Preview Changes vs Tigers (Round 4)

[doggies ftw]

I don't care because I don't rate him anyway - but Bevo has stated that his role is to compete in the air against taller opponents, while also being a pressure forward at ground level and now part time ruckman has also been added to the mix. It's a thankless role - imo he is underperforming in the role - for example not enough spoils, pressure acts or marks, but it's not a role where the number of disposals are relevant.

Maybe that’s what we want out of him but just seems crazy we’d waste a spot on that - we’d get way more in the air out of another tall, way more in the ruck out of a 2nd ruck and way more on the ground out of another small. Currently we’re getting next to zero in all 3 categories so what’s the point? Yeah he’s versatile, versatile in the amount of roles he can underperform in

Play Cody in that role if that’s what we want, he’s wayyyyy stronger in the air and at ground level. Replace Hannan with a genuine small like McNeil and JJ when he returns, play a tall utility like Schache who can play anywhere and ruck, or replace Cordy with O’Brien who can play defence and ruck as we were previously doing, to chop Tim out his 10 ruck contests a game - Naughty should take ruck contests inside 50 he could turn this into a strength for us - similar to how it’s a strength for the cats and crows with Hawkins/Walker.

*not my first choice but chances of my first choice happening are slim.

 

[Foxman98]

Maybe that’s what we want out of him but just seems crazy we’d waste a spot on that - we’d get way more in the air out of another tall, way more in the ruck out of a 2nd ruck and way more on the ground out of another small. Currently we’re getting next to zero in all 3 categories so what’s the point? Yeah he’s versatile, versatile in the amount of roles he can underperform in

Play Cody in that role if that’s what we want, he’s wayyyyy stronger in the air and at ground level. Replace Hannan with a genuine small like McNeil and JJ when he returns, play a tall utility like Schache who can play anywhere and ruck, or replace Cordy with O’Brien who can play defence and ruck as we were previously doing, to chop Tim out his 10 ruck contests a game - Naughty should take ruck contests inside 50 he could turn this into a strength for us - similar to how it’s a strength for the cats and crows with Hawkins/Walker.

*not my first choice but chances of my first choice happening are slim.

Trying to understand what he's going for myself. Hannan is doing nothing as a "Ruck" "KPF" "Medium" and "Small" there is no justification for his selection

 

[bresker]

I know it’s a different game these days but I preferred the days when forwards kicked goals. Small ones medium ones or big ones.

Tory Dickson

29

Tory Dickson

Age

37

Ht

184cm

Wt

85kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

12.5

3star

K

6.9

3star

HB

5.7

4star

M

3.5

4star

T

2.9

4star

G

1.6

5star

No current season stats available

D

12.8

4star

K

7.0

3star

HB

5.8

4star

M

3.2

4star

T

3.4

5star

G

1.0

4star

busted a gut for the team, every game, but he still found the odd moment to kick a goal. See also Clay Smith

Clay Smith

Age

31

Ht

182cm

Wt

85kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

13.8

4star

K

7.9

3star

HB

5.9

4star

M

3.0

3star

T

4.8

5star

G

0.8

4star

No current season stats available

D

10.6

3star

K

6.8

3star

HB

3.8

3star

M

2.4

3star

T

3.2

5star

G

0.8

4star

.

 

[W W Biscuit]

On the topic of Josh Bruce I've had a few warm fuzzy feelings from reports of the work he's been doing with young listed players and with the AFLW side while he's been sidelined.

Solid citizen. Committed to the club.
My nominee for clubman of the year.

Looking forward to his return.

He was always one of my favourite non-Bulldogs before he joined us. Perhaps it was the solid citizen shining through. He does seem like a belter of a bloke.

 

[X_box_X]

The red oval indicates my seating area for Saturday. Probably the best seats I've had at the 'G. Can't wait.

 

[footscray1973]

Is 'stay as far away from the ball as possible' a role?

And if so, is Hannan the only one capable of doing it?

Polec at North would currently give him a run for his money, actually ran away from the contest at times if the North board is to be believed.

 

[Bulldogs85]

Polec at North would currently give him a run for his money, actually ran away from the contest at times if the North board is to be believed.

Can’t believe North give him a 5 year contract lol

 

[dogwatch]

Team selection is remarkably devoid of leaks this week.

 

[footscray1973]

Team selection is remarkably devoid of leaks this week.

Has Bevo 'dealt' with the leaker? Anyone walking around VUWO atm with a ginger gait?!

 

[Brian Perrin]

Has Bevo 'dealt' with the leaker? Anyone walking around VUWO atm with a ginger gait?!

Isn’t Tim O’Brien a bit ginger?


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[Charlie Bucket]

Team selection is remarkably devoid of leaks this week.

There may have been. No journalist is game enough to run with it.

 

[ScragCity]

I have a feeling that Bevo is gonna bring in Minson this week

 

[Unorth]

I have a feeling that Bevo is gonna bring in Minson this week

Will Mincemeat and Jackxson Trengraves to shore us up at ruck and full back?

Do it bevo you coward

 

[X_box_X]

Keath OUT!!!

 

[X_box_X]

TOB in

 

[Mr. Walker]

Ch 7 saying Riewoldt and Prestia in for them. Cordy and Keath out

 

[weltschmerz]

... ?

 

[Dogsman16]

louis butler

18

Louis Butler

Age

23

Ht

185cm

Wt

79kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

15.0

4star

K

12.0

4star

HB

3.0

3star

M

3.0

3star

T

0.5

3star

CL

0.0

1star

D

15.0

4star

K

12.0

5star

HB

3.0

2star

M

3.0

3star

T

0.5

1star

CL

0.0

1star

D

15.0

4star

K

12.0

5star

HB

3.0

3star

M

3.0

3star

T

0.5

3star

CL

0.0

1star

in.
WTF

Meanwhile McNeil kicks 5 and can't get a game. Sure lets bring another Half back option.

 

[Doggy]

Haha. That backline is poo

 

[weltschmerz]

louis butler in.
WTF

Presumably to try him out in Roarke's wing role.

 

[huddo#9]

Presumably to try him out in Roarke's wing role.

Hopefully put Williams there. But whoever it is, glad they finally decided to give someone a go in place of Roarke

 

[Struggle]

Are the tigers still going super tall in the forwardline? Hope it rains

 

[Dogsman16]

Keathy has a hamstring injury. So it's gonna be multiple weeks.

I'm no major Rourke fan but has he done less than Hannan recently?

 

[Dogsman16]

Are the tigers still going super tall in the forwardline? Hope it rains

0% chance of rain.

 

[ScragCity]

What the hell Bevo?! One ruck? How is English supposed to ruck against Nank, Soldo, Vickery et al.?