R9 Match Preview - Western Bulldogs v Geelong

[Sockeye Salmon]

Re: R9 Match Preview - Western Bulldogs v Geelong

SS,

With Mooney now out how do you think Geelong will structure their forwardline? Will they simply put Lonergan down there to fill in for Mooney at CHF or will they change it up a little?

How do you think the match-ups will be effected by these scenario's?

Longergan won't have a match-up as a defender, he'll have to either play forward or play reserves.

[Sockeye Salmon]

Re: R9 Match Preview - Western Bulldogs v Geelong

I am concerend at Welsh's ability or lack of it to run with Scarlett to prevent him from being their first source of attack from the backline.

I'd be a lot more concerned about Scarlett running off Will. He's done that before and it killed us.

[Go_Dogs]

Re: R9 Match Preview - Western Bulldogs v Geelong

I'd be a lot more concerned about Scarlett running off Will. He's done that before and it killed us.

I tend to agree, Will and Hahn are probably the bigger liabilities at the moment.


Welsh actually works pretty hard off the ball.

[1eyedog]

Re: R9 Match Preview - Western Bulldogs v Geelong

On a side note I think it will be a great honour for either Jarrod Harbrow or Josh Hill to call the coin toss at Etihad stadium on Friday night. I believe Matthew Stokes will call the toss for Geelong. I noticed last season that Brad Johnson did it but I hope that one of our talented indigenous boys gets the honour this time around.

[Mantis]

Re: R9 Match Preview - Western Bulldogs v Geelong

On a side note I think it will be a great honour for either Jarrod Harbrow or Josh Hill to call the coin toss at Etihad stadium on Friday night. I believe Matthew Stokes will call the toss for Geelong. I noticed last season that Brad Johnson did it but I hope that one of our talented indigenous boys gets the honour this time around.

Understand the reasoning, but wouldn't 'Aker' be entitled to the honour (if tossing a coin is) in his 300th AFL game.

[1eyedog]

Re: R9 Match Preview - Western Bulldogs v Geelong

Understand the reasoning, but wouldn't 'Aker' be entitled to the honour (if tossing a coin is) in his 300th AFL game.

He'll lead the team out but being indigenous round I just think one of our indigenous boys should get that honour.

[Mofra]

Re: R9 Match Preview - Western Bulldogs v Geelong

He'll lead the team out but being indigenous round I just think one of our indigenous boys should get that honour.

Would nominating Stack as a possibility be a bit smart A?

In any case, I believe this is a winnable game if we get our mojo working. We need to ensure our better ball users are given the ball so we can direct entries into the F50 with some sort of order, as just bombing it in against any side tends to kill us.

[Sedat]

Re: R9 Match Preview - Western Bulldogs v Geelong

Longergan won't have a match-up as a defender, he'll have to either play forward or play reserves.

Give that man a cigar

[Topdog]

Re: R9 Match Preview - Western Bulldogs v Geelong

I thought Stevie J was much bigger than Ablett?

meant chest, strength, busting through people kind of big.

[Mofra]

Re: R9 Match Preview - Western Bulldogs v Geelong

meant chest, strength, busting through people kind of big.

I'd say Ablett has Setevie J covered in core strength and perhaps a little upper body strength too, but I'd be worried about the high difference & Johnson's ability overhead if Picken went to him.

[Desipura]

Re: R9 Match Preview - Western Bulldogs v Geelong

is there any concern that Higgins may not play. Why would he be named on an interchange bench? Do we pay much attention to a team of 22 that is named? Is Stack going to replace him?

[Bornadog]

Re: R9 Match Preview - Western Bulldogs v Geelong

I thought Stevie J was much bigger than Ablett?

Steve J = 189cm, I think too big for Picken

[chef]

Re: R9 Match Preview - Western Bulldogs v Geelong

Steve J = 189cm, I think too big for Picken

Morris would have to get Steve J wouldn't he?

[LostDoggy]

Re: R9 Match Preview - Western Bulldogs v Geelong

Need to apply pressure to James Kelly when he has the footy. He has very suspect disposal.

[Bornadog]

Re: R9 Match Preview - Western Bulldogs v Geelong

Morris would have to get Steve J wouldn't he?

Yes he will, Picken will go to Bartel.