Preview Changes and Preview Thread v Western Bulldogs Saturday 15 April 7:20PM @ AO

[Holden Hillbilly]

After swinging the axe last week, Ken Hinkley might have an easier time at the selection table ahead of facing the resurgent Western Bulldogs after the stirring victory over Sydney. Mitch Georgiades kicked three goals in the SANFL, although the AFL forward line functioned well, while Riley Bonner and Orazio Fantasia could also come back into the frame to face the Dogs. With no fresh injuries from the weekend, it's hard to see too many changes though. – Michael Whiting

R4 sub: Darcy Byrne-Jones

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Darcy Byrne-jones

Age

29

Ht

181cm

Wt

77kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

18.0

4star

K

11.8

4star

HB

6.2

4star

M

4.2

4star

T

2.8

4star

G

0.1

2star

D

25.0

5star

K

16.0

5star

HB

9.0

4star

M

5.0

5star

T

1.0

2star

G

0.0

1star

D

19.8

5star

K

10.4

4star

HB

9.4

5star

M

3.0

3star

T

2.2

4star

G

0.4

3star

(replaced Junior Rioli)

In the mix, R5: Who's under the pump, pushing for selection?

Our reporters predict all the ins and outs ahead of round five

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[raptalia]

I think Burton and maybe MG come in this week. The likely wet conditions may save JR.

If it is going to be wet then Georiades isn't the best option.

BOM is predicting a 90% chance of rain with 5-25mm possible across the metro area.

 

[raptalia]

After swinging the axe last week, Ken Hinkley might have an easier time at the selection table ahead of facing the resurgent Western Bulldogs after the stirring victory over Sydney. Mitch Georgiades kicked three goals in the SANFL, although the AFL forward line functioned well, while Riley Bonner and Orazio Fantasia could also come back into the frame to face the Dogs. With no fresh injuries from the weekend, it's hard to see too many changes though. – Michael Whiting

R4 sub: Darcy Byrne-Jones (replaced Junior Rioli)

In the mix, R5: Who's under the pump, pushing for selection?

Our reporters predict all the ins and outs ahead of round five

www.afl.com.au

Orazio out for a month.

 

[Chrizzt]

DBJ had something like 4 score involvements in 15 minutes - nearly kicked a goal as well (touched on the line). Playing him as a half forward could work, and he may even be able to do a defensive job on someone like Caleb Daniel. Would do a better job of it than Lachie Jones certainly did!

Swapping DBJ and Lachie Jones (who's been playing fwd lately) might solve a lot of issues at both ends to be honest.

DBJ is the least defensive player we've had on our list since Daniel Stewart - he made Lachie Murphy look like an AA small forward in the showdown FFS.

 

[bow and arrow]

This guy thought our forward line functioned well! Is he on our coaching panel?

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[Alberton Proud]

Crows going Stealth Jumper
Freo going Stealth Jumper

What happen Power ??

 

[Enviable Tradition]

If it is going to be wet then Georiades isn't the best option.

BOM is predicting a 90% chance of rain with 5-25mm possible across the metro area.

We always go to clever by half in wet weather.

Drop a tall bloke every chance we get and then get monster's by big bodies.

So expect us to drop Lycett even though his bollocking work would actually be best suited to this weather and have Finlayson get absolutely smashed in the middle.

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[VineValerian]

McEntee out.
Burton in.
DBJ stays as sub.
Houston moves to half forward, rotating with stints in the middle.

Never meddle too much with a winning combo - it may disrupt the connectedness and vibe of this potential flag winning group/coach.

 

[Nemisis]

OUT - Jonas, Bergman, Farrell & Rioli

IN - Burton (Jonas) Bergman (Bonner) DBJ (Farrell) Evans (Rioli)

Sub - Bonner

Result - Dogs by 20+ their ruck and mids will kill us.

Bergman? I thought he was terrific last week.

 

[raptalia]

Crows going Stealth Jumper
Freo going Stealth Jumper

What happen Power ??

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Is that what we are wearing or your version of what we should be wearing?

 

[Bevoman]

Wet day Saturday I’m keen for Evans.

At the end of the first quarter, Evans was BOG with 11 touches plus a goal; alas, for him and the team, after that the ball rarely appeared in our forward-line.

 

[Playthekids76]

Bergman? I thought he was terrific last week.

Disp eff is shocking (59%). Doesnt get it enough for a wingman, average. Stats dont lie, doesnt work hard enough.

 

[Alberton Proud]

Is that what we are wearing or your version of what we should be wearing?

I think we are just wearing the standard BIB jumper

Wouldn't have been a bad time to debut something different IMO

 

[The Hobo]

DBJ is the least defensive player we've had on our list since Daniel Stewart - he made Lachie Murphy look like an AA small forward in the showdown FFS.

He's an AA defender. He struggles with aerial battles though, but that's not a concern for Caleb Daniel.

He's good at ground level ball winning, tackling and pressure. Exactly what's needed when playing a defensive fwd role on Daniel

 

[Jello_B]

Being at the ground last week it felt like Bergman was always involved. I do t get the polarised opinion of him, seems to be tracking very well for a young player.

 

[PeacefulWarrior]

Lycett stays in for my liking based solely on his physical size around the contest in the expected conditions.

Would only drop Farrell, who I though was Sydneys main avenue to goal, and bring back Burton.

Lycett smashed Footscray in the prelim a few years ago so he gets the nod from me.

That is what you call a “not joke”

 

[drcollossimo]

Lycett smashed Footscray in the prelim a few years ago so he gets the nod from me.

That is what you call a “not joke”

Lycett stays in because we are a greater chance of losing during a round where we will have undivided national attention

 

[EskimoPAFC]

Disp eff is shocking (59%). Doesnt get it enough for a wingman, average. Stats dont lie, doesnt work hard enough.

Back him in. He will get there.

 

[RossFC]

Happy melt day.

 

[240volt]

Happy melt day.

I’ve made some cup cakes and lemonade for the occasion.

 

[240volt]

Lycett stays in because we are a greater chance of losing during a round where we will have undivided national attention

Yes that’s true bringing in Hayes (the greatest Ruckman sine Polly Farmer) Would only improve our chances of winning and that’s the last thing we want.

 

[raptalia]

I think we are just wearing the standard BIB jumper

Wouldn't have been a bad time to debut something different IMO

If so it would have been the fourth guernsey design we had worn in five games.

 

[raptalia]

Lycett stays in because we are a greater chance of losing during a round where we will have undivided national attention

Scott Lycett was awful in the first three games but he didn't have a bad game against Sydney. True, he didn't win the most hit outs last week but he was pretty competitive so I can see why he was retained. Hopefully he can continue the upswing in form.

 

[yepits2020]

A chance of a thunderstorm during the game. Great, back to normal transmission for us.

 

[EskimoPAFC]

If its gonna be wet we need players in who LOVE THE SLOP, who eat it up