Changes for Round 5 v Tigers

[Markwebbos]

Understand your viewpoint, bus pretty sure scores are on average lower than last year.

They are, as are inside 50s. I'm not sure this is entirely the new rules. I think teams are copying West Coast and playing possession football

[Sandrevan]

McInerney looked lost against the Demons so he can go back to the NEAFL. Not sure who i'd bring in - perhaps Stoddart.

I can only see 1 defender being able to nullify Tom Lynch and that's Aliir. Rampe just isn't big enough.

But as we all know the biggest problem is the ruck and clearances. I'm happy to bring on Cameron to share the ruck duties with Sinclair. I don't want to see both Parker and Kennedy in the centre at the same time. For mine, we need Heeney, Mills, Jones and Papley. Parker and JPK can alternate midfield time with forward time - they're both pretty good around the goals.

Ins: COR, Cameron, Rose
Outs: McInerney, Thurlow, Ronke

[jono2707]

Maybe I'm Robinson Crusoe here but I'd like to see Mcinerney stay in for at least a few weeks. He looks like he'll be a really good long termer for us and I reckon he's better off getting exposure in the 1s now. I think things will click for him pretty quickly.

[Ludwig]

Maybe I'm Robinson Crusoe here but I'd like to see Mcinerney stay in for at least a few weeks. He looks like he'll be a really good long termer for us and I reckon he's better off getting exposure in the 1s now. I think things will click for him pretty quickly.

It's not so much that McInerney would benefit from a run in the seniors, but rather that selection is a zero sum game, so if McInerney stays in, then another player, who would also benefit from time in the seniors, stays out of the senior side. Players like COR, Rose and Stoddart are currently more ready to contribute to the team's success at AFL level than is McInerney.

[Ralph Dawg]

After reading all the arguments from fellow posters, watched both AFL and NEAFL games and analysed the stats, the Dawg match committee is making its final call:
Ins: COR Cameron Rowbottom Stoddart
Outs: Thurlow Ronke Blakey McInerney

[Melbourne_Blood]

After reading all the arguments from fellow posters, watched both AFL and NEAFL games and analysed the stats, the Dawg match committee is making its final call:
Ins: COR Cameron Rowbottom Stoddart
Outs: Thurlow Ronke Blakey McInerney

The ‘Dawg’ has spoken haha! Agree with all except stoddart , would give Rose that spot. Has earned a chance , get him in.


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[liz]

There may be arguments for playing two ruckmen, but I doubt it will happen this week. Not against a side known for its speed and fast ball movement and without their own dominant ruckman, and at Marvel Stadium.

I've read some comments that Sinclair appeared injured in the second half of last week's game. I've no idea whether he was, or was just worn down by the much taller (and very skilful) Gawn. If he needs a rest, sure, bring in Cameron in his place. But not both of them. Not this week.

I expect to see Stoddart named this week. He was very good in the NEAFL game. But if he comes in he should play in defence, not on the half-forward line where he played his two games last year. I think it's a more natural position for him, and it's where he showed such good form last week.

[crackedactor]

Rewatched the reserves game and Rose was again very effective and is a naturally attacking player now, particularly with his handball bringing others into the game. He also terams well with Rowbottom. The only reason that he wouldn't get a game is because Horse might think he is not defensive enough. Personally, the best form of defence is attack in the new rules regime and he fits the bill.

Rose' s aggression around the ball was impressive last week. I think we need something like that he our side. I would take the gamble. Cameron has to be given a chance also.


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[aguy]

We will know in 24 hours.

Match committee usually make less changes than we all want. So with most of us here calling for 3-4 changes I am predicting that they make 2 changes at most

[Markwebbos]

There’s a fair bit of chatter about Heeney not playing too

[Mel_C]

With regards to Sinclair, I read Longmire say on Monday that he was sick during the Melbourne game. So that would explain why he seemed to struggle and not be able to keep up with Gawn.

[aguy]

There’s a fair bit of chatter about Heeney not playing too

I’ve heard that too.

I guess that is good for my fantasy team as I don’t have Heeney

[wolftone57]

With regards to Sinclair, I read Longmire say on Monday that he was sick during the Melbourne game. So that would explain why he seemed to struggle and not be able to keep up with Gawn.

Well why play him? This is something I believe lost us a grand final. Playing players who were not fit enough to play

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[wolftone57]

After reading all the arguments from fellow posters, watched both AFL and NEAFL games and analysed the stats, the Dawg match committee is making its final call:
Ins: COR Cameron Rowbottom Stoddart
Outs: Thurlow Ronke Blakey McInerney

Good ins but I would add Bell. I think he has the X factor and has looked impressive at NEAFL level

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[TheMase]

Good ins but I would add Bell. I think he has the X factor and has looked impressive at NEAFL level

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Are we able to promote Bell? He is a Cat B rookie so we would have to promote him to the senior list to be able to be selected. McLean has replaced Maibaum on the LTIL. Tippett isn’t an option as he is on the rookie list.

I am not sure if we have the ability to promote him right now?