Match Committee - Round 16 vs Essendon

[GVGjr]

If you were on the match committee what changes would you make for next Sundays game against Essendon at Etihad.

As usual a brief explanation for your changes would be good for discussions.

[GVGjr]

What changes can we make?

[G-Mo77]

Any news on JJ? Ugly hit and may miss next week.

Will needs help in the ruck but I just don't see him getting any with Cordy. He's got to go back to the VFL.

Dickson was ordinary and I'd also consider dropping him.

[bornadog]

Out: Cordy, Wallis, Stringer (rest)

In: Roberts, Grant. Hunter

The match committee must do something about the forward line. Roberts can't do any worse than 5 handballs for the day.

Campbell is too lumbering like a Cordy.

[GVGjr]

Any news on JJ? Ugly hit and may miss next week.



Nothing yet that I can find

[GVGjr]

Out: Cordy, Wallis, Stringer (rest)

In: Roberts, Grant. Hunter

The match committee must do something about the forward line. Roberts can't do any worse than 5 handballs for the day.

Campbell is too lumbering like a Cordy.

I'll give this some more thought but this doesn't appear to be enough changes. Also we probably have to assume Johannisen won't be playing.

I'd have Picken, Lower and Cross in the mix

[bornadog]

I'll give this some more thought but this doesn't appear to be enough changes. Also we probably have to assume Johannisen won't be playing.

I'd have Picken, Lower and Cross in the mix

Yes good point on Picken.

[LostDoggy]

Grant has to play.
Ayce was useless today. Stringer badly needs a rest, Macrae could probably do with one as well. Dahl is probably in career worst form - he's only 20, probably needs a week off as well.
He's been in good VFL form, just give him a chance.

Don't know what's going on with Ayce, even in his bad games Jones looks significantly more dangerous. At least he always competes hard and provides a strong chase

[always right]

Don't understand why you'd drop Dahl the week after he plays his best game in two months. Picken has to come in but Lower and Cross? Could we get any slower?

I suspect the MC is going to stick with Cordy no matter what....even though I agree Fletcher would be a better bet.

In: Picken, Young
Out : JJ (assuming he's not right), Tutt

[Remi Moses]

Grant has to play.
Ayce was useless today. Stringer badly needs a rest, Macrae could probably do with one as well. Dahl is probably in career worst form - he's only 20, probably needs a week off as well.
He's been in good VFL form, just give him a chance.

Don't know what's going on with Ayce, even in his bad games Jones looks significantly more dangerous. At least he always competes hard and provides a strong chase

Not sure what game you were watching .
Dahlhaus played well, as did Macrae.
Stringer struggled, Cordy has one arm and gets outbodied.
Don't think I'd be Bringing in Cross ( we already have to many one paced types)

[LostDoggy]

Not sure what game you were watching .
Dahlhaus played well, as did Macrae.
Stringer struggled, Cordy has one arm and gets outbodied.
Don't think I'd be Bringing in Cross ( we already have to many one paced types)

Dahl was good in the last.
More that he'd be better with a week off to rest rather than criticism of his game

[ReLoad]

Grant has to play.
Ayce was useless today. Stringer badly needs a rest, Macrae could probably do with one as well. Dahl is probably in career worst form - he's only 20, probably needs a week off as well.
He's been in good VFL form, just give him a chance.

Don't know what's going on with Ayce, even in his bad games Jones looks significantly more dangerous. At least he always competes hard and provides a strong chase

Grant does not have to play at all. he's a turnip. His form at willy is lamentable, he doesn't deserve a game simple really.

Out: Dickson, Cordy, Stringer
In: Hunter, Roberts, Cross

time to roll the dice on fletch!

[boydogs]

Time to change up the forward line

In: Grant, Roberts, Hunter
Out: Jones, Cordy, Stringer

[bornadog]

Don't understand why you'd drop Dahl the week after he plays his best game in two months. Picken has to come in but Lower and Cross? Could we get any slower?

I suspect the MC is going to stick with Cordy no matter what....even though I agree Fletcher would be a better bet.

In: Picken, Young
Out : JJ (assuming he's not right), Tutt

I thought Tutt redeemed himself with a good last quarter, but I guess overall he was not great. I would give him another week.

