Preview 2024 Second Elimination Final: Western Bulldogs v Hawthorn, 6 September 2024, 7.40pm @ MCG

[eldorado]

well he hasn’t

We don’t win with vanilla wingers who get exposed with their lack of athleticism

Especially against dogs talls

Need the cover

I agree with the vast majority of what you say.

Not this.

CJ in no way showed readiness for the top level today.

 

[peetoo]

Newcombe was the player that hit Day?

Was pushed

 

[VandoHawk]

Morrison stays. 50/50 between Finn or Ward but the bigger body and positional flexibility will probably be valued.

Predicting no change.

 

[Dazza the Viking]

Nash with a run with role on Bont, wouldn’t being doing any more tagging, Finn on Dale would leave our mid field a bit Thin. especially with there midfield

 

[jenniferHAWKinS]

There’s a way.

CJ has been extended by 3 years. Harry doesn’t have a contract.

It’s pretty clear how highly CJ is rated by the coach.

Was hoping he would come in because we need his pace both offensively and defensively but he just didn’t do enough today. Unfortunately he played on the opposite wing to 80% off the play.

 

[Ned Ryerson]

There’s a way.

CJ has been extended by 3 years. Harry doesn’t have a contract.

It’s pretty clear how highly CJ is rated by the coach.

Relying on incumbency for an elimination final would be a brave move. Morrison stays for mine. If CJ is coming into the side based on reputation it should only be Finn making way.

 

[Geead]

There’s a way.

CJ has been extended by 3 years. Harry doesn’t have a contract.

It’s pretty clear how highly CJ is rated by the coach.

I would just view that as CJ having a higher ceiling than Harry, atm you pick Harry

 

[Faraway Hawk]

I don't think Morrisons place is up for grabs. If it was he would surely have played for Box Hill today. CJ/Ward/Finn are fighting it out for that one spot left vacant by Day. CJ was not going at full tilt from what I could make out from that horrible coverage. Ward was good but don't think he has done enough to replace Finn who was probably BOG for Box Hill today.

 

[Cheersquad71]

Finn and Ward the only 2 who could demand selection on today’s performances. And probably what is a sad end for Wingard. Cruelled by injuries but not looking up to it anymore.

 

[parsons nose]

Ironically the stand out today is unlikely to get a run next week, which is a shame. Serong was head and shoulders above all comers.

 

[SJT76]

CJ didn’t provide the cover I was hoping to see. I would have loved for him to be running back hard and coming across 3rd man up on defensive transition, but I didn’t see that. Admittedly I was running from one kid’s sports to the others and only saw maybe 40% of the game. But I didn’t see from CJ what I would have wanted.

 

[Judd2Sewell]

Ward was pretty good and kicked a great goal. If anyone makes way for Morrison then it would be him. Prior to being dropped two of his three games were good too.

CJ couldn't get near it in the VFL. No way he comes in for Morrison based on that performance. Out of the eleven games that CJ has played this year two have been good.

Ward can play in the middle and on a wing too. Objectively Ward should be coming in for either Morrison or Maginess, if either are dropped.

 

[Dazza the Viking]

Only chance I see Ward coming in if they they plan using Finn on Dale, that would be Morrison out, our small forwards are killing it so would be surprise if plays forward, will need Finn’s big body in the midfield

 

[Judd2Sewell]

Only chance I see Ward coming in if they they plan using Finn on Dale, that would be Morrison out, our small forwards are killing it so would be surprise if plays forward, will need Finn’s big body in the midfield

Agree. I think if Finn is going to tag anyone then Dale is the #1 target.

 

[I got the outside word]

Please keep Finn in, Bailey Dale

31

Bailey Dale

Age

28

Ht

188cm

Wt

85kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

13.2

3star

K

7.6

3star

HB

5.6

4star

M

3.1

3star

T

1.6

4star

MG

117.4

2star

D

9.0

2star

K

5.1

2star

HB

3.9

3star

M

2.3

2star

T

1.7

3star

MG

117.4

2star

D

8.0

2star

K

5.0

2star

HB

3.0

3star

M

1.4

2star

T

2.0

4star

or Caleb Daniel

35

Caleb Daniel

Age

28

Ht

171cm

Wt

72kg

Pos.

M/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

21.3

5star

K

11.5

4star

HB

9.8

5star

M

3.5

4star

T

2.9

4star

CL

1.4

4star

D

19.5

4star

K

11.1

4star

HB

8.4

4star

M

3.6

4star

T

2.0

3star

CL

1.0

3star

D

16.4

4star

K

7.2

3star

HB

9.2

5star

M

3.4

4star

T

2.6

4star

CL

0.2

2star

may need someone to kick 3 on them.

 

[Ned Ryerson]

Left field selection - Serong in for Finn to allow Weddle to play around the ground and somewhat make up for the lack of Day.

 

[Mopar Jason]

I'd like to see Ward come in for Finn as his disposal efficiency and creativity is far superior to Finn's.

 

[JRH]

Left field selection - Serong in for Finn to allow Weddle to play around the ground and somewhat make up for the lack of Day.

Love this. Beat them in the middle early. Sub serong, no injuries, Breust to come on to ice the cake.

 

[seysearles]

Another left field option. Reeves in as loose defender left permanently between FF/CHF. He can pinch hit in the ruck also as required. We need to bring their balls to ground as much as humanly possible and make sure that the game isn’t played in the air. They’ll be playing every thing high into their forward line hoping to expose our lack of height.

Option two is to put a moustache on Barrass and try to pass him off as DGB.

 

[HedgeFund]

People are worried because a lot of our form changes were attributed to his return and not the game plan changes.

Totally agree Will returning was a significant factor, plus Meek getting comfortable and dominant, Chol growing in confidence, the forward line starting to gel, Massimo nailing his spot, etc.

So many factors, of which Will Day is clearly one.

However, as other have mentioned the most obvious element of our team’s performance in the past 3 months has been our EVENNESS. No reliance on a couple of elite stars but 23 contributors every week.

It’s what got Collingwood to their flag and it could well be what gets us there too.

Have faith people.

 

[Hawked Wings]

I added it and 2021. They also lost the 2021 GF there which isn’t listed for some reason when I filter the results. It says on Wikipedia that the 2021 EF v essendon was played in Launceston. Can that be right? Seems odd.

Were you asleep for 2 years?

 

[becalm]

Hard to tell what CJ was doing out there today. Looked very fumbly. What were his instructions, just get through 4 quarters?? Certainly woudn't be selected on the form he showed today. Guess we wait and see.

 

[satan1]

Finn plays if we tag, if not Ward.
Serong if they do something funky.

Hopefully no injuries in the game and a win.

Box Hill showed we are probably an off season away from real depth if we have a run of injuries.

 

[BIGHAWK23]

I will accept defeat on my CJ call

Ward in though

 

[burger09]

There's one spot left and it's obviously between CJ and Finn.

Depends what Sam wants. We know what they can do. The only thing to take out of today was did CJ get through and will he pull up well.