked to play on the monsters.

Sorry I didnt see this until I responded to an earlier post of yours. Like the logic.

[Bulldog Joe]

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I'm sure he could, but Gardner is a better footballer and I'd prefer him in the side. We are also 2 weeks off running into Curnow and McKay which I'd like him back for.

I think our best deep defence has Jones and Gardner as the two key/deepest pillars. O'Brien is really competing with Keath moving forward in my view. Keath is looking leaner to me this year, which makes sense as Jones, Bruce and Gardner would have been earmarked to play on the monsters.

I want Gardner in this week, particularly with Carlton the following week. I think there is room for Jones, Gardner and Keath.

I am more concerned with Duryea who is clearly on the decline.

[GVGjr]

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I want Gardner in this week, particularly with Carlton the following week. I think there is room for Jones, Gardner and Keath.

I am more concerned with Duryea who is clearly on the decline.

This is a good suggestion and has a bit of forward planning to it.
The question for many would be how can we drop a player in good form for someone in questionable form. I get that Gards is more capable of playing on key forwards but it can't be an easy decision.

[Bornadog]

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I still think only one change this week.

In Libba

Out McNeil - replace Toby as sub.

[GVGjr]

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I still think only one change this week.

In Libba

Out McNeil - replace Toby as sub.

Big chance that is the only change we will make.

[Ozza]

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I want Gardner in this week, particularly with Carlton the following week. I think there is room for Jones, Gardner and Keath.

I am more concerned with Duryea who is clearly on the decline.

I agree on Doc. He is still important for the team right now - but we need to be preparing for after him with some urgency as he looks like a player that will struggle to compete beyond this year.