What Changes round 22?

[The Underdog]

Re: What Changes round 22?

I'm a bit surprised that you think McDougall should be dropped alexxx. I think he would be a good match-up for Petrie to really test his ability.

Certainly couldn't do worse than anyone who played on Petrie last time (not some of Tommy Williams best moments, but not solely to blame )

Looks as though Aker's done a hammy at training on Tuesday so I'd think Robbins will probably get a game. Should happen hopefully.

[Bornadog]

Re: What Changes round 22?

WESTERN BULLDOGS
B: Lindsay Gilbee, Brian Harris, Dale Morris
HB: Sam Power, Tom Williams, Ryan Hargrave
C: Daniel Cross, Scott West, Nathan Eagleton
HF: Daniel Giansiracusa, Brad Johnson, Robert Murphy
F: Chris Grant, Andrew McDougall, Matthew Robbins
FOLL: Luke Darcy, Adam Cooney, Matthew Boyd
I/C (from): Cameron Faulkner, Jarrod Harbrow, Jordan McMahon, Farren Ray, Wayde Skipper, Stephen Tiller

In: Faulkner, Grant, Harbrow, McMahon, Robbins
Out: Akermanis (hamstring), Everitt (groin)

[GVGjr]

Re: What Changes round 22?

Thats a surprise to see Faulkner in the squad. I wonder if they will play him or not?

[Raw Toast]

Re: What Changes round 22?

I reckon they might play Faulkner in a half-back-flank kind of role.

I'd expect Grant will replace Tiller, which leaves Harbrow, McMahon and Faulkner all in line for one spot.

[Bulldog Revolution]

Re: What Changes round 22?

Thats a surprise to see Faulkner in the squad. I wonder if they will play him or not?

It seems almost incredible - they couldn't list him in the squad and not play him could they?

[southerncross]

Re: What Changes round 22?

I reckon they might play Faulkner in a half-back-flank kind of role.

I'd expect Grant will replace Tiller, which leaves Harbrow, McMahon and Faulkner all in line for one spot.

Robbo would have to come in wouldn't he?

[GVGjr]

Re: What Changes round 22?

It seems almost incredible - they couldn't list him in the squad and not play him could they?

I'd actually be surprised if they did play him. He's been terrific for the Bees and hasn't gotten a run even when we have been thrashed. It's hard to work out why he is named now?
Is it a farewell game?
A last chance to see if he can make an impression?
or is he there just to make up the numbers?

[westdog54]

Re: What Changes round 22?

I'd actually be surprised if they did play him. He's been terrific for the Bees and hasn't gotten a run even when we have been thrashed. It's hard to work out why he is named now?
Is it a farewell game?
A last chance to see if he can make an impression?
or is he there just to make up the numbers?

I think the question we're all asking is "Why now"?

Would the match committee be cruel enough to name him in the extended squad with no intention whatsoever of playing him?

One thing is for certain. Everitt won't be a Rising Star nominee this year

[Dry Rot]

Re: What Changes round 22?

Thats a surprise to see Faulkner in the squad. I wonder if they will play him or not?

Farewell game for him.

[GVGjr]

Re: What Changes round 22?

Farewell game for him.

I don't think that should be an option for playing him but you never know.

[Raw Toast]

Re: What Changes round 22?

Robbo would have to come in wouldn't he?

Yep - I've got him coming in for Akermanis, and if Grant comes in for Tiller, that leaves one of McMahon, Harbrow or Faulkner coming in for Everitt. I tend to think it'll be Faulkner but selections have been a bit strange this year.

[GVGjr]

Re: What Changes round 22?

Yep - I've got him coming in for Akermanis, and if Grant comes in for Tiller, that leaves one of McMahon, Harbrow or Faulkner coming in for Everitt. I tend to think it'll be Faulkner but selections have been a bit strange this year.

I think McMahon might have his nose in front but I'd actually prefer Faulkner to have a run.

Selections have been very hard to follow this year.

[Bulldog Revolution]

Re: What Changes round 22?

I'd actually be surprised if they did play him. He's been terrific for the Bees and hasn't gotten a run even when we have been thrashed. It's hard to work out why he is named now?
Is it a farewell game?
A last chance to see if he can make an impression?
or is he there just to make up the numbers?

You wouldn't think it would be a farewell game, and you wouldn't think they would name him to just make up the numbers either.

I think it may well be the proverbial last chance

[Mantis]

Re: What Changes round 22?

I think it may well be the proverbial last chance

You can't give a guy one game to make an impression. At the very least he should have been given 3 or 4 games in succession to save his butt, like Skipper has had. Faulkner's fate was decided along time ago.

[The Underdog]

Re: What Changes round 22?

I'd be surprised if Faulkner plays, after all being named on the extended bench is basically the same as an emergency, which he most likely will be come tonight. Am a bit concerned that while Faulkner seems to be about our best performed player at Werribee this year (GVG can correct me if I'm wrong), that good form hasn't been rewarded. Even the one game he did get, he hardly got any time on the ground. I can understand that he's not a favourite of the coaching staff, but you wonder about the message it sends to the rest of the team.