[Bulldog4life]

I thought Tutt redeemed himself with a good last quarter, but I guess overall he was not great. I would give him another week.

Agree. Kicked a couple of goals. Definitely not the worse. Be silly to drop him after one week.

[F'scary]

Out:

Cordy (and that's it forever, sorry, don't let the door bang your arse on the way out),
Dickson (1 season wonder - cut at the end of the year)
Stringer (no tank at the moment - bit of a worry.)
Tutt (last quarter goal not enough to save spot next week)
JJ (surely will miss with injury)

In:
Roberts
Young
Picken
Cross
Hunter

[The Underdog]

I thought Tutt redeemed himself with a good last quarter, but I guess overall he was not great. I would give him another week.

I thought he did some good things. I also think it's silly to bring him up for a week then drop him, especially considering we're likely to lose JJ's run. Was outrun by his opponent a bit but wasn't on his own there. You'd take 18 possies and 2 goals from him most weeks.

[Bulldog4life]

Out:

Cordy (and that's it forever, sorry, don't let the door bang your arse on the way out),
Dickson (1 season wonder - cut at the end of the year)
Stringer (no tank at the moment - bit of a worry.)
Tutt (last quarter goal not enough to save spot next week)
JJ (surely will miss with injury)

In:
Roberts
Young
Picken
Cross
Hunter

Tutt kicked two goals the first a beauty on the run in the first quarter.

[Greystache]

In- Hunter, Roberts, Young, Picken

Out- JJ, Cordy, Stringer, Wallis

JJ is a massive loss and we don't have anyone to replace him really, Young had been good but obviously doesn't have the same run. Cordy just isn't up to it and hasn't improved in the last few years, it's time to make Roberts our next project. Stringer looks knackered and isn't having much impact at the moment. Picken to tag and Wallis is having the least impact.

[FrediKanoute]

In:

Hunter (not sure the reason he was dropped)
Grant (last chance saloon, but has to play to see if he can redeem/revive his career)
Young (was in the first 5 picked before injury)
Roberts (time to see if he can take a step forward)

Out:
Dickson (is underdone, and not talented enough to get by with limited fitness)
Stringer (needs a spell, is a young kid wih an abundance of talent, but he needs to drop down to rediscover what he can do)
JJ (assuming he doesn't pull up)
Cordy (like Dickson is underdone, he needs another pre-season)

Calls for Cross to come back in are short sighted, his time is over. Great servant, but lets move on!

[josie]

In- Hunter, Roberts, Young

Out- JJ, Cordy, Dickson

[F'scary]

Tutt kicked two goals the first a beauty on the run in the first quarter.

I know that. Every time I see him, though, I find he just about always fumbles the ball. He has block hands.

[G-Mo77]

We're really going to miss JJ for the rest of the year. I don't know who will replace that run he gives us.

[GVGjr]

We're really going to miss JJ for the rest of the year. I don't know who will replace that run he gives us.

There simply isn't a lot of options. It's been a good year for his development though.

[bornadog]

We're really going to miss JJ for the rest of the year. I don't know who will replace that run he gives us.

Well maybe Pearce has to step up

[Hotdog60]

I'll throw a wild one out there, could we give Grant a shot or is the defensive side not up to scratch.
And would he have enough tricks to move the ball on.
We are at a loss with JJ type of player, I can see Murphy having to go back again.

[Bumper Bulldogs]

My view is we have no hope of getting close, so we may as well develop the kids,

Hunter (play the kid until the end of the year)
Young (we need his run)
Grant / Roberts (I would play Grant ahead of Roberts but only if he commits to tackle, we could do with his pace and smarts around the or wad line)

Outs:
The forward coach, what the hell are we paying him for!
Stevens (I thought he was really poor and just turned the ball over, can't see what he brings to the table)
Cordy (he needs to finish the Season down at willie)
JJ (injured)

I think it's not tie to give a fair well game to Cross/Gia/Boyd but we really need to look to next year and start now and advertise for coaches now.

[LostDoggy]

Although i know what you all mean, It is funny the term "rest" used when talking about Stringer. This is the last thing he needs. Yes he needs to drop down to the VFL, but for the opposite to rest, he needs to start getting the ball and working hard with it. Has to hurt his development seeing limited ball time. I'd almost go one week in one week out with him.

