Preview Changes for the Mighty Dogs into the Grand Final

[Libbaaaa]

5-2 in interstate finals during Bevo's time, road warriors baby!

 

[charcoalchicken]

Keath and weightman have to come in, think the change is pretty obvious vandermeer and cordy out, both unlucky to miss though

 

[ossie_21]

We will wear our traditional home strip

 

[ossie_21]

We've gone a bit early with the road to glory t-shirts imo.

Yeah, I’ll buy it after we win though!

 

[ScragCity]

This is a bit off-topic but...

I just had a look at the Melbourne board to get a sense of the vibe over there. The first thing I noticed was how clean, organised and structured their board is. Every thread title is uniformly and neatly formatted. It's incredible. Then you look at our board and it's an absolute mess. It's like a lawyer's desk vs a mechanic's work table covered in oily rags and c** socks. The stereotypes of both teams supporters are pretty spot on.

 

[Libbaaaa]

Keath and weightman have to come in, think the change is pretty obvious vandermeer and cordy out, both unlucky to miss though

Keath for Cordy is the move. Zaine did nothing wrong v. Port but Gardiner has gone past him.

Weightman is a definite in, who for is the hard part. Prior to the Port game it would have been for JJ, but JJ was real good (as was Vanders). Rourke Smith was solid as well. Taking things a step further who out of JJ/Vanders/Smith is a better medical sub? Its JJ or Vanders providing run and spark when others are tiring. I'd keep Rourke in the starting 22 and have Vanders as the medical sub if fit.

 

[Northernsoul74]

If they start to sound like Geelong or Tiger supporters yes, otherwise still like them.

They started acting like that around the bye.

 

[Northernsoul74]

Keath for Cordy is the move. Zaine did nothing wrong v. Port but Gardiner has gone past him.

Weightman is a definite in, who for is the hard part. Prior to the Port game it would have been for JJ, but JJ was real good (as was Vanders). Rourke Smith was solid as well. Taking things a step further who out of JJ/Vanders/Smith is a better medical sub? Its JJ or Vanders providing run and spark when others are tiring. I'd keep Rourke in the starting 22 and have Vanders as the medical sub if fit.

Vanders as a sub with his hammy issues isn’t wise in the opinion.

 

[BrisDog]

Not sure if it has been discussed, but it might be worth having Cordy as sub to cover the potential of Keath doing a hamstring off a 3 week break?

 

[doggies ftw]

Oliver Gigacz
This is very much appreciated!

fronkalicious
Some good data here. Roarke & Hunter pretty much have the wings locked down and I think that will continue for the GF. Bevo looks to be going for a defensive mindset from the wingers.

Interesting that Baz & Treloar played pretty much exclusively forward. Earlier in the season these 2 were playing a lot of wing time so there's definitely been a switch in positioning.

I’ve made my concerns on Rourke in a granny well known but those stats really are telling and I’d be worried about messing with the formula too much so maybe Weightman for Vanders is the simple change. Vanders coming on for the 4th quarter when everybody’s out on their feet could be a game changer to be honest. Could see something like Martin subbed at 3qtr time with “soreness” fresh English into the ruck for the last and Vanders on to inject some run

 

[dergert]

Yeah I did think it was interesting, the merch looks more like premiership stuff.

Yeah a bit odd. I'm reading too much into things but I don't want our guys to get ahead of themselves.

 

[BrisDog]

This is a bit off-topic but...

I just had a look at the Melbourne board to get a sense of the vibe over there. The first thing I noticed was how clean, organised and structured their board is. Every thread title is uniformly and neatly formatted. It's incredible. Then you look at our board and it's an absolute mess. It's like a lawyer's desk vs a mechanic's work table covered in oily rags and c** socks. The stereotypes of both teams supporters are pretty spot on.

I would back our board in a punch-on with those spiv’s if it came down to it. Those campaigners would be too busy trying to take their blazers off as MD was chewing on one of their ears.

