Team Round 1

[Bumper Bulldogs]

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According to the HS, they have this official team.

FB: E.Wood, L.Markovic, D.Morris
HB: R.Murphy, T.Williams, B.Stack
C: R.Griffen, M.Boyd, C.Ward
HF: S.Higgins, L.Jones, D.Giansiracusa
F: J.Grant, B.Hall, A.Cooney
R: B.Hudson, D.Cross, T.Liberatore
Int: E.Barlow, N.Djerrkura,J.Hill, W.Minson

Sherman or Picken for hill and we're ready to go!

[jazzadogs]

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When I saw Picken as an emergency, my mind flashed to this thread. Then I realised my mistake.

They've done well with the team...I'd say Sherman, Picken, Minson with Hill or DJ as the sub. Possibly even Barlow...hard to judge on this one because we have no idea how the team is going to attack the sub.

Has anyone actually heard Rocket's explanations, or is it still not working?

[Remi Moses]

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Not really I think it adds Murphy down back which should extend his year and gives us a look at a new full back which against the dons is good as they like to prop in the square. I would be more concerned if Marovic was playing on Jack down at Richmond

it's an average back six BB. Get the goggles off

[Maddog37]

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That's a concern for me too. Williams, Wood, and Morris are hardly elite kicks. Perhaps Murphy but with his knee problems he's not the best either.

I think Williams is a very good kick. Not such a great decision maker just yet though........murph loves a floater but is effective and Morris very rarely kicks to anyone but an uncontested short.

Where did Sherman play for willy last week. Could he be a back flanker? Picken is first picked every week isn't he? Injury maybe....

[BulldogBelle]

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Stack? He played one serviceable game for our reserves against against Fremantle reserves in Bunbury and he gets a gig.

The rest of our team are A graders with elite skills and there are some few B graders. What elite skills do the Match Committee see that Stack possesses that will turn him suddenly from a D grade player to an A grade player? I can't see that he has any, if somebody has a clue then please enlighten me as I'm eager to learn.

[GVGjr]

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Stack? He played one serviceable game for our reserves against against Fremantle reserves in Bunbury and he gets a gig.

The rest of our team are A graders with elite skills and there are some few B graders. What elite skills do the Match Committee see that Stack possesses that will turn him suddenly from a D grade player to an A grade player? I can't see that he has any, if somebody has a clue then please enlighten me as I'm eager to learn.

A couple of things here:
Not every player in the side has to have elite skills.
Selection in the side isn't dependent on the player being an A grader.

Not 100% sure why Stack has been selected but they might have a specific role for him and I think we need to see if the selectors have a plan for him before criticizing the selection.

[soupman]

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Stack? He played one serviceable game for our reserves against against Fremantle reserves in Bunbury and he gets a gig.

The rest of our team are A graders with elite skills and there are some few B graders. What elite skills do the Match Committee see that Stack possesses that will turn him suddenly from a D grade player to an A grade player? I can't see that he has any, if somebody has a clue then please enlighten me as I'm eager to learn.

We don't have a heap of fit players to put across there though. Picken will obviously rotate through there, and the only other option I can see who has played in defence this pre-season and is AFL ready is Josh Hill.

[Mantis]

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Stack? He played one serviceable game for our reserves against against Fremantle reserves in Bunbury and he gets a gig.

The rest of our team are A graders with elite skills and there are some few B graders. What elite skills do the Match Committee see that Stack possesses that will turn him suddenly from a D grade player to an A grade player? I can't see that he has any, if somebody has a clue then please enlighten me as I'm eager to learn.

You obviously don't so why should I or others bother?

[the banker]

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With Cooney forward the front half looks like it should destroy their defence.

Great to see Libba joining the midfield he looked ready in the 2 pre-season matches I saw.

Picken to the back pocket, Wood to the flank and Stack to the bench makes the back half look a little more secure. . If the midfield fail in their defensive roles then the backs may be exposed.

Bench - Sherman, Stack, Minson with Hill as Sub

[AndrewP6]

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Just got back from dinner and noticed - no Vez? Hill must've really impressed over summer. I personally would rather Vez got the chance.

[The Bulldogs Bite]

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Seems like I am one of few (perhaps the only?) that secretly likes the inclusion of Stack, especially considering we have no Gilbee and Hargrave.

May not have earned his position, but this is a risk worth taking IMO.

[anfo27]

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A couple of things here:
Not every player in the side has to have elite skills.
Selection in the side isn't dependent on the player being an A grader.

Not 100% sure why Stack has been selected but they might have a specific role for him and I think we need to see if the selectors have a plan for him before criticizing the selection.

You're 100% right there GVGjr but i still don't like the selection. James is right that he played 1 good game in Bunbury and he gets a gig. He may have some skills and pace but all i want is for him to show me ticker.

[anfo27]

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You obviously don't so why should I or others bother?

Bit harsh I think. Cause he thinks Stack is a hack then he doesn't have a clue? he wouldn't be the lone ranger there. I think its fair enough to question a players place when he has shown nothing in his 3-4 years at the club. I wish the kid well but i ain't expecting much.

[Missing-Dog]

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Addison didnt get a gig either?
Thought he be a good defender for Essendons smaller men.
Hes tough and plays relatively tall.
Can go forward also
???

Oh was he suspended from last year

Well fingers crossed for round 1!!

[LostDoggy]

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Stack is doing a Leon Davis already.