[F'scary]

Tutt kicked two goals the first a beauty on the run in the first quarter.

On further reflection, B4L, I was too harsh on Tutt. But he does fumble a lot.

[LostDoggy]

In and outs: Tom Boyd for Ayce Cordy, Jack Billings for Tory Dickson, Matt Scharenberg for Jason Johannisen.

[Happy Days]

In and outs: Tom Boyd for Ayce Cordy, Jack Billings for Tory Dickson, Matt Scharenberg for Jason Johannisen.

^^Is there a point to this post?
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I think we're going to have to look outside the box to replace JJ (and also overlook how sad it is that we have to look outside the box to replace a sub-20 game player). Ideally Howard or Pearce could come in and fill his role, but they are both not good at football so maybe not.

Picken to a back pocket, with the instruction to take the game on? We all know he has limited disposal, but he is one of the few guys on the list with the speed to come close to JJ. Maybe Grant? He would be a liability defensively but JJ rarely takes the most dangerous forward. Plus he has all of the other necessary qualities.

I know these are not appealing suggestions, but the cupboard is bare.

[LostDoggy]

Little bit of Sunday morning light-heartedness, obviously lost.

[bornadog]

Little bit of Sunday morning light-heartedness, obviously lost.

We have all lost our sense of humour :D

[LostDoggy]

Howard would probably get given a chance for JJ, but I think he's still out after his hip operation.

[bulldogtragic]

[QUOTE=bornadog;332265]We have all lost our sense of humour

Edit: I was going to make a joke, but I changed my mind.... Well played BAD.

[Bulldog4life]

On further reflection, B4L, I was too harsh on Tutt. But he does fumble a lot.

Yes he does F'scary I agree there. But he is not on his own. With 18 disposals and 2 goals it was a reasonable game from him.

[G-Mo77]

Yes he does F'scary I agree there. But he is not on his own. With 18 disposals and 2 goals it was a reasonable game from him.

Macrae got the fumbles yesterday as well, that seemed to go unnoticed. Macca gave Tutt a little bit of praise in the Press Conference yesterday. Regardless of what he does he's got to get at least 3 - 4 consecutive games.

[azabob]

Macrae got the fumbles yesterday as well, that seemed to go unnoticed. Macca gave Tutt a little bit of praise in the Press Conference yesterday. Regardless of what he does he's got to get at least 3 - 4 consecutive games.

I got the feeling Tutts praise was due to the local press wanting to hear about the local kid. I think Tutt is gone at years end.

[craigsahibee]

Out -JJ, Dickson

In - Grant, Roberts

[LostDoggy]

I got the feeling Tutts praise was due to the local press wanting to hear about the local kid. I think Tutt is gone at years end.

I think if a player of his limited experience is going to be getting games towards the end of the season and follows the training and discipline instructions from BMc they'll get at least another year owing to the new VFL team control.

The delistings will come from an older and more experienced bracket.

[Bulldog4life]

Out - JJ

In - Young

We won the game so the MC has an opportunity to show faith in the players who played.

[boydogs]

Out - JJ

In - Young

We won the game so the MC has an opportunity to show faith in the players who played.

57 forward 50 entries to 36, and we won the game by 4 points. Our forward line is dysfunctional.

[Bulldog4life]

57 forward 50 entries to 36, and we won the game by 4 points. Our forward line is dysfunctional.

Which playets do you think we should bring in to make a big difference to our forward line gogriff?

[SlimPickens]

Out: JJ, Cordy,

In: Young, Hunter

I'd be tempted to bring in another tall defender so Roughy can give Will a chop out in the ruck, on form it would be most likely be Redpath which would be a huge leap of faith.

[boydogs]

Which playets do you think we should bring in to make a big difference to our forward line gogriff?

I had Hunter, Roberts and Grant coming in this week. I would also move Cooney forward, I would say Murphy as well but JJ is out

Cooney Grant Dickson
Dahlhaus Roberts Smith

[Bulldog4life]

I had Hunter, Roberts and Grant coming in this week. I would also move Cooney forward, I would say Murphy as well but JJ is out

Cooney Grant Dickson
Dahlhaus Roberts Smith

Be interesting to see what the MC does.

