Always Right Match Committee Round 23 v West Coast Eagles

[DOG GOD]

Re: Always Right Match Committee Round 23 v West Coast Eagles

Your comments about Jones, Busslinger and Clarke make too much sense. Dreamers pick kids.

I didn't understand the Jones decision vs Richmond and it seemed pre-ordained he would be into the 22 vs Hawthorn...I am still uncertain why we are so determined to turn a junior winger/runner with elite endurance into a small forward as an aside.

Agree, against Carl jones was fantastic on the wing, in the guts.

[Danjul]

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You have said who you want to drop but at no stage have you said who should replace Jones.

I actually have dropped Jones in my changes against West Coast.

Well, we agree on that, but maybe we differ on when it should happen. In my case it was 2 weeks earlier.

I would have had McLean. He has been reading the play well, covering a lot of ground, strong in congested play. He was subbed off in his last AFL game after 12 possessions in only 54% game time, but Jones has had 10 in his last 3 full games combined.

McLean has slowed, but it hasn?t been speed on the forward line that has prevented us from winning.

I think Baker could have been our small forward, with limited game time he has good kicked goals recently.

The cupboard is not bare but the cook doesn?t have long enough arms.

[Bulldog4life]

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did you read what i wrote.

To repeat:

I have watched him/them closely for weeks.

I am reporting on what i have seen. A very honest and factual report. No detour into emotion. Just the hard facts. Everyone is welcome to point out my factual errors.

Here is your chance to do so.

They are ????.

nets.

[Rocket Science]

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I didn't understand the Jones decision vs Richmond and it seemed pre-ordained he would be into the 22 vs Hawthorn...I am still uncertain why we are so determined to turn a junior winger/runner with elite endurance into a small forward as an aside.

Wrong-headed or not, is there really much mystery around the key factors driving this though?

Whether Artie deserves his spot is a separate question but it's not as if he's denying our fleet of true small forwards a run at it.

[Jeanette54]

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These selections are what has killed this season.

Too pig-headed. We have not used our talent pool well.

In my opinion we would have been a lock in for the finals if we had played Sweet as our small forward against Geelong, Port, GWS and/or Sydney. In those games the forwards failed when the pressure was on. Or Bus.. Anyone who can kick a goal from 30m with some reliability.

Even our premier forward is guilty being continually astray from close range. Big marks are great to watch, but squandered shots from close range are a killer for any team. Naughton shoots straight and we beat Hawthorn, pure and simple. I love his attack on the ball and his ability to keep his feet when off balance, but surely someone can teach him to employ a set shot routine that actually works.

[josie]

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Even our premier forward is guilty being continually astray from close range. Big marks are great to watch, but squandered shots from close range are a killer for any team. Naughton shoots straight and we beat Hawthorn, pure and simple. I love his attack on the ball and his ability to keep his feet when off balance, but surely someone can teach him to employ a set shot routine that actually works.

Agree 100%. I’m more confident when Naughty is a bit further out. We must hire a goal kicking coach and call him/her some other title if the club are worried about flak (Leon Cameron could be senior assistant and goal kicking/general kicking coach).

[Bornadog]

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Even our premier forward is guilty being continually astray from close range. Big marks are great to watch, but squandered shots from close range are a killer for any team. Naughton shoots straight and we beat Hawthorn, pure and simple. I love his attack on the ball and his ability to keep his feet when off balance, but surely someone can teach him to employ a set shot routine that actually works.

He averages 58%

[Hotdog60]

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I think Naughton is kicking better this year than since he became a forward. He just growing into look out next year.

[Bornadog]

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From AFL. com.au

Is it time debut BUZZ?

Luke Beveridge will need to replace Tom Liberatore for Sunday's game against West Coast after the inside midfielder entered concussion protocols. Toby McLean collected 28 disposals and nine clearances for Footscray to put his hand up for another shot. Ryan Gardner played in the VFL after battling a few niggles, while 2022 first-round pick Jedd Busslinger may run out of time for a debut this season but the key defender showed plenty at Box Hill City Oval on Saturday, finishing with 22 touches and nine marks. Hayden Crozier made a decent return from injury with 21 touches and nine marks. Buku Khamis was quiet after being included in the 26-man AFL squad. – Josh Gabelich

R22 sub: Oskar Baker (replaced Tom Liberatore)

[Grantysghost]

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From AFL. com.au

Is it time debut BUZZ?

I think he will get a gig this week. Maybe Clarke too.

[azabob]

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From AFL. com.au

Is it time debut BUZZ?

No, he has missed the 2023 boat.

We need to get confidence and continuity in Keath, Jones, JOD.

[Grantysghost]

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No, he has missed the 2023 boat.

We need to get confidence and continuity in Keath, Jones, JOD.

Keath out
START THE BUSS!

[bulldogtragic]

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Keath out
START THE BUSS!

Buss & Clarke.

Just do it.

[Mantis]

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No, he has missed the 2023 boat.

We need to get confidence and continuity in Keath, Jones, JOD.

Yep.. (somehow) we are still a real shot at making the final 8 so we need to pick the team that gives us the best chance to do so and whilst selection integrity isn't one of Bevo's strong suits, he needs to select a team with an EF in mind and we aren't taking Buss or Clarke into that game.

[azabob]

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Yep.. (somehow) we are still a real shot at making the final 8 so we need to pick the team that gives us the best chance to do so and whilst selection integrity isn't one of Bevo's strong suits, he needs to select a team with an EF in mind and we aren't taking Buss or Clarke into that game.

Yep.. exactly my thoughts. This needs to be as close to our elimination final team as possible barring perhaps JJ.