Match Committee- Round 7 vs North Melbourne

[Greystache]

If you were on the match committee what changes would you make for the game against North Melbourne?

A brief explanation for your changes would be good.

[The Bulldogs Bite]

Re: Match Committe- Round 6 vs North Melbourne

Wood with injury is a blow given his terrific game.

Jones needs to be dropped. I know he's going to be a good player and we need to inject games into him, but he has a lot to learn and he's really struggling at the moment. He's desperate for some confidence and touch, I think a 2 week spell would help. Seems to be carrying too much pressure on his shoulders and it's hindering his game big time.

[GVGjr]

Re: Match Committe- Round 6 vs North Melbourne

Wood with injury is a blow given his terrific game.

Jones needs to be dropped. I know he's going to be a good player and we need to inject games into him, but he has a lot to learn and he's really struggling at the moment. He's desperate for some confidence and touch, I think a 2 week spell would help. Seems to be carrying too much pressure on his shoulders and it's hindering his game big time.

What about a run against the Kangaroos as a key defender?

[Prince Imperial]

Re: Match Committe- Round 6 vs North Melbourne

Wood with injury is a blow given his terrific game.

Jones needs to be dropped. I know he's going to be a good player and we need to inject games into him, but he has a lot to learn and he's really struggling at the moment. He's desperate for some confidence and touch, I think a 2 week spell would help. Seems to be carrying too much pressure on his shoulders and it's hindering his game big time.

I totally agree. He's been very poor for all six games this year and I don't think playing in the AFL is helping his development. If fit Cordy or Grant should take his place and if not certainly Hill should be considered.

[Remi Moses]

Re: Match Committe- Round 6 vs North Melbourne

Might be time for Liam to get some confidence back in the twos.
In- Howard hill( or Cordy)
Out Wood jones

[Redemption97]

Re: Match Committe- Round 6 vs North Melbourne

Jones needs to stay in the side for structure. Unless Panos or Hill bang the door down at Willy I'd like to see him remain in the side to play North. Look at Wood tonight... He showed that players can work through bad form. I wonder who will come in for Wood?

[G-Mo77]

Re: Match Committe- Round 6 vs North Melbourne

I'm sticking with Jones. He had a bad one tonight but I'll give him credit he never dropped his head and kept presenting and trying all night. He'll learn a lot from tonight and be better for it.

[Ghost Dog]

Re: Match Committe- Round 6 vs North Melbourne

I'm sticking with Jones. He had a bad one tonight but I'll give him credit he never dropped his head and kept presenting and trying all night. He'll learn a lot from tonight and be better for it.

A few times, he was in a great leading position and the ball was kicked to his ankles. Presented well.

[jeemak]

Re: Match Committe- Round 6 vs North Melbourne

Would like to see how Willy goes prior to commenting, though Wood is the obvious out who needs to be replaced with a utility.

If Tutt plays well he might be a show to replace Wood, and if Hill can kick a handfull of goals then he deserves a shot. I can't see a lot of changes though.

[Rocco Jones]

Re: Match Committee- Round 6 vs North Melbourne

OUT: Wood

IN: If Markovic is fit and not rusty on the track, I would bring him in. It would make us a tad top heavy down back but we could release Shaggy and Lake a bit. We could also send one of the key defenders to pinch hit up forward/help out Jones when the resting ruckman isn't there.

If Marko isn't right, I would go with Dickson but I don't like the thought of him alongside Gia and Higgins.

Today didn't suit Tutt, would love for him to get his form and fitness up as we really need his type in the side.

[Go_Dogs]

Re: Match Committee- Round 6 vs North Melbourne

At the moment

Out: Wood (inj)

In: Markovic

Wallis to play a full game. I'd be starting Vez as the sub. I'd really like us to try and squeeze another goal kicking option in sooner rather than later, my hope is Skinner but he probably needs to string together some more consistent performances at the lower level before given an opportunity.

No need to make wholesale changes this week, however Markovic gives us some more height down back, and perhaps Lake can spend a bit more time forward this week to give Jones some support.

[Rocco Jones]

Re: Match Committee- Round 6 vs North Melbourne

At the moment

Out: Wood (inj)

In: Markovic

Wallis to play a full game. I'd be starting Vez as the sub. I'd really like us to try and squeeze another goal kicking option in sooner rather than later, my hope is Skinner but he probably needs to string together some more consistent performances at the lower level before given an opportunity.

No need to make wholesale changes this week, however Markovic gives us some more height down back, and perhaps Lake can spend a bit more time forward this week to give Jones some support.

I really don't see much in Skinner. He goes missing for big chunks (even whole) of the game at VFL level. Not strong enough to be a tall, doesn't get anywhere near enough of it as a small. My only hope for him is to either to a hell of a lot stonger (which I doubt he will due to his frame) or really get a massive tank (very doubt that too). I rate Dickson as more a goal kicking option despite his lack of height.

Not sure about Vez as a sub. I think the sub role suits either on ballers who struggle to run out a game or explosive outside wing/HFF types. Vez is coming along a bit as a slow but skillful HB.

[Bornadog]

Re: Match Committee- Round 6 vs North Melbourne

The coach said Grant and Cordy will be back next week.

[Rocco Jones]

Re: Match Committee- Round 6 vs North Melbourne

The coach said Grant and Cordy will be back next week.

Back from injury or back into the senior side?

[Bumper Bulldogs]

Re: Match Committee- Round 6 vs North Melbourne

No need to panic, Cordy in for Wood, Cross to play down back and sub Roughy and Cordy giving Wallis the whole game.