 

[Virgin Dog]

Not sure if it has been discussed, but it might be worth having Cordy as sub to cover the potential of Keath doing a hamstring off a 3 week break?

The sub choice is a hard one. Pending any injuries (particularly Vandermeer), I think we may ultimately go with one of Scott or Roarke

 

[ScragCity]

I’ve made my concerns on Rourke in a granny well known but those stats really are telling and I’d be worried about messing with the formula too much so maybe Weightman for Vanders is the simple change. Vanders coming on for the 4th quarter when everybody’s out on their feet could be a game changer to be honest. Could see something like Martin subbed at 3qtr time with “soreness” fresh English into the ruck for the last and Vanders on to inject some run

That actually sounds like a great idea if we are lucky enough to have that luxury by then.

 

[dergert]

Yeah a bit odd. I'm reading too much into things but I don't want our guys to get ahead of themselves.

I recall Port Adelaide doing something similar a few years back in their GF against Geelong. Didn't turn out well.

 

[gordo2016]

All have a right to walk to another club. Richards is in the best 22, just needs to wax bevos board as much as you know who does. Really surprised he signed earlier this year, you'd have to wonder if he hadn't of signed at this point he would probably leave.

The old "Smith waxes Bevos board" line has been done to death. It doesn't make any sense. You said they were never going to be a contender with Roarke Smith in the side and you were wrong. Stop repeating yourself.

 

[Doggy]

I recall Port Adelaide doing something similar a few years back in their GF against Geelong. Didn't turn out well.

Port was out of their depth.

Other than the last few weeks of the home and away season we were top 2 all year. And beat Melbourne with a number of players missing

 

[doggies ftw]

That actually sounds like a great idea if we are lucky enough to have that luxury by then.

Yeah look chances of it going down that way on GF day are pretty slim but it’s nice in theory

 

[Morris Major]

This is a bit off-topic but...

I just had a look at the Melbourne board to get a sense of the vibe over there. The first thing I noticed was how clean, organised and structured their board is. Every thread title is uniformly and neatly formatted. It's incredible. Then you look at our board and it's an absolute mess. It's like a lawyer's desk vs a mechanic's work table covered in oily rags and c** socks. The stereotypes of both teams supporters are pretty spot on.

There's a specific thread for memes which I appreciate.

They also call James Jordan 'JJ', and it really shouldn't be allowed.

 

[Doggy]

There's a specific thread for memes which I appreciate.

They also call James Jordan 'JJ', and it really shouldn't be allowed.

Yes well they also have danster

They're an odd bunch

If we beat them and then get Darcy it'll send them nuts... especially as they will miss Mac Andrew

 

[Northernsoul74]

Yes well they also have danster

They're an odd bunch

If we beat them and then get Darcy it'll send them nuts... especially as they will miss Mac Andrew

I think even they are embarrassed by Danster.

 

[Dogs_R_Us]

This is a bit off-topic but...

I just had a look at the Melbourne board to get a sense of the vibe over there. The first thing I noticed was how clean, organised and structured their board is. Every thread title is uniformly and neatly formatted. It's incredible. Then you look at our board and it's an absolute mess. It's like a lawyer's desk vs a mechanic's work table covered in oily rags and c** socks. The stereotypes of both teams supporters are pretty spot on.

It's the content that's off

 

[CarnTheScray]

According to all the Melbourne forums they've already won the flag, their defence is too elite, their forward line too good and Martin is too cooked to nullify Gawn.

Just pack up shop everyone don't waste your time hoping we win .

 

[Dogs_R_Us]

According to all the Melbourne forums they've already won the flag, their defence is too elite, their forward line too good and Martin is too cooked to nullify Gawn.

Just pack up shop everyone don't waste your time hoping we win .

Oh, well then...

 

[BRWB]

The guy who worries me is Petracca. Bont on Speed. Can't see a natural match for him to be locked down. Thoughts?