[Nuggety Back Pocket]

Which playets do you think we should bring in to make a big difference to our forward line gogriff?

B4L, I would think that the MC needs to be bold by changing our attack. Bringing back Young into our defence will allow Murphy to go forward. we haven't seen a lot of Roberts due to injury, but this would be the ideal time to test him up forward, with the possibility of alternating him with Roughead during the game. Players like Ben Reid, Harry Taylor, Hurley and Carlisle are proving how valuable it is to have KPP who can play both back and forward. Cordy Jones and Stringer simply do not provide the same flexibility. Our MC needs to show more imagination in selection.
in: Roberts Young and Picken
Out : Cordy Stringer and JJ

[bornadog]

B4L, I would think that the MC needs to be bold by changing our attack. Bringing back Young into our defence will allow Murphy to go forward. we haven't seen a lot of Roberts due to injury, but this would be the ideal time to test him up forward, with the possibility of alternating him with Roughead during the game. Players like Ben Reid, Harry Taylor, Hurley and Carlisle are proving how valuable it is to have KPP who can play both back and forward. Cordy Jones and Stringer simply do not provide the same flexibility. Our MC needs to show more imagination in selection.
in: Roberts Young and Picken
Out : Cordy Stringer and JJ

NBP - do you think Cordy should be trialled as a CHB? I think he played that role at Willi in a few games? or is he just not flexible enough.

[Cyberdoggie]

57 forward 50 entries to 36, and we won the game by 4 points. Our forward line is dysfunctional.

Is it our forward line or our poor/slow ball movement and foot skills further up the ground?

Just look at Nathan Hrovat, only played a couple of games but has shown a few examples where his delivery into the forward line was spot on, and goals were generated.

The midfielders certainly don't make it easy for our forwards. Putting the blame solely on some inexperienced kids isn't really the answer. We do need an experienced tall forward but our ball movement and disposal is the real killer.

[Greystache]

Is it our forward line or our poor/slow ball movement and foot skills further up the ground?

Just look at Nathan Hrovat, only played a couple of games but has shown a few examples where his delivery into the forward line was spot on, and goals were generated.

The midfielders certainly don't make it easy for our forwards. Putting the blame solely on some inexperienced kids isn't really the answer. We do need an experienced tall forward but our ball movement and disposal is the real killer.

It's probably a bit of both. Our delivery is poor, but so too is the movement and presenting of our forwards. Gia is neither quick nor a particularly strong mark, but he's still able to mark and kick goals by leading to good positions and presenting. Even with the poor disposal from up the ground he still manages to get shots on goal, if the other forwards were able to do likewise I feel our entries wouldn't look as bad and we'd certainly blindly bomb it in less often.

Leading is not a great strength of Jones and he needs to develop it, Cordy is little more than a statue, and Stringer doesn't have to fitness to regularly repeat lead (although I think he has the smarts to do it). We need to get more out of Dickson in this area, and hopefully someone like Roberts can come in and add this.

[DragzLS1]

This is going to get ugly against essendon if we dont punish them when going forward.. We let Essendon rebound they will score quickly against us. Like to see the team unchanged except for JJ obviously.

Dont think we have too many more winnable games left

[Mantis]

In: Grant, Roberts, Picken, Young

Out: JJ, Cordy, Dickson, Macrae (rest)

Probably a case for Stringer to have a rest too.

[Ozza]

Outs: JJ (Injured); Cordy; Wallis
In: Young; Picken; Hunter

Jones to ruck for the couple of times a game Minson is not on the ground.
Would like to see us a bit quicker, a bit more mobile across the ground.
Stringer looks like he needs a rest - but they get an 8 day break - and back to Etihad - hopefully he and Macrae hang in there and pull up well.

Morris; Roughead; Goodes
Young; Talia; Cooney
Smith; Liberatore; Stevens
Hunter; Jones; Murphy
Dahlhaus; Stringer; Gia

Minson; Griffen; Picken
Hrovat; Dickson; Macrae; Tutt

[boydogs]

Is it our forward line or our poor/slow ball movement and foot skills further up the ground?

Just look at Nathan Hrovat, only played a couple of games but has shown a few examples where his delivery into the forward line was spot on, and goals were generated.

