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

[AlwaysHawks15]

Disappointing for Cam but we do have reinforcements for his type of role which is fortunate. Ward or Finn. I'd go Ward as he can provide similar creativity by foot and composure. Deserves a recall based on his game on the weekend.

 

[cryptor]

Daniel Hoyne on SEN last night highlighted that the Dogs on ballers tend to concede first possession with the aim to strip the ball carrier and hit teams on the rebound. And so it's important that our midfielders are quick and precise with our ball movement clearing the contest.

That being the case there is an argument that Hustwaite with his elite quick hands could be the best horse for this course. I don't expect he will be selected but if he is then that could be the thinking.

 

[Cleavy]

I guess it's "better" to be injured before the game and pull out, rather than get injured during the game...

 

[Mrzohs]

Mitchell will earn his pay cheque this week.

Jiath onto a wing no doubt lockdown one side.

I think D.Moore and Massimo will play huge roles across the middle now.
I would love to see #16 in the center next to the bulls. Hard as nails, clean ball use and turn of speed.

 

[scrim reaper]

Absolutely devastating but Josh Ward here is your opportunity. Make a name for yourself young man.

 

[TheFourPillars]

Daniel Hoyne on SEN last night highlighted that the Dogs on ballers tend to concede first possession with the aim to strip the ball carrier and hit teams on the rebound. And so it's important that our midfielders are quick and precise with our ball movement clearing the contest.

That being the case there is an argument that Hustwaite with his elite quick hands could be the best horse for this course. I don't expect he will be selected but if he is then that could be the thinking.

No chance Huss comes in mate. It is between Finn and Ward

 

[I got the outside word]

With Frenchy out could we see something like Finn as a defensive forward on Dale, Ginni to high half forward, McDonald into the guts? Big stage for McDonald to arrive for real and I reckon he would froth on it.

 

[barbster]

No chance Huss comes in mate. It is between Finn and Ward

Finn is already in the team, played against North. I’d say it be Ward in for Mackenzie, like for like.

 

[hardway]

Disappointing news with McKenzie , he provided more balance to our midfield group.

 

[user33]

Left field option, probably too risky for a final: Serong into the backline, Weddle onto the ball

 

[Mrzohs]

With Frenchy out could we see something like Finn as a defensive forward on Dale, Ginni to high half forward, McDonald into the guts? Big stage for McDonald to arrive for real and I reckon he would froth on it.

in burst possibly with Moore, the Defensive side might hold him back. Moore is the man I reckon.

 

[Dipper]

Daniel Hoyne on SEN last night highlighted that the Dogs on ballers tend to concede first possession with the aim to strip the ball carrier and hit teams on the rebound. And so it's important that our midfielders are quick and precise with our ball movement clearing the contest.

That's where Newcombe particularly should show his value. We're pretty good at breaking the first tackle.

I saw a stat prior to our last game that said when we claim possession between the arcs that we're the side most likely to go backwards or to the boundary in the whole comp and therefore of course least likely to go forwards and into the corridor.

That suggests when we take possession our first thought is to keep it and keep it in a way that helps propel our attack where we want.

Hopefully those two factors help us defy this particular Dogs tactic.

 

[Mr Lizard]

Finn is already in the team, played against North. I’d say it be Ward in for Mackenzie, like for like.

I think it's CJ in for Finn. Mackenzie replacement likely to be Ward as you say.

 

[JRH]

Left field option, probably too risky for a final: Serong into the backline, Weddle onto the ball

Weddle kicked our best goal all year. I like this. Reward on form. Serong gets my vote.

 

[LRobbo]

Flat for Mackenzie but probably a player we can genuinely cover.
Ward to come in and play on the ball and not a wing.

Finn stays in as an option to lockdown on a Bailey Dale

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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

/Ed Richards

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Ed Richards

Age

25

Ht

188cm

Wt

89kg

Pos.

D/M

Career

Season

Last 5

D

12.4

3star

K

7.2

3star

HB

5.2

4star

M

2.5

3star

T

2.4

4star

MG

201.4

3star

D

11.3

3star

K

6.0

2star

HB

5.3

3star

M

1.5

2star

T

2.5

3star

MG

198.3

3star

D

14.6

4star

K

9.8

4star

HB

4.8

4star

M

4.8

5star

T

2.6

4star

MG

232.4

4star

and we go from there.

CJ genuinely worries me on the big stage not playing well enough

 

[smeltitdeltit]

I think it's CJ in for Finn. Mackenzie replacement likely to be Ward as you say.

Though CJ didn’t get near it on the weekend at box hill ?

 

[smeltitdeltit]

Flat for Mackenzie but probably a player we can genuinely cover.
Ward to come in and play on the ball and not a wing.

Finn stays in as an option to lockdown on a Bailey Dale/Ed Richards and we go from there.

CJ genuinely worries me on the big stage not playing well enough

Agreed. Even if or if the BHH final, CJ is nowhere near reliable this year.

 

[barbster]

I think it's CJ in for Finn. Mackenzie replacement likely to be Ward as you say.

Can’t see CJ getting a call up, was underwhelming for Box Hill and has done little all year.

 

[KermitJagger]

No chance Huss comes in mate. It is between Finn and Ward

Yeah anyone talking left field options at this stage is ignoring most of the talk leading in. Ward for McKenzie is as like for like as we can do.

 

[Sirlemsip]

Yeah anyone talking left field options at this stage is ignoring most of the talk leading in. Ward for McKenzie is as like for like as we can do.

Indeed.

In fact if it is a wet night as expected, Ward may have been better suited than Frenchy anyway.

I'd take Finn over CJ at this stage for the same reasons.

 

[Sturty]

Alrighty Ward, it's your time to shine young man

 

[TheFourPillars]

Finn is already in the team, played against North. I’d say it be Ward in for Mackenzie, like for like.

I think CJ comes in

 

[Mr Lizard]

Though CJ didn’t get near it on the weekend at box hill ?

Can’t see CJ getting a call up, was underwhelming for Box Hill and has done little all year.

CJ wasn't dropped for form. Whether you've rated his contributions or not, he has played when fit.

Four quarters at Box Hill - tick. Trained fully this week - tick. He'll be playing.

 

[Stratton_Gun]

As much as I want to see Mackenzie out there if we're going to lose a player I'm not upset that it's him as I think we can cover him
It means that we will play two of Finn CJ and Ward.
Personally I think it will be Ward to miss out despite CJ not having a good game in the twos

 

[smeltitdeltit]

CJ wasn't dropped for form. Whether you've rated his contributions or not, he has played when fit.

Four quarters at Box Hill - tick. Trained fully this week - tick. He'll be playing.

Yeah his run really helps the gameplan and opens the field. But finals are different to H&A. Time will tell