Round #16 Match Committee

[Missing-Dog]

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NO CHANGE!

Haven't seen this all year.

[LostDoggy]

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Cmon guys, we played our best game all year (all be it ordinary opposition) and you are saying that there should be 4 changes?
Depending on form Lake and perhaps Hill for Marko and Hooper who looked like a player way out of his depth, he should not even be on a senior list let alone getting a game!

My two cents looking forward -

I agree about Hooper, I doubt he will make it, but I still don't mind seeing him get a 3 or 4 game run at it so we can make an informed descision on him come the end of the year.
Wood for mine will be a keeper but if he needs a spell in the twos when Shaggy is available it won't hurt his development at all. Grant, Dal, Libba, Wallis and Jones are keepers obviously.

Sometimes I wonder how the hell we are supposed to get a good reading on guys like Schofield and Howard when they are in and out of the team and never get a chance to settle. Correct me if im wrong but we are not going to win the flag this year right?... we need to see what these guys have to offer.

Sam Reid and Stack are two others that need 3 or 4 games on the trot so we can get a good gauge on them before the end of the year. They both can offer something imo, particularly Reid who I have a giant man crush on.

Josh hill ..who knows!!!???
Roughy and Cordy need some more time but are worth persevering with.

The only other guy we need to get out there soon is Ves to see where he is at. I'm telling you guys i think he will compliment Gia beautifully.

When Sherman is available Hooper goes straight out.
When Shaggy and Lake are ready we should be starting to look quite good, with Marko and Wood putting pressure on them for their spots.

Not bad for a half-season mini rebuild. I can easily see us finishing 4- 6 next year .

[Raw Toast]

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After having spent much of the season down on Gilbee, it looks like I'm more pro him than anyone else who has commented so far. Still probably on borrowed time, but he's looked to me to be turning a bit of a corner the last couple of weeks - his disposal was good, and the thing he is doing especially well is anticipating opposition attacks and leaving his man to cut off an earlier pass or to limit their fast break.

I think Gilbee stood up early last night, and although he had a few lapses I would keep him in cause he can still add something to our finals push (should it come to that). Our defense also needs ordering and I think he can do that a lot better at the moment than people like Howard or Schofield.

Has anyone else noted how Barlow doesn't jump - at all.
I'll stand by my first call, he is a Nick Bruton standard spud.

Despite this, Barlow had a few really good weeks until last night - he's more a midfielder and a bit of a poor man's Murphy as a half-forward type. If he's not injured I'd prefer to keep him for another week - his running power is likely to be important against the Blues.

I really liked Markovic's game - the problems were early when he and Wood were together and both flew a couple of times, and an errant hand-pass later in the game, but he competed really well.

Hooper didn't do enough to demand a place, but he did improve as the game went on (his assist to Gia was important and showed decent composure). He took along time to adjust to the pace of the game, and I wouldn't mind giving him a second chance as one week is harsh. That said, I don't hold out a heap of hope that he'll become a decent AFL player.

Can't quite believe the calls for Roughead (who hasn't been going that well for Willi as far as the reports I've read indicate), and while I wouldn't mind Cordy if he has another standout this weekend, I thought Jones did really well and run is just so important for us.

[Rocco Jones]

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If ever there's a type that gets it from the crowd for being spuds it's the ones who have elite running as their main strength. Ed Barlow well and truly fits into that category. Not saying he is going to be much but I believe most fans really underrate elite running. They see Barlow on his own and don't appreciate the hard work it takes. Being able to outrun your opponent time and time again is not as clearly impressive as hitting a great pass or the like but obvously important.

On the flipside, no point having elite running power and just running around like a headless chook!

[JohnGentStand]

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Huddo cannot ruck vs Warnock & Kruezer........If the match commitee dont add another big man for Hooper I would be stunned.

[Missing-Dog]

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Huddo cannot ruck vs Warnock & Kruezer........If the match commitee dont add another big man for Hooper I would be stunned.

Just like he could not ruck against Jamar and Martin...

[LostDoggy]

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If ever there's a type that gets it from the crowd for being spuds it's the ones who have elite running as their main strength. Ed Barlow well and truly fits into that category. Not saying he is going to be much but I believe most fans really underrate elite running. They see Barlow on his own and don't appreciate the hard work it takes. Being able to outrun your opponent time and time again is not as clearly impressive as hitting a great pass or the like but obvously important.

On the flipside, no point having elite running power and just running around like a headless chook!

I really wanted to punch a couple of bulldogs supporters sitting near me who just gave it to Barlow all night. They actually cheered when he went off. Is this what you are talking about Rocco? As far as i'm concerned they are not real supporters and can go f%$k themselves. disgraceful .

[Rocco Jones]

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I really wanted to punch a couple of bulldogs supporters sitting near me who just gave it to Barlow all night. They actually cheered when he went off. Is this what you are talking about Rocco? As far as i'm concerned they are not real supporters and can go f%$k themselves. disgraceful .

Yep. Look I can get fans getting annoyed at him because he has very obvious limitations but I think it's heighted because his strength is something a lot of fans simply over look. It's like they think he is getting soft/easy touches whenever he gets the ball by himself. His elite running gets him these chances. Look I am not saying he is much, but I just think his style is made to harshly criticised by fans.

[JohnGentStand]

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Jamar & Martin are are completely different proposition to Warnock & Kruezer......Jamar was 2nd game back from a fair break & Martin is a makeshift ruck. Warnock is 7ft tall and can play a bit & Kreuzer is a gun the gets forward and hurts you......
Huddo is not superman,....he WILL need help in this game.

[LongWait]

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Yep. Look I can get fans getting annoyed at him because he has very obvious limitations but I think it's heighted because his strength is something a lot of fans simply over look. It's like they think he is getting soft/easy touches whenever he gets the ball by himself. His elite running gets him these chances. Look I am not saying he is much, but I just think his style is made to harshly criticised by fans.

If Hall and Jones hadn't butchered Barlows' excellent passes inside 50 over the past weeks some might have a more positive attitude to him. Barlow is an excellent kick to a leading player and also works exceptionally hard to create the outlet option (ala Eagleton.) I think he has earned his spot in the side and has earned the right to stay there for at least another week or two (unless his finger prevents.) He will, however, keep being potted by some supporters becuase he is not Callan Ward-like in his approach to the contest.

[LostDoggy]

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Bull! Marko played well and should stay for sure - should never have been dropped.

Like you, I was surprised that some posters were questioning Marko's game last night.

Was delighted to hear the positive comments of Chris Grant, Stan Alves and Mark McClure on ABC radio today. They all said he played well and I think either Chris or Stan said something like this ..... "didn't Murphy and Markovic play well in defence last night. The inclusion of Markovic just adds something to the Bulldogs defence."

[Ghost Dog]

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Went to the Carlton Game today. Even blues supporters started to leave early to beat the traffic.
going to cause us headaches next week.

Judd + Warnock = major hurdle.
Waite + Murphy = defenders are going to have it coming in to the 50 all night long. Made mincemeat of the tigers.
Seeing Carton up close made me realize how much talent they have.


the thing is, they are a quite cocky SOBs and the tigers dropped off badly besides Nahas who had 29 touches.
Judd needs to be tagged and Scotland shut down ( a much underrated player )
Warnock, crash and bash, tire him out.
We'll need a much better foward line than last night to beat them.
Tall, skilled and fit.
Huge challenge for our boys.

[always right]

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Apart from everything he did in the first half, yeah I agree.

I actually thought he had a shocker.

Cough...splutter.....surely you are taking the piss. I recall him making too disposal errors in the first half but apart from those he was excellent and will definitely hold his spot for next week.

[Remi Moses]

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Must be something in the water in Adelaide( no bad pun intended)I thought Markovic was fairly good! Barlow had his worst game after a couple of good ones.I'd like the second ruckman option and stretch Carlton down back! In- Roughy out - S. Reid or Hooper( unlucky both players)

[Remi Moses]

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Carlton should have a good side considering they tanked for 5 years!