Preview Changes for the Prelim v Port Adelaide - Sat @7:40

[JTCWBFC]

We need to get ready for plenty of goals where we have 2 or 3 defenders go up v Charlie & their small brigade absolutely clean up.

We're going to have to kick a really good score to win here I think.

 

[Snarls Barkley]

Would Keath be any chance for a Granny if we make it?

Its two weeks away so I think he’d be a good chance. I have no idea on the severity of it

 

[Guido]

Trying to find a tiny positive in all this, but if Keath knicked the hammy last Saturday, and we do manufacture one of the greatest victories in our history on Saturday, three weeks from then to the Grand Final will hopefully mean he's a serious chance to return.

Keath doing it 5 mins into the first quarter on Saturday would have left us absolutely screwed, both this week and for the GF, should we have had miraculously made it.

 

[adogsfan5]

Would Keath be any chance for a Granny if we make it?

A week off the following week helps but would depend on the severity

 

[BEaston]

Can't believe people giving up. We're still a red hot go!

No Keath, no worries. Stef and our on ball brigade will dominate to ensure the ball never gets down to ports forward line.

This team won't give up so I won't on them!

 

[Zgope1]

Schache in a break glass in case of emergency to throw back. But finally having the ruck evened up we should win clearances

 

[fred cook]

The game must be played and anything can happen.

Thank your Dr Phil

 

[ossie_21]

Would Keath be any chance for a Granny if we make it?

Its two weeks away so I think he’d be a good chance. I have no idea on the severity of it

A week off the following week helps but would depend on the severity

It’s listed as hamstring tightness, so he should be fine if we make it. The most minor of hamstring strains would probably be 2 weeks, so tightness should be fine in a week

 

[doggies ftw]

Brutal, absolutely brutal. Not writing us off though, let’s be honest we thrive on this backs against the wall shit. Port are ****ing trash they’ve had two good games all year, now all of a sudden unbeatable? **** em let’s go, all’s even once you step out onto the field in a prelim

 

[Struggle]

Who are the emergencies?

 

[adogsfan5]

Who are the emergencies?

Scott Richards Wallis Young

 

[BEaston]

Schache in a break glass in case of emergency to throw back. But finally having the ruck evened up we should win clearances

We've been winning clearances anyway but should be able to dominate

 

[stefcep]

Just heard Keith is out. Feel so deflated right now.

Too many injuries this season. Don't know why. Is it all just bad luck?

 

[BEaston]

Schache, Naughton and English all options to swing back at times if required.

 

[bobs head soup]

Young as sub?

 

[weltschmerz]

Just heard Keith is out. Feel so deflated right now.

Too many injuries this season. Don't know why. Is it all just bad luck?

Quality over quantity too. Most of our injuries have been to best 22 players.

 

[The Inbetweener]

I’m really envious of people who can remain positive at times like this - I honestly think Cordy would lose more one on one contests than any other key defender in the league.

 

[Wetdog]

Well it was a good run. Honestly was 70 % sure we'd lose anyway so this just makes it definite.
Too tired anyway.

I’m glad you’re not putting on the jumper. Put the white flag away.

 

[Zgope1]

I’m really envious of people who can remain positive at times like this - I honestly think Cordy would lose more one on one contests than any other key defender in the league.

Dixon will be a problem but with the ruck now sorted there is a world where we absolutely flog them around the ball

 

[Chicago1]

My brother in Phoenix texted me a little while ago that online sports betting began in Arizona a couple of hours ago. He was wondering about the Bulldogs and if he should risk it? LOL

 

[adogsfan5]

Go get em Stef! Wishing you all the best. A real romance story brewing.

 

[Leon]

I share everyone’s thoughts about Keath being out.

Worst bloke to lose.

If you want some positivity though, Charlie Dixon

22

Charlie Dixon

Age

35

Ht

200cm

Wt

110kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

11.7

3star

K

6.9

3star

HB

4.7

3star

M

4.0

4star

T

2.2

4star

G

1.6

5star

D

10.5

3star

K

7.0

3star

HB

3.5

2star

M

5.0

5star

T

1.5

2star

G

2.5

5star

D

8.2

2star

K

4.4

2star

HB

3.8

3star

M

2.0

3star

T

1.8

4star

G

0.8

4star

only kicked 0.1 a few weeks ago against Geelong, and Geelong we’re missing their best defender (Stewart)

We need to restrict the supply to Dixon.

 

[Dogsman16]

I’m really envious of people who can remain positive at times like this - I honestly think Cordy would lose more one on one contests than any other key defender in the league.

Hard to lose one on ones when he can't even lay a finger on his direct opponent.

Look Martin in helps our midfield issues. Its not completely over but we really need to give them a smashing in the middle. A 50/50 midfield performance means we get beaten.

 

[Dogs_r_barking]

We are playing Dixon, not Hawkins, he doesn’t play well in big games.

 

[conrad_437]

I’m really envious of people who can remain positive at times like this - I honestly think Cordy would lose more one on one contests than any other key defender in the league.

He's not bad under the high-ball 1v1, which is good when our midfield is on top and we aren't allowing quick turnovers. The problem occurs when other teams get a fast-break and he has to battle a 1v1 on a lead with a quick ball coming in. We really need our midfield on top to at least pressure defensive entries to protect our backline.