Preview Changes for the Mighty Dogs into the Grand Final

[Northernsoul74]

So is someone saying they think Melbourne will win by alot... an opinion can certainly be arrogant

They predicted a 13 point Melbourne win. Seriously it’s going be long couple of weeks for you if you react to every opinion on the main board like this. Good luck.

 

[Doggy]

Seriously it’s going be long couple of weeks for you if you react to every opinion on the main board like this. Good luck.

Barely reading it, for good reason.

Besides, I know the narrative which is the same as us in 2016 being the fairytale so that is why many more want Melbourne to win

 

[Northernsoul74]

Barely reading it, for good reason.

Besides, I know the narrative which is the same as us in 2016 being the fairytale so that is why many more want Melbourne to win

Exactly it’s either funny or not worth reading.

 

[Libbaaaa]

Nathan Jones has retired so I'm assuming they'll be using the "do it for Jonesy" crap .. despite having no intention of picking him

Gifted the last 50 games of his career, such a beat up the coverage he receives.

 

[Wetdog]

I’ll just leave this here:




More of this please!

 

[doggies ftw]

Anyone heard from the Doug (MD)??? I think making it to a granny with our backline including Dale playing a key part and Schache in the forward line is just a bridge too far for him to cross, blokes probably had a stroke just thinking about it

 

[Zgope1]

Melbourne look amazing and it’s a great story for some success starved fans

But tidal waves don’t beg forgiveness

 

[House_of_Dahl]

Anyone heard from the Doug (MD)??? I think making it to a granny with our backline including Dale playing a key part and Schache in the forward line is just a bridge too far for him to cross, blokes probably had a stroke just thinking about it

His posts to win ratio is astounding.

 

[Wetdog]

Anyone heard from the Doug (MD)??? I think making it to a granny with our backline including Dale playing a key part and Schache in the forward line is just a bridge too far for him to cross, blokes probably had a stroke just thinking about it

Last seen in a thread about division 3 local footy.

 

[Munnez]

Bont playing just 73% is interesting. Freshening him up or would that be close to his usual?

I would think it was freshening him up as the game was in their keeping pretty early.
Not sure of his average but would be more like 85% TOG

 

[CaptainMurphy]

People aren’t suggesting VDM wasn’t actually injured and we milked the sub rule are they??!! I’m shocked

Why would we need to? We were up by forty million points

 

[Mattdougie]

Last seen in a thread about division 3 local footy.

The fact you follow me just shows how pathetic you are

You will all be happy to hear in simply over this ceasepool and the collective morons in it.

Have some serious issues outside this hole im concentrating on so keep worrying where I am and what im doing.

Footy is far from a priority at the moment so discuss me all you want

 

[Mattdougie]

His posts to win ratio is astounding.

f$cking liar

 

[Lindsay_Gilbee]

These two gonna be amongst the ins for the dees?

 

[Northern Dogs]

The fact you follow me just shows how pathetic you are

You will all be happy to hear in simply over this ceasepool and the collective morons in it.

Have some serious issues outside this hole im concentrating on so keep worrying where I am and what im doing.

Footy is far from a priority at the moment so discuss me al you want

Take care mate and hope all is well

 

[Mojorisin]

I would think it was freshening him up as the game was in their keeping pretty early.
Not sure of his average but would be more like 85% TOG

Bont, Martin and libba spent majority of the 4th qtr on the bench much like gawn, Oliver and Petracca dis for Melbourne. No point risking an injury (or over doing players that are banged up) when the games in the bag.

 

[Substance]

Lol Melbourne supporters are arrogant tools:

"It's Western's class versus Melbourne's power. We can blunt their class with our pressure more than they can blunt our power.

We'll generate more scoring opportunities. If we kick straight we win.

Demons by 13 points

NSM: Clayton Oliver"

Not seeing the arrogance there. I think the team that kicks straighter will win.

 

[threenewpadlocks]

I'm trying to think of a way in which we can include Keath, Gardner and Cordy all in the same team, but it's already hard enough even before we consider the fact that if we desperately need a 3rd tall in defence (and we don't need the extra tall up forward), we can simply roll Schache back to defence if needed.

Cordy wasn't bad by any means, and I think he's a bit more suited to the intensity of a Grand Final given he's surprisingly good when the ball hits the deck for a key forward, lack of speed aside, but Gardner's extra height, reach, jumping ability and overall athleticism probably gets him over the line, just. Brown and Jackson would simply be too tall for Cordy.

 

[BLACAE]

Here is the scoreboard profile from the two times we've played Melbourne this year. We targeted Naughton the most but have got just 3 goals in return. He could be the difference if he can get off the leash. Expected goals and accuracy have been included in gray.

Western Bulldogs (R11, R19)
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Melbourne (R11, R19)
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Fritsch is the one we need to clamp down on. He's a classy and clever player and can put 4 goals on in a hurry. Reckon Doc has to go to him and close him down like the dis Cameron.

 

[Wetdog]

Fritsch is the one we need to clamp down on. He's a classy and clever player and can put 4 goals on in a hurry. Reckon Doc has to go to him and close him down like the dis Cameron.

Yeah, I agree 100%. He is very dangerous and it doesn’t take much for him to kick 3 goals.

 

[dergert]

All starts in the midfield. Hope we come out like we did against Port last weekend.

 

[Barking Mad]

Spot on he is just not quick enough under pressure

Unless it’s to put his body on the line. He’s quick enough then

 

[goodcop badcop]

Fritsch is the one we need to clamp down on. He's a classy and clever player and can put 4 goals on in a hurry. Reckon Doc has to go to him and close him down like the dis Cameron.

He may be a bit too tall for Duryea and we need someone to match up on Kosi Pickett. I would give the job to Wood. Wood didn't have the pace to go with Cameron, but he does against Fritsch.

We got away with playing a smaller opponent on Jackson both times. I would risk it and do it again.

 

[yebiga]

That would leave Williams to take Brown, Jackson or McDonald?

Williams on McDonald is perfect for us
McDonald travels far and wide - when he doesn’t mark it, Williams becomes an extra creative midfielder with a ranging kick and good evasion - not something Melbourne would be comfortable about and our forwards should be salivating

 

[yebiga]

JJ has to be starting 22 for mine. A great prelim and former Norm Smith medalist. I reckon he will play very well again.
In - Keath, Weightman.
Out - Cordy, VDM.
VDM sub. If fit his speed and pressure could be a weapon coming on later in game. Cordy very unlucky played well and another guy who has been there before and did a great job forward in 2016.
Left field Cordy sub instead of VDM. Imagine losing Keath to hamstring in first qtr or another tall.

Cordy is the rational choice for sub - covers a number of angles

Becomes a tough call between VDM or Roarke
Would never have thought it but I’m tilting to Roarke for balance