Prediction Changes Rd 13 vs Hoks

[Libbaaaa]

Majak potential?

Already smashed Timmy once before in Bont’s 200th.

 

[lachy]

We have not lost a single game due to team selection this season and will not next week.

Yes there will be some posters gnawing about selections but any changes will be around the periphery.

We have a good solid game plan, are better accross the board than the hocs, good coaching panel and if any player who played in last years elimination final is not chomping at the bit for significant revenge they should go a play lawn bowls.

Other than significant consistent player errors no matter who is in or out we should be beating the Hocs

 

[RWnBluey]

You just know they’re going to come out breathing fire after the hiding they cop in the media this week. We’ll need to be on our game for this one

 

[Libba39]

Nervous as fu** about this one now. Hawks are gonna cop it all week and we aren’t usually great off a bye

They are going to tackle like madmen, no doubt.

 

[BigFloppa]

I think our draw is easy enough that we make finals anyway without needing to win this. I also don't think we are making top four regardless. This game feels like a bit of a free swing to me.

 

[Bulldog Brent]

I remember once when Geelong laid 30 tackles in a loss v Collingwood. They of course played us at Alphabet the following week and tackled like madmen in a win. 110 tackles I think. Bevo will remember that.

 

[Doggy]

You just know they’re going to come out breathing fire after the hiding they cop in the media this week. We’ll need to be on our game for this one

To be fair, weren't they meant to last night?

 

[Angak]

You just know they’re going to come out breathing fire after the hiding they cop in the media this week. We’ll need to be on our game for this one

Ginni says they’re bringing out the mouthguards for training...

 

[Mr. Walker]

Serious question- wouldn’t players normally wear mouth guards to training? I would have thought match sim or even an accidental head clash in a tackling drill would be a risk when the solution is as simple as wearing a mouth guard.

 

[Doggy]

Serious question- wouldn’t players normally wear mouth guards to training? I would have thought match sim or even an accidental head clash in a tackling drill would be a risk when the solution is as simple as wearing a mouth guard.

Yep probably... but obviously the message is they're going to go hard at training in preparation for us.

Doesn't mean much considering they should have been doing that last night after last week's game

 

[RWnBluey]

To be fair, weren't they meant to last night?

They may have lost the previous couple but last night was the first time in a while since I’ve heard commentary, journos and even the head coach turn up the heat on his players. It seems the narrative may finally have shifted away from being the media darlings of past 12 months.

 

[bobs head soup]

Maybe they just want Ginnivan to wear a mouthguard so that no-one has to listen to all his sh.ttalk.

 

[Palace03]

They will re group this week and have seen the blue print Geelong used against us last week in terms of pressure. They will be at us from the start, up to us to stand up and weather the storm. If we can then it could open up for us in the second half.

Cleary, Dureya and to a lesser extent Baker all had shockers v Geelong and Hawthorns small/medium forwards are a big threat. I have no confidence on the above 3 potentially playing on any of Watson, Ginnivan, Hardwick and Moore. Gunston always kills us but Lobb and JOD should be ok for Gunstan and Chol.

In: Treloar and Jaques
Out: Baker and Dureya

 

[Doggy]

They will re group this week and have seen the blue print Geelong used against us last week in terms of pressure. They will be at us from the start, up to us to stand up and weather the storm. If we can then it could open up for us in the second half.

Cleary, Dureya and to a lesser extent Baker all had shockers v Geelong and Hawthorns small/medium forwards are a big threat. I have no confidence on the above 3 potentially playing on any of Watson, Ginnivan, Hardwick and Moore. Gunston always kills us but Lobb and JOD should be ok for Gunstan and Chol.

In: Treloar and Jaques
Out: Baker and Dureya

Despite that, still should have beaten Geelong fairly comfortably

 

[dogwatch]

They will re group this week and have seen the blue print Geelong used against us last week in terms of pressure. They will be at us from the start, up to us to stand up and weather the storm. If we can then it could open up for us in the second half.

Cleary, Dureya and to a lesser extent Baker all had shockers v Geelong and Hawthorns small/medium forwards are a big threat. I have no confidence on the above 3 potentially playing on any of Watson, Ginnivan, Hardwick and Moore. Gunston always kills us but Lobb and JOD should be ok for Gunstan and Chol.