The midfielders certainly don't make it easy for our forwards. Putting the blame solely on some inexperienced kids isn't really the answer. We do need an experienced tall forward but our ball movement and disposal is the real killer.

Think back to the Brad Johnson days, he was our number 1 target inside 50 because he simply demanded the ball. Even when he slowed down towards the end of his career and stopped winning it, because of his positioning, calling for it and the trust in him developed over many years by our mids we kept kicking it to him, to the point where it was a problem for us.

Our forwards aren't demanding the ball. Cordy has no confidence, Jones & Stringer have no workrate.

[F'scary]

Yes he does F'scary I agree there. But he is not on his own. With 18 disposals and 2 goals it was a reasonable game from him.

Agreed. Worth holding his spot against the Bees this week.

[Nuggety Back Pocket]

NBP - do you think Cordy should be trialled as a CHB? I think he played that role at Willi in a few games? or is he just not flexible enough.

I wouldn't see Cordy holding down CHB because of his lack of mobility. His appeal given his size is to eventually make it as a ruckman. An out of season period of professional foot running wouldn't do any harm in a bid to quicken him up.

[Hot_Doggies]

I wouldn't see Cordy holding down CHB because of his lack of mobility. His appeal given his size is to eventually make it as a ruckman. An out of season period of professional foot running wouldn't do any harm in a bid to quicken him up.

Foot running, is that the new 'leg speed'? ;)

[bornadog]

I wouldn't see Cordy holding down CHB because of his lack of mobility. His appeal given his size is to eventually make it as a ruckman. An out of season period of professional foot running wouldn't do any harm in a bid to quicken him up.

Agree, can't see him at CHB either. His only chance is to be a ruckman but will the MC give him that opportunity?

[azabob]

Agree, can't see him at CHB either. His only chance is to be a ruckman but will the MC give him that opportunity?

The only chance he has is in the VFL to learn his craft as others have said.

Then it comes down to who is a better prospect as first ruck - Cordy or Campbell?

[The Bulldogs Bite]

The only chance he has is in the VFL to learn his craft as others have said.

Then it comes down to who is a better prospect as first ruck - Cordy or Campbell?

I think Campbell is streets ahead of Cordy at the moment, and he's no certainty either.

[JamesInCanberra]

We're really going to miss JJ for the rest of the year. I don't know who will replace that run he gives us.

Jason Tutt?

[Greystache]

Jason Tutt?

The concern would be whether he has the capacity to defend an opponent one on one. That was one area, despite his size, that JJ has really improved in.

[Nuggety Back Pocket]

I think Campbell is streets ahead of Cordy at the moment, and he's no certainty either.

Campbell's ruckwork is better than Cordy's but neither of them impress up forward or around the ground due to their lack of mobility.
Campbell in many ways is similar to Minson but with Will rucking for 80-90% of the game it lessens the need to play Campbell as well.

[G-Mo77]

With Cordy being on every out list what are the thoughts on Will going alone against a Ryder/Bellchambers combo? IMO Cordy's justification of selection is based on helping out Will but I didn't see much of that against GWS anyway.

Can Will go alone against the Bombers?

[Rocco Jones]

Can Will go alone against the Bombers?

He did it against the Eagles. It's hard to truly get your head around it but Will is the best ruckman in the league by a fair bit at the moment.

[G-Mo77]

He did it against the Eagles. It's hard to truly get your head around it but Will is the best ruckman in the league by a fair bit at the moment.

True on both counts. I was going through my outs and had him going alone.

FWIW.

Outs: JJ, Cordy, Stringer
Ins: Grant, Picken, Hunter

I'd love to try a forward line with Jones/Stringer/Grant but think Stringer needs to have a few weeks in the VFL.

I'm leaving Roberts on ice for another week or two or longer. Regardless of potential and how much he's needed I'd like to see him win his place with some good form at Willy.

I'm giving Grant a go but I'd happily swap that with Young.

Hunter has got to come back in.

[azabob]

He did it against the Eagles. It's hard to truly get your head around it but Will is the best ruckman in the league by a fair bit at the moment.


True on both counts. I was going through my outs and had him going alone.

.

Is Will getting tired though? He has done a massive amount of work both mentally and physically.

