Match Committee - Round 14 vs Port Adelaide

[Eastdog]

If you were on the Bulldogs match committee what changes would you make for our round 14 game against Port Adelaide at Adelaide Oval?

As always a brief explanation for your changes would add a lot of value to the discussion.

[bulldogtragic]

Re: Match Committee - Round 14 vs Port Adelaide

In and outs, Cooney looks like a few weeks spell.

[Bornadog]

Re: Match Committee - Round 14 vs Port Adelaide

In Boyd

Out Cooney

[azabob]

Re: Match Committee - Round 14 vs Port Adelaide

Gee tough for Honeychurch to get in.

[bulldogtragic]

Re: Match Committee - Round 14 vs Port Adelaide

Gee tough for Honeychurch to get in.

He deserves a spot, even if Gia goes down to mentor Hunter and Stringer for a week. My only concern is that we are very small, but there is so much talent it hopefully won't matter...

In: Honeychurch
Out: Cooney

[boydogs]

Re: Match Committee - Round 14 vs Port Adelaide

Who would have thought last week we would be struggling to find a spot for someone that kicked 5 and had 25 touches in the VFL

Out: Cooney, Wallis
In: Honeychurch, Boyd

[Missing-Dog]

Re: Match Committee - Round 14 vs Port Adelaide

Gia might be cooked after playing 3/4 of a game. Port have speed to burn so his effectiveness as a sub may be limited.

I would bring in Mitch for Cooney and Boyd for Gia. Would love to fit Stringer in also but not sure for who.

[G-Mo77]

Re: Match Committee - Round 14 vs Port Adelaide

There are some tough calls but we can't just sit on our hands.

Cooney will miss, I have no doubt.

Does Austin have a matchup? Not sure on Port's structure.

Griff looks pretty banged up.

Boyd and Honeychurch are certainties IMO. There will be 2 spots there for them.

[The Bulldogs Bite]

Re: Match Committee - Round 14 vs Port Adelaide

I think there will be a few sore bodies after that, so I can a few spots opening up.

[always right]

Match Committee - Round 14 versus Port Power

Be an interesting team selection meeting this week. Cooney a definite out and Griffen doubtful. On the plus side, Boyd likely to be ready whilst Stringer and Sweet Jesus are candidates for inclusion after great performances with Footscray.

We are going to need a strong running team against Port. What changes do you make, particularly if Griff is available?

[LostDoggy]

Re: Match Committee - Round 14 versus Port Power

6 day Break will be a tough ask against the fittest side in the comp.

Ins - Honeychurch, Hunter, Boyd
Outs - Cooney, Austin, Hrovat


Honeychurch has smashed the door to pieces. Must be rewarded. Boyd an automatic in if fit.

Included Hunter for Hrovat, not form related, he got fairly tired late against the Pies. 6 day break and Port a powerful running side, I think Hunter comes in to show us his worth after a couple of really good VFL matches.

Not entirely sure about this one but Austin has made way for more midfield run. Port have a 2 prong attack with Westhoff and Shultz. Plus they have been going in with the 1 ruckmen in Lobbe. I guess the issue is whether we want Morris on a Wingard or Monfries type. I think we need the extra midfielder so Morris takes Shultz and Rough takes the Hoff. Wood and Murf to do the job on the dangerous smalls.

[azabob]

Re: Match Committee - Round 14 vs Port Adelaide

Appears Honeychurch has been offered a one match ban for rough play.

[Bornadog]

Re: Match Committee - Round 14 vs Port Adelaide

There are some tough calls but we can't just sit on our hands.

Cooney will miss, I have no doubt.

Does Austin have a matchup? Not sure on Port's structure.

Griff looks pretty banged up.

Boyd and Honeychurch are certainties IMO. There will be 2 spots there for them.

According to Macca this morning, Griff will be right to go

[Go_Dogs]

Re: Match Committee - Round 14 vs Port Adelaide

Appears Honeychurch has been offered a one match ban for rough play.

Terrible timing.

Out: Cooney

In: Boyd/Stringer depending on Boyds fitness.

I'm also wondering if we might look to give Stringer a few more weeks in the middle at VFL level - if so perhaps Hunter or JJ may come in if Boyd isn't quite ready.

[Webby]

Re: Match Committee - Round 14 vs Port Adelaide

I'm also wondering if we might look to give Stringer a few more weeks in the middle at VFL level

I think this would be wise. It's the wonderful thing about having our own reserves side. It's interesting to note that James Aish (someone a few scribes were saying we should've drafted ahead of Bonty) is beginning to regress a bit in recent weeks, and word is he'd benefit from some time in the twos.

A blend of role play in the seniors combined with going back to the twos with license to dominate is the way to go. The two roles compliment each other beautifully. At this exact point in time, Bontempelli is flying higher than Aish. He's had a good development programme.

I absolutely LOVE us having our own reserves!