Ins and Outs - First Final

[Missing Dog]

Re: Ins and Outs - First Final

ANY FITNESS concerns the Western Bulldogs might have had ahead of their qualifying final clash with Geelong have been erased at the team's Wednesday's training session.

Every player except defender Tom Williams – who is recovering from a broken foot – took part in the Whitten Oval hit-out, which lasted just over an hour.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/84048/default.aspx

[LostDoggy]

Re: Ins and Outs - First Final

ANY FITNESS concerns the Western Bulldogs might have had ahead of their qualifying final clash with Geelong have been erased at the team's Wednesday's training session.

Every player except defender Tom Williams – who is recovering from a broken foot – took part in the Whitten Oval hit-out, which lasted just over an hour.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsartic...8/default.aspx

Every player expect Lake and Callan Ward.

[LostDoggy]

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Every player expect Lake and Callan Ward.

Got worried for a moment was gunna ask whether injury concern

Defender Brian Lake was absent as his partner Shannon was set to give birth, while young gun Callan Ward was at the NAB AFL Rising Star lunch at Crown.

[Rocket Science]

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Can't vouch for Ward, but according to Channel Ten Bryza's absence was due to the birth of his child, about an hour ago.

If that doesn't qualify as an 'out', nothing does...

[Dogs 24/7]

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It's a shame that good form can't be rewarded but it's Hudson and Griffen in for Everitt and Reid.

[azabob]

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We looked shaky when the Cats sent Mumford forward to create a three pronged attack a few weeks ago. I'd like Everitt to keep his spot - he can be played up the field when Ottens is rucking and then sent back to pick up Hawkins when Ottens goes forward (who will be manned by Lake).

Welsh and Reid to miss for Griffen and Hudson.

Without Welsh, this would mean Johnno can start deep on whatever sucker takes him or if Scarlett goes to him, he can drag him up the field so he can't do the zone off/chop out thing which he excels at.

I would've thought Tiller would be best to perform this role, as we are still uncertain if Everitt is able to play as a one on one defender. Hawkins also has had a couple of good games in a row and might have his confidence up.

[Mantis]

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It's a shame that good form can't be rewarded but it's Hudson and Griffen in for Everitt and Reid.

Too true.

It's a good thing that Williamstown are playing finals so that our standby players like Reid + Everitt ( plus a few others) will be able to continue to press their case incase an injury occurs or a players form drops away.

[Dogs 24/7]

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Too true.

It's a good thing that Williamstown are playing finals so that our standby players like Reid + Everitt ( plus a few others) will be able to continue to press their case incase an injury occurs or a players form drops away.

Wood, Callan, Addison and Tiller would be right in the mix I would have thought and of course Williams if he can get on the park in the next 2 weeks.

[LostDoggy]

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Williams came out limping today but ran freely and looked good doing laps.

[boydogs]

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Too true.

It's a good thing that Williamstown are playing finals so that our standby players like Reid + Everitt ( plus a few others) will be able to continue to press their case incase an injury occurs or a players form drops away.

Do we want Willy to tank and lose this week so that we can give players a run in the VFL next week, or would we rather they win to give even our backups the week off?

If Willy lost and WB won this week, which Dogs players and backups would we play in the VFL in week 2?

[jazzadogs]

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Do we want Willy to tank and lose this week so that we can give players a run in the VFL next week, or would we rather they win to give even our backups the week off?

If Willy lost and WB won this week, which Dogs players and backups would we play in the VFL in week 2?

If Williams does regain his fitness at some point in the finals, is he eligible to play in the VFL finals? Or would he have to come straight into the Senior team?

[Missing Dog]

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If Williams does regain his fitness at some point in the finals, is he eligible to play in the VFL finals? Or would he have to come straight into the Senior team?

I'm pretty sure anyone can, even Lake would be able to play.

If Willy lost and WB won this week, which Dogs players and backups would we play in the VFL in week 2?

Why would we want to risk playing someone from the best 22 besides Williams for Willy

If they win they deserve a break.