Review Round 2 vs Western Bulldogs @ Mars Stadium - 24th March 2024 - 12:00pm AEST

[RowellAnderson12]

 

[KaySwizzle]

Squad
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So Flanders, Andrew, Swallow and Holman seem most likely for me.

Unless Holman’s lip is still no good (But that bloke would play through anything).

Andrew also gives us a 3rd tall back/ruck option and we can drop Casboult for Jed to keep team balance.

 

[Young_Guns]

Wow, the raps on this kid are massive to come back from injury into a winning team with no matches under the belt. Good on Jed! He has worked bloody hard for this and I can’t wait to see him tear it up.

Also, been pleasantly surprised with Dimma’s selections to start the season. Thought it would be a straight Rosas > Macpherson > Tsitas swap, but looks like we will see a Andrew/Atkins/Closehy in, who all deserve a spot and add something to the team. I wasn’t overly optimistic when we were starting Day/Tsitas/Macpherson/etc. in pre-season, so happy to be wrong.

Reckon it’ll be Atkins/Andrew for that final bench spot depending on how the Bulldogs lineup, with Atkins/Closehy sub. Unless we are looking at Long in for Rosas seeing as he has been training up forward?

 

[Southern Sun]

Actually wouldn't mind seeing long in for rosas. With walter replacing casboult that would be a totally ballistic pressure forward line.

 

[KaySwizzle]

Actually wouldn't mind seeing long in for rosas. With walter replacing casboult that would be a totally ballistic pressure forward line.

I could see that working too.

WB have Lobb and Darcy on the bench, with at least one playing. Darcy could be a defender, but if Lobb plays that is a third tall forward. Think Mac makes sense to an extent.

 

[kreglze]

Extremely short backline for them. Maybe looking to exploit that? May depend on the conditions.

 

[Young_Guns]

Also, Jack Macrae not being in the top 26 players at the Bulldogs after looking at that lineup is certainly a decision from their coach. Unless he’s recovering from something that hasn’t been broadcast?

Wouldn’t look bad on a wing if Ellis decides to hang them up this year.

 

[GC2015]

FWIW I reckon Dimma will pick Walter to debut in this game.

Willing to put money on Jed not being included this weekend.

Lucky I didn't take you up on that bet

Lesson for all of us here. Never say never in the Dimma era!

 

[Supersuns]

Lucky I didn't take you up on that bet

Lesson for all of us here. Never say never in the Dimma era!

Happy to be wrong! Was just told they where happy being conservative with Jed, so he must be absolutely flying at training. Very excited to see him play, heading tl Ballarat for this one.

 

[GC2015]

Happy to be wrong! Was just told they where happy being conservative with Jed, so he must be absolutely flying at training. Very excited to see him play, heading tl Ballarat for this one.

Good stuff mate. If this is your first time watching Jed play live then you're in for a good show!
Enjoy and don't forget to make plenty of noise for our boys

 

[CanYouFeelTheSunburn]

Happy to be wrong! Was just told they where happy being conservative with Jed, so he must be absolutely flying at training. Very excited to see him play, heading tl Ballarat for this one.

It’s going to be one for the ages seeing Jed debut, I think he’ll live up to the hype and shine. He won’t want to let down Dimma after being selected without having to do a week in the VFL.

Btw who are you going to heckle this time? Have you got your sights set on someone

 

[RowellAnderson12]

It’s going to be one for the ages seeing Jed debut, I think he’ll live up to the hype and shine. He won’t want to let down Dimma after being selected without having to do a week in the VFL.

Btw who are you going to heckle this time? Have you got your sights set on someone

Caleb Daniel for not defending

 

[Big Red Machine]

Caleb Daniel for not defending

I look forward to you spending the entire game referring to him as "Little Helmet"

 

[Supersuns]

It’s going to be one for the ages seeing Jed debut, I think he’ll live up to the hype and shine. He won’t want to let down Dimma after being selected without having to do a week in the VFL.

Btw who are you going to heckle this time? Have you got your sights set on someone

Might go stand in front of the coaches box and give it to Bevo all game

 

[CanYouFeelTheSunburn]

Might go stand in front of the coaches box and give it to Bevo all game

Now there’s an idea! He’ll be sure to give a reaction too!

 

[_Mike_]

Also, Jack Macrae not being in the top 26 players at the Bulldogs after looking at that lineup is certainly a decision from their coach.

Macrae's body is breaking down, he's no where near fit and slower now competing with younger players. Jack's on the decline IMO

 

[SUNS]

I’m legit scared of what JUH could do to us this game. Collins/Ballard duo still raises questions for me when it comes to matching up on good KPF. We have been pretty lucky in facing Tigs and Cows without their power forwards. Perhaps this is where Mac can come in and potentially match JUH with some athleticism.

If we get this matchup right, it’s gonna go a long way to being 3-0

 

[TheSunGod]

Macrae's body is breaking down, he's no where near fit and slower now competing with younger players. Jack's on the decline IMO

That’s a good thing for the Suns as he has regularly torn us apart in the past.

 

[TheSunGod]

So looking forward to seeing Jed play at this level. Not expecting him to tear the game apart or kick a bag yet but just hoping to see glimpses of what he’s capable of doing - busting packs, applying defensive pressure that belies his size, a strong contested mark in a pack or on a lightning fast lead.
He has the tools to quickly overtake King as the main man in our forward line. That said, I think their respective strengths are going to complement each other well down the track and potentially be a nightmare matchup for opponents.

 

[Southern Sun]

So looking forward to seeing Jed play at this level. Not expecting him to tear the game apart or kick a bag yet but just hoping to see glimpses of what he’s capable of doing - busting packs, applying defensive pressure that belies his size, a strong contested mark in a pack or on a lightning fast lead.
He has the tools to quickly overtake King as the main man in our forward line. That said, I think their respective strengths are going to complement each other well down the track and potentially be a nightmare matchup for opponents.

Same. Not expecting a lot but at the same time wouldn't be surprised to see him come out and kick 5, he's just that sort of player.

 

[Cheifkeith95]

Witt’s out for moyle
Moyle V English might lose us the game
No offence to Ned but English is probably the best ruck in the comp and he’s very inexperienced

 

[Scotty_222]

Has Moyle come in?

 

[Young_Guns]

I mean, English is going to run the best ruckmen off the ground anyway, but as far as tap ruckmen go, he’s not a massive lump of a body that Moyle struggles against, so hopefully he can hold his own in the middle and get our mids some ball.

Good opportunity for him to show the rest of the comp his development and what he can do.

 

[Southern Sun]

We're in trouble. Moyle is ok against average rucks but think he struggles against English. Great opportunity to get himself a nice contract though.

 

[Supersuns]

English is useless as an actual ruckman so we still should do well at clearance but Ned is going to get slaughtered around the ground.