Round 9 - Team Selection

[Mantis]

Re: Round 9 - Team Selection

Whoops, yes straight in if fit.

Who the hell misses?

The person who replaced him.

[The Coon Dog]

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The person who replaced him.

Here's a clue:

[LostDoggy]

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Whoops, yes straight in if fit.

Who the hell misses?

Yeah me too, straight back IF fit?

[jazzadogs]

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From what I've read and heard about Picken, his single-minded dedication to his career is second to none, and I'd be very confident that he has not left a single stone unturned in making sure he has recovered 100% from his injury and will be able to go very close to full rat power on Saturday. He smashed Harvey twice last season in two very tight games, and Harvey was a guy who (along with Wells) toyed with us in the preceeding 3-4 seasons. I'd like to see him in this week to terrorise Harvey and have DFA ghosting Wells. They only have Bastinac as their defensive tagging option (who is a first year player anyway) so it frees up one of Griff or Coons to really break the shackles.

No matter how dedicated he is to his preparation, if he comes back a week early he comes back a week early. And if my memory serves me correctly, he was supposed to be out for at least another week anyway?

No need to risk him at this point in the season, as much as we would love to see him shut down Harvey.

FWIW, I'm happy with just the one change of Griffen for Murphy. Murph was playing on a half back flank anyway, so the forward structure won't be affected. Backline of:

B: Morris Lake Harbrow
HB: Hargrave Williams Gilbee
C: Griffen Cooney Addison
HF: Higgins Grant Hahn
F: Stack Hall Aker
R: Hudson Boyd Cross
INT: Minson Gia Eagleton Hill

Hill's spot is the most under threat, but I like the idea of Johnno coming back through Willy. Did I hear somewhere that they have a bye this week though? If that's the case, then he should play seniors because we need games in him.

Hargrave won't be dropped, important part of the side and Eade has shown a reluctance to drop senior players in the past.

[The Coon Dog]

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Did I hear somewhere that they have a bye this week though? If that's the case, then he should play seniors because we need games in him.

Yes, Williamstown do have a bye.

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[Ozza]

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If Picken is not ready to go...who tags Harvey? Or do we not tag him this time? (scary thought with his history against us - aside from Rd 2 last year).

[Sedat]

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No matter how dedicated he is to his preparation, if he comes back a week early he comes back a week early. And if my memory serves me correctly, he was supposed to be out for at least another week anyway?

No need to risk him at this point in the season, as much as we would love to see him shut down Harvey.

I'm not suggesting to bring him in if he isn't ready. What I am suggesting is that if he has been cleared by the medical staff to resume playing this weekend, I'd be comfortable seeing him come straight into the seniors. He has had surgery to repair his ankle injury, which is quite different to a groin or hammy 'give-it-another-week' type injury. When he's right to go, he'll be right to go flat out.

[LostDoggy]

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Channel 9 just reported that both Johno & Murphy will miss the next three weeks.

[azabob]

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Yeah, everyone who thinks Johnno should be in the firsts is blinded by emotion

Fact is Johnno's running is still elite and he was one of our best in round 5.
He managed 18 touches in round 6 in an uber-flood, despite copping a knock during the game.
If he's fit he's in the 22 unless there has been a decent lay-off, and I don't think 2 weeks is enough to warrant him returning via the VFL especially when we are struggling for scoring options to support Baz. Stack is inexperienced so will be up and down, ditto Grant (who is playing HF anyway) , Gia is playing more in the middle, Murph is out & Hahn isn't in great form.
For mine, Johnno is the forgotten man and will prove damaging as the support for Barry, especially in the games where Barry struggles to kick goals.

Johnson has to come back through Williamstown.

How much time has Johnson spent deep forward? Is his body up to the bash and crash of playing deep forward anymore? I dont think so.

You say he got 18 touches in an uber flood, I think stats in todays football are overated and especially on that night they were.

[azabob]

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Johnson apparently out for another 3 weeks. Surprise Surprise - NOT

Just on Channel 7 news.

[LostDoggy]

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He managed 18 touches in round 6 in an uber-flood, despite copping a knock during the game.

I was at that game Mofra and the stats are not a reflection on his performance.

He seemed as though he coudlnt run at pace ..... his lack of form was displayed when he kicked into an opponent rather than over him on I think three occasions.

Nope, that game was not one to put down as a positive for Jonno.

[LostDoggy]

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I don't understand the love affair with Moles.

You may be interested in the report on the Bulldogs website from Williamstown Development Manager David Maple today about Moles game on the weekend.

"Brodie Moles was a standout, he broke the game open with a lot of speed and run and carry. He managed to kick 3 goals in the second half."

I guess that is why plenty of posters like what they see with Moles.

[Mantis]

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Johnson has to come back through Williamstown.

How much time has Johnson spent deep forward? Is his body up to the bash and crash of playing deep forward anymore? I dont think so.

You say he got 18 touches in an uber flood, I think stats in todays football are overated and especially on that night they were.

What role do you see Johnno filling if he isn't playing deep in the forwardline?

[azabob]

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What role do you see Johnno filling if he isn't playing deep in the forwardline?

Good question. I think if he's to play he has to play in the forward 50 but not throw himself into the marking contest as he has done previously.
It will be interesting to see where he plays when he does come back.

[Yankee Hotel Foxtrot]

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According to the afl website, both Johnno and Murphy are out for 3 weeks.
Hard to see Johnno coming straight back in to the side now, without a run with Willy.