Prediction Changes v Collingwood (Round 2)

[Snarls Barkley]

In the game at Marvel late last season do you remember if that was the case? Daicos still racked up plenty of possessions but I cant recall if Bevo did try a tag on Daicos?

Yes, think Gallagher was attempting to tag, at stoppages at least. Tackled him five times without the ball I reckon.

Last quarter and a half Bont sort of went one vs one with him and won us the game

 

[Snarls Barkley]

Found it


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Reckon Garcia had about five phantom holding the balls against him in the two weeks that they went hard on that rule and then couldn’t get the most obvious one his way.

 

[Bulldog Brent]

Quick question - how do I grab general admission tickets for the game? This option is not apparent on the Ticketek site.

 

[Dogs_R_Us]

Now Garcia out for two months. Our stocks are getting very thin

 

[Optimistic Dog]

I was surprised only 68,000 is our record attendance for an away game versus the tigers and 58,000 for a home game. i guess we do not play many games at the G. I think we will beat that maybe 75,000 depending how many pies turn up for an away game. It is bad luck we have so many injuries and a win is unlikely.

 

[go_sports_team]

I was surprised only 68,000 is our record attendance for an away game versus the tigers and 58,000 for a home game. i guess we do not play many games at the G. I think we will beat that maybe 75,000 depending how many pies turn up for an away game. It is bad luck we have so many injuries and a win is unlikely.

I am expecting a loss... but... a win would just be so Bevo/Bulldogs

 

[Dogs 13]

So I assume that Buss isn’t debuting.

 

[Bulldogs85]

Untried defender in frame for debut in Dogs' centenary match

Luke Beveridge says Jedd Busslinger will be considered for a debut on Friday night to replace the injured James O'Donnell

www.afl.com.au

FOOTSCRAY defender James O'Donnell has been ruled out of Friday night's centennial fixture against Collingwood after breaking his jaw in round one, opening the door for former first-round pick Jedd Busslinger to be considered for a debut.

O'Donnell underwent surgery to repair his jaw on Monday after an incident in the 16-point win over North Melbourne last Saturday night.

The 22-year-old will push to be available against Carlton next Friday night, but another injury creates another headache for Footscray coach Luke Beveridge.

"He won't play," Beveridge told reporters at Mission Whitten Oval on Thursday morning.
"He trained yesterday and trained fully. But it is pretty traumatic when you have your jaw broken and have a plate put in and losing a wisdom tooth.

"He was still a bit swollen yesterday, so it's probably not right that he plays. Hopefully he is a candidate for the following week."
Buku Khamis was an emergency against the Kangaroos and considered most likely to replace O'Donnell down back, but Beveridge said Busslinger will also be debated at match committee on Thursday.

The 2022 No.13 pick is yet to play at senior level since being recruited from East Perth, but after finishing third in the VFL best and fairest last year, the 198cm key defender is closing in on a debut.

"Jedd is under consideration," Beveridge said.

"His form has been pretty good, so we will make a call between him and Buku to play that key spot. One of those lads will be selected in the starting line-up."
Veteran defender Liam Jones is pushing to return ahead of schedule from the high-grade hamstring strain he suffered on the Bulldogs' pre-season camp in Queensland in February.

The 34-year-old has stepped up his training this week, along with captain Marcus Bontempelli, who is still at least a month away from returning from the complex calf injury he sustained during the AAMI Community Series.

"He is a slim chance for next week," he said.

"He has done a fair bit. We anticipate its either against Carlton or the week after."

 

[Doggy]

Oh yay... Khamis..

 

[weltschmerz]

Untried defender in frame for debut in Dogs' centenary match

Luke Beveridge says Jedd Busslinger will be considered for a debut on Friday night to replace the injured James O'Donnell

www.afl.com.au

FOOTSCRAY defender James O'Donnell has been ruled out of Friday night's centennial fixture against Collingwood after breaking his jaw in round one, opening the door for former first-round pick Jedd Busslinger to be considered for a debut.

O'Donnell underwent surgery to repair his jaw on Monday after an incident in the 16-point win over North Melbourne last Saturday night.

The 22-year-old will push to be available against Carlton next Friday night, but another injury creates another headache for Footscray coach Luke Beveridge.

"He won't play," Beveridge told reporters at Mission Whitten Oval on Thursday morning.
"He trained yesterday and trained fully. But it is pretty traumatic when you have your jaw broken and have a plate put in and losing a wisdom tooth.

"He was still a bit swollen yesterday, so it's probably not right that he plays. Hopefully he is a candidate for the following week."
Buku Khamis was an emergency against the Kangaroos and considered most likely to replace O'Donnell down back, but Beveridge said Busslinger will also be debated at match committee on Thursday.

The 2022 No.13 pick is yet to play at senior level since being recruited from East Perth, but after finishing third in the VFL best and fairest last year, the 198cm key defender is closing in on a debut.

"Jedd is under consideration," Beveridge said.

"His form has been pretty good, so we will make a call between him and Buku to play that key spot. One of those lads will be selected in the starting line-up."
Veteran defender Liam Jones is pushing to return ahead of schedule from the high-grade hamstring strain he suffered on the Bulldogs' pre-season camp in Queensland in February.

The 34-year-old has stepped up his training this week, along with captain Marcus Bontempelli, who is still at least a month away from returning from the complex calf injury he sustained during the AAMI Community Series.

"He is a slim chance for next week," he said.

"He has done a fair bit. We anticipate its either against Carlton or the week after."

I assume it'll be Buku but at this stage I'm just glad to know that Bevo remembers Buss exists

 

[Foxman98]

I assume it'll be Buku but at this stage I'm just glad to know that Bevo remembers Buss exists

It'll be both Cleary is out too

 

[weltschmerz]

It'll be both Cleary is out too

I was figuring Williams goes back into Cleary's role, Bevo specifically said "One of those lads will be selected in the starting line-up"

 

[Foxman98]

I was figuring Williams goes back into Cleary's role, Bevo specifically said "One of those lads will be selected in the starting line-up"

Would assume we will need the extra tall this week with Mihoceck Membrey and McStay Williams will be too small strength wise to compete all game

 

[MaxiBont]

I really want Buss to be given a go

 

[seaweed]

I’m really hoping we unleash the Buss!

 

[weltschmerz]

Would assume we will need the extra tall this week with Mihoceck Membrey and McStay Williams will be too small strength wise to compete all game

Membrey and Williams are about the same size. I’d love to see a Buss debut but I’m skeptical.

 

[Optimistic Dog]

I really want Buss to be given a go

It is about time Jed caught the BUSS just hope he does well and is not a passenger.

 

[Foxman98]

Membrey and Williams are about the same size. I’d love to see a Buss debut but I’m skeptical.

Height sure not strength and weight,

Williams is a winger now hence he can chop out like last week if needed but isn't built for a whole game as a KPD

 

[Bald]

Collingwood don't really have a main key forward target so our defensive structure will need to be a little more mobile this week. I wouldn't be opposed to sending Williams to Mihocek, he's giving up 3cms but I don't think that's the end of the world. Buku goes to Membrey - I realise Buku isn't a classic KPD but Membrey isn't a classic KPF either, and Lobb can split his time on McStay or floating. I don't think Buss is the answer this week, as much as I'd like to just give him a run.

Then yeah good luck with Hill, Schultz, Elliot etc. Will need to be a bit creative.

 

[Optimistic Dog]

I assume Cox does not pay for the pies. The pies forward line although not tall does look dangerous. At stages it will be

Elliott, De Goey, Hill, McStay, Mihochek, Membrey.

Likely match ups

McStay Lobb
Membrey Freijah
Hill Dale
DeGoey Williams
Elliott Duryea
Mihochek Khamis/Buss


The fridge played well last week on the ball but we need down back this week. Cannot risk Gallagher on any of the above pies forwards unless Schultz plays a lot forward.

 

[Foxman98]

Collingwood don't really have a main key forward target so our defensive structure will need to be a little more mobile this week. I wouldn't be opposed to sending Williams to Mihocek, he's giving up 3cms but I don't think that's the end of the world. Buku goes to Membrey - I realise Buku isn't a classic KPD but Membrey isn't a classic KPF either, and Lobb can split his time on McStay or floating. I don't think Buss is the answer this week, as much as I'd like to just give him a run.

Then yeah good luck with Hill, Schultz, Elliot etc. Will need to be a bit creative.

Height isn't the issue its weight and strength which a guy who's played mainly as a wing for multiple years lacks compared to a KPF

 

[CarnTheScray]

Oh yay... Khamis..

Membrey will kill him in a marking contest if it came down to one. He has no strength or want for body contact.

 

[Charlie Bucket]

At least Buss’s call up is being discussed publicly by the coach, also mentioning his good pre season form.

Good sign, even if coming on the back of multiple injuries. Shows his football is trending the right way.

 

[dergert]

Snowballs chance in hell Buss will debut.

 

[Bald]

Height isn't the issue its weight and strength which a guy who's played mainly as a wing for multiple years lacks compared to a KPF

I realise that - but the cupboard is pretty bare.