Changes Round 5

[The Bulldogs Bite]

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Watch the first 10 minutes of last weeks 4th qtr against Richmond.

In. Welsh, Everitt
Out: Tiller, Harbrow

So 10 minutes of football against the worst side in the competition is enough to hold his spot? Not for mine. He gives nothing up forward and has done nothing around the ground either. Skipepr has been performing very well - he should be given an opportunity based on Will's lack of form.

[The Coon Dog]

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For those calling for Callan to come back into the side, based on form I think Everitt deserves to be considered first.

Everitt isn't the sort who can take an Eddie Betts though.

[ledge]

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Everitt isn't the sort who can take an Eddie Betts though.

He can if we keep the ball above four foot in the air!

[BulldogBelle]

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Morris to Fev

Shaggy to Betts

In: Grant (alt Welsh if fit), O'Keefe, Everitt and either Murphy (if fit- or Reid)

Out: Aker (if susp), Tiller, Harbrow and Eagle

[Dogs 24/7]

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He can if we keep the ball above four foot in the air!

You're quite the comedian tonight. I don't think I have read one serious post from you.

[Mantis]

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You're quite the comedian tonight. I don't think I have read one serious post from you.

I don't take any of his posts seriously..... but thats's just me.

[LostDoggy]

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Why do so many people want Ward to be dropped? I think Eagleton was terrible today and deserves to go before Ward.
I don't think we should panic too much; I would like to see Grant get in ahead of Welsh. Interesting week coming up.

[GVGjr]

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Why do so many people want Ward to be dropped? I think Eagleton was terrible today and deserves to go before Ward.
I don't think we should panic too much; I would like to see Grant get in ahead of Welsh. Interesting week coming up.

I think we should stick with Ward because he can use the ball so well but having said that there is a few of his team mates breathing down his neck at the moment.

[LostDoggy]

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I think we need to 'take a stand' in a way (not that i like the term) but drop experienced players due to performances..like it has already been mentioned when was the last time we dropped Eagleton? Cant remember..but he was one of the shockers today, along with Tiller and Harbrow...change the team up a bit, and give another young player a go..whether it be a Grant or O'Keefe..cant take Carlton lightly, look at what happened last year :S

[Rocco Jones]

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Guys I know it was a poor display but a 6 day break + WA trip + coming off a WA trip in round 1 + hot weather + a ground that punishes tired less like no other + having arguably our best 2 players out = reason for me to give them a bit more of a go before I write us off as pretenders.

[Dogs 24/7]

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Guys I know it was a poor display but a 6 day break + WA trip + coming off a WA trip in round 1 + hot weather + a ground that punishes tired less like no other + having arguably our best 2 players out = reason for me to give them a bit more of a go before I write us off as pretenders.

I agree but there will be a couple of changes. We must bounce back though because good teams do.

[Mantis]

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Guys I know it was a poor display but a 6 day break + WA trip + coming off a WA trip in round 1 + hot weather + a ground that punishes tired less like no other + having arguably our best 2 players out = reason for me to give them a bit more of a go before I write us off as pretenders.

Obviously the team needs to be 're-charged' as reports seem to have me believe we were flat today. How do we go about doing that?

[Rocco Jones]

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I agree but there will be a couple of changes. We must bounce back though because good teams do.

No doubts. I think Eagle has worked hard this season but he is definitely very vulnerable against quality opposition and is shocking under pressure. I really hope he can be forced out of the 22 come September.

[Missing-Dog]

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Out - Eagleton,Tiller,Minson, Aker (susp)
In - Callan, Grant, Skipper, Reid/O'Keefe, Murphy, Everitt.....

Oh take ya pick dependant on match ups

[Rocco Jones]

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Obviously the team needs to be 're-charged' as reports seem to have me believe we were flat today. How do we go about doing that?

I definitely agree we need to make changes, just don't think the performance says that much about our premiership chances.

We really struggled to generate any run, often bombing long to Hill and Johnno who were monstered by Glass when deep. If we are that flat when we actually have a semi-decent lead up to a game then I will be very worried.

We really miss Bobby as a lead up target, especially when we lack a KP forward. We desperately need a fit Bobby if we are going to challenge. Cooney is obviously a massive out. On top of having our best midfielder out, it means that Griff has to cop the opposition's best stopper.

I would be playing Welsh/Grant if Bobby isn't right next week and Callan seems like a good match for Betts. As I mentioned last week, I think Minson's spot should be under pressure if Skipper keeps on playing well in the VFL. Will really isn't up to it forward which hurts when Hudson can only play in the ruck.

Tiller was his usual competitive but kick it on the full everytime he kicked it self. He is the type of player I would play only if match ups suit and I don't see one against the Blues.

Reid, Wood and O'Keefe would have to be the mix. I would be looking for any excuse to play fresher legs to help our running depth coming off the WA trip.