Having said Cordy is unable to go with either Bellchambers or Ryder.

[G-Mo77]

Is Will getting tired though? He has done a massive amount of work both mentally and physically.

Having said Cordy is unable to go with either Bellchambers or Ryder.

I thought I saw signs of it a few weeks back which is why I wanted to bring Cordy straight back to give him more rest. Will seemed to me that he spent more time off the ground against Melbourne.

[LostDoggy]

Reports are Picken and Cross to come in

[LostDoggy]

Have heard Hunter is in.

[whythelongface]

6 inclusions incl Grant

[Go_Dogs]

Ins:
Dylan Addison,
Liam Picken,
Tom Young,
Lachie Hunter,
Jarrad Grant,
Daniel Cross

Outs

JJ, Cordy, Stringer

Grant named on the field.

[Bulldog4life]

Ins:
Dylan Addison,
Liam Picken,
Tom Young,
Lachie Hunter,
Jarrad Grant,
Daniel Cross

Outs

JJ, Cordy, Stringer

Grant named on the field.

Hope they give him 3 to 4 weeks run at least....hopefully he plays well enough to stay in all year of course.

[G-Mo77]

Outs: JJ, Cordy, Stringer
Ins: Grant, Picken, Hunter


I haven't got close for a long time so I may as well brag. :p

[The Bulldogs Bite]

Out of all those, I'm most hoping that Hunter plays.

[bornadog]

Interchange:

3 Mitch Wallis
31 Tom Young
25 Koby Stevens
26 Lachie Hunter
11 Jack Macrae
29 Tory Dickson
4 Daniel Cross


I hope Macrae and Hunter are ins. I would guess Dickson and Stevens to take up the other two spots. Cross may replace Stevens.

[bulldogtragic]

Ins:
Dylan Addison,
Liam Picken,
Tom Young,
Lachie Hunter,
Jarrad Grant,
Daniel Cross

Outs

JJ, Cordy, Stringer

Grant named on the field.
Good decisions. The bench will be interesting.

[jeemak]

Interchange:

3 Mitch Wallis
31 Tom Young
25 Koby Stevens
26 Lachie Hunter
11 Jack Macrae
29 Tory Dickson
4 Daniel Cross


I hope Macrae and Hunter are ins. I would guess Dickson and Stevens to take up the other two spots. Cross may replace Stevens.

I was incredibly frustrated with Dickson's game, though having come back from an extended period I'm OK with him maintaining his position.

Like you, I'd like McCrae to stay in the side.

I'd prefer to keep Wallis in there as well, and perhaps bring Young in.

[F'scary]

True on both counts. I was going through my outs and had him going alone.

FWIW.

Outs: JJ, Cordy, Stringer
Ins: Grant, Picken, Hunter

I'd love to try a forward line with Jones/Stringer/Grant but think Stringer needs to have a few weeks in the VFL.

I'm leaving Roberts on ice for another week or two or longer. Regardless of potential and how much he's needed I'd like to see him win his place with some good form at Willy.

I'm giving Grant a go but I'd happily swap that with Young.

Hunter has got to come back in.

Right on the money - what other tips can you share?

[LostDoggy]

Got one thing to say.

C'mon one J Grant. The intersection of his career.

[Remi Moses]

The penny has to finally drop for Grant.
Time to deliver

[BornInDroopSt'54]

Got one thing to say.

C'mon one J Grant. The intersection of his career.

I'm on knife's edge. I know he is talented and has a lot to offer so I hope he can show it.

[Dancin' Douggy]

Got one thing to say.

C'mon one J Grant. The intersection of his career.

The selection or non selection of J. Grant has been a regular ping pong ball on WOOF.

I've been of the opinion he should be played consistently 'til he sinks or swims at senior level.
This year, now. This is his last chance to salvage a career.

Looks like the decisions been made. Now lets just HOPE he, at the very least, improves his trade value.

[SonofScray]

I'm getting around Spindleshanks, against popular opinion I believe he can play at the highest level and can contribute to the team. Very glad he is getting a shot at it again. While he in the team, it'd be good if we could just get around him.

Can't wait to see him deliver.

[bulldogtragic]

I'm getting around Spindleshanks, against popular opinion I believe he can play at the highest level and can contribute to the team. Very glad he is getting a shot at it again. While he in the team, it'd be good if we could just get around him.

