Competitions Round 1 Lineup vs Fremantle - CLOSING TONIGHT!! 9.00pm. GET YOUR FINAL TEAMS IN BY THEN

[BrisDog]

B: Boyd Adams Morris
HB: Wood Hamling Murphy
C: Johannissen Libba Suckling
HF: Dunkley Stringer Dahlhaus
FF: Daniel Boyd Dickson
Foll: Minson Wallis Bontempelli
Int: Macrae Picken Hrovat Jong

Dunkley is a lock. Kid's a gun. Adams likewise. Between him and Wood, how the hell are the opposition going to kick it into the forward line without it being marked ?? (A bit tongue in cheek )

Was really impressed with the kids today. Can't see Biggs being in our best side BUT concede he'll probably get his chance early.

Just give us the Cup now. So proud to support this club.

Lachie Hunter not getting a gig?

 

[fronkalicious]

B: Boyd Adams Morris
HB: Wood Hamling Murphy
C: Johannissen Libba Suckling
HF: Dunkley Stringer Dahlhaus
FF: Daniel Boyd Dickson
Foll: Minson Wallis Bontempelli
Int: Macrae Picken Hrovat Jong

Dunkley is a lock. Kid's a gun. Adams likewise. Between him and Wood, how the hell are the opposition going to kick it into the forward line without it being marked ?? (A bit tongue in cheek )

Was really impressed with the kids today. Can't see Biggs being in our best side BUT concede he'll probably get his chance early.

Just give us the Cup now. So proud to support this club.

No hunter or Stevens? Tough pann.

 

[Dogsman16]

Think we need to calm down with slotting Dunkley into this team straight away. I think hes gonna be a real good find but spots are tight currently.

Stevens, Hunter and probably Jong get a gig before him. Thats fine though as we shouldn't forget that Macrae/Stringer/Bontempellli didn't make their debut until round 4 - 5 in a lesser team.

Depth looking fantastic currently. Great signs.

Think Jong/Biggs/Hrovat/Dunkley fight it out for the one spot left over. You can chuck McLean and Daniel in there too.

 

[Pannalstaroz]

Lachie Hunter not getting a gig?

No hunter or Stevens? Tough pann.

Oh campaigner. I knew I'd forget someone. Stevens plays for Hrovat I guess, but who does Hunter play in front of? Dunkley? I thought he was outstanding today. Not too sure. Pretty fortunate position when almost every player on the list look up to AFL standard. Damn you Dally.

 

[Pannalstaroz]

It'll be fascinating to see who gets selected this week. Can't wait.

 

[Dogsman16]

Rolling best 22 at this stage (UPDATE).

Wood, Hamling, Morris
Murphy, Adams, Boyd
JJ, Bontempelli, Hunter
Dahlhaus, Redpath, Stevens
Stringer, Boyd, Dickson
Campbell, Liberatore, Wallis
Macrae, Picken, Suckling, *****

Whoever wants the last spot needs to grab it against Collingwood.

Might go with Biggs cause I like his defensive abilities mixed in with his rebound skills.

Still not sure though. Jong hasn't really put a foot wrong since he was recalled for the finals.

 

[Dry Rot]

Seems reasonably straightforward.

5 defenders pick themselves, with the last tall spot going to one of Roberts, Adams or Collins.

Ruck will be one of Minson or Campbell.

9 mids/flankers pick themselves: Wallis, Libba, Bont, Macrae, Stevens, Hunter, Suckling, JJ, Picken

4 forwards are certain: Stringer, Dal, Dickson and at least one of Redpath or Boyd. The other two could be one of Redpath or Boyd and a small, or two smalls for run.

The last one or two small spots to be fought out between Jong, Maclean, Dale, Daniel and Biggs.

 

[Cudi]

Oh campaigner. I knew I'd forget someone. Stevens plays for Hrovat I guess, but who does Hunter play in front of? Dunkley? I thought he was outstanding today. Not too sure. Pretty fortunate position when almost every player on the list look up to AFL standard. Damn you Dally.

Dale? Thought he was pretty quiet today

I'd have Hunter a certain starter.

