Preview Brisbane Lions v Western Bulldogs, Round 4, Saturday April 10, 1:35 PM, MARS Stadium

[iBeng]

Aww, don't make Smith debut as the medical sub...

 

[Dalions]

Bulldogs backline looks undersized to me-

FB [34] Bailey Williams, [42] Alex Keath, [35] Caleb Daniel
HB [15] Taylor Duryea, [10] Easton Wood, [31] Bailey Dale

They are not expecting it to be down there much.

 

[Dalions]

Aww, don't make Smith debut as the medical sub...

I reckon he would take it!

 

[Dalions]

I reckon he would take it!

But I reckon it will be Harry.

 

[Comeback Lions]

Ely Smith as the cover in case Neale doesn't come up? Obviously we're not concerned about Answerth's suspension.

 

[Section 5]

Teams

WESTERN BULLDOGS v BRISBANE LIONS

Saturday April 10, 1.35pm at Mars Stadium

BULLDOGS

B: B.Williams, A.Keath, C.Daniel

HB: T.Duryea, E.Wood, B.Dale

C: L.Vandermeer, B.Smith, L.Hunter

HF: A.Treloar, A.Naughton, J.Dunkley

F: T.English, J.Bruce, M.Bontempelli

FOLL: S.Martin, J.Macrae, T.Liberatore

I/C: A.Scott, J.Johannisen, L.McNeil, P.Lipinski

EMG: Z.Cordy, B.Cavarra, Le.Young, L.Jong

IN: None

OUT: R.Gardner (injured)

LIONS

B: R.Lester, H.Andrews, D.Gardiner

HB: D.Rich, G.Birchall, B.Starcevich

C: J.Berry, L.Neale, H.McCluggage

HF: M.Robinson, E.Hipwood, Z.Bailey

F: C.Cameron, J.Daniher, D.Zorko

FOLL: O.McInerney, J.Lyons, L.McCarthy

I/C: D.Robertson, T.Berry, T.Fullarton, M.Adams

EMG: C.Ah Chee, E.Smith, H.Sharp, C.Ballenden

IN: D.Gardiner, J.Berry, O.McInerney

OUT: C.Ballenden (omitted), J.Prior (omitted), C.Ah Chee (omitted), J.Payne (injured)

 

[lionshine]

Ely Smith as the cover in case Neale doesn't come up? Obviously we're not concerned about Answerth's suspension.

I'm pretty sure Answerth can still be picked in the AFL. He just can't play the first two rounds of VFL.

 

[lionshine]

I reckon an Ely Smith debut isn't too far off.

 

[Scubaveg]

But I reckon it will be Harry.

Ah Chee I think.


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[Comeback Lions]

Ely Smith as the cover in case Neale doesn't come up? Obviously we're not concerned about Answerth's suspension.

Ah, Fagan says Neale will play. A lot better this week than last week. Ah Chee or Sharp as the injury sub.

 

[Dalions]

Ah Chee I think.


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Would be out of them 2.

 

[T Rick]

Would be out of them 2.

Surely, Ah Chee - so much more versatile...

 

[bungalow_bill]

Absolutely wrapped for Dev to retain his spot, he deserved it after last week.

Yep will be a very good player for us. Was a key cog in the chain that led to Baileys goal

 

[M Malice]

Really like the ins and outs and that we kept Dev and Berry Jnr in the side, we will need their run and pressure. I'd love to see Berry Snr run with the Bont.

 

[martinson]

Really surprised Ah Chee has been turfed but that's footy.

Apart from that we're near full strength if they're all fit so no excuses.

 

[Scubaveg]

Anyone know if Cockatoo is playing reserves?


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[patfullfankezz]

I think that's a Berry, BERRY good side! I'm looking forward to the puns tomorrow!

 

[SL16]

Very happy with those changes.

Oscar for Ballenden was logical if he's fit.

Gardiner for Payne was also logical given Payne's injury.

And Ah Chee has been very ordinary in the first 3 weeks (a shame really, heard good things about his pre-season), so him going out for Bez makes sense.

 

[jonnobackpocket]

We got the changes spot on, how good is that.

 

[Dalions]

Very happy with those changes.

Oscar for Ballenden was logical if he's fit.

Gardiner for Payne was also logical given Payne's injury.

And Ah Chee has been very ordinary in the first 3 weeks (a shame really, heard good things about his pre-season), so him going out for Bez makes sense.

I think he is a bit lost in the backline, needs to play a bit further up the ground. Seemed to play on the wing a bit during the pre-season and excelled in that role in the games I saw.

 

[cotter101]

WHAT. No Answerth??? Will cost us the win....

 

[a mayes ing]

I don't think Answerth is needed in this game but l really rate him. Agility, aggression and lock down ability. I reckon he will play plenty this year.

 

[davemc_lions]

Changes as hoped
Great to see Dev and T Berry get another game
I agree Ah Chee better used up the ground although who for?

 

[Berrygood]

I'm happy with the changes. Neales back must be good. Hope we hear no more of it. Feel bad for Jack Payne, this was the year for him to bank some experience. Sure he makes a clanger or two but he does more right than wrong and never gives up. Hope he gets back and finishes the season strong. Wrapped for devrob n b2, both deserve their spot. I like watching them play. Ah chee looks much better and much more confident when used fwd. Wing/ half fwd that can float back and be an extra defender is the best we can get out of him I think. How good he could be in that role is up to him. He won't be the running half back we were hoping for.

I think we can beat the doggies if we bring the same defensive pressure as last week. Gotta hassle them into errors and not let them get their run going. After an easy win against the kangas, they might start complacent. If we get an early jump, 3 or 4 goals quick, and play hard at them, I think we could have a 30 or 40 point win. If we're not switched on or get cocky it will be another close one. As we've seen the last two weeks, close can go either way.

 

[briztoon]

I’m half expecting Neale to be a late, late out for us.