Can't wait to see him deliver.
I hope he tears it apart, to freakin shreds, but his opportunity couldn't be any harder. If he beats Fletcher, he gets Hooker, if he beats Hooker he gets Hurley, if he beats Hurley he gets Carlisle. And that's assuming Pears doesn't play.

I want him playing, but he CANNOT be judged on one game against this defensive unit. But here's hoping he gives them all a lesson.

[mjp]

I hope he tears it apart, to freakin shreds, but his opportunity couldn't be any harder. If he beats Fletcher, he gets Hooker, if he beats Hooker he gets Hurley, if he beats Hurley he gets Carlisle. And that's assuming Pears doesn't play.

Well, if he isn't good enough to compete against these guys then maybe he simply isn't good enough. There are lots of good defenders in the AFL and I think all anyone wants to se is consistent effort...if he delivers this he will be just fine when outcomes are measured no matter who he is on. Grant has the talent to break even with each of the guys you mention if he is having a genuine go.

[bulldogtragic]

Well, if he isn't good enough to compete against these guys then maybe he simply isn't good enough. There are lots of good defenders in the AFL and I think all anyone wants to se is consistent effort...if he delivers this he will be just fine when outcomes are measured no matter who he is on. Grant has the talent to break even with each of the guys you mention if he is having a genuine go.
I agree MJP. My hope is that he will be afforded a month of footy and not judged on one game.

[F'scary]

Got one thing to say.

C'mon one J Grant. The intersection of his career.

And just as he gets the green light some massive B Double is going straight through the red.

[jeemak]

I agree MJP. My hope is that he will be afforded a month of footy and not judged on one game.

Perhaps what MJP is eluding to is that if he doesn't show the required effort this week then maybe he should.

[G-Mo77]

Right on the money - what other tips can you share?

I think we'll lose by 30+ ;)

[bornadog]

Got one thing to say.

C'mon one J Grant. The intersection of his career.

Hope the ball makes it into the forward line.

[Hotdog60]

Hope the ball makes it into the forward line.

I think the ball will make it in just as much as Essendon. The only difference will be if it is kicked to us or them.:)

[The Pie Man]

As with others, you hope that if Grant stinks it up on Sunday that he's not given the Veszpremi treatment, though there's one added thing for me here....I really want to see Stringer & Grant in the same forward-line.

They combined very well in the VFL early in the year, though it makes sense to rest the man child this week given how he's looked recently.

Please Spindle, show us you want this

[soupman]

Dickson better not make the side. Just watched the game in full for the first time this morning and I thought he was just as poor as Cordy (who wasn't as bad as I expected having read the comments on here). Just thought that if you took out the lucky frees Dickson received he did nothing. I thought the possesions Cordy earned were better than Dicksons, and contrary to the stats quoted on here Cordy did take a mark.

I want the bench to read Macrae, Hunter, Wallis and Stevens.

[bornadog]

Dickson better not make the side. Just watched the game in full for the first time this morning and I thought he was just as poor as Cordy (who wasn't as bad as I expected having read the comments on here). Just thought that if you took out the lucky frees Dickson received he did nothing. I thought the possesions Cordy earned were better than Dicksons, and contrary to the stats quoted on here Cordy did take a mark.

I want the bench to read Macrae, Hunter, Wallis and Stevens.

Two weeks in a row now for Dickson. I just think the MC favours him and he will keep his spot.

[jeemak]

Two weeks in a row now for Dickson. I just think the MC favours him and he will keep his spot.

Inclined to think any lenience for him would be on the basis of him coming back from a reasonably long term injury.

If he plays poorly this week, you couldn't justify a spot for him next week.

[Eastdog]

Inclined to think any lenience for him would be on the basis of him coming back from a reasonably long term injury.

If he plays poorly this week, you couldn't justify a spot for him next week.

Who would come in you think if Dickson is dropped.

[jeemak]

Who would come in you think if Dickson is dropped.

Maybe a direct swap for Hunter, Broseph.