In: Treloar and Jaques
Out: Baker and Dureya

Whoever comes in must be ready for the expected pressure and combativeness from the Hawks. Treloar if he's fit, most certainly. But I wouldn't be bringing in a debutant. Even Cleary is still pretty inexperienced. Duryea at least is a hardened campaigner (in the original sense of the word). I'd like Cleary to be given more opportunity if they think he's ready for the onslaught. If not, Duryea can stay in.

 

[NthBondiDoggies]

We got Coffield for Duryea - then Duryea got the blue pill and started to play better and has kept him out. Coffield has has injuries again but is starting to show form - I reckon he only a few weeks away.

Jacques looks good but not sure he is physically ready for defence in the AFL.

McNeil has improved and gets goals regularly but these are low pressure only and tend to come in the last quarter when the pressure is low - just don’t trust him. Dolan looks special - just has great hands under pressure - opposite of McNeil.

If Darcy is back then Darcy, Naughty and Buku is a great tall combo. Buku is a great replacement for Cody as a medium and is growing in confidence by game.

We can have contributors in each spot.

Buku Darcy West

VDM Naughton Kennedy/Bont

Given Darcy a week away.

Backline is where changes should come: JOD and Lobb good and Dale, Cleary is looking OK as is JJ. Baker and Bramble under the pump. Duryea had a very poor early game but did some things later - looks cooked - one of my favourite players - but he is more an indication that we don’t have small defenders who can defend against good smalls and this is Hawthorns strength with 3/4 very good.

We also had Jones having a field day in the VFL last week - he is too good to leave out and JOD can play on mediums. Buss and Gards in the best and Coffield getting back to form.

Def match ups need three.

Chol - Lobb
Gunston - Jones
Weddle/Sicily - JOD
Ginnivan - Cleary
Watson - JJ
Moore - Dale

Int: Bramble - may need to smalls.


In outs:

In: Trelor, Jones and Coffield (maybe - is he quick enough? If not Bramble in from sub and Coff or give Jacques a go.)

Out: McNeil, Baker and Duryea (maybe)

 

[NthBondiDoggies]

We got Coffield for Duryea - then Duryea got the blue pill and started to play better and has kept him out. Coffield has has injuries again but is starting to show form - I reckon he only a few weeks away.

Jacques looks good but not sure he is physically ready for defence in the AFL.

McNeil has improved and gets goals regularly but these are low pressure only and tend to come in the last quarter when the pressure is low - just don’t trust him. Dolan looks special - just has great hands under pressure - opposite of McNeil.

If Darcy is back then Darcy, Naughty and Buku is a great tall combo. Buku is a great replacement for Cody as a medium and is growing in confidence by game.

We can have contributors in each spot.

Buku Darcy West

VDM Naughton Kennedy/Bont

Given Darcy a week away.

Backline is where changes should come: JOD and Lobb good and Dale, Cleary is looking OK as is JJ. Baker and Bramble under the pump. Duryea had a very poor early game but did some things later - looks cooked - one of my favourite players - but he is more an indication that we don’t have small defenders who can defend against good smalls and this is Hawthorns strength with 3/4 very good.

We also had Jones having a field day in the VFL last week - he is too good to leave out and JOD can play on mediums. Buss and Gards in the best and Coffield getting back to form.

In outs:

In: Trelor, Jones and Coffield

Out: NcNeil,

 

[Bulldog Brent]

Looks like Meek got off.

 

[Bulldogs85]

LOL Lloyd Meek has gotten off

 

[Doggy]

LOL Lloyd Meek has gotten off

Kissed on the dick 2 weeks in a row now. Should be without Newcombe and Meek.

Meanwhile a fair tackle leading to a concussion gets 3 weeks

 

[RWnBluey]

LOL Lloyd Meek has gotten off

I’m going to be in the minority here but taking my dogs cap off I didn’t think that warranted a suspension. Was hoping for it though

 

[Mojorisin]

I’m going to be in the minority here but taking my dogs cap off I didn’t think that warranted a suspension. Was hoping for it though

I don't think it did either, but going off of precedent it should have been.

 

[RWnBluey]

I don't think it did either, but going off of precedent it should have been.

Darcy precedent?

 

[Mojorisin]

Darcy precedent?

There are probably 5 or 6 exactly the same or similar that went for three Darcy included.

 

[RWnBluey]

There are probably 5 or 6 exactly the same or similar that went for three Darcy included.

I felt Darcy’s hit was later and, most importantly, he didn’t attempt to spoil. Can’t think of others off the top of my head.