Match Committee- Round 5 vs GWS

[The Bulldogs Bite]

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Good to see Libba and Lake back, although I am surprised and a little disappointed that Austin has been dropped. I think we could have afforded to give him another game, particularly with Markovic not being included.

As with others, I don't think we need 3 ruckmen.

I guess, though, that they see Cordy as a FF. Not sure he can play there short or long term, but I suppose playing him against GWS isn't such a bad idea in terms of development/injecting games into him.

[Bornadog]

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As with others, I don't think we need 3 ruckmen.

I think we have to stop seeing Cordy as a Ruckman. He is earmarked as a forward to help Jones out (Coach mentioned this on SEN today)

Macca also said Libba was not dropped but rested due to soreness

[G-Mo77]

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I think we have to stop seeing Cordy as a Ruckman. He is earmarked as a forward to help Jones out (Coach mentioned this on SEN today)

I knew he would hold his spot when I heard the interview this morning. I'm happy to do it. I'd rather get Cordy some time in the ruck but if this is what his role will then go with it.

Not surprised by the Austin omission it was one of my arguments against his elevation that it would be only one game but didn't realise Marko was injured so our hands were tied. Disappointed for him though, he did pretty well and thought it would be good to run him against GWS.

[stefoid]

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Be intresting to see Taylor Adams play, I was hoping we would pick him up.

[stefoid]

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, interesting to see Grant back at FP ,


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And Sherman in the other one - these are pretty much our fastest guys over 30+ meters. I just cant udnersand why, when on a fast break when our forward half is basically empty, we dont just boot it long to nomans land and make it a foot race to run onto the ball and into goal.

A setup of Sherman and Grant in the pockets is theorteically ideal for tha type of play.

Question, according to your 'only two real forwards' strategy, is Grant the other real forward? If so, then good, because I think he gets lost up the ground - he is a leading out of the square olf fashioned forward, and I think the closer he is to goal, the better.

I like the proposed setup a lot.

[Pedro Sanchez]

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Nope. He's a good kick.

It's his decision making that can let him down. But it's improving.

I'm maybe reading too much into that posters point, but if he is referring to the fact that Addison may not be an overly penetrating/damaging kick, then that's maybe fair enough.

If he's saying he's a bad kick, then in IMO that's incorrect.

Yeah you're right - its not so much DFA's foot skills that lack but more so his smarts and decision making. And at times that can lead to dumb kicks...

Love his genuine hardness though - just has to improve his footy nouse.

[LostDoggy]

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Grant And Sherman named at FP - these are pretty much our fastest guys over 30+ meters. I just cant udnersand why, when on a fast break when our forward half is basically empty, we dont just boot it long to nomans land and make it a foot race to run onto the ball and into goal.

A setup of Sherman and Grant in the pockets is theorteically ideal for tha type of play.

Question, according to your 'only two real forwards' strategy, is Grant the other real forward? If so, then good, because I think he gets lost up the ground - he is a leading out of the square olf fashioned forward, and I think the closer he is to goal, the better.

I like the proposed setup a lot.

Yes , from what I have seen so far of the structure with an oversize midfield and only two forwards , this week it would be Jones and Grant , with Gia out Grant will most likely be a sweeper across the 30m arc , Jones up at the 50m arc , Sherman Cooney and DJ will rotate through the hole between Jones and whoever is at FF and the midfield , Roughead is named at FF but I,d expect him to spend more time on the 50m arc to take some pressure off Jones

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[The Bulldogs Bite]

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Be intresting to see Taylor Adams play, I was hoping we would pick him up.

His character is very questionable. I know he's only young, but he's quite pig headed from what I have heard.

[azabob]

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His character is very questionable. I know he's only young, but he's quite pig headed from what I have heard.

And isnt he on assault charges?

[The Bulldogs Bite]

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And isnt he on assault charges?

I believe so, for an altercation in a pub?

I've heard some bad things about the kid, so I am glad he's not on our list. There's a difference between arrogance and indecency.

[Greystache]

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And isnt he on assault charges?

Yes.

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[F'scary]

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[responding to F'scary]

...ringing the changes every time someone has a bad game will not bring stability or continuity - two things we're in need of.

Sorry but I strongly disagree because of where we are at right now as team. We are in full re-building phase, in danger of languishing at the bottom of the ladder for years and lots of changes & experiments are required to find what works to get up the ladder again. The strong accountability of severe selection decisions will create the churn needed to experiment, will remove complacency and promote the right work ethic. I was impressed with the number of changes after the StK game. That's what's needed IMO.

[Bornadog]

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Late change:

Hargrave out Austin in.

[AndrewP6]

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[responding to F'scary]

Sorry but I strongly disagree because of where we are at right now as team. We are in full re-building phase, in danger of languishing at the bottom of the ladder for years and lots of changes & experiments are required to find what works to get up the ladder again. The strong accountability of severe selection decisions will create the churn needed to experiment, will remove complacency and promote the right work ethic. I was impressed with the number of changes after the StK game. That's what's needed IMO.

So just chop and change constantly?

[LostDoggy]

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Late change:

Hargrave out Austin in.

Last week I would been ok with dropping Hargrave but with Markovic out and Austin in we needed Hargrave there as the experienced player to show some leadership , he stepped up and had a solid game and used the ball much more efficiently , not sure why he was dropped this week I,m assuming he has also been Court Marshalled by General Soreness

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