Round 21 changes: Footscray v Melbourne.

[threenewpadlocks]

Baffles me why Melbourne continue with Petty at full forward. 6.14 from 16 games has to be the worst return for a key forward in the league.

Reminds me a bit of the half-season we played Cordy in the ruck and forward a couple of years ago, though we were under no illusions that Cordy should play better than what he was playing

 

[bresker]

Someone on the Melbourne board suggested un-retiring Ben Brown

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Ben Brown

Age

32

Ht

200cm

Wt

100kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

10.7

3star

K

7.7

3star

HB

3.0

3star

M

4.8

5star

T

1.2

3star

G

2.2

5star

D

7.9

2star

K

6.3

3star

HB

1.6

1star

M

3.7

4star

T

0.9

2star

G

1.0

4star

D

8.0

2star

K

4.6

2star

HB

3.4

3star

M

4.4

4star

T

1.4

4star

G

1.2

4star

so he could do his twilight /career M. Daw award thing against us

 

[Substance]

Someone on the Melbourne board suggested un-retiring Ben Brown so he could do his twilight /career M. Daw award thing against us

I'd love for them to do that now that we have Lobb down there. Brown would get 1 kick 2 handballs.

They are Petracca-less. Oliver is in his worst form for 5 years. If we don't cruise to a win here it will be disappointing.

 

[PurpJuice]

We are coming off a 5 day break but Dees have only had half a day longer. No excuses.

 

[Doggy]

I'd love for them to do that now that we have Lobb down there. Brown would get 1 kick 2 handballs.

They are Petracca-less. Oliver is in his worst form for 5 years. If we don't cruise to a win here it will be disappointing.

1 kick, 2 hand passes, and 3 somersault flops

 

[DognBones]

I'd love for them to do that now that we have Lobb down there. Brown would get 1 kick 2 handballs.

They are Petracca-less. Oliver is in his worst form for 5 years. If we don't cruise to a win here it will be disappointing.

He seemed pretty good at his last start against GWS. 26 Disposals, 5 Tackles, 8 Inside 50's and 6 Clearances. Perhaps we shouldn't under-estimate his ability to do some damage.

 

[theburst]

Begrudgingly and Regrettably Coffield makes his exit as well(He's been serviceable)

agree here, and JOD soon will make it a tough call.....but the coach specifically mentioned Coffield's 'best game for the club' post-game so doubt he's dropped, unless we see 'managed'.
At this point reckon Bevo thru some trial and error, underestimating/overestimating players and positions, knows very well where each player slots in.

 

[dogwatch]

I do expect a little consideration to be given by MC to the need for some "fresh legs" against the Redlegs.
But I wonder if we are overplaying the importance of it.

Players in various team sports at the Olympics (Hockey, Football, Basketball) as well as some individual sports (eg tennis, although only best of 3 sets, not best of 5) have to back up for a game every second day. I know some of those games allow liberal use of the interchange and squad rotation and some of them have shorter playing times but it's still a gruelling schedule. Especially as they are playing the very best in the world for very high stakes. It's not just a domestic comp.

Also I read a report earlier in the year (posted on BF I think) that analysed the impact of the short break between AFL games. IIRC it said there was a more pronounced impact from having three games in say 11 or 12 than there was from just one 5 day break between 2 games. We will be playing our third game in 13 days which should be very manageable. The interstate travel and the Kardinia Park bog notwithstanding.

Also I note that in the Rory Lobb

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Rory Lobb

Age

31

Ht

207cm

Wt

106kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

11.0

3star

K

6.7

3star

HB

4.4

3star

M

4.0

4star

T

2.4

4star

G

0.9

4star

D

11.3

3star

K

8.0

3star

HB

3.3

2star

M

4.6

4star

T

1.4

2star

G

1.0

4star

D

7.0

2star

K

4.0

2star

HB

3.0

3star

M

2.6

3star

T

2.8

5star

G

0.6

3star

interview on the WB website he says he "loves" a 5 day break and is really looking forward to getting back to Marvel under the roof.

No excuses. We just have to bring our best to this Friday's game. Again.

