Round 21 - WOOF Selection Table

[azabob]

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He needs to play.

I guess the decision to me made is that in his current shape is he of enough value to us. The lack of a pre-season and the constant niggles have left Callan with a pretty poor base and he really looks to be struggling with the pace of the game at present.

Issue is same deal with Higgins and Johnson. Can we afford to play all 3 come finals? Assuming Higgins is ready in 3 weeks.

[becmatty]

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I have heard rumours that there could be anywhere from 4 to 6 changes.

I guess we will have to wait til game day to find out what the go is.

Its hardly a rumour - the coach has already listed four players to return (Hudson, Grant, Harbrow and Cooney) and further additions (Hahn, Addison) cannot be ruled out.

My suspicion though is that they will only make the four changes, and prime Hahn for a round 22 return against Essendon. Mitch's record against the Bombers is outstanding and it could be a timely return, I believe...

[Desipura]

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CORRECTION:
In: Hudson, Harbrow, Cooney, Hill, Grant
Out: Minson, Eagleton, Wood, Higgins, and Moles.
Addison on standby

[Mantis]

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In: Hudon, Harbrow, Cooney, Hill and Addison (it will be tough out there, he's coming off a 35 possie game at Willi)
Out: Minson, Eagleton, Wood, Higgins and Moles.

No Grant? He will come straight back in.

[Sockeye Salmon]

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CORRECTION:
In: Hudson, Harbrow, Cooney, Hill, Grant
Out: Minson, Eagleton, Wood, Higgins, and Moles.
Addison on standby

If Moles was dropped for Hill I'd spew up. I'd be pretty disappointed if Moles was dropped before Ward or Eagleton as well.

[comrade]

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Its hardly a rumour - the coach has already listed four players to return (Hudson, Grant, Harbrow and Cooney) and further additions (Hahn, Addison) cannot be ruled out.

My suspicion though is that they will only make the four changes, and prime Hahn for a round 22 return against Essendon. Mitch's record against the Bombers is outstanding and it could be a timely return, I believe...

Who cares about Hahn's record against the Bombers? We won't be playing against them in September, so why base his selection on it?

Hahn has lost what little mobility he had, and for those talking up his performance for Willy on the weekend - they were playing a team that would struggle to win in the EDFL. 2 goals and 20 odd possessions in a 12 goal rout means absolutely nothing.

If he is in our 22 come the first final, the likes of O'Brien, Shaw and Maxwell will be sleeping in the change rooms prior to the game in the hope they can get first crack at him.

[DOG GOD]

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Having Hahn in the team as well as Johnno, Ward and Higgins (all playing injured) would be a recipe for disaster against a top 4 side.

I really just hope Eade and the match committee really have a close look at selection and pick a team that can beat C'wood or whoever, not a team based on the best 22 on paper.

My changes:
In - Hudson, Cooney, Harbrow, Grant
Out - Minson, Eagleton, Higgins, Wood

Ward is very lucky

[LostDoggy]

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Having Hahn in the team as well as Johnno, Ward and Higgins (all playing injured) would be a recipe for disaster against a top 4 side.

I really just hope Eade and the match committee really have a close look at selection and pick a team that can beat C'wood or whoever, not a team based on the best 22 on paper.

My changes:
In - Hudson, Cooney, Harbrow, Grant
Out - Minson, Eagleton, Higgins, Wood

Ward is very lucky

They must give Ward every opportunity to get games in. He is seriously underdone but if they can get his fitness and power up, he will be in the first lot picked

[1eyedog]

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He needs to play.

I guess the decision to me made is that in his current shape is he of enough value to us. The lack of a pre-season and the constant niggles have left Callan with a pretty poor base and he really looks to be struggling with the pace of the game at present.

I agree, he has football smarts you just can't develop. We need to play him.

[DOG GOD]

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To me, Ward is still obviously injured. Can we afford to have him and Johnno nowhere near 100% in a final?

I love Callan as a player and he would certainly be in the first bracket picked in normal circumstances, but he has no power in his running and his set shots at goal have been horrendous. Cant lift his leg which suggests groin problems. Id be surprised if he is fully over his O.P from earlier on.

[Desipura]

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If Moles was dropped for Hill I'd spew up. I'd be pretty disappointed if Moles was dropped before Ward or Eagleton as well.

Thankyou Terry.
I think we need to find another forward who can kick goals and am more hopeful that Ward can step up in the middle.
Wards upside is greater than Moles (although I can see where you are coming from re if Moles was dropped before Ward)

Hill has no real form (did alright last week for Willi apparently). Why I have included him at this stage is in the hope he can provide another option as a forward who can provide that x factor.
With the finals around the corner, he would want to do everything possible to play this year.

[mjp]

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Its hardly a rumour - the coach has already listed four players to return (Hudson, Grant, Harbrow and Cooney) and further additions (Hahn, Addison) cannot be ruled out.

Every week you quote the coach.

At some stage you will have to accept that what he says to the media is in no way associated with his plans for the weekend.

Eade's comments to the media early in the week about team selection are very much in the 'rumor' category.

[Before I Die]

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Thankyou Terry.
I think we need to find another forward who can kick goals and am more hopeful that Ward can step up in the middle.
Wards upside is greater than Moles (although I can see where you are coming from re if Moles was dropped before Ward)

Hill has no real form (did alright last week for Willi apparently). Why I have included him at this stage is in the hope he can provide another option as a forward who can provide that x factor.
With the finals around the corner, he would want to do everything possible to play this year.

I am not normally in the loop regarding whispers, but I have heard from what I believe to be a reliable source, that Patrick Rose is likely to debut before the end of the home and away season. Not sure how this works with his rookie status. Perhaps the club can do a Hooper off, Rose on arrangement, or is there another spot available? Clearly Rose has moved past Hooper on current form for a small forward spot and although I doubt if he is being looked at as a possibility for the finals, there is a precedent for late season debuts. It would also help inform the club regarding his future.

[mighty_west]

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I am not normally in the loop regarding whispers, but I have heard from what I believe to be a reliable source, that Patrick Rose is likely to debut before the end of the home and away season. Not sure how this works with his rookie status. Perhaps the club can do a Hooper off, Rose on arrangement, or is there another spot available? Clearly Rose has moved past Hooper on current form for a small forward spot and although I doubt if he is being looked at as a possibility for the finals, there is a precedent for late season debuts. It would also help inform the club regarding his future.

Rose may miss a few weeks due to rolling his ankle at training today in a bruising session [he looked in alot of pain], which also saw Gilbee, Moles & Jones needing treatment. [on the CH10 news].

[Go_Dogs]

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A colleague told me that Gerard Whateley mentioned this morning that Brian Lake was seen at a surgeons office this morning. Anyone know anything about this.

Pretty concerning if his body can't hold up for the next 6 weeks. Here's hoping it was just a precaution and he'll be moving well come Saturday.