Match Committee - Round 21 vs North Melbourne

[Eastdog]

If you were on the Bulldogs match committee what changes would you make for our round 21 game against North Melbourne at Etihad?

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

[bulldogtragic]

Re: Match Committee - Round 21 vs North Melbourne

Jarrad must come in. Stevens looking shaky with a quarter to play.

[GVGjr]

Re: Match Committee - Round 21 vs North Melbourne

Despite a number of good performances against Werribee it's still a hard job to find which players to drop.

I'd nominate Darley as one option but he might be handy against Harvey.

Roughy is down on form but must be kept to play against Petrie.

[Bumper Bulldogs]

Re: Match Committee - Round 21 vs North Melbourne

For me I cant see a forward that i would drop, The only guy I would think could be in strife might be Stevens. His hard at it but poor skills lets him down.

I wish we could put his endeavour into someone like Grant

[G-Mo77]

Re: Match Committee - Round 21 vs North Melbourne

I thought Stevens really did well when it counted.

It's going to seem like a scapegoat call but I really struggle with Austin. He's actually a pretty good grab at times, his disposal is scary though. We'll probably need him next week so I guess he's safe I still think he's just keeping Roberts' spot warm.

[Bornadog]

Re: Match Committee - Round 21 vs North Melbourne

Despite a number of good performances against Werribee it's still a hard job to find which players to drop.

I'd nominate Darley as one option but he might be handy against Harvey.

Roughy is down on form but must be kept to play against Petrie.

I thought Darley was pretty good today.

Perhaps we should think about some of the young guys that may need a rest. Bonti, Macrae, Hunter, Hrovat played well in patches but look tired.

In: Grant must come in and I would like to see Roberts in as well. Petrie may end up with 6 goals next week.

[The Underdog]

Re: Match Committee - Round 21 vs North Melbourne

So this Koby Stevens poor disposal narrative is just something we accept & repeat apparently. I thought aside from some poor set shots (which is generally a strength) he was one of our best after half time. Aside from those I don't remember any specific poor disposal which hurt us. Not like I remember 2 Jack Macrae turnovers that led directly to Saints goals. But you know, Koby's disposal sucks, so whatevs.

On topic. We have a few guys who've probably earned a game and not many who deserve to lose a spot, so go for it MC. You do as you will.

[comrade]

Re: Match Committee - Round 21 vs North Melbourne

So this Koby Stevens poor disposal narrative is just something we accept & repeat apparently. I thought aside from some poor set shots (which is generally a strength) he was one of our best after half time. Aside from those I don't remember any specific poor disposal which hurt us. Not like I remember 2 Jack Macrae turnovers that led directly to Saints goals. But you know, Koby's disposal sucks, so whatevs.

On topic. We have a few guys who've probably earned a game and not many who deserve to lose a spot, so go for it MC. You do as you will.

Yeah, nothing wrong with Koby's game.

I'm inclined to give some of the kids a week's rest (Macrae and/or Bonti most likely) and bring in any of the following: Fletcher, Honey, Grant, Jones or Gia.

[F'scary]

Re: Match Committee - Round 21 vs North Melbourne

I thought Kobe was reasonable today too. If he had kicked straight he would have been in the best players.

[LostDoggy]

Re: Match Committee - Round 21 vs North Melbourne

Macrae's slow reaction time and sometimes poor disposal suggest he is tired and due for a rest.

[GVGjr]

Re: Match Committee - Round 21 vs North Melbourne

Bontempelli probably needs a spell but it's a hard call.

In Grant and Young
Out Bontempelli and Austin

[comrade]

Re: Match Committee - Round 21 vs North Melbourne

Bontempelli probably needs a spell but it's a hard call.

In Grant and Young
Out Bontempelli and Austin

Yes, Young's another one knocking the door down.

We need to reward good VFL form.

[Twodogs]

Re: Match Committee - Round 21 vs North Melbourne

Bontempelli probably needs a spell but it's a hard call.

In Grant and Young
Out Bontempelli and Austin

My first thought was that Bontempelli could do with a rest. He did some great things but on the TV it was noticeable that he wasn't getting to as many contests as he is when he's really on top of his game.

In Grant
Out. Bontempelli

[whythelongface]

Re: Match Committee - Round 21 vs North Melbourne

Bontempelli probably needs a spell but it's a hard call.

In Grant and Young
Out Bontempelli and Austin

Interested to know why you would drop Austin. I thought he has been reasonable the last few weeks and deserves his spot. Think we will need him against Norf.

[GVGjr]

Re: Match Committee - Round 21 vs North Melbourne

Interested to know why you would drop Austin. I thought he has been reasonable the last few weeks and deserves his spot. Think we will need him against Norf.

It's probably more of a reflection on how good Young has been in the past few weeks. Austin isn't a permanent fixture but I'm wondering if reasonable is enough at the moment.