Preliminary Final - WOOF Selection Table

[divvydan]

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Is Jones fit enough to play? Noticed he copped a bit of an injury in the VFL game, seemed to be hobbling around somewhat with an upper leg injury. Not sure how he pulled up after the game.

[ReLoad]

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You don't want Dale Morris back in?

Of course I do as long as there is Zero chance of him doing more damage to himself.

Realistically given his injury and just how hard he is at it, with his unrelenting throwing himself into contests, i dont think its a good thing.

We all know how the saints play and they will do everything to get into him, at every opportunity.

[Scorlibo]

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Is anyone concerned that Grants 2 finals performances have been very poor?

I'm concerned at his performances but I'm not convinced it's because of finals. You can see his confidence and intensity ebb and flow during a game, and probably as a result of his 6 goals against Essendon, he's received more attention, less of the pill and he's also dropped his intensity dramatically. However, in the latter part of last night's game he appeared to lift that intensity, kick a great goal, set up another and lay a very important tackle. He looked like he was getting some confidence back.

I just hope he can pull a few tricks out of the bag against St Kilda.

[Bornadog]

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In: Morris

Out: Addison

I dont want Hooper to go out I wanna see them guns pump the air again!

Morris comes in and the final star will have aligned. I have been waiting for a shot at the Saints for weeks and finally I get my wish. OOHRAH THE FFC!

I thought Addison played well last night, even though he made a few errors, he threw himself at everything, just ask Captain Kirk.

[LostDoggy]

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In Morris Jones
Out Hahn Hooper

Cant drop Addison was very good last night

[Doc26]

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Eagleton's field kicking was very poor, even under minimal pressure. The pressure will increase next week and I can't see it improving.

Hahn didn't touch it up forward and it will get no easier against St.Kilda's miserly defence, Hahn just doesn't have the pace to get seperation on the lead or to apply pressure... Stick a fork in him.

It's a shame his (Eagleton's) delivery by foot is so poor as unlike some at his age he hasn't lost the same level of pace. He too often just seems to bang it on the foot without first spotting someone up and thinking about his delivery to them. I feel it's more laziness than poor skill but either way it hurts us terribly with his tendency to turn the ball over. For too long he undoes his good work in gaining running possession to have the ball back in the hands of the opposition.

Mitch's inclusion is just too perplexing for me to rationalise. Fortunately alcohol exists to deaden the pain.

[The Bulldogs Bite]

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IN: Morris, Jones, Moles
OUT: Hahn, Addison, Eagleton

- Addison is unlucky. He did some good things, but he also made some bad errors. I'd like to keep him in the side, but I'm not sure who else they could drop. Possibly Hooper, but I wouldn't mind backing the kid in again.

- Hall, Grant, Jones and Hooper gives us a better structure. Nice blend of attack and defensive pressure.

- Moles to replace Eagleton, who as others have said, was woeful under minimal pressure at times.

- Pray for Morris to get the all clear!

[Doc26]

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IN: Morris, Jones, Moles
OUT: Hahn, Addison, Eagleton

- Addison is unlucky. He did some good things, but he also made some bad errors. I'd like to keep him in the side, but I'm not sure who else they could drop. Possibly Hooper, but I wouldn't mind backing the kid in again.

- Hall, Grant, Jones and Hooper gives us a better structure. Nice blend of attack and defensive pressure.

- Moles to replace Eagleton, who as others have said, was woeful under minimal pressure at times.

- Pray for Morris to get the all clear!

In: Morris, Maybe Jones
Out: Addison, Hahn

Unfortunately I still don't believe Moles has done enough to displace Eagleton. Moles doesn't get enough of it nor use it well enough when he does although arguably this may still be a better combination of Eagleton getting a lot of it and turning it over as many times. Still Eagleton for mine although I wouldn't lose sleep if the MC did see it in their wisdom to look for a better match up as Nathan is very much at the fringe this week.

I love Addison's attitude and desire but I'm haunted by the thought of him disposing it. With his tenacity, and although too late for this season, maybe the MC could try to reinvent him into a tight in and under type rather than endeavouring to play the role of a defensive negater that also requires him to clear it efficiently otherwise his opportunities will remain limited. Either way for Dylan to stay at this level he needs a shift in role which suits his limitations. I'd say if Morris is Ok then he comes in for Dylan.

I can live with giving Hooper another crack. Structurally at least it's a good option. Hopefully after game 1 he might be more familiar with the pace required, our game plan and to impose himself that much more.

And yes I 've started my prayers for a Morris return.

[Curly5]

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Ditto. Morris will be playing injured, but it at the moment it seems riskier to play an untried player on Riewoldt than to play an injured player on Riewoldt.

I'm concerned about Williams and Lake. Did Williams just have a shocker, or is there something wrong with him? Lake is below par as well, although he managed ok last night. I thought Hahn did enough, as did the Eagle.

[divvydan]

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Thought Williams was genuinely poor in covering Goodes at times but I did notice at one point that he had quite a large device under his jumper strapped around his waist. Suspect that was related to the hit he took last week or otherwise a longer running hip or back issue.

[AndrewP6]

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I'm concerned about Williams and Lake. Did Williams just have a shocker, or is there something wrong with him? Lake is below par as well, although he managed ok last night. I thought Hahn did enough, as did the Eagle.

Both he and Lake are sore, and playing under duress..

[Bulldog Revolution]

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I thought Addison played well last night, even though he made a few errors, he threw himself at everything, just ask Captain Kirk.

I agree, his courage was superb.

Two of first quarter kicks resulted in Hall goals as well as kicking one himself.

I thought it was a game in which he showed clearly that his kicking. Sure he still miscues a few but he's actually being more attacking and getting more penetration with his kicks and .

I cant see anyway he will be dropped on Saturdays performance

[EasternWest]

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I'm concerned about Williams and Lake. Did Williams just have a shocker, or is there something wrong with him? Lake is below par as well, although he managed ok last night. I thought Hahn did enough, as did the Eagle.

Wow. I thought Tom was pretty good last night, particularly as banged up as he is.

[Bulldog Joe]

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In Morris Jones
Out Hahn Hooper

Cant drop Addison was very good last night

Absolutely agree on Addison.

He is the player I would assign to Goddard. Has the size to go with Goddard, regardless of any role Goddard takes.

Goddard must be stopped!!!!
Even having someone who can assure every disposal is under pressure would go a long way to winning the game.

[Bulldog Joe]

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Wow. I thought Tom was pretty good last night, particularly as banged up as he is.

Williams was ok BUT he did have 2 VERY serious concentration lapses that allowed Goodes easy marks on the lead.

Not suggesting him as an out, but he needs to bring 100% concentration against The Saints.

Amazed at a few suggestions, but really Hooper has to be the first out and Grant is relying on credits accumulated to retain his place.

Hooper and Grant were the 2 most ineffective performers on the ground, although both made some contribution.

For me

In: Morris
Out: Hooper

I would also support Jones for Grant as a viable change. Also need to see how everyone pulls up so that those selected can get through. Hope the problems for Williams and Lake are diminishing as they are both important and if both play at their best, they give the side a real chance.