 

[maddog37]

Hopefully our new fitness guru has it well in hand.

I’m more worried about some of our players believing the hype and losing focus.

 

[dogwatch]

Hopefully our new fitness guru has it well in hand.

I’m more worried about some of our players believing the hype and losing focus.

Agreed.
The most likely cause of any losses between now and September.

 

[maddog37]

Agreed.
The most likely cause of any losses between now and September.

I read a slobbo piece that suggested our last three weeks was the best home and away stretch of the last thirty years from any team.

 

[dogwatch]

I read a slobbo piece that suggested our last three weeks was the best home and away stretch of the last thirty years from any team.

Wow. We don't need that.

Is he trying to do a number on us? We aren't even playing Essendon this week.

 

[Next Waiting]

I do expect a little consideration to be given by MC to the need for some "fresh legs" against the Redlegs.
But I wonder if we are overplaying the importance of it.

Players in various team sports at the Olympics (Hockey, Football, Basketball) as well as some individual sports (eg tennis, although only best of 3 sets, not best of 5) have to back up for a game every second day. I know some of those games allow liberal use of the interchange and squad rotation and some of them have shorter playing times but it's still a gruelling schedule. Especially as they are playing the very best in the world for very high stakes. It's not just a domestic comp.

Also I read a report earlier in the year (posted on BF I think) that analysed the impact of the short break between AFL games. IIRC it said there was a more pronounced impact from having three games in say 11 or 12 than there was from just one 5 day break between 2 games. We will be playing our third game in 13 days which should be very manageable. The interstate travel and the Kardinia Park bog notwithstanding.

Also I note that in the Rory Lobb interview on the WB website he says he "loves" a 5 day break and is really looking forward to getting back to Marvel under the roof.

No excuses. We just have to bring our best to this Friday's game. Again.

One of the more interesting selections this week. Quite a few moving parts and considerations. And they are just that I suppose, considerations. The senior players will no doubt be asked for an honest appraisal of how they've pulled up and if they are confident they can go hard again off a short turn around. Any doubt I feel we should err on the side of fresh legs ... a personal opinion of course.

We look extremely close to knowing what our best combination is and it's not really any different to that which has turned out the last 3 weeks.

Freijah should have a place (I hope so), 1 of Buku/Coffield or JOD, and 1 of Sanders, Garcia or Macrae and the sub probably comes from those 3 as well. That's it from what I can see.

 

[maddog37]

Wow. We don't need that.

Is he trying to do a number on us? We aren't even playing Essendon this week.

Playing for a spot in the eight against us tho. I’m not sure he is smart enough to plot anything but it made my spider senses tingle.

 

[Mojorisin]

How long until we see JOD role out on the wing?

 

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[DiamondDogs8]

Caleb Poulter 5 games for 5 wins this year. If he is named in the 23 we are statistically GUARANTEED to win.

 

[Next Waiting]

Caleb Poulter 5 games for 5 wins this year. If he is named in the 23 we are statistically GUARANTEED to win.

The Poultergeist. Ghosting down the left wing and haunting the opposition.

 

[True Dog]

Not sure what game people were watching regarding Caleb Daniel. He had six touches at 100% in 15 minutes.

I didn’t think Daniel was bad per say and I did like the balance a little better (not convinced Buku & Coffield can share the backline when Lobb/Jones play) but CDs days in defence are done for me. He’s too easy to isolate from an opposition point of view, he’s too indecisive (was a strength) and struggles with the pace of the game at times. I hope he can reinvent himself but I think our game style has gone past him.

 

[PurpJuice]

Are the teams released tonight?

 

[Pugz89]

Are the teams released tonight?

Tomorrow night.

 

[Bulldogs85]

 

[F6Typhoon]

Old Doug must think it’s like land of the giants in footy nowadays?
Onya Doug!

 

[ScragCity]

The more I think about it, the more I think McNeil and VDM are helping us achieve the perfect balance between height and speed.

 

[dogwatch]

The more I think about it, the more I think McNeil and VDM are helping us achieve the perfect balance between height and speed.

Have you gone off Bramble?