 

[Cudi]

B: Morris Adams Wood
HB: Boyd Hamling Murphy
C: Macrae Wallis Hunter
HF: Stevens Redpath Dahlhaus
F: Dickson T.Boyd Stringer
R: Minson/Campbell Bontempelli Liberatore
INT: Suckling, Picken, Johannisen, Daniel

 

[Doggies_2008]

FB: Morris Adams Wood
HB: Boyd Hamling Murphy
C: Hunter Wallis Macrae
HF: Dalhaus Redpath Jong
FF: Dickson Boyd Stringer
R: Campbell Bont Libba
INT: Picken Suckling Stevens Johannisen

I really want to find a spot for Biggs and Daniel, but think those two will just miss out. Definatly think Jong is in our best 22, Campbell could miss for Roughead, and at this stage I would rather give Adams a crack over Roberts.

 

[Mattdougie]

So some are putting blokes in our best 22 coz they played well in a game that doesn't matter against a rubbish team?

The fact they played today means most of them are not in line for round 1 as most of the locks had the week off

 

[JJHunter]

FB: Morris Adams Wood
HB: Boyd Hamling Murphy
C: Hunter Wallis Macrae
HF: Dalhaus Redpath Jong
FF: Dickson Boyd Stringer
R: Campbell Bont Libba
INT: Picken Suckling Stevens Johannisen

I really want to find a spot for Biggs and Daniel, but think those two will just miss out. Definatly think Jong is in our best 22, Campbell could miss for Roughead, and at this stage I would rather give Adams a crack over Roberts.

Your extracting urine right ? Roughead ? Have u not been watching

 

[Dannnnnnnnnn]

So some are putting blokes in our best 22 coz they played well in a game that doesn't matter against a rubbish team?

The fact they played today means most of them are not in line for round 1 as most of the locks had the week off

In fairness MD there are about 14-16 locks outside of who played yesterday. 6-8 players from yesterday will end up in the round 1 team. Whether you like it or not Jong took his opportunity more than others did and will be under consideration. I still wouldn't have him in, personally, but you can't just disregard Jong's game as being against a rubbish team when his direct competitors failed to fire to the same degree he did against said "rubbish team".

 

[Dogsman16]

In fairness MD there are about 14-16 locks outside of who played yesterday. 6-8 players from yesterday will end up in the round 1 team. Whether you like it or not Jong took his opportunity more than others did and will be under consideration. I still wouldn't have him in, personally, but you can't just disregard Jong's game as being against a rubbish team when his direct competitors failed to fire to the same degree he did against said "rubbish team".

Agree. Didn't do any harm to his selection chances. Apart from the makeup of our spine the other 16 positions really do pick themselves.

The last bench spot is a 5 - 6 way fight between Biggs/Daniel/Jong/McLean/Dunkley in my view currently.

 

[bobs head soup]

I heard a couple of people, including Bevo, say after the match that everyone from the list, except those injured, has played over the past 2 games. Matthew Boyd hasn't played. Was this an oversight or is his fitness an issue?

 

[Dannnnnnnnnn]

Agree. Didn't do any harm to his selection chances. Apart from the makeup of our spine the other 16 positions really do pick themselves.

The last bench spot is a 5 - 6 way fight between Biggs/Daniel/Jong/McLean/Dunkley in my view currently.

McLean put himself out of round 1 contention yesterday in my view but he'll be back. I don't think Dunkley has the tank to play just yet, he was blowing pretty hard after playing 80% of a shortened game; tired badly in the back end of halves. With our game style, 20 minute + time on quarters and an interchange cap I think he'd be a liability for bits and pieces of the game. You could say "as a forward" but Beveridge expects our forwards to (a) push up and back relentlessly; and (b) spend time in the midfield. Don't think he's quite match fit enough. Promising signs though.

Biggs is now a lock for mine. I still haven't decided on our best key defence/key forward/ruck combination so I'm not sure how many spots that leaves. Probably only one. Jong/Daniel/Adcock/Hrovat fight it out for mine.

 

[gangsta deluxe]

Jong/Daniel/Adcock/Hrovat fight it out for mine.

Has to be Jong in that final spot doesnt it? He was clearly our BOG yesterday and can provide opposition teams some serious headaches.

Higher damage capability than any of Daniel/Adcock/Hrovat. Can make us more relentless and hard to stop.

 

[Dannnnnnnnnn]

Has to be Jong in that final spot doesnt it? He was clearly our BOG yesterday and can provide opposition teams some serious headaches.

Higher damage capability than any of Daniel/Adcock/Hrovat. Can make us more relentless and hard to stop.

I flip flop on Jong constantly but given the average speed of the rest of our team I'm starting to think that might be the point of difference that gets him a gig in round 1. I have Daniel and Jong on about level pegging at the moment and expect both to play next week. Daniel's tackling and general defence worry me, but Jong's skills/awareness concern me also. Both bring something a bit different to what we have. Not sure. Jong might help us break through Fremantle's defence more than Daniel, though.