[Mantis]

Dickson better not make the side. Just watched the game in full for the first time this morning and I thought he was just as poor as Cordy (who wasn't as bad as I expected having read the comments on here). Just thought that if you took out the lucky frees Dickson received he did nothing. I thought the possesions Cordy earned were better than Dicksons, and contrary to the stats quoted on here Cordy did take a mark.



Agree with all that.. We can't play Gia, Addison & Dickson in the same forward-line.

[Ozza]

Dickson should definitely be omitted this week. Addison and Grant being named in the 18 - suggests he almost certainly will be omitted.

I don't like speculating on how young players are travelling - but I wouldn't be surprised if Macrae had a week off, or played at Willy. He's had a big load for a light framed, first year player - and is possibly hitting the wall a bit.

Wallis being listed on the extended bench looks a bit ominous for him - woulldn't have thought Cross would be included, and then not play - and we can't play both of them.

[LostDoggy]

I hope he tears it apart, to freakin shreds, but his opportunity couldn't be any harder. If he beats Fletcher, he gets Hooker, if he beats Hooker he gets Hurley, if he beats Hurley he gets Carlisle. And that's assuming Pears doesn't play.

I want him playing, but he CANNOT be judged on one game against this defensive unit. But here's hoping he gives them all a lesson.

Carlisle, Hooker and Hurley all played when Grant kicked 6, lock it in.

Seriously though Fletcher, Pears or a small would be their best match up for Grant, he's too quick for the others.

[ReLoad]

I really hope grant does well, heaven knows we need a shot in the arm in our forward line, but seriously he has been in the VFL all year and showed nothing! not a single reason why he should be playing for the firsts.

I hope that he gets a few games in a row so then finally we can close the book on him and move on.

Please prove me wrong Granty, pretty please.

[bornadog]

Final Teams

IN
Dylan Addison, Liam Picken, Lachie Hunter, Jarrad Grant

OUT
Jason Johannisen (Shoulder) , Ayce Cordy (Omitted) , Jake Stringer (Soreness) , Jack Macrae (Rested)

[G-Mo77]

Agree with all that.. We can't play Gia, Addison & Dickson in the same forward-line.

We can play all 3 apparently. :)

I'm on the same page with Dickson I felt he was poor before his injury and think he's been poor since his return. Another poor performance I'd find it hard to make an argument for him to stay in the team. It's not that easy to do that now.

[LostDoggy]

Would Dickson have been signed on a two year deal?

[azabob]

Would Dickson have been signed on a two year deal?

I'd imagine so - why? I'd keep him for another year.

[G-Mo77]

Would Dickson have been signed on a two year deal?

http://www.sen.com.au/display-afl/Dogs-resign-key-trio/46831

2 Years.

Roughy and Cordy for 3.

[F'scary]

http://www.sen.com.au/display-afl/Dogs-resign-key-trio/46831

2 Years.

Roughy and Cordy for 3.

Can we take a year off Cordy's contract and give it to Pretty Boy?

[Remi Moses]

Bit tough on Dickson coming back from a long term injury.
Deserves another game.
Cordy had to go, he didn't touch it..
I'm worried where are going to get poleaxed in this game to be honest.

[The Bulldogs Bite]

We can play all 3 apparently. :)

I'm on the same page with Dickson I felt he was poor before his injury and think he's been poor since his return. Another poor performance I'd find it hard to make an argument for him to stay in the team. It's not that easy to do that now.

Agreed. He was very ordinary prior to injury and although he deserves some slack post return, another poor week and he should be dropped.

[The Bulldogs Bite]

Just on Grant, it's highly unlikely he's going to magically turn his career around at this point. At least, unlikely with us, but I hope he can perform well over the remainder of the year so that at the very least he's on an AFL list in 2014. He's got more talent than most, personally I've always wanted him to do well.

[The Underdog]

Just on Grant, it's highly unlikely he's going to magically turn his career around at this point. At least, unlikely with us, but I hope he can perform well over the remainder of the year so that at the very least he's on an AFL list in 2014. He's got more talent than most, personally I've always wanted him to do well.

So have I, but I'm not sure he's ever been that concerned about it.

[LostDoggy]

There's no doubt he wants it, but I'm sure there's a lot more going on in between the ears with him as well, lacks confidence.

[always right]

For someone lacking confidence it's never stopped him getting into the ear of opposition players after a goal. Bravado?