What Changes Round 9

[dog town]

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You are probably right Mantis that Robbo is not the right player on balance to bring into the team

But I wonder with GVGjr if Harbrow will apply enough defensive pressure this week. But I support the continued grooming of him and he is certainly lively.

Manuka could be a Cam Faulkner game if McMahon is unable to go given Faulkner kicked 3there against the Kangas a few years a go.

I think Robbins could be of value in this game because he does make his opponent accountable and he is a dangerous goal kicker but I dont see his defensive pressure as a reason he should come in. I reckon you will find the reason he has lost his spot is not because Rocket doesn't think he kicks enough goals but because his defensive pressure has not been their for quite some time. Of the 27 players to play in our first 22 this season he is ranked 27th for tackles per game. Eade knows he can kick goals and he has proven it time and again but he has lost his ability or desire to apply heavy defensive pressure. He needs to get it back not just for his sake but for the teams because he is one of our few guys who can not only apply defensive pressure but do it with alot of speed and strength. I would like nothing more than to see one of his diving smothers inside our attacking 50 or a chase down from behind but sadly for him its been quite a long time between drinks.

I am hoping playing at Werribee has given him a bit of a jump start and he will now begin putting in his old defensive efforts to go with his goal kicking.

[Go_Dogs]

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I suspect either Power or Robbins will most likely get the call up, although I hope it's Faulkner.

[Bornadog]

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According to the Hun there could be a few more players out this week. Griffen looks like he is out and Johnno, Darcy and Wight all struggling with different ailements.

Looks like if they are all out then Robbins, Minson, Faulkner and maybe Williams could come in.

[southerncross]

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According to the Hun there could be a few more players out this week. Griffen looks like he is out and Johnno, Darcy and Wight all struggling with different ailements.

Looks like if they are all out then Robbins, Minson, Faulkner and maybe Williams could come in.

It's good that we have depth. Williams could be very useful as an extra tall defender. I wonder if Everitt might be in the mix?

[Bulldog Revolution]

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Outs (certainties): McMahon, Griffen
Outs (rumoured): Darcy, Johnson and Wight

Ins (speculatives): Power to replace Griffen.
Minson if Darcy does not come up.
Williams a possibility for Wight.
Faulkner for McMahon?
If Johnson is out then you would think Robbins would come in for him.

[Mantis]

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Outs (certainties): McMahon, Griffen
Outs (rumoured): Darcy, Johnson and Wight

Ins (speculatives): Power to replace Griffen.
Minson if Darcy does not come up.
Williams a possibility for Wight.
Faulkner for McMahon?
If Johnson is out then you would think Robbins would come in for him.

Think your spot on there. We have to swap like for like. No use bring in Robbins for McMahon as they play totally different roles.

[Dry Rot]

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If Johnno and Darcy are out, should we take a gamble on McDougall if he's fit?

We need a tall target to kick to over the swan's midfield flood.

[Dry Rot]

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If Johnno and Darcy are out, should we take a gamble on McDougall if he's fit?

We need a tall target to kick to over the swan's midfield flood.

Just reading the team list on another site - got this one right.

[Go_Dogs]

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WESTERN BULLDOGS
B: Sam Power, Brian Harris, Dale Morris
HB: Lindsay Gilbee, Cameron Wight, Ryan Hargrave
C: Nathan Eagleton, Scott West, Jason Akermanis
HF: Daniel Giansiracusa, Brad Johnson, Adam Cooney
F: Andrew McDougall, Luke Darcy, Shaun Higgins
FOLL: Peter Street, Daniel Cross, Matthew Boyd
I/C (from): Dylan Addison, Cameron Faulkner, Mitch Hahn, Jarrod Harbrow, Will Minson, Farren Ray, Matthew Robbins

[Go_Dogs]

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Going to be interesting to see who actually plays from that list.

[southerncross]

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Going to be interesting to see who actually plays from that list.

I'll say. McDougall and Power are already into the starting line-up so appear to be safe. Must be a huge question mark on Johnson and Darcy.
From the interchange bench, Hahn, Addison and Ray should be in the 22.

[Bornadog]

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Wight is also a doubtful starter even thou he is named, which means Minson would come in.

[Dry Rot]

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Does McDougall's selection flag any change of tactics by Eade or merely that Johnno and/or Darcy won't play?

[Bulldog Revolution]

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Does McDougall's selection flag any change of tactics by Eade or merely that Johnno and/or Darcy won't play?

I was thinking he might cover Wight as an option at both ends

[Dry Rot]

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Either way, it's a great chance for McDougall to step up to the plate - hope he gets a run at FF.