Preview RD 22 vs Adelaide Crows - Changes for Sunday at AO

[AFDogs]

He usually tapers off this time of the season then launches again if we make finals. Problem is we're never secure in the 8. Hopefully this year we can secure a spot early.

 

[Scott Tracy]

He usually tapers off this time of the season then launches again if we make finals. Problem is we're never secure in the 8. Hopefully this year we can secure a spot early.

IF Essondope, Pies and Hawks all loose this week and we win, then that probably secures us in the 8. Hopefully it can be done this week.

 

[Dog 36]

IF Essondope, Pies and Hawks all loose this week and we win, then that probably secures us in the 8. Hopefully it can be done this week.

The way the draw is over the next 3 weeks but especially this week we win and the conversation should be not securing top 8 but securing top 4

This week is crucial not just for top 8 but top 4

 

[JohnnySteel]

Unchanged.


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[X_box_X]

Indeed.

 

[Snarls Barkley]

A little surprised. Was expecting the 22 to stay the same but thought they might change up the sub (probably with Baker).

Hope we keep the 22 the same

 

[JohnnySteel]

Can understand wanting to get another full game into the youngsters via VFL rather than play them as the sub.


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[Oliver G]

I am shocked that Daniel has retained his spot. He's played one and a half quarters over the last two weeks and is clearly on the outer. Surely Freijah or Sanders would be a better option.

 

[Oliver G]

Can understand wanting to get another full game into the youngsters via VFL rather than play them as the sub.


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Freijah will be the travelling emergency it seems as he's not in the VFL team.

 

[RWnBluey]

No forced changes at this time of year is always good but, once again, disappointed that Freijah has not been recalled. Is best 22 IMO.

 

[Bulldog rick]

I am shocked that Daniel has retained his spot. He's played one and a half quarters over the last two weeks and is clearly on the outer. Surely Freijah or Sanders would be a better option.

Daniel has been a good servant of the club but I agree. Both Freijah and Sanders should be in the 23. I would replace coffield with Freijah.

 

[doggy_dog]

CD sub 3 weeks running?

 

[Bald]

I'll never complain about an unchanged line up that completely walloped the ladder leaders as well as a club that over the last few years has beat us for fun.

Go dawgs!

 

[Golden_6]

CD sub 3 weeks running?

It runs with my theory that perhaps CD might be Bevo’s idea of a specialist sub for a possible finals run.

We’re clearly in the phase of trying to settle our 23 now.

 

[ossie_21]

Macrae updated & listed in the emergencies, Sanders no longer listed…

Edit - or the other way around, AFL app has Sanders but this was from the club on social media:

 

[Oliver G]

Macrae updated & listed in the emergencies, Sanders no longer listed…

Edit - or the other way around, AFL app has Sanders but this was from the club on social media:

Looks like the club just reused the R21 teams for social media and forgot to change the emergencies. The AFL app/website is right as that is sourced directly from the software the clubs use to submit teams.

 

[dogwatch]

No forced changes at this time of year is always good but, once again, disappointed that Freijah has not been recalled. Is best 22 IMO.

I'm always sceptical - probably cynical, in fact - about the term "managed" which was how Freijah et al lost their spot in the seniors.

Well, Freijah has been" managed" for 3 weeks now.

If they want to leave him out, fair enough, but stop treating us fans like we're fools. Just say "omitted".

 

[Oliver G]

I'm always sceptical - probably cynical, in fact - about the term "managed" which was how Freijah et al lost their spot in the seniors.

Well, Freijah has been" managed" for 3 weeks now.

If they want to leave him out, fair enough, but stop treating us fans like we're fools. Just say "omitted".

The problem is that no spot has opened up, we've made zero changes for a second week in a row, which is a record in the Bevo era I believe. Add to that since those 3 were managed we've had two dominating team performances. I think we need a bigger sample size of managed players to get a better idea.

 

[dogwatch]

The problem is that no spot has opened up, we've made zero changes for a second week in a row, which is a record in the Bevo era I believe. Add to that since those 3 were managed we've had two dominating team performances. I think we need a bigger sample size of managed players to get a better idea.

Fair point.

I'll recant from being cynical and just go back to being sceptical.

 

[JTCWBFC]

Don’t mind Daniel as sub because he can slot into any 3rd if needed

 

[Mojorisin]

Don’t mind Daniel as sub because he can slot into any 3rd if needed

Not a fan of someone playing 15 minutes three weeks In a row though.

 

[Libbaaaa]

Rather Daniel stay the sub then bring in Sanders or Freijah.

 

[Oliver G]

Fair point.

I'll recant from being cynical and just go back to being sceptical.

If I were to put my tin foil hat on for a second, perhaps we might've listed those 3 as omitted if there was a VFL game that weekend (Footscray had a bye).

 

[DognBones]

The sooner we get Freijah back into the side the better. Hasn't put a foot wrong in the seniors and his steadiness is a real asset.

 

[Next Waiting]

So I'm not that concerned about an unchanged line-up off an 8 day break.

Any changes would be tinkering at the edges. The core is established.

If Freijah, Sanders and/or JOD are in finals selection contention, load management and exposure might be being factored in.