Just add it to the list of confusing position battles.

 

[Stringer2Dogs]

For me at this stage:

Boyd - Adams - Morris
Wood - Hamling - Murphy
JJ - Liberatore - Macrae
Jong - Stringer - Dahl
Picken - Redpath - Dickson
Minson - Wallis - Bontempelli
IC: Suckling - Stevens - Hunter - Daniel

Unlucky: Biggs, Campbell, Dunkley

Roberts might get a run over Adams at this stage due to fitness / team structures but I doubt he will be first choice for the rest of the season. Biggs will likely get a run, I'm not sure how though. Beverage seems to like his kicking off half back where he provides more rebounding which suits our game plan. I can't see him keeping a spot long term with guys like Webb and Lynch coming on.

Daniel makes the squad for me because of his elite awareness and ball use, his efficiency is off the charts good. I do not share the same view as some on here that he is a defensive liability. His speed, agility and stamina means he can put pressure on the opposition where most other players couldn't. For instance in NAB 2 Bernie Vince took him on, trying to sidestep him which he be able to do to most players. Daniel was able to recover and latch on, even though he got the kick away and it was effective he was able to pressure it and rush Vince's decision. Doing this in a regular season game with less space and more pressure to hit the target creates turn overs which forms the basis of our game plan.

Jong also makes it due to his unmatchable speed and power. He was one of our best in the final against the Crows and hasn't put a foot wrong this preseason. Best on ground for me yesterday and Beverage rightly rewards form. I can't see him missing from here.

Campbell or Minson... who knows?

Dunkley will get his chance, He showed a lot yesterday. It's only when someone gets injured or has a drop in form though.

 

[Dannnnnnnnnn]

Okay, a very rough go:

Morris Hamling Adams
Murphy Wood Boyd

Suckling Bontempelli Hunter

Dahlhaus Stringer Picken
Stevens Boyd Dickson

Campbell Liberatore Macrae

Wallis Johannisen Biggs Daniel/Jong

EMG: Minson Collins Jong/Daniel

 

[Big Wilbur]

Wood Morris Biggs
Murphy Hamling JJ

Suckling Bontempelli Hunter

Dahlhaus Redpath Stringer
Stevens TBoyd Dickson

Campbell Liberatore Macrae

MBoyd, Wallis, Picken, Daniel/Jong

 

[fronkalicious]

Okay, a very rough go:

Morris Hamling Adams
Murphy Wood Boyd

Suckling Bontempelli Hunter

Dahlhaus Stringer Picken
Stevens Boyd Dickson

Campbell Liberatore Macrae

Wallis Johannisen Biggs Daniel/Jong

EMG: Minson Collins Jong/Daniel

Boyd ahead of redpath on the basis of key forward work or relief ruck work?

 

[Dannnnnnnnnn]

Boyd ahead of redpath on the basis of key forward work or relief ruck work?

Frankly it's a little bit of both. I thought Redpath was underwhelming yesterday. He had two great marks but aside from those I felt that he went missing. In 70% of game time I didn't really think he provided enough and given Beveridge's post-match comments (something along the lines of, "We didn't plan on playing Jack a heap today,") I think he's a little behind the eight ball in terms of match fitness. Boyd had three shots at goal (should have kicked at least two) and two direct score assists; while I expect him to nail those set shots and would have liked to see him get his hands on the ball a little more I felt that he was the more impressive of the two. Furthermore he's very clearly the better option for a bail out kick in my mind, and I'd love to have that against Fremantle. Campbell will need a bit of support also and I'd back Boyd to offer a little bit more in that regard than Redpath (who is pretty good at this also).

I expect both to play next week and we'll get a clearer view. Based on yesterday, though, I'd be picking Boyd.

 

[doggies ftw]

My spine at this stage would be Boyd, Red and Jake up forward, Moz, Hamling and Adams down back and Campbell one out in the ruck. Havent seen the game yesterday yet though.

 

[Super Hans]

Wood Morris Biggs
Murphy Hamling JJ

Suckling Bontempelli Hunter

Dahlhaus Redpath Stringer
Stevens TBoyd Dickson

Campbell Liberatore Macrae

MBoyd, Wallis, Picken, Daniel/Jong

First team I've seen that has Moz as the second tall defender, if we're going to do it against anyone it will be Freo. Could work with Bev's selection style.