Always Right Match Committee Round 9 vs Richmond

[The Bulldogs Bite]

Re: Always Right Match Committee Round 9 vs Richmond

Bit disappointed we dropped Clarke.

Would have been good to see how he responded to a debut in which he was overwhelmed.

Not sure I like the idea of 1 game and out.

[G-Mo77]

Re: Always Right Match Committee Round 9 vs Richmond

Bit disappointed we dropped Clarke.

Would have been good to see how he responded to a debut in which he was overwhelmed.

Not sure I like the idea of 1 game and out.

It's one team I'm reasonably pleased with but think it absolutely sucks that Clarke has been dropped.

[bulldogtragic]

Re: Always Right Match Committee Round 9 vs Richmond

I think we almost always give debutants two games at least in the Bevo era. This seems a strong departure from the ethos of giving them a second go it.

[GVGjr]

Re: Always Right Match Committee Round 9 vs Richmond

I think we almost always give debutants two games at least in the Bevo era. This seems a strong departure from the ethos of giving them a second go it.

It certainly doesn't happen very often but Clarke proved he was a long way off.

I'm a bit ho-hum with Cleary's inclusion. Just not sure what point of difference he offers.

[kickit2Koly]

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Richards in the middle?

not sure I love Richards in the middle. I know he played ok v the saints but did anyone hear the Champion Data guy on sen speak about him the other day? Apparently he is rated the 6th best defender in the league.

[Scraggers]

Re: Always Right Match Committee Round 9 vs Richmond

I would have like to see Sanders back in, but I understand not having too many kids.

[Bullies]

Re: Always Right Match Committee Round 9 vs Richmond

Bit disappointed we dropped Clarke.

Would have been good to see how he responded to a debut in which he was overwhelmed.

Not sure I like the idea of 1 game and out.

Just not sure they can risk Clarke having another game like he did. Basically played one short. In saying that we continue to play VDM each week who has those type of stats.

[angelopetraglia]

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not sure I love Richards in the middle. I know he played ok v the saints but did anyone hear the Champion Data guy on sen speak about him the other day? Apparently he is rated the 6th best defender in the league.

Number one ground ball interceptor in the league too for the last 12 months. Also he is very good in the air for his height too.

So we are giving up a little, but we need to find some new midfielders. He has some good midfield attributes..

[Scorlibo]

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It certainly doesn't happen very often but Clarke proved he was a long way off.

I'm a bit ho-hum with Cleary's inclusion. Just not sure what point of difference he offers.

It's yet to be seen how well these traits translate to AFL level but... decision making, composure, quick feet. He has some assets.

He's also generally very good at retaining the ball coming out of defence, which was top of the list of reasons for why we lost last week.

[Jasper]

Re: Always Right Match Committee Round 9 vs Richmond

If we are in anyway switched on then it's a 30 point win.
We need that forward line to show up and be counted.

[jeemak]

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Bit disappointed we dropped Clarke.

Would have been good to see how he responded to a debut in which he was overwhelmed.

Not sure I like the idea of 1 game and out.

Can only think given our predicament his wellbeing met with our needs meant he missed. I'd have preferred to see him really challenged by giving him another go.

He's had his taste, let's see how he responds I guess.

[jeemak]

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Feel we look stronger on paper at first glance with Jones and Keath holding down the two key defensive posts. I love intercept marks but I can't cop defenders who can't even get a body on to at least give a free kick away, which is what Khamis delivers.

With Jones, Keath and Duryea in defence there's no excuse for a lack of discipline or organisation. JJ and Dale should get the job done in their roles while I feel JOD will be under less pressure when he's in the mix.

We need to continue with Ed moving into the midfield mix as he is the only point of difference to what we already had and Libba replacements in Garcia or West. I just hope he remembers which is his shin and which is his foot when he's trying to kick it this week.

Awesome we have another debutant in JF. Hope he goes well, he looks a modern and likely type to run between the arcs.

[hujsh]

Re: Always Right Match Committee Round 9 vs Richmond

I have to say it's a slight concern that Freija is debuting in a position I don't think he's played at all at VFL level. I know it's his draft position but his form that we're rewarding is as a defender.

[bulldogtragic]

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I have to say it's a slight concern that Freija is debuting in a position I don't think he's played at all at VFL level. I know it's his draft position but his form that we're rewarding is as a defender.

We reward getting 35 touches with a forward position in the seniors. Seems about right.

[Mantis]

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Number one ground ball interceptor in the league too for the last 12 months. Also he is very good in the air for his height too.

So we are giving up a little, but we need to find some new midfielders. He has some good midfield attributes..

Besides having some pace, which is lacking in our midfield can you share what these attributes are?