Ins and outs v Bombers

[BulldogBelle]

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Out: Welsh and Hill

Eagleton to stay but is very lucky...

In: Everitt and either Addison, Ward or Reid

When MURPHY played forward last night he virtually got us back into the game with his lead and mark, kicking and decison making.

Shaggy and Morris can play on smaller forwards, they are quick enough, Everitt can come in to play on a larger forward in the Murphy mould

Hill just didnt show enough intensity for my liking....and hasnt for a couple of weeks

I dont think that our forward line has room for both of Hahn and Welsh, they are both very slow, and when you add Minson down there opposition teams defenders tear us new ones with those three plus Johnson....four guys that I respect but at times wouldnt beat Fatty Arbuckle in a sprint

[Happy Days]

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I hear Welsh is in the team to help with our 'structure', giving us something to kick to, etc.

Couldn't Jarrad give us that, and potential to boot?

In: Grant
Out: Welsh

[bulldogtragic]

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How did or does Nathan Eagleton escape scrutiny for his less than impressive performance last night. 9 possessions for a midfielder is well short of the mark. Struggling to recall any passage of play where he had a meaningful impact other than running back into a marking contest.

I think he was lucky, but perhaps Leigh Brown cleaning him up may had him slip out.

You can only pick 3

[Bornadog]

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I thought Williams did ok, as he was needed to match up on the dud Leigh Brown.

Welsh was woeful, even before he coped a knock to the head. 4 disposals for the game, is pathetic. Eageloton, two weeks in a row now couldn't get into the game.

Out: Welsh, Eagleton

In: Everitt, Reid (if groin ok), or Addison, or Stack depending on game tomorrow.

[hujsh]

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I hear Welsh is in the team to help with our 'structure', giving us something to kick to, etc.

Couldn't Jarrad give us that, and potential to boot?

In: Grant
Out: Welsh

Grant doesn't quite have the body of a guy like Welsh yet

[boydogs]

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No Change
I would like to keep the side as settled as possible from here on in

[Missing Dog]

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I would send Welsh and Hahn back to willy and Bring in Grant and O'Keefe. Ego and Ward should also be but on notice gee we missed Gia a lot more than I thought we would.

[Go_Dogs]

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If someone has a big day out for the Williamstown side, then possible a change.

Players who'd be under the pump:

Hill, Welsh and Eagleton - probably in that order.

If Stack has a good game, I'd be bringing him in for Hill. Besides that, there isn't really much we can do as far as helping our match ups v the Bombers. At least, not that I can see at this stage...

[Scorlibo]

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I would send Welsh and Hahn back to willy and Bring in Grant and O'Keefe. Ego and Ward should also be but on notice gee we missed Gia a lot more than I thought we would.

Hahn was one of our better players, worked hard all night providing a target on a quality opponent in Maxwell and was one of the few forwards who could be seen applying the pressure as Collingwood looked to clear.

I really can't see there being any changes, for 3 reasons:

1 - Any player being promoted from Willy would be given just a 5 day break. (rules most of the kids out)
2 - Eade has refused to drop many senior players after they have been through a form slump.
3 - We play Essendon next week who will play a far more free-flowing style and Eagleton and Hill will get a lot more of the ball away from the contest.

[Bulldog Joe]

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Hahn was one of our better players, worked hard all night providing a target on a quality opponent in Maxwell and was one of the few forwards who could be seen applying the pressure as Collingwood looked to clear.

I really can't see there being any changes, for 3 reasons:

1 - Any player being promoted from Willy would be given just a 5 day break. (rules most of the kids out)2 - Eade has refused to drop many senior players after they have been through a form slump.
3 - We play Essendon next week who will play a far more free-flowing style and Eagleton and Hill will get a lot more of the ball away from the contest.

I logged on to post this precise point.

Against Essendon we need to counter their run. We are advantages with a 7 day break for one of the few times all season. We cannot afford to throw that away by bringing in Willi players who have come off a nail biter with a 5 day break.

For me no change unless required due to injury and the only possible inclusion is Sam Reid who has had the week off.

I do believe we need to give serious consideration to resting players like Eagleton when we are coming off 6 day breaks.

[Happy Days]

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Grant doesn't quite have the body of a guy like Welsh yet

Obviously not, but he can lead in a straight line and get beaten in one-on-ones just as good as Welsh can.

[Bulldog4life]

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I wouldn't think that there would be many changes if any at all. We have to remember that we lost by only 1 point and beat them on just about every stat except the scoreboard.

[1eyedog]

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Williams won't be dropped, and he shouldn't either. He needs games under his belt, and he can't get them playing at Williamstown. He is very vital for our structure, and if he isn't there in finals we will struggle.

I agree with this. Barring injuries, no change.

[Mofra]

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For me no change unless required due to injury and the only possible inclusion is Sam Reid who has had the week off.

Agree 100%. Assuming Reid was seriously injured last week in the first place - he spent more of the 4th quarter on the ground than Higgins, Cooney or Griffen in an attempt to keep them fresh.

Our coaching staff would obviously have known Willy have a 5 day break so Reid's departure may have been part of the contingency planning.

Williams is needed come finals, and needs to play in the senior group to get the feel of when to peel off his man, and to work out when Morris, Lake, Gilbee, Shaggy etc. will do it as well.

At this stage of the year, list management is probably more important than form.

[Mantis]

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No change for me.

From what I saw yesterday I believe Tim Callan is the most deserving of a promotion and from what I saw on Friday night we are probably a small defender short, but due to the short break I think we have to go with what we have.

Players on notice from my perspective would be Hill, Welsh, Eagleton & Ward. (in no particular order)