Round #23 Match Committee

[GVGjr]

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All good points.. I guess I'm just not sure he'll learn that much from getting 10 goals kicked on him.

My preference a couple of weeks back was to issue the challenge to Barlow and see how bad he wants to be promoted to the senior list.

[Missing Dog]

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My observation was that Barlow was mostly opposed to Butcher.

This is how I saw it as well.

[Bornadog]

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This is how I saw it as well.

Watching the Winners on Foxtel showing the highlights, at least four goals kicked on Wood.

[LostDoggy]

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Not sure I'm drawing the same bow as you Lantern. I said I could see the merit in the suggestion and I mentioned I had a similar view before the start of the season in the NAB cup games. Whilst I see him as a forward it could still be a good learning curve for him.
You know he was used for a spell in the ruck during the season?

Yes -- however, (IMO) ruck is a 'having a spell' type position, with different guys taking turns in there. With someone on Buddy you'd hope that one (or two) guys will do the job all night and would want their heads switched on for that role the whole game.

[Missing Dog]

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Watching the Winners on Foxtel showing the highlights, at least four goals kicked on Wood.

I guess that goes to show how badly Wood played then because i'm sure Barlow was on him for a pretty big chunk.

[LostDoggy]

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Watching the Winners on Foxtel showing the highlights, at least four goals kicked on Wood.

Wood was on Butcher for most of the game. The height differential was obvious. Butcher was way too tall for him but also beat him in positioning and use of his body.

Not sure when if ever Barlow was his direct opponent except perhaps after the horse had bolted

[Bornadog]

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From Twitter -Jen Witham

Ben Hudson will get his farewell game in round 24. Williams to stick with Cordy and Roughead this week against Hawthorn

[Bulldog Joe]

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Wood was on Butcher for most of the game. The height differential was obvious. Butcher was way too tall for him but also beat him in positioning and use of his body.

Not sure when if ever Barlow was his direct opponent except perhaps after the horse had bolted

Watched a replay of the game and it was definitely Barlow as the main opponent.
The 2 goals in the 2nd quarter Barlow was directly opposed.
In the 3rd quarter it looked like Wood was trying to cover after Butcher had been left alone and couldn't get to cover for a mark.

In the last Butcher was again opposed to Barlow for his first goal and then Wood was sent to him.

We were pretty poor through the middle in the last and Butcher got one from a good pass and another when Wood was trying to cover at least 2 Port players.

So 3 goals each on Barlow and Wood.

[Bornadog]

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Watched a replay of the game and it was definitely Barlow as the main opponent.
The 2 goals in the 2nd quarter Barlow was directly opposed.
In the 3rd quarter it looked like Wood was trying to cover after Butcher had been left alone and couldn't get to cover for a mark.

In the last Butcher was again opposed to Barlow for his first goal and then Wood was sent to him.

We were pretty poor through the middle in the last and Butcher got one from a good pass and another when Wood was trying to cover at least 2 Port players.

So 3 goals each on Barlow and Wood.

Just proves Wood is too short and Barlow is not a defender,

[Ghost Dog]

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Wood was on Butcher for most of the game. The height differential was obvious. Butcher was way too tall for him but also beat him in positioning and use of his body.

Not sure when if ever Barlow was his direct opponent except perhaps after the horse had bolted

I believe the time will come when Wood is given a forward berth. Great athlete.

[LostDoggy]

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So, what's the deal with Minson? Is he cooked as a Bulldogs player, or do you think he'll get a go next year, now that current wearer of The People's Beard is retiring? Does Minson need to grow a cool beard to get promoted?

[Bornadog]

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So, what's the deal with Minson? Is he cooked as a Bulldogs player, or do you think he'll get a go next year, now that current wearer of The People's Beard is retiring? Does Minson need to grow a cool beard to get promoted?

I believe he will be number one ruck next year.

[SlimPickens]

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So, what's the deal with Minson? Is he cooked as a Bulldogs player, or do you think he'll get a go next year, now that current wearer of The People's Beard is retiring? Does Minson need to grow a cool beard to get promoted?

Number 1 Ruck to start next year, with hopefully Roughead and Cordy really pushing to take his spot. All dependent on the new coach but think he can be a solid contributor whilst the other 2 develop.

[LostDoggy]

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So Hill in again what joy

[GVGjr]

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So Hill in again what joy

He played well last week so why not give him another go?