Match Committee- Round 11 vs Fremantle

[1eyedog]

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Yes good to see Hrovat getting a run.

[Remi Moses]

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Thought Howard would have got a run .
Decent changes

[Bornadog]

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Thought Howard would have got a run .
Decent changes

I think Murphy will go back to defense with no Goodes or JJ

[azabob]

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Are we surprised the MC went with Roberts over Stringer?

[Go_Dogs]

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I'm happy with those changes.

Really looking forward to seeing Hrovat grow over the last half of the season in confidence and performance.

[F'scary]

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Are we surprised the MC went with Roberts over Stringer?

No, Stringer has only earned his spot a couple of times this year.

[Nuggety Back Pocket]

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Are we surprised the MC went with Roberts over Stringer?

Happy to see Roberts instead of Stringer. StringerIMO needs to spend time in the VFL. Good to see Hrovat get his opportunity given his superior disposal. Wallis will no doubt tag one of the dangerous Freo midfielders with Picken to take Ballantyne.I wasn't surprised to see Howard miss as still not convinced he is good enough at AFL level. The non-selection of Grant was a surprise given the limitations of our forward line.

[lemmon]

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Are we surprised the MC went with Roberts over Stringer?

I've been very happy with Roberts' form. Very solid defensively and clean with the limited footy he has got

[jeemak]

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Happy to see Roberts instead of Stringer. StringerIMO needs to spend time in the VFL. Good to see Hrovat get his opportunity given his superior disposal. Wallis will no doubt tag one of the dangerous Freo midfielders with Picken to take Ballantyne.I wasn't surprised to see Howard miss as still not convinced he is good enough at AFL level. The non-selection of Grant was a surprise given the limitations of our forward line.

Can you actually see any excuse for not picking Grant if he's fit?

I was disappointed Howard didn't get a game, though he's clearly in the mix and needs to capitalise on being in the coaching staff thoughts.

Shame Footscray doesn't have a game this week. It would answer the Grant question, and also give Howard a decent chance to put his name forward again.

[Eastdog]

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Can you actually see any excuse for not picking Grant if he's fit?

I was disappointed Howard didn't get a game, though he's clearly in the mix and needs to capitalise on being in the coaching staff thoughts.

Shame Footscray doesn't have a game this week. It would answer the Grant question, and also give Howard a decent chance to put his name forward again.

Where do you see Howard playing most of his footy in our side going forward. Is he judged too harshly or is the criticism fair?

[jeemak]

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Where do you see Howard playing most of his footy in our side going forward. Is he judged too harshly or is the criticism fair?

Well, I think the point is it's hard to see him filling a role one way or another.

If I was to choose, it would be HBF or Wing.

I think he's judged fairly enough. Sure, there's more expectation on him because he was a first round pick, but at the end of the day he's played two or three games where he's shown he's capable of playing at the level in five seasons. Irrespective of injury and development issues, that's not sufficient.

[BornInDroopSt'54]

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Happy to see Roberts instead of Stringer. StringerIMO needs to spend time in the VFL. Good to see Hrovat get his opportunity given his superior disposal. Wallis will no doubt tag one of the dangerous Freo midfielders with Picken to take Ballantyne.I wasn't surprised to see Howard miss as still not convinced he is good enough at AFL level. The non-selection of Grant was a surprise given the limitations of our forward line.

I'd like to see that!!!
In: Mocca Dunstan, Ted Whitten.
Out: Smith, Stringer.
Mocca and Ted are proven champions when we get belted. They always provide a triumphant display even in a losing side. They always make it worth going to the footy even when you suspect you will lose as you mostly do, making them absolute heroes. Fantasy is a panacea when reality is not enough but who will be our heroes today? I think we can bank on Griff to be supreme, Libba and Murph. I'm glad we're going in to battle with Picken and a side that will graft its trade until the final siren. Freemantle are a scary proposition for us atm but into battle we go and may yet have a might victory despite expectations. I'll be there even if it Etihad is not a good home ground for a loss, Western Oval was way better, but who cares because I look forward to the feeling of Etihad during a triumphant season and a stirring victory whenever that may be.

[Rocco Jones]

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Not sure why people want Howard in. Are we judging players relative to the expectations they set? Basically, Howard's base is so low that two good-ish games at VFL level means he gets a game? I like him being named as an emergency. A bit of a nod to his form without sacrificing a spot.

I've said it before but if he was just a Footscray VFL listed guy would anyone be nominating him for being drafted etc? Not giving up on him, a couple of weeks ago I thought he was zero chance of staying on our list for next year. He has looked like a good state league player in the last two weeks, a fairly big jump. If he has another good game or two where he does the right things team wise, then definitely look to give him a crack.

[The Bulldogs Bite]

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Not sure why people want Howard in. Are we judging players relative to the expectations they set? Basically, Howard's base is so low that two good-ish games at VFL level means he gets a game? I like him being named as an emergency. A bit of a nod to his form without sacrificing a spot.

I've said it before but if he was just a Footscray VFL listed guy would anyone be nominating him for being drafted etc? Not giving up on him, a couple of weeks ago I thought he was zero chance of staying on our list for next year. He has looked like a good state league player in the last two weeks, a fairly big jump. If he has another good game or two where he does the right things team wise, then definitely look to give him a crack.

Agreed